Non-Instructional Day Care

A safe and fun child care option for school closure days.

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Non-Instructional Day Care

Program Description

When school is out, let your children laugh and play with our experienced and caring staff. Children will enjoy themed activities that include games, outdoor play, arts, crafts and healthy snacks! Families will have peace of mind that their child is not only safe, but having fun!

Non-Instructional Days
Fees apply (Financial Assistance available)
Group Program
Y Membership Required: No
Non-Instructional Day Care
Program overview

When school is out, YMCA Non-Instructional Day Care gives families peace of mind by providing children with a safe, welcoming and enjoyable place to spend the day.

Guided by experienced and caring staff, children can laugh, play and take part in themed activities that keep them engaged, active and connected.

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This program is currently available in the Northern BC and Interior regions.

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Registration for Non-Instructional Day Care must be completed at least one week in advance.

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Program objective
  • To provide children with a safe, welcoming and engaging place to spend non-instructional days and school breaks, where they can stay active, enjoy themed experiences, build positive relationships and have fun under the care of experienced staff
Program benefits

Each day is designed to be both fun and enriching, with opportunities for games, outdoor play, arts and crafts and healthy snacks. This program:

  • Provides families with reliable child care when school is not in session
  • Gives children a safe and supervised environment to spend the day and build meaningful experiences and friendships
  • Keeps children engaged through themed activities, games, arts and crafts and outdoor play
  • Encourages social connection, creativity and active play
  • Supports children’s well-being through fun, structured, and caring experiences
  • Gives parents and caregivers peace of mind knowing their child is safe and enjoying their day
  • Seasonal care options extend during school breaks:
    • Winter Break Care: offers full days of themed activities that help children keep learning, growing and having fun throughout the break
    • Spring Break Care: provides full-day care over Spring Break, with weekly sessions that give children a chance to enjoy a week filled with engaging activities and new experiences

Important Announcement

Waitlist system updates notice

Please Note: System updates only apply to child care programs based in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sunshine Coast. There are no changes to the waitlist application process at this time for programs located in Northern BC and the Interior.

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To facilitate these system updates, child care waitlist submissions for programs will be paused starting on Monday, July 27, 2026.

 

While these system changes are being completed, please note that:

  • New child care waitlist applications cannot be accepted 
  • Existing child care waitlist applications cannot be updated or modified 
  • Families with existing waitlist applications will maintain their original waitlist application date once the child care waitlist has reopened

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Families interested in joining the YMCA child care waitlist during this period of time can complete this Expression of Interest Form (form will be available starting July 27).

 

This Expression of Interest Form is not a child care waitlist application and does not guarantee that a family will receive a child care spot.

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We are working towards having the system changes completed before September.

 

Thank you for your interest in joining our YMCA Child Care community.

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Non-Instructional Day Care
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