Northampton Area School District Before and After School Care
6:30AM-start of school & end of school to 6PM
Facility Hours
| Mon - Fri | 6:30AM-start of school & end of school to 6PM |
| Sat - Sun | Closed |
River Crossing YMCA provides school age child care for children through the 5th grade before and after school in Northampton Area School District. Supported by an understanding of children's learning styles, interests, and PA Early Learning Standards, our curriculum is designed to provide activities that enhance cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Programs provided on-site at the following Northampton Area School District sites:
• George Wolf Elementary
• Lehigh Elementary
• Moore Elementary
• Siegfried Elementary
Questions? Email us: suburbannorthchilddevelopment@ymcarivercrossing.org
Program Offerings
Before & After School Care
On-site before and after school care includes youth programs, healthy snacks, homework time, and physical activity.
6:30AM to start of school
End of school day to 6PM
All-Inclusive Care
All-Inclusive Care covers before and after school, half days, and most full days off for one monthly price.
Day Off School Camp
Kids enjoy a fun day of traditional camp activities including art, music, sports, games and swimming during a scheduled day off from school.
2025/2026 Monthly Rates
We offer convenient monthly rates for before and after school child care, providing quality care at an affordable cost for your family. Financial Assistance is available.
| 2 days per week | 3 days per week | 5 days per week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before Care 6:30 AM- start of school | $198 | $269 | $370 |
| After Care End of school - 6 PM | $255 | $339 | $479 |
| All-Inclusive Care | $453 | $518 | $721 |
Non-refundable registration fee: $40
ELRC accepted
About the Curriculum
The curriculum follows Creative Curriculum Early Learning Standards and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) supporting growth and development of youth in seven key learning areas: Literacy, Science, Math/Problem Solving, Arts, Social Competence, Fitness/Nutrition, and Technology. This curriculum supports a unique learning environment that stimulates a child's curiosity while reinforcing essential academic standards.