2026-27 4K and 4K Wrap Care
Requests and placement in our Four-Year-Old Kindergarten program are administered by area school districts, and there is no cost to families when you register your child(ren) through your local district.
The YMCA collaborates with area school districts to provide 4K programs that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond, focusing on a child-centered, play-based curriculum. Lead staff are Department of Public Instruction (DPI)-certified teachers.
To help support families with competing priorities like work or school, the YMCA provides before and after school programming for 4K students, called wrap care. 4K Wrap Care registration is a separate registration, and fees are associated with this program.
4K is offered in partnership with the following school districts:
- Madison Metropolitan School District
- Sun Prairie Area School District
- Verona Area School District
4-Year-Old-Kindergarten
Requests and placement in our Four-Year-Old Kindergarten program are administered by area school districts, and there is no cost to families when you register your child(ren) through your local district. Once you register your child, we will work with you and the school district for proper classroom placement.
If you need wrap care for your child (before and after this program), a separate registration for that fee-based program is required.
For more information or a tour, please contact:
Vanessa Lester
Early Childhood Director
608 906 8657
[email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/26 | 5/31/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
4-Year-Old-Kindergarten
4-year-old Kindergarten at the West YMCA
Requests and placement in our Y’s 4-year-old Kindergarten program run through your area school district, and there is no cost to families to attend 4K when registered through your school district.
Once you register you child for our 4-year-old Kindergarten program, we will work with you and the school district for proper classroom placement.
If you need wrap care for your child (before and after this program), a separate registration into that program is required.
For more information or a tour, please contact:
Tracy Peterson
608-906-8808
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/26 | 5/31/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
4-Year-Old-Kindergarten-Verona
This program is located at Stoner Prairie Elementary in Verona Area School District.
Requests and placement in our Y’s 4-year-old Kindergarten program run through your area school district, and there is no cost to families to attend 4K when registered through your school district.
Once you register you child for our 4-year-old Kindergarten program, we will work with you and the school district for proper classroom placement.
For more information or a tour, please contact:
Tracy Peterson
608-906-8808
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/26 | 5/28/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
4-Year-Old Kindergarten
Requests and placement in our Four-Year-Old Kindergarten program are administered by area school districts, and there is no cost to families when you register your child(ren) through your local district.
Once you register you child, we will work with you and the school district for proper classroom placement.
If you need wrap care for your child (before and after this program), a separate registration for that fee-based program is required.
For more information or a tour, please contact:
Sarah Peppas
608-478-4307
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/26 | 5/1/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
4K Monday-Only Care
Ages 4-5
In our wrap program, your child will have opportunities to explore, experience, question, create and learn. We believe in developing each child individually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially while meeting each child’s needs and learning styles. We emphasize healthy living by providing daily physical activity and meals and snacks that follow the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
YMCA 4K Wrap Care Benefits:
- Care available 7am-5:30 pm Monday
- Secure and separate facility entrance
- City of Madison-Accredited
- WI Shares accepted
For more information, availability and to schedule a tour, please contact:
Vanessa Lester
Early Childhood Director
608 906 8657
[email protected]
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/26 @ 12:00 PM |
5/1/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 365.00 | $ 415.00 | $ 465.00 |
4k Monday-Only Care
4K Monday only Childcare for children attending 4K in the Madison Metropolitan School District.
This Program is held at our WEST YMCA.
Ages 4-5
In this wrap program, your child will have opportunities to explore, experience, question, create and learn. We believe in developing each child individually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially while meeting each child’s needs and learning styles. We emphasize healthy living by providing daily physical activity and meals and snacks that follow the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
MMSD Monday ONLY 4K Childcare Benefits:
- Care available 7 am-5:30 pm
- Available only Monday when school is not in session for MMSD 4K programs
- YoungStar 5-Star rating
- WI Shares accepted
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact:
Tracy Peterson
608-906-8808
Registration Information ($100.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/26 | 5/28/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 365.00 | $ 415.00 | $ 465.00 |
4K Wrap Care
Our 4K Wrap Care program is open only to students enrolled in our West YMCA Four-Year-Old Kindergarten program.
