Childcare

When young and old share time together, our communities are stronger and brighter. 

Dear School Age Child Care Families,As the school year kicks off, I want to extend a warm welcome to both those returning and those joining us for the first time. Whether you’re a familiar face or new to our community, we’re thrilled to have you with us at the YMCA School Age Child Care program.

A new report released by the Centre for the Study of Living Standards (CSLS), commissioned by YMCA Canada, highlights the potential for significant economic gains from increasing wages for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in Canada.

On November 16th, 2023, the Ontario government announced their intention to “further protect the safety of children by requiring all licensed child care operators to implement a Safe Arrival and Dismissal Policy by January 1, 2024.” (