YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary
About YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary
YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary is a licensed after-school program serving families in Tappan, NY. The program provides supervised care and enrichment activities for school-age children between school dismissal and parent pickup. New York school-age child care programs must be licensed by OCFS if they serve children under 13 for more than 3 hours a day. YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary holds license #206797, verified through NY OCFS. If your child has specific interests (sports, art, coding), look for programs that offer enrichment options rather than just general supervision
Last updated April 2026
After-School Programs Services
Services offered by YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary:
- School Age Children Care
- Homework help and academic support
- Organized sports and physical activities
- Arts and crafts, music, and creative expression
- STEM enrichment and coding workshops
- Healthy snacks and supervised free time
- Safe pickup from local schools and bus stop access
Service Area
YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary serves Tappan and the surrounding communities:
After-School Programs in Tappan — FAQ
Are after-school programs required to be licensed in NY?
In New York, after-school care programs that operate during school hours or serve children under 13 are generally required to be licensed by OCFS (ocfs.ny.gov), though school-sponsored programs have different requirements. Licensed Tappan programs are inspected for safety, staff training, and child-to-staff ratios. Always ask a program for their license number and verify it in the OCFS database before enrolling.
How much do after-school programs cost in Tappan?
After-school programs in Tappan cost $400-$900 per month. Many programs offer sibling discounts of 10-20%. Most programs run from school dismissal until 6pm and include snacks, homework help, and activities. Late pickup fees of $1-$5 per minute are common.
Questions to Ask When You Visit
Before choosing a after-school programs provider, bring this list to your visit or call.
- 1What activities and enrichment do you offer beyond homework help?
- 2How do children get from school to your program?
- 3What is the staff-to-child ratio during activities?
- 4How do you handle late pickups?
- 5Do you offer care on school holidays and early dismissal days?
- 6How do you communicate with parents about their child's day?
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Credentials
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Verified via NY OCFS
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