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About Austin Achieve Elementary Eac Ymca
Austin Achieve Elementary EAC YMCA
Hosted on the Austin Achieve Elementary campus, the Extend-A-Care YMCA program provides a structured yet play-based after-school environment. The curriculum emphasizes social-emotional learning, arts, and exploration, designed to complement the academic day of the charter school while providing a safe space for scholars to unwind and grow. Operating from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, the program serves children from Pre-K through 5th grade. Healthy snacks are provided daily, and students have access to school facilities for indoor and outdoor activities. The program is tailored to build community and self-advocacy through a variety of extracurricular learning opportunities.
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Safety Record
No specific safety concerns or news-reported incidents were found for the Austin Achieve Elementary EAC YMCA location at 7424 E Hwy 290. The facility is a licensed child care center (Operation ID 1699944) with a capacity for 102 children and has been licensed since January 2020. No public state licensing violations or legal issues were found for this specific site in current public records.
Parent Reputation
Overall reputation for the YMCA program at this site is mixed, largely due to its association with the host charter school, Austin Achieve Public Schools. While some parents appreciate the academic focus of the school, others have described the campus culture as having a 'toxic environment' with concerns about bullying. Specific reviews for the YMCA afterschool program itself are limited, though the broader Extend-A-Care YMCA branch maintains a 3.2/5 rating on some review platforms, with common feedback mentioning varied staff engagement.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews for the host school, Austin Achieve Public Schools, highlight significant layoffs of 24 staff members in February 2024 due to funding shortfalls, which reportedly impacted classroom stability. Reviews for the Greater Austin YMCA generally describe a supportive culture but note that pay is low, with average wages for some roles estimated around $11-$12 per hour.
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