Essential Worker Care

• Available for all YMCA Child Care programs through August 31, 2021. 
• Participants must be active participants in a YMCA Child Care program by April 30th. No exceptions.
• Once approved, Essential Worker Care covers all program fees, including deposits. 

Who counts as an "active" participants? 

• Registered for any YMCA Child Care program -- After School Care, All-Day outs, etc. 
• Applied for free care
• Approved for free care
• Participate/attend at least twice a month.

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  This is a state-funded program. If you fail to  meet eligibility requirements, including failing to attend or violating program policies, you will be subject to fees. 

• Parents are required to pay a deposit to reserve their spot upon registration. 
• Families who have qualified for free care will have their deposits refunded. Please allow 3-4 weeks for our team to process these refunds. 

Because space is extremely limited, we require that you notify us at least 48 hours in advance if you need to cancel after you register. 

Absence without prior notification on two occassions will result in dismissal from emergency response child care. 

Should you need to cancel, please contact ecc@athensmcminnymca.org. 

If you do not pick up your child by 6pm on two occassions, we will dismiss your child from the program. They will not be able to enroll again. 

We reserve the right to dismiss after the first late pick-up if a parent arrives exceptionally late. 

Valid Verification Methods

Employment Verification

• Employee ID
• Human Resources Department Verification
• Employer Letter
• Pay Stub

Residency Verification

• Drivers License
• Utility Bill
• Rental Agreement

All registration and verification is handled through the Y.

If you have already been approved for Essential Worker Child Care, you do not have to complete this section again.

STEP 1: Register Now

SELECT A PROGRAM

STEP 2: Verify Employment & Residency

APPLY FOR CARE

Questions? Email ecc@athensmcminnymca.org or call Abby Creasman at 423-745-4904.