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YWCAre at Cooper Central Elementary is a YWCA Lubbock school-based after-school program operating 3:20–6:00 PM for Pre-K through 5th grade students at Cooper Central Elementary on 135th Street in Lubbock. The program offers flexible enrollment (full-time 4–5 days or part-time 1–3 days weekly) with affordable pricing, daily healthy snacks through the USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program, and educational activities including homework help and creative projects. Financial access is strong: subsidies via Child Care Services, YWCA scholarships, multi-child and military discounts, and electronic parent communication through ProCare. Parents should note the program operates school-year only and after-school hours only, making it unsuitable for families needing full-day or infant care; summer options are available through YWCAmp.
Safety9.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes8.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Homework help and creative projects to active play and social development. Daily healthy snacks through USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program. Operates 3:20-6:00 p.m. after-school care for Pre-K through 5th grade across 22 school locations.
What sets it apart: Licensed after-school care. Pricing: $70/week full-time (4-5 days), $50/week part-time (1-3 days), $25 registration fee. CCS subsidies and YWCA scholarships available. $5/week discount for multiple children, military families, LISD/LCISD employees. Electronic sign-in/out and ProCare Parent Portal.
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