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 will begin on Monday, May 19. 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 free enriching summer and after-school care. 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.

The BEAT at Graham Middle School

The BEAT is a free after-school program offered by the City of Mountain View Recreation Division. The program is offered to all students attending Graham Middle School. The BEAT strives Build skills in study routines, Empower youth, increase Activity, and promote Teamwork. The BEAT provides a safe environment where teens are supported academically and engaged in a variety of recreational and social activities. For more information about The Beat, click here. You can also contact the Mountain View Recreation Division at (650) 903-6331 or the Recreation Coordinator, at (650) 903-6445. To speak to a BEAT staff member during after-school hours, please call (650) 537-3056.

Help with childcare

Santa Clara County offers a resource to find both full-fee and subsidized childcare near your home. Click here for more information. Click here to start your search.

Community Summer Camps and Afterschool Opportunities

InPlay

We provide InPlay.org as a resource to parents who are seeking additional learning opportunities for their students. To view student enrichment activities, school break and afterschool classes in our community that are not hosted by MVWSD, please see our partner, www.inplay.org. MVWSD has not reviewed all programs/events found there and does not specifically endorse them. Parents should thoroughly research all activities before enrolling their children.

MVWSD Summer Programs

The Mountain View Whisman School District offers summer opportunities based upon the needs of our students and district.  The District finalizes a schedule of summer programs in Spring.