West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
321 S Livingston Ave
Livingston
NJ 07039
United States

Member Testimonials

Report a concern   March 5, 2026 — Rated 9 out of 10 by Y.Z. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

hope that every child can be treated fairly and given equal attention. Some children are naturally more outgoing, while others are quieter or more introverted. For those quieter children, it can sometimes be harder for them to speak up or express their feelings.

It would mean a lot if teachers could take a little extra time to patiently listen to these children and encourage them to share their thoughts. Feeling heard and supported can make a big difference in their confidence and overall experience in the program.

Report a concern   March 5, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by N.D. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Kara is wonderful!!!!

Report a concern   March 5, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Daphne Wang West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

The staff love kids and the crafts, activity designed attractive. Of they can have more out door free play will be a adds on. Thanks.

Report a concern   March 5, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Mariusz Strus West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Convenience that it is at Riker Hill and Kids dont need to be bused.

Report a concern   March 5, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by M.T. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

The staff at st.cloud afterschool are all very professional, kind and wonderful with the children.

Report a concern   March 5, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by A.A. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Peace of mind that my child is safe and can go from school to after care without the need for a bus .

Report a concern   March 3, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Adriana Picciuto West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

My kid loves it, staff is great…

Report a concern   February 26, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by N.R.V. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

My daughter told me that she loves going to afterschool. I am glad to know that, she has the opportunity to do more activities and complete homework and socializing more.

Report a concern   February 26, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by O.H. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

My son gets a chance to particpate in various activites and make friends.

Report a concern   February 26, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Ayanna Mensah West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

My children are happy always Want to stay. The staff is amazing with my kids and they are usually happy when I arrive to pick them up.

Report a concern   February 26, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Ama Afiriyie West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Love it! Staff is amazing

Report a concern   June 22, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Y.B. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

WO Redwood Aftercare- Staff, Talent Show

Report a concern   June 21, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.S. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Dependable and friendly staff. My kids enjoyed their experience and want to do it again next school year.

Report a concern   June 18, 2025 — Rated 9 out of 10 by P.S. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Aftercare availability at school site

Report a concern   June 18, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by A.S. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

The staff is great. The hours went well with school and work schedule. Most importantly my son enjoyed his time there.

Report a concern   June 15, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Rafael Rojas West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

It is a great and helpful program for working parents.

Report a concern   February 24, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.H.E. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

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Report a concern   February 18, 2025 — Rated 9 out of 10 by M.M. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

My son is happy at aftercare!

Report a concern   February 17, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by M.A.A. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

My daughter loves aftercare and loves the YMCA associates!

Report a concern   February 17, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Heather Estonactoc West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

We love our YMCA after school program! The counselors are so friendly, and they make my little one feel very safe and well cared for. I can’t imagine doing anything else for aftercare!!

Report a concern   October 16, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by aisha sanford West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Great staff and great hours of operation!!!!

Report a concern   October 8, 2024 — Rated 9 out of 10 by A.B. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Good program

Report a concern   October 8, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Marie Anne Anderson West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

The aftercare team is awesome ! My daughter loves the staff!

Report a concern   October 8, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Heather Estonactoc West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

My kindergartener LOVES aftercare. She enjoys the time to play with friends and work on her homework. The lead counselor, Alex, is very kind and helpful and makes sure the kids are well looked after. We are very happy we chose YMCA aftercare.

Report a concern   October 8, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by F.S. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Great value

Report a concern   October 8, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Beth Schachtel West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Wonderful staff, great hours, homework supervision, vacation camp days… it’s the best. Really helpful for so many.

Report a concern   June 16, 2024 — Rated 9 out of 10 by Y.B. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Nice staff, affordable. Payment plan.

Report a concern   June 14, 2024 — Rated 9 out of 10 by A.B. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Good aftercare offering, convenient because it is in the same school

Report a concern   June 14, 2024 — Rated 9 out of 10 by Y.D. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

The time and location are very convenient. The price is doable. The workers are very nice; our kids like them, and we like that they have consistent supervision by the same people.

The only thing somewhat confusing were the introduction of fundraisers this year. I'm fine with fundraisers, but we didn't get enough info.

For example, the movie night... Were parents invited? Our kids said that if you paid, you got popcorn and a movie, but the kids that don't pay also get the movie. So they just don't get popcorn? And maybe cotton candy?

There was one for pretzels. We didn't take part, because we weren't sure how it worked. How would YMCA know what days to bring them, since our kids aren't there every day? What time would they be served, because sometimes we pick our kids up early.

Keep doing them, but please try to make the information clearer.

Report a concern   June 14, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by M.D. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Convenience


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