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About Fern Bluff Ymca Of Central Texas
YMCA Afterschool at Fern Bluff Elementary
The Fern Bluff YMCA program provides a structured afterschool environment within the familiar setting of Fern Bluff Elementary. Following the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith, the program emphasizes character building through a mix of physical activity, academic support, and special interest projects like art and dancing. The program is designed for school-age children to develop leadership and social skills in a safe community setting. Licensed by the state and managed by the YMCA of Central Texas, the curriculum includes organized sports and games to encourage teamwork and physical coordination before evening pickup.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
Clean, friendly, attentive, with all the equipment and classes available to meet and exceed your fitness goals
Their Christmas dance performance was awesome! You can really tell that the dance instructor loves to teach and be with the students.
Fantastic facility. Loved the wonderful shampoo and conditioner in the showers. Keep that going!! The pool and hot tub were in great shape. Lots of folks were using this place...lots of families. So glad it's successful!
Just started my membership after enjoying their 3-day pass and being impressed with their recent renovations. I was a member back around 2018(?) and the bldg felt outdated. It wasn't horrible before but, the upgrades were definitely welcome. My only complaint (?) is that there used to be a back entrance which is now an employees-only door. It was nice being able to park from that side since I live in east RR and come to the facility from that direction. Having a secondary entrance would allow people more parking options besides main entrance and help with foot traffic but, I am merely suggesting as it was convenient parking on that side and they may not have adequate staffing for additional entrances. I like the new layout and design; it feels much more planned out, spacious and designed for specific uses vs feeling a bit cramped before - it feels so fancy!
I really enjoy going here! The best time to go is in the morning! The Hot tub is so enjoyable!
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Safety Record
No specific safety violations or incidents were identified for the Fern Bluff location specifically. However, a January 2025 lawsuit was filed against the YMCA of Central Texas (the operating organization) regarding allegations of physical abuse at another branch; investigations in that case involved a director from the Round Rock location who noted deficiencies in staffing and training. The Fern Bluff site is a licensed child care center (ID 1793836) in good standing with Texas Health and Human Services.
Parent Reputation
The program has a reputation for being a convenient and safe school-based child care option for families at Fern Bluff Elementary. Parents generally describe the environment as positive and enriching, with a focus on character development and academic assistance. Reviewers frequently mention the organization's commitment to its core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Staff Insights
Staff are required to be CPR and First Aid certified and must pass criminal background checks and drug screenings. While specific feedback for Fern Bluff employees is limited, broader organizational reports indicate concerns regarding hands-on training and staffing ratios at other sites under the same management. Local job postings for YMCA child care roles in the area list wages starting between $13 and $15 per hour.
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