I adore the teachers who are making this program a cozy and engaging place for kids.

Regarding Garfield Y Care, there is a volume monitor installed on the walls. I have observed that this monitor has never indicated a noise level exceeding a whisper. On several occasions throughout the year my child has been enrolled, I have noted that the monitor registered a silence level, signifying no talking.Our children are expected to remain quiet for nearly the entire school day while in class. The site manager raises her voice at the children to retrieve their belongings as soon as the door is opened for parents. Her demeanor is strict, and she addresses the children in a condescending manner.It appears that the staff may lack adequate understanding of child development. This assessment is based on discussions I've had regarding my child's behavior and a particularly distressing incident where the site manager reportedly shamed my kindergartener for exposing her belly to show a scratch.

The instructors are excellent, especially Vicky..

The childcare team at Roosevelt YCare this year is great. I gave it an 8 because my kids have been in YCare for many years and this is the first year in a long time that we haven’t had issues with the YCare staff. Prior to this years’s staff being in place (which actually started last school year), I would not have recommended YCare to a friend. Thank you for working hard to recruit and keep quality site staff.

This is our first time using Ycare after school care and so far our little one comes home happy. She enjoys the time spent.

I don’t feel that the YCare program is being ran how the YMCA would like it to be. First, Daryl is running this program like it’s his fiefdom. Including telling the kids that “fear is respect”. I asked if he did in fact say this (like my son told me) and he admitted he did. Why would an adult EVER teach that to a kid. Absolutely disgusting in my opinion.
What if a kid is being abused by and adult in their life, terrified but because DARYL told them to respect even when fearful, they never report it.
YCare being in a portable is wrong for several reasons. Most importantly, there is no over sight for Daryl. No one is keeping him accountable. He’s isolated with these kids out in the portable. Red flags alllllll around.

These kids are not allowed to be kids under Daryl’s dictatorship. There are signs all around the room saying “voice levels = 0”. They’re kids. They aren’t silent.

En general, para lo que necesito el programa está bien, en mi caso, creo que cumple con el objetivo de cuidar a mi hija. Doy 8 de calificación, porque pienso que podrian mejorar, con un programa de actividades para los niños. Quizá sí tienen un programa y yo no lo sé. 😅
Me gustaría agregar que, en lo personal, el proceso de registro se me hizo complicado, ojalá pudiera tener un proceso mas sencillo.

My children enjoy Ycare

My child enjoys the activities, playing with friends, and overall fun environment.

Always clean and greeted with I smile. The pickleball crowd is friendly.

My kids love going to the activity pool but the three or four times we've gone( We recently joined this summer) the pool was soo cold. I have no desire to go back. I'm not sure if keeping the pool that cool was just a summer thing or the norm. I'm waiting to see before I cancel my membership.

I and other parents have observed the lead speaking very loudly and in a harsh tone to the children. I also recently heard that the kids are not allowed to use the soccer field any longer because "it's too far away", again from the new lead staff. They have been playing in that field for 4+ years now and it's literally 10 ft from the rest of the area in clear view of staff. They were limited to half the field, now they have to play in a small area with cones as the goals. For 4-5 graders this feels too restrictive...we are paying nearly $500/month and it feels our older kids are being treated like kindergarteners. I don't see rational or safety based reason why they cannot use the field.

I'm not sure.

I like that the people are kind. There are a lot of people like me there. There are a lot of options for me.

She loves Ycare!

Last year, Y care was amazing. This year has been nothing but problems. First, they tried to charge my card over $1300, even though we are on DCYF. Then they told me they did not receive my paperwork for DCYF, and then immediately that same night charged me my full balance of almost $300, even though last year I had preferences set up on my account to charge only half the balance on the first and the other half on the 15th. I had to ask for assistance just to even get signed up because they were trying to charge a $50 fee per child for registration, even though DCYF clients would get that refunded later.. So whoever set up my account did it incorrectly when it comes to the billing. And it will not let me update or change my payment method. I also had to update my daughter’s medication with her doctor so that she gets it earlier in the day because Y-care will not give me the medication paperwork that they need filled out to give her meds while she is there, and they will not accept the medication authorization that doctor prints out

My kids love it here!

Machines (those without options) are broken or inoperable for too long. Currently it's the shoulder/back machine.

Treats my child with respect and makes him feel welcomed. Does a lot of activities with him.

I feel the Y is a quality resource for me during many phases of my life. I look forward to introducing my children to the Y as a resource and I look forward to utilizing the Y during advanced age.

I will recommend

Friendly staff that is there with a smile. Teachers that know what they are doing.

I am back after a break from the Y. It seems more senior friendly that when I was involved before. Parking has improved and I have a great instructor for Tai ji quan in Judi.

Nothing. But some people might not like the relaxed atmosphere

More class types on the weekends or in the evenings. Love body balance, body attack and barre but the current schedule is hard for full time working people.