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
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.
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:
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.
We are working towards having the system changes completed before September.
Thank you for your interest in joining our YMCA Child Care community.
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
When you join the YMCA you join more than a gym. You join a community.
