YMCA Child Care
The YMCA is the largest provider of non-profit licensed child care in Canada. YMCA Child Care & Camp programs support families and foster the healthy growth and development of children. Our programs help children to build self-confidence, learn healthy behaviours, and develop strong values.
Ches Penney Family YMCA Child Care – Rotary Child & Family Development Centre
Based on the YMCA Playing to Learn emergent curriculum our all-day child care program is licensed by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Operating hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm.
The full-day programs include morning and afternoon snacks, and a hot lunch.
Programs run five days per week year-round and are closed for statutory holidays. All programs are full-time (five days per week). All registrants are subject to a non-refundable registration fee upon registration.
How do I get my child into the regulated child care program?
- The YMCA is pleased to be collaborating with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in providing an online platform that is accessible to everyone in our province. Early Learning Gateway will improve access to early learning and child care by connecting child care services and families through a digital waitlist.
- You must complete the Waitlist and Registration Application Form to be added to the waitlist.
- You can register for multiple site locations. Please only send in one waitlist per site location.
- You will be contacted by the Registrar when a space becomes available.
- To confirm your space please call: 1-709-726-YMCA (9622) ext. 401, or email provincialregistrar@nl.ymca.ca and arrange to pay the registration fee. We ask that you accept/reject the space offered within 48 hours of YMCA contact. If you reject a space offered, you can request to be added to the waitlist again for a future space. Registration fee payment methods are credit card or debit from bank account. We do not accept cash or cheque.
| YMCA Child Care Centre – 35 Ridge Road Program | Age | Caregiver Ratio | Daily Cost Jan. 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant Full Day | 0-24 months | 1:3 | $10.00 |
| Toddler Full Day | 18-36 months | 1:5 | $10.00 |
| Mixed Age Range – Preschool and Toddler Full Day (Five Spaces) | 24-69 months | 1:7 | $10.00 |
| Preschool Full Day | 33-69 months | 1:8 | $10.00 |
If you have questions on your child’s waitlist application or registration, you can contact the Provincial Registrar by either calling: 1-709-726-YMCA (9622) ext. 401, or emailing provincialregistrar@nl.ymca.ca.
Please leave a voicemail if line is busy. All messages will be answered within a 24-48 hour period. For all messages that are received on weekends or holidays, expect messages to be answered by the end of the following Tuesday or Wednesday.
YMCA Child Care Centre – St. John’s West (currently under construction)
Priority: Children of Health Care Workers
| YMCA Child Care Centre – St. John’s West | Age | Caregiver Ratio | Daily Cost | Program Status | Waitlist Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler Full Day | 18-36 months | 1:5 | $10.00 | In Development | Open |
| Mixed Age Range – Preschool and Toddler Full Day (Five Spaces) | 24-69 months | 1:7 | $10.00 | In Development | Open |
| Preschool Full Day | 33-69 months | 1:8 | $10.00 | In Development | Open |
How do I get my child into the regulated child care program?
- The YMCA is pleased to be collaborating with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in providing an online platform that is accessible to everyone in our province. Early Learning Gateway will improve access to early learning and child care by connecting child care services and families through a digital waitlist.
- You must complete the Waitlist and Registration Application Form to be added to the waitlist.
- You can register for multiple site locations. Please only send in one waitlist per site location.
- You will be contacted by the Registrar when a space becomes available.
- When you are offered a vacant space in our child care program, you will be contacted by the YMCA. We ask that you accept/reject the space offered within 48 hours. If you accept the space, you will be asked to pay the registration fee and complete the full registration package. We only accept credit or debit registration payments. If you reject the offer, you can remain on the waitlist or remove your child(ren) from the waitlist through the Early Learning Gateway waitlist.
If you have questions on your child’s waitlist application or registration, you can contact the Provincial Registrar by either calling: 1-709-726-YMCA (9622) ext. 401, or emailing provincialregistrar@nl.ymca.ca.
Please leave a voicemail if line is busy. All messages will be answered within a 24-48 hour period. For all messages that are received on weekends or holidays, expect messages to be answered by the end of the following Tuesday or Wednesday.
