Child 0-5: Who we become begins today
Imagine a second home for your kids - a safe place to have fun, be real, grow and meet new friends. Every YMCA program is child-centered, developing your child's imagination, encouraging learning and promoting life skills and values.
Check out our specialty programs:
Child, Youth and Family Programs
Aquatics Programs
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Licensed Child Care
Lucky for us, research shows that children learn best when they play. That's why we have the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum. This child-led and teacher-supported program sets the foundation for language, literacy, math, science and the arts. Plus, it's fun!
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Child Care
Full-day child care takes place Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for children 3 to 5 years of age (30 months prior to entering kindergarten).
Licensed Part-time Preschool
Licensed Preschool is available for children ages 3 to 5 years.
Y's Steps: Programs run on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-11:15 a.m. or 12:00-2:15 p.m.
Y's World: Programs run on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9:00-11:15 a.m. or 12:00-2:15 p.m.
To enrol your child in any of these licensed programs, please call 604.575.5512. For more information, please view our YMCA Child Care brochure.
Childminding
Take care of yourself. Let our trained staff take care of your kids. YMCA Childminding is there for kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years so you are free to take a class, go for a swim or meet other parents in the facility.
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Childminding Handbook (pdf, 255kb)
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 8:45 to 1:00p.m. then 4:00 to 8:45 p.m.
Sat/Sun: 8:45 to 2:00 p.m.
Statutory holidays: 8:45 to 2:00 p.m.
| Cost: |
$2 per hour for members
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$4 per hour for non-members |
Swim Programs
Let's make a splash! We help kids jump in, have fun, learn to swim and grow in confidence. Check out our program search to the right to find out more about our registered swim lessons starting at 6 months of age.
| LEVEL |
AGE |
PREREQUISITES |
SWIM KIDS EQUIVALENT |
Parent & Tot Level 1:
Splasher |
Infant to 3 years |
None |
AquaTots |
Parent & Tot Level 2:
Bubbler |
Infant to 3 years |
Splasher |
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| Bobber |
3-5 years |
Bubbler |
Preschool1/Seaturtle |
| Floater |
3-5 years |
Bobber |
Preschool2/Salamander |
| Glider |
3-5 years |
Floater |
Preschool3/Sunfish |
| Diver |
3-5 years |
Glider |
Preschool4/Crocodile |
Surfer
(Surfer/Dipper spilt classes) |
3-5 years |
Diver |
Preschool5/Whale |
Dipper
(Surfer/Dipper spilt classes) |
3-5 years |
Surfer |
Preschool6 |
| Otter |
6-14 years |
none |
1 |
| Seal |
6-14 years |
Otter |
2 |
| Dolphin |
6-14 years |
Seal |
3 |
| Swimmer |
6-14 years |
Dolphin |
4 |
Star 1
(Star 1/2 split classes) |
6-14 years |
Swimmer |
5 |
Star 2
(Star 1/2 split classes) |
6-14 years |
Star 1 |
6 |
Star 3
(Star 3/4 split classes) |
6-14 years |
Star 2 |
7 |
Star 4
(Star 3/4 split classes) |
6-14 years |
Star 3 |
8 |
Star 5
(Star 5/6/M split classes) |
6-14 years |
Star 4 |
9 |
Star 6
(Star 5/6/M split classes) |
6-14 years |
Star 5 |
10 |
Master Swimmer
(Star 5/6/M split classes) |
6-14 years |
Star 6 |
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| Bronze Star |
10-13 years |
Master Swimmer Program |
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| Bronze Medallion |
13+ years |
Bronze Star or 13 yrs of age |
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| Bronze Cross |
14+ years |
Bronze Medallion |
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| Private Lessons |
All |
None |
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Adult 1 -
Absolute Beginner
(Adult 1/2 split classes) |
15+ |
None |
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Adult 2 -
Ready To Swim
(Adult 1/2 split classes) |
15+ |
Level 1/basic swim |
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Adult 3 -
Different Strokes
(Adult 3/4 split classes) |
15+ |
Level 2 or swim ability. |
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Adult 4 -
Improving Strokes
(Adult 3/4 split classes) |
15+ |
Level 3 or good swim ability. |
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