YMCA Pre-Kindergarten Program
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.
More Information
Thank you for your interest in the YMCA Pre-Kindergarten Program. Please refer to the table for links to online waitlist registration forms for each location.
The status of each location is listed in the table below. Locations open are listed as “Operational”.
If you are inquiring about employment, please visit the Job Postings page of our website. For general inquiries please email: Pre-k@nl.ymca.ca.
Program Details
YMCA Pre-K is a regulated child care program located in your child’s school. The program is designed for children to attend for the year prior to their entry into Kindergarten. Waitlists remain open for all upcoming years with ongoing intake, so you may add your child’s name at any time.
Programs run five days per week year-round and are closed for statutory holidays. Part-time registration options (less than five days per week) are not available. All registrants are subject to a non-refundable registration fee upon registration.
Registration Fee: $25.00 (one-time fee)
Cost: $10 per day
Caregiver Ratio: 1:10
Age: 3 years, 8 months – 5 years, 9 months
The Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability must be completed by all parents/guardians.
For information about YMCA NL Pre-K locations call (toll free): 1-833-966-YMCA (9622) or email pre-k@nl.ymca.ca. Your inquiry will be directed to the YMCA for your location. The Provincial Registrar is available for live calls Monday to Friday, from 8:30am-11:30am. 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.
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.
Select one of the “Open” links below to complete and submit a waitlist application. You will be contacted directly as spaces become available.
| Locations | Program Status | Waitlist Registration | YMCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Point Elementary, 14 Middleton St., St. John’s | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Elizabeth Park Elementary, 80 Ellesmere Ave., Paradise | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Elwood Elementary, 22A Farm Rd., Deer Lake | Operational | Open | YMCA of Western Newfoundland |
| Gander Academy, 55 Fraser Rd., Gander | Operational | Open | YMCA of Exploits Valley |
| Peacock Primary, 9 Cabot St., Happy Valley-Goose Bay | In Development | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Paradise Elementary, 60 Karwood Dr., Paradise | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Bishop Abraham Elementary, 196 Penneywell Rd., St. John’s | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Bay Roberts Primary, 19 Eric Dawe Dr., Bay Roberts | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Bishop White School, 52 Rocky Hill Rd., Port Rexton | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Holy Trinity Elementary, 10 Doyles & Quigleys Lane, Torbay | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Persalvic Elementary, 410 Highway East, Victoria | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Lewisporte Academy, 43 Spruce Ave., Lewisporte | Operational | Open | YMCA of Exploits Valley |
| Woodland Primary, 18 St. Catherine St., Grand Falls-Windsor | Operational | Open | YMCA of Exploits Valley |
| Fogo Island Academy, Main Street, Fogo | Operational | Open | YMCA of Exploits Valley |
| J.J. Curling Elementary, 50 Woodbine Ave., Corner Brook | Operational | Open | YMCA of Western Newfoundland |
| Eastside Elementary, 14 St. Johns Ave., Corner Brook | Operational | Open | YMCA of Western Newfoundland |
| Donald C. Jamieson Academy, 48 Main St., Burin Bay Arm | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| St. James Elementary, 185 Hardy Arterial, Port-aux-Basques | Operational | Open | YMCA of Western Newfoundland |
| Lake Academy, 8 Forest Rd., Fortune | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Glovertown Academy, 10 Penneys Brook Rd., Glovertown | Operational | Open | YMCA of Exploits Valley |
| Admirals Academy, 835 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay South | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Topsail Elementary, 12 Spruce Hill Rd., Conception Bay South | In Development | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Upper Gullies Elementary, 30 Robert’s Rd., Conception Bay South | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Roncalli Elementary, 130 Airport Heights Dr., St. John’s | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Mary Queen of the World Elementary, 785 Topsail Rd., Mount Pearl | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| St. Michael’s Elementary, 32 Hospital Rd., Stephenville Crossing | Operational | Open | YMCA of Western Newfoundland |
| Beachy Cove Elementary, 412 Beachy Cove Rd., Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| St. John Bosco School, 75 Linegar Ave., St. John’s | In Development | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| St. Anne’s Academy, 1 St. Anne’s Place, Dunville | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Matthew Elementary, 36-40 Canon Bayley Rd., Bonavista | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| A.P. Low Primary, 600 Bartlett Dr., Labrador City | In Development | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Hillside Elementary, 37-41 Budgell’s Lane, La Scie | Operational | Open | YMCA of Western Newfoundland |
| Viking Trail Academy, 1 Main Rd., Plum Point | In Development | Open | YMCA of Western Newfoundland |
| White Hills Academy, 31 Elementary School Rd., St. Anthony | Operational | Open | YMCA of Western Newfoundland |
| Ecole CC Loughlin Elementary, 1 Citadel Dr., Corner Brook | In Development | Open | YMCA of Western Newfoundland |
| Goulds Elementary, 46 Doyle’s Rd., Goulds | In Development | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Hazelwood Elementary, 391 Topsail Rd., St. John’s | In Development | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Sacred Heart Academy, 1 Columbia Dr., Marystown | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| St. Edward’s School, 54 Long Shore Rd., Conception Bay South | In Development | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Holy Family Elementary, 67 St. Thomas Line, Paradise | In Development | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Mary Queen of Peace Elementary, 137 Torbay Rd., St. John’s | In Development | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Octagon Pond Elementary, 11 Sgt. Donald Lucas Dr., Paradise | In Development | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Stephenville Primary, 75 West St., Stephenville | Operational | Open | YMCA of Western Newfoundland |
| St. Peter’s Primary, 108 Ashford Drive, Mount Pearl | Operational | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Jens Haven Memorial, Nain | In Development | Open | YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Helen Tulk Elementary, 1 Forest Rd., Bishop’s Falls | Operational | Open | YMCA of Exploits Valley |
