The Y understands that time gaps before and after school can be a challenge for parents. This is why our school age child care program offers children with a safe and welcoming environment to connect with peers, participate in productive and engaging activities, stay physically active and enjoy happy, healthy experiences.
At YMCA BC, we understand that the hours before and after school can be a challenge for families. Our School Age Care program is designed to provide children with a safe, supportive and engaging environment where they can feel a sense of belonging, build friendships, and make the most of their time outside the classroom.
Guided by YMCA values, our program uses the foundations of healthy child development to create opportunities for play, positive relationships and personal growth.
We also follow our national A Place to Connect® curriculum, which fosters an active, healthy and fun environment where children are encouraged to make choices, explore their interests and build confidence.
As the largest provider of licensed child care in BC, we understand how important it is to provide children with healthy, happy experience during those times when school is not in session. Through our child care program we:
Important Announcement
We're making exciting updates to improve our child care waitlist experience for families. As part of this work, Northern BC and Interior BC child care waitlists will be temporarily paused beginning on October 26 at 10:30am PCT. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make these improvements.
Not on a Northern BC or Interior BC region child care waitlist yet? Complete an Expression of Interest Form and we’ll let you know by email as soon as the waitlists reopen.
Already on a Northern BC or Interior BC region waitlist? You’re all set! We’ll automatically email you when the new waitlist is available.
If you’re looking for child care in the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast or Fraser Valley BC region, please join a waitlist here.
Please Note: System updates only apply to child care programs based in Northern BC and the Interior. There are no changes to the waitlist application process at this time for programs located in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sunshine Coast.
Our child care programs are offered across the regions listed below. Select the region you are interested in enrolling your child in.
Find a program in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley & Sunshine Coast BC Region
Find a program in the Interior BC Region
Find a program in the Northern BC Region
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