4 Steps to Complete Child Care Registration
STEP 1 | Create or Login to YMCA MyCommunity
YMCA MyCommunity account required to register for care regardless of membership status.
Current YMCA Members
- Go to MyCommunity and login to your account.
- Ensure all children and guardians are on the account. A separate account can be created for split households.
New YMCA Members or Community Members (no active YMCA membership)
- Select "Activate Online Account"
- Fill out the required fields and click "Submit"
- You will receive an email to your email address on file
- Click the link in the email
- Create a new password as instructed
- Click "Change Password"
- You will be automatically redirected to your new My Community homepage
- Add all household members
STEP 2 | Pay $50 Registration Fee
Use this link and add the registration fee to your cart for each child you wish to enroll. Make sure your location is set to All to see child care programs.
STEP 3 | Complete Child Care Enrollment Forms
Forms become available as soon as the Registration Fee is paid. You can find them in the "Account Information" tab in MyCommunity. Follow the below steps for each form type:
Child Care Waiver/Acknowledgements
- Scroll down to the Contact Section
- Locate the "Child Care Waiver"
- Click the "Sign" button to open and read the waiver
- After reading, type your full name in the text box at the bottom of the waiver to electronically sign the document
Child Care Enrollment Form
- Scroll down to the "Question Forms" section
- Click on the "Fill out Form" button on your child's enrollment form
- All boxes must be completed in order to submit the form
Upload your Vaccination Form
- Click on the "Fill out Form" button next to the Vaccination Form line item
- Click "File Upload in the left corner
- Ensure your vaccination forms conform to the format required by the state and are validated by a health care provider. MyIR mobile meets both requirements when printed in the "school/childcare" format.
Registration Tutorial Video
Useful Information
Registration
Complete the registration packet online. In state-licensed child care, all information is required in order to register. The $50 registration fee will be due in order to register for school care, ELC, and camps. It is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Your answers will be saved for future registration to make the process quicker and easier.
Registration Process
Step 3 | Child Care Office will register for your preferred location and schedule based on the schedule provided in your packet. You will receive a welcome email once registered.
*For DCYF Subsidy Families
If you pay the $50 registration fee, it will be refunded back to you after your authorization is received. DCYF pays for your registration fee. If the $50 fee prevents you from registering immediately, contact your local child care office to complete this step without paying.
Pierce County | 253-534-7840
For Private Pay Families
There is a $100 max per family. If you pay more than $100 in registration fees, the additional amount over $100 will be credited to your account.
Registration forms are valid September thru August each year. Participants need to re-register each school year to ensure all information is up to date per state licensing. Packets must be complete in order to enroll. Any missing information will delay the process.
Licensed Child Care Programs
Before and After School Programs (School Year | Aug/Sept – June)
Early Learning Center Programs (September - August)
Priority Registration | Current Participants | April/May
Current participants get priority registration for the upcoming year before the programs open up to the public. Participants are notified each spring of the priority registration dates and necessary steps. Spots cannot be guaranteed if the form is not fully completed during priority registration.
Open Registration | New Participants | June 1 – Ongoing
Registration for the upcoming school year opens up June 1 and is ongoing throughout the year. If a child care site fills up, new enrollees will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified when a spot is available.
Child Care Camp Registrations (Winter, Mid-Winter, Spring, Summer Camp)
Registration for Mid-year camps opens up approximately 2 months prior to camp. Summer Camp registration typically begins in early spring. Current participants can register directly on our website. New participants will need to complete the $50 enrollment fee and submit a full packet. Once it’s approved, parents can go to the website and register for camp directly.
Payments and Billing
YMCA Child Care is a school year program based on school in-session days (20-day months). Fees are calculated and averaged over the school year to ensure a consistent monthly charge. There are no pro-rates for months with break weeks, shorter months, or inclement weather. Some rates are subject to change. Free YMCA Membership for each child enrolled.
Child Care Families receive a 50% discount on their Y Memberships.
Payments are due by the 5th of each month. A late fee will apply on the 6th.
- Balance Due on Account | If you have a balance on your account, the system will not allow you to register for a program at the branches without paying your balance due.
If fees have not been paid by the 15th of the month, care will be suspended.
Child care fees draft on the 5th of each month. You can make a payment for child care at any time through your online account or by contacting your child care office.
Unfortunately not. FSA cards cannot be processed by our system. You can submit a reimbursement form to our child care office to complete.
- Credit & debit cards (no FSA cards)
- Cash & check
- Money Orders
Payments cannot be accepted at child care sites. Cash, check, or money orders need to be given directly to our child care offices:
- 3330 Kitsap Way Bremerton, WA 98312
- 9715 Lakewood Dr. SW Lakewood, WA 98499