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About Louisa May Alcott Elementary School
YMCA at Alcott Elementary School-Age Program
Located within Alcott Elementary in Redmond, this YMCA-run program serves students from kindergarten through age 13. Operating Monday through Friday, it provides care from 7:00 AM until school begins and from dismissal until 6:00 PM. The environment utilizes school facilities like the gymnasium and playground to foster a play-based atmosphere centered on whole-child development. Managed by the YMCA of Greater Seattle, the program emphasizes social-emotional learning and community building. Healthy snacks are provided daily, and students have access to dedicated outdoor play spaces. The program maintains a waitlist for upcoming school years, reflecting its deep integration into the local school community and the reliable reputation of the YMCA network.
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Safety Record
No safety concerns, violations, or legal issues were found for the YMCA at Alcott Elementary (License #1884204). State records from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) indicate the facility maintains an active license with no publicly listed valid complaints or enforcement actions.
Parent Reputation
The facility maintains a positive general reputation as part of the YMCA of Greater Seattle network, though specific parent reviews for the Alcott Elementary site are limited. General testimonials for the organization's Redmond programs praise the staff as nurturing and kind, highlighting a safe environment for children, while the broader organization holds a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews for the parent organization, YMCA of Greater Seattle, generally describe a supportive coworker environment and a positive mission-driven atmosphere. Some staff members report challenges with high turnover, particularly in human resources, and describe the pay as mediocre compared to the workload.
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