Young Men's Christian Association of Middletown, N.Y.

After-School Programs·2 Herbert Drive, Chester, NY 10918

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About Young Men's Christian Association of Middletown, N.Y.

Young Men's Christian Association of Middletown, N.Y. in Chester offers school age children care as a licensed after-school program provider. This 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. Young Men's Christian Association of Middletown, N.Y. holds license #702997, verified through NY OCFS. This program is licensed for 60 school-aged children. Find out what happens on school half-days and no-school days. Some programs offer full-day coverage on these days, which saves parents from scrambling for backup care

Last updated April 2026

After-School Programs Services

Services offered by Young Men's Christian Association of Middletown, N.Y.:

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

Young Men's Christian Association of Middletown, N.Y. serves Chester and the surrounding communities:

Chester

After-School Programs in Chester — FAQ

How do I find after-school care near my child's school in Chester?

Start by asking your school's front office — many Orange County schools host on-site programs through the YMCA, local recreation departments, or private providers. Check if the program offers bus pickup from your child's school. Licensed programs must meet state safety and staffing requirements under OCFS oversight.

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 Chester 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.

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?

Provider data verified through NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and Google Business Profiles. Last updated April 2026.

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Contact

(845) 469-2178

Credentials

Licensed

License Verified

License #702997

StatusLicense

Expires2028-09-01

Verified via NY OCFS

Program Size & Ages

Total Capacity60 children

School-Age60

60 School-Aged Children

State Inspection Record

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