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.

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 as well as YMCA closures (i.e. discretionary days) set by the YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador. 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.