Encouraging kids to be accepting of others
GRADES K – 5
CARE is expected to begin on or around 8/24/2026
Before and after school care focuses on safety, health, social growth and academic enhancement, Y-Care serves children kindergarten through 5th grade in all Lake Station Community Schools. Students engage in a variety of activities to develop their interests and talents in a safe and secure, fun environment with low child-to-staff ratio. Children may be dropped off before school at the Y as early as 6:00 a.m. and picked up after school at Virgil I. Bailey Elementary School as late as 6:30 p.m. CCDF vouchers are accepted and financial assistance is available. Program location and transportation may be subject to change based on availability.
PROGRAM FEES
Grades K-5th
WEEKLY RATE
MEMBERS
NON-MEMBERS
AM
Save 25%
$34
PM
Save 25%
$48
*Weekly rates are not prorated or discounted for scheduled or unscheduled non school days. Daily rates are not available.
*$30 registration fee applies per school year, per child. All fees are for the 2026-2027 school year.
*$5 additional fee applies per child, per day late start or early dismal. This is ONLY for children already registered for that time of care.
2026 – 2027 Registration
- Parent Handbook
- 2026-2027 LSCS Calendar
- State Discipline Guidance Policy
- Y-Care Rules
- Full Nondiscrimination Statement
- WIC Information
- Building Better Futures
Y-Care CURRICULUM:
- After-school 5 component meal
- Large Motor Development
- S.T.E.M. Activities
- Reading
- Homework Assistance
Morning Y-Care is located at:
Portage Township YMCA
3100 Willowcreek Rd. Portage, IN 463686
Serving Lake Station Community Schools
Afternoon Y-Care is located at:
Virgil I. Bailey Elementary School
2100 Union St, Lake Station, IN 46405
Serving Lake Station Community Schools
AM & PM Pick-up and Drop-off Times Vary by Program/Grade.
Transportation for children who arrive after the school buses have completed their pick-up is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. Bus pick-up times are subject to change at the discretion of the Lake Station Community Schools Transportation Department.