YMCA outlines expansion of before- and after-school care tied to Fairport schedule change
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The YMCA of Greater Rochester told the Fairport board it can expand wraparound care (before/after school and vacation-day programs) across district buildings, noting current capacity, OCFS licensing timelines and plans to remove YMCA membership as a barrier to discounted rates.
Representatives of the YMCA of Greater Rochester presented a plan to expand before- and after-school wraparound care in Fairport schools as the district adjusts schedules.
"We are currently in 19 different school districts across 4 different counties... We're serving right over today, I think the number got to 1,807 children served per day," Terrence Mcleveau, vice president of youth enrichment, told the board, describing the Y'9s staff and site footprint. He outlined current Fairport capacities (examples: Northside Dudley AM/PM care serving roughly 68—74; Jefferson Avenue aftercare near capacity) and said the organization is licensed through New York'9s Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
The Y described program funding: about 82% of local participants pay privately, roughly 11% use DSS (childcare assistance) and 7% receive the Y'9s scholarship support. Terrence said the Y is considering removing membership as a requirement for discounted rates and expanding afternoon hours and vacation-day care to meet family needs.
Board members and district staff discussed operational issues: OCFS safety inspections and licensing typically take four to six weeks, cafeteria and gym space availability must be coordinated with school capital projects, and the Y noted potential staffing challenges but interest in hiring locally (including high-school students when feasible). District staff committed to working with the Y on licensing and space planning and to provide families earlier bus pickup and schedule information to help parents decide wrap care needs.
Practical next steps included mutual planning for registration (the Y typically opens registration April 1 with a legacy process for current participants), outreach to families, and working with building principals to identify licensed spaces so the Y can scale as needed. The board recessed to executive session after the presentation.