MVWSD partners with YMCA to provide on-campus, fee-based childcare. Care includes support with schoolwork.
Fee-based childcare details
YMCA Silicon Valley Before and Aftercare
The Y is a 30-year provider of childcare and is led by committed, professional afterschool leaders. YMCA afterschool programs provide a safe and fun learning environment for kids. The Y provides programming in 99 schools throughout the community. Kids enjoy fun physical activities, healthy snacks, homework help, enrichment clubs, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities, arts time and engage in strong character development. The Y offers financial assistance for qualifying families.
Registration for the 2025-26 afterschool program at MVWSD elementary schools is happening now. Please visit the YMCA Afterschool Program Information website to register. Please email [email protected] with questions.
In the summer and for holidays, parents may register students for day care through the YMCAs. Click here for fees and information on the Y camps.
No Cost Childcare for Qualifying Students
MVWSD+ (All locations)
MVWSD+ is a new district program that provides qualifying students with enriching summer and after-school care for free. If you have questions or think you may qualify, please contact your school office. More information is also available by clicking here.
MVWSD Beyond the Bell Program (Castro, Landels, Theuerkauf, Crittenden, Monta Loma)
The Beyond the Bell Program, in partnership with the City of Mountain View, is a free, high-quality after-school program that provides student enrichment through homework help, recreation, literacy and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
This non-fee program is offered at select school sites for students in grades 2-8. Students are invited to attend this program based upon student benchmark scores, English Language Learner assessment scores and principal and teacher input. Click here for more program details.