Kids Quest Youth Programs
Our Youth Services department provides a wide array of activity options throughout the year to children in pre-K through 5th grade.
K.W., Kids Quest parent
Kids Quest School Year Before and After School Program
We look forward to having your child join us! The 2020-2021 Kids Quest Before and After School program application is now available for registration.
Due to COVID 19 we have adjusted our programming to ensure the safety of children, staff and families. We are offering AM and PM services as one package (AM/PM). All children will be enrolled in both services even if they only attend the morning or afternoon.
Before school: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri: 7:00 am – 8:10 am & Wed: 7:00 am – 9:10 am
After school: Mon – Fri: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Snack provided
$65 / week per child (billed every 2 weeks)
Enrollment fee: $20 per child, for 2 or more children $30
How can I enroll my child?
Step 1: Complete online enrollment form for each child
Step 2: Visit our office (225 SW 12th Street in Downtown Topeka) to complete the state forms, parent agreement and pay whole or first half month tuition.
Step 3: Verify your start dates.
Please note: If enrolling more than one child in Kids Quest, an additional application must be completed for each child.
Attention: Your child’s spot will NOT be held until they are fully enrolled. Enrollment is granted when applications are complete and your child is fully enrolled. In order for your child to be fully enrolled, you must complete an Emergency Medical Release form, Financial and Program Guidelines Agreement, Health Assessment, and pay enrollment fees and the first half month of tuition to the YWCA Northeast Kansas. (Must be completed in person at the YWCA 225 SW 12th Street, Topeka, KS 66612)
*For Kindergarten only – Immunization record must also be provided before your child is fully enrolled.
Would you like to make a payment through the E-Z Care Parent Portal? Log in here.
First time using E-Z Care? Click here for detailed E Z Care Parent Portal Instructions.
What can my child and I expect during the school year?
School Days Out Program 2019
School Days Out occurred in 2019 on October 10 and 11. SDO is available for Pre-K students at the YWCA Early Learning Center and Shaner Early Learning Center, and available to all Topeka Public Schools students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
2019 Kids Quest SDO Pre-K
Thursday, October 10 & Friday, October 11. 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Pick up and drop off at YWCA Early Learning Center, 225 SW 12th Street, Topeka. Fee: $25.00/day (Breakfast, lunch, and snack are included) + $20 registration fee (waived for students enrolled at Shaner Before/After School and YWCA ELC).
2019 Kids Quest SDO Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Thursday, October 10 & Friday, October 11, 2019. 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Pick up and drop off at Whitson Elementary School, 1725 SW Arnold Ave, Topeka. Fee: $25.00/day (includes breakfast, lunch, and snack) + $20 registration fee (applies to non-Kids Quest parents only).
Step 1: Fill out the 2019 Kids Quest School Days Out Application.
Step 2: If your child is already enrolled in Kids Quest, skip to step 3. If your child is not enrolled with Kids Quest, then please fill out the Kids Quest General Application.
Step 3: Visit our main office (225 SW 12th Street, Topeka) to drop off this form, fill out emergency form & pay registration fees.
Questions? Contact Tamaris Diaz, Assistant Director of Youth Services, (785) 233-1750 X 262. YWCA Northeast Kansas, 225 SW 12th Street, Topeka.
E-Z Care Parent Payment Portal
YWCA Northeast Kansas uses an online system to submit payments. Would you like to make a payment through the E-Z Care Parent Portal?
First time using the E-Z Care Parent Portal? Click here for detailed E-Z Care Parent Portal Instructions.
For more information about our programs, please call 785.233.1750 ext 347.