Roanoke YMCA discusses new before-school program

ROANOKE, Va. โ€“ The Roanoke YMCA is releasing updated details about the new before-school program that they will hold this fall.

If you remember, Roanoke City Public Schools announced that middle schoolers will have a later start time.

The YMCA said each middle school will have the option of utilizing before-school care with them.

There will be a $50 registration fee. After that, members will pay a weekly fee of $45, while non-members will pay $60.

โ€œYou have a lot of parents that have to be at work at 8 oโ€™clock, and if middle school starts at 9:30 there creates a gap,โ€ Branch Executive Director for Gainsboro YMCA Jonathan Pait said. โ€œI think still when youโ€™re in the 6th grade many parents still donโ€™t feel fully comfortable with leaving their kid at home.โ€

Registration is expected to begin July 10. Youโ€™ll be able to call the YMCA to sign up or register online.