Early Learning and K-5 Child Care

Here for You at Every Age

Earl learning and K-5 Before- and Afterschool Child Care programs at your Y and all around Lane County

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2026-27 School Year registration: Save the date!

School Year & Camp Sign Up Days, ONLINE only:

Apr. 28 | Open for CURRENT CHILD CARE FAMILIES, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• For families with children continuously enrolled in a Eugene YMCA child care program through Apr. 2026  (Rainbows, Friends, Before and/or Afterschool).

Apr. 29 | Open for Y MEMBERS, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Youth must have an active Eugene YMCA membership)

• Families with an active YMCA facility membership (with an active youth) as of Apr. 1, 2026.
• Membership must stay active through each week your child is registered for.
• Ending membership early will result in unenrollment from the remaining program.

​April 30 | Open to EVERYONE starting at 7 a.m.

• Registration opens to the greater community! Registration links will be available here on the website.

ERDC eligibility at the Y 

• The Y does not accept ERDC for summer camps, as our programs are not licensed during the summer months (except for our preschools).
• Our school year before/after-school programs and preschools are licensed and do accept ERDC
• Families who are not able to use ERDC for other camps are welcome to apply for YMCA Financial Assistance. 

Payment details

• You must have a $0 YMCA account balance to register
• Child Care registration fee: $75 per youth (non-refundable)
• Child Care payments are due on the 1st of each month
• Camp Deposit: $50 per week, due at registration (non-refundable)
• Remaining balances are due 3 weeks before the start of each camp week
• Camp runs Monday through Friday on a weekly basis

Rainbows Early Learning
Learning through play!

Rainbows for ages 3 to 4 focuses on socialization and learning about the world through play! The monthly schedule may include things like crafts and activities centered around a shape or color, a book of the week, neighborhood walks, and more! Lunch, snack, swimming lessons, and optional breakfast is included in this program that runs M-F from 7:00am to 6pm. There is a $75 registration fee per youth due at the time of enrollment in the program. For our full child care policies, commonly asked questions about staffing or swimming, a description of program offerings, billing/refund policies and more, please take a look at our Family Handbook. Contact: (541) 521-3130

Friends Pre-K
Getting ready for kindergarten—and for fun!

Friends for ages 4 to 5 (only available for youth who are entering kindergarten the following school year) is focused on a kindergarten prep curriculum. Youth will build on the skills from Rainbows in learning shapes, letters, numbers, mathematics, and social studies concepts while also socializing with each other and having lots of opportunities to learn while exploring the world around them! This is a one-year program for the year prior to their entrance into Kindergarten. Lunch, snack, swimming lessons, and optional breakfast is included in this program that runs M-F from 7:00am to 6pm. For our full child care policies, commonly asked questions about staffing or swimming, a description of program offerings, billing/refund policies and more, please take a look at our Family Handbook. There is a $75 registration fee per youth due at the time of enrollment in the program. ​Contact: (541) 521-4927

Before and After School Programming
Available at more than 20 locations!

YMCA before school elementary care is offered at Adams, Awbrey Park, Buena Vista, Charlemagne, Edgewood, Family School, McCornack, Meadow View, Ridgeline Montessori, Willagillespie and Yujin Gakuen.
Afterschool care is offered at Adams, Awbrey, Holt, Buena Vista, Camas Ridge, Charlemagne, Chavez, Chinese Immersion, Edgewood, Family School, Gilham, Harrison/Bohemia, Howard, Meadow View, McCornack, Spring Creek, Willagillespie and Yujin Gakuen. For hours, availability, registration and more information, please click here!

School's Out Days
School is out, come on in!

The Eugene Family YMCA offers care on select days when school is closed throughout the year. It's great way for youth grades K-5th to socialize, play, participate in crafts and STEM activities, get in some physical activity, and more! We offer a variety of enrichments that change each day. We base our School's Out Days availability on school closures across the 4J/Bethel/South Lane districts, the space(s) available, and the length of the school closure. Locations may include schools throughout the 4J district or the Eugene Family YMCA itself, and registration is open to all! Registration is made available twice yearly in the Fall and Winter seasons. Click here to see what's available now! 

Zones Drop-In Care
Available to Families with a YMCA Membership!

The Eugene Family YMCA offers engaging drop-in child care zones where youth from 6 weeks to 10 years can explore a variety of age-appropriate activities in a safe and nurturing environment, fostering both fun and learning. PlayZone (ages 6 weeks to 4 years) and KidZone (ages 5 to 10 years), provide dynamic spaces for youth to participate in supervised play, encouraging social interaction and creative expression while their guardians utilize the Y's facilities and services. Visit our Zones page to learn more!