{"id":10160,"date":"2020-03-10T15:14:13","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T19:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fireflyin.org\/?p=10160"},"modified":"2025-02-25T12:07:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T17:07:11","slug":"school-break-solutions-affordable-childcare-and-programs-for-kids-throughout-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fireflyin.org\/cnh\/resources\/news-library\/school-break-solutions-affordable-childcare-and-programs-for-kids-throughout-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"SCHOOL BREAK SOLUTIONS: AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE AND PROGRAMS FOR KIDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fall and spring break, winter vacation, holidays, early dismissals and school closings. Do these phrases generate a feeling of excitement for our kids? Absolutely. Do these same phrases cause a sense of mild panic or anxiety for parents. Yes, they sure can!<\/p>\n

Before and after school, and during longer school breaks throughout the year thanks to balanced calendars, many Indianapolis area parents struggle to balance work and childcare. Many hard working parents and care givers must work long hours to make ends’ meet for their families. There are options, however, for positive and educational experiences for your school age children during school breaks, or even before and after school. Here are some of the programs available in the Indianapolis are:<\/p>\n

YMCA OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS<\/h2>\n

Check out your local YMCA for some of the best, most economical childcare options to cover the entire school year. As the largest provider of school-age programs in the Indianapolis area, the Y helps thousands of children every day reach their fullest potential in a welcoming, supportive environment. By incorporating the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into all of our youth programs, the Y gives children the solid foundation they need to thrive. They offer a range of Before & After School programs, summer camp, Camp Crosley, youth sports programs and much more.<\/p>\n