YMCA Child Care
Knowledgeable, Loving Care You Can Trust
We are the largest and most trusted provider of high quality child care services, operating in 42 locations across the Niagara Region.
A Special Place for Your Children to Learn,
Grow and be Happy
We stimulate each child's natural curiosity and encourage personal expression so that each child can develop into a confident, happy and caring individual. When you entrust your children to us, you will have peace of mind knowing they are well looked after by trained, professional staff, experienced in the field of Early Childhood Education.
Times and Locations to Suit Your Needs
The YMCA offers 45 Child Care Centres in the Niagara Region. Our five Preschool Centres serve children 18 months to five years of age, between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm, year round. School Age Child Care, located in schools, is available in 40 locations from 7:00am to 6:00pm, serving children 4 to 12 years of age, during the school year. Our services include two snacks daily, and in our Preschool Centres we provide a hot nutritious lunch.
It's Your Child Care Centre - Be Part of Something Good!
Parental involvement in YMCA Child Care Centres is an essential ingredient to providing responsive, quality care for your children. Special events, family outings, daily contact with YMCA staff and participation in our Parent Volunteer focus groups are all avenues in which you may be part of your child's YMCA Child Care Centre.
The YMCA of Niagara has been serving the needs of children for over 145 years. Today, the YMCA offers vital child care services to families, by providing learning experiences to more than 2500 children annually. YMCA Child Care provides experiences that will enhance your child's social, intellectual, physical and emotional development in a safe, stimulating environment.
Asset Building the YMCA Way
The YMCA is committed to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Research has identified 40 "developmental assets" which are the essential building blocks that all young people need to be healthy, caring, competent adults. The YMCA of Niagara is incorporating the "Asset Building" approach into all our children's programs to help children make wise decisions, choose positive paths and grow up competent, caring and responsible. To find out more about Asset Building the YMCA Way, go to What's New.