In our wrap program, your child will have opportunities to explore, experience, question, create and learn. We believe in developing each child individually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially while meeting each child’s needs and learning styles. We emphasize healthy living by providing daily physical activity and meals and snacks that follow the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
YMCA 4K Wrap Care Benefits:
- Care available 7 am-5:30 pm
- Wrap Care available on days when school is not in session
- YoungStar 5-Star rating
- WI Shares accepted
- Enrollment in Wrap Care includes a family membership while enrolled
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact:
Tracy Peterson
608-906-8808
Registration Information ($100.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/26 | 5/31/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 1420.00 | $ 1420.00 | $ 1420.00 |
4K Wrap Care
Our 4K Wrap Care program is open only to students enrolled in our Four-Year-Old Kindergarten program.
To enroll in 4K Wrap Care, please register your child on our waitlist. Our program director will contact you to complete the process; your registration is not considered final until the director contacts you.
In our wrap program, your child will have opportunities to explore, experience, question, create and learn. We believe in developing each child individually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially while meeting each child’s needs and learning styles. We emphasize healthy living by providing daily physical activity and meals and snacks that follow the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
YMCA 4K Wrap Care Benefits:
- Care available 7 am-5:30 pm
- Wrap Care available on days when school is not in session
- YoungStar 5-Star rating
- Y Financial Assistance available and WI Shares accepted
- Includes a Family membership to the YMCA
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact:
Sarah Peppas
608-478-4307
Registration Information ($100.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/26 | 5/31/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 1420.00 | $ 1420.00 | $ 1420.00 |
4K Wrap Care
Our 4K Wrap Care program is open only to students enrolled in our East YMCA Four Year Old Kindergarten program.
Ages 4-5
In our wrap program, your child will have opportunities to explore, experience, question, create and learn. We believe in developing each child individually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially while meeting each child’s needs and learning styles.
YMCA 4K Wrap Care Benefits:
- Care available 7am-5:30 pm Tuesday-Friday
- Y Membership
- Wrap Care available on days when school is not in session
- Secure and separate facility entrance
- City of Madison-Accredited
- WI Shares accepted
For more information, availability and to schedule a tour, please contact:
Vanessa Lester
Early Childhood Director
608 906 8657
[email protected]
Registration Information ($100.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/26 @ 12:00 PM |
5/1/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 500.00 | $ 550.00 | $ 600.00 |
4K Wrap Care - Elvehjem
Our program offers a combination of child-initiated and teacher-led activities. Expanded curriculum includes healthy living, arts and humanity, science, service learning, homework support, math, literacy, character development and conflict resolution. After School starts when school releases and ends at 6:00 pm. Caregivers are welcome to pick up children at any time during these hours.
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/26 @ 12:00 PM |
3/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 500.00 | - | - | |
| 3/9/26 @ 12:00 PM |
3/15/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 500.00 | $ 550.00 | - | |
| 3/16/26 @ 12:00 PM |
5/31/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 500.00 | $ 550.00 | $ 600.00 |
4K Wrap Care - Olson
This 4K Wrap Care program is open only to students enrolled in Olson’s FULL DAY 4K program.
Registration for this program will become available upon confirmation that your child is a registered participant in Olson’s FULL DAY 4K program.
In our wrap program, your child will have opportunities to explore, experience, question, create and learn. We believe in developing each child individually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially while meeting each child’s needs and learning styles. We emphasize healthy living by providing daily physical activity and meals and snacks that follow the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
YMCA 4K Wrap Care Benefits:
- Care available End of School Day-6:00 pm
- YoungStar 5-Star rating
- WI Shares accepted
For more information, please contact:
Sean Callaghan
608-906-8821
Registration Information ($50.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Limited Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/1/26 @ 12:00 PM |
5/15/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 600.00 | $ 650.00 | - | |
| 5/16/26 @ 12:00 PM |
8/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 600.00 | $ 650.00 | $ 700.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/01/26 - 09/30/26
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/01/26 @ 12:00 pm |
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10/01/26 - 10/31/26
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/01/26 @ 12:00 pm |
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11/01/26 - 11/30/26
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/01/26 @ 12:00 pm |
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12/01/26 - 12/31/26
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/01/26 @ 12:00 pm |
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01/01/27 - 01/31/27
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/01/26 @ 12:00 pm |
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02/01/27 - 02/28/27
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/01/26 @ 12:00 pm |
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03/01/27 - 03/31/27
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/01/26 @ 12:00 pm |
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04/01/27 - 04/30/27
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/01/26 @ 12:00 pm |
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05/01/27 - 06/11/27
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Registration Closed Opens on 05/01/26 @ 12:00 pm |