Signups for YMCA Childcare Underway for 2011-2012 School Year in Conejo, Moorpark, Simi

June 29, 2011 - PRLog -- WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIF.--Southeast Ventura County YMCA branches serving the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Santa Rosa Valley, Westlake Village, Oak Park and Agoura are registering students for childcare programs at area school and childcare sites for the 2011-12 school year.

   "The YMCA's childcare enrichment programs differ from many other onsite school programs in a number of important ways," says Chrissy Withers, program and childcare director at the Conejo Valley and Triunfo YMCA branches. "Children in YMCA childcare receive a variety of planned and structured activities throughout each day. Each site is staffed with licensed professionals who understand the cognitive, physical and social development of kids. Areas of focus include academics, nutrition and hygiene, physical education and cultural awareness. Just as important, children learn how to be their best selves. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow."

   The Triunfo YMCA, which service Westlake Village, Oak Park and Agoura, offers childcare at Yerba Buena Elementary, Sumac Elementary, Willow Elementary and White Oak Elementary Schools. Transportation to these YMCA childcare sites are provided from the following schools if minimum enrollment is met: Westlake Elementary School, Westlake Hills Elementary School, Lindero Canyon Middle School and Medea Creek Middle School. With a minimum enrollment, the YMCA also transports children from Red Oak Elementary, Oak Hills Elementary and Brookside Elementary to YMCA childcare sites.

   The Conejo Valley YMCA provides childcare in Moorpark and Thousand Oaks at three schools:  Mountain Meadows Elementary and Peach Hill Academy in Moorpark. at MATES (Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School) in Thousand Oaks. Transportation will be provided to childcare sites from the following schools with minimum enrollment: Arroyo West Elementary and Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School.

   The Simi Valley Family YMCA provides childcare at Arroyo, Atherwood, Berylwood, Big Springs, Hollow Hills, Justin, Katherine, Lincoln, Santa Susana, Simi, Sycamore and White Oak Elementary Schools. Transportation to and from additional schools is provided based on demand.

   Preschool is available at the Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park and at Royal High School in Simi Valley.

   "The Y's mission is to make sure everyone regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive," says Stacey Huff, program and childcare director at the Simi Y. "That's why we will never turn anyone away because of financial hardship."

   For registration forms, financial aid information and 2011-12 fee schedules, contact the YMCA nearest you: Conejo Valley YMCA, 805-523-7613, Triunfo YMCA 818-707-9622, Miller YMCA 805-480-0309, Simi YMCA 805-583-5338 or visit www.sevymca.org.

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With branches in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village and Simi Valley, the Southeast Ventura County YMCA serves the communities of Newbury Park, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Santa Rosa Valley, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Oak Park.