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Crossroads Charter Schools Y Clubs

ABOUT Y CLUB ACADEMY AT CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOLS SAFE CARE WITH LEARNING SUPPORT

Y Club before and after school offers learning support and academic enrichment for grades K-6 in a fun and safe environment. Programs offer a solution for working families needing school-age child care or any family seeking academic support.

2026-27 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Ages: 5-12
Days: Monday-Friday
Time: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fees: $65 before only, $80 before and after
Registration: $50 one-time registration fee

Before school or before and after school options are available. Part-time care is not available. Financial assistance is available on a limited basis for families that qualify for free and reduced lunch. Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Please submit a paper registration form and a copy of your free or reduced lunch letter from the school to qualify.

Registration closes when a site reaches capacity. If a site capacity is reached you may register to be placed on the wait list. Minimum program enrollment numbers must be met for a program to occur. Your email receipt will serve as a registration confirmation.

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Community Support Helping Children Thrive Together

Thanks to Children’s Services Fund of Jackson County for funding to support staff training and behavior specialists. Funds support TraumaSmart Trauma-Informed Care training through our partnership with Crittenton Children’s Center, and enable the Y to provide individualized support for children enrolled in those programs. Behavior specialists provide support for classroom management in addition to providing social-emotional learning training for staff.

CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOL BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

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Central Street

1011 Central Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

PARENT RESOURCES EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED

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Y Club FAQs and Forms

Have questions about Y Club? Find answers about registration, payment, and health and safety, plus our Y Club forms.

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2026-27 Paper Registration Form

Paper registration forms are required for families who qualify for free and reduced lunch and are requesting a scholarship. Please submit a copy of your free or reduced lunch letter from the school district along with your registration form. Paper registration forms are always required for families who are paying with state funds and families applying for YMCA financial assistance.

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Emergency Information Packet

Emergency packets are digital now. After you register, log in to your account in Playground. Navigate to “Paperwork.” Complete the forms listed before Y Club begins. All families must complete all online paperwork and forms for your child to attend Y Club.

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Make a donation to support education and child care in our before and after school and camp programs across the metro. All donations are fully tax-deductible. To support your child’s Y Club location, include the name of your child’s school in the “Gift Notes” section of the online donation form. Thanks for making a difference!

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