YMCA Child Care Centres

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

YMCA

Child Care Centres Where potential grows!

YMCA Programs We play to learn at the Y! That’s why we’re unique.

YMCA Child Care Centres implement YMCA ‘Playing to Learn’ curriculum, our nationally recognized YMCA curriculum that helps children in our care discover learning through creative play while aligning with developmental benchmarks.

We’ve learned that kids at play are already building the foundation for their major life skills, including language and literacy, mathematics, science and technology, and the arts.

YMCA ‘Playing to Learn’ takes all areas of your child’s development into account, including their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social behaviour.

At the Y, your child will: • Visit Playgrounds, Parks & Ride on the Ferry • Explore Museums & Climb Citadel Hill • Read & Sing Songs in HRM Libraries • Swim Every Tuesday at HRM Pools (Seniors) • Participate In Our ‘Roots of Empathy’ Program & Engage With Infants • Observe Nature at the Public Gardens • Interact with Seniors through our YMCA Grand Friends Program • Explore Halifax and Dartmouth Waterfronts To help energize your busy children, each day they will be provided with two snacks (morning and afternoon) and a full lunch which meets the Standards for Food and Nutrition set by the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services.

Payment Information

A non-refundable registration fee of $100.00 (one per family) is due along with a deposit of half of your first month’s child care fee to secure your space to complete registration.

Further payments, that occur on the 1st of each month, are automatically withdrawn from your account and fluctuate based on the billable days during that month. Holidays, storm days, absent and vacation days are considered billable days.

YMCA Child Care Fees Infant Child Care Full time per day - $41.56 Toddler and Romper Child Care Full time per day - $39.72 Junior & Senior Preschool Child Care Full time per day - $37.34 Part Time Daily Rates Toddler & Romper Child Care - $43.35 Junior & Senior Preschool Child Care- $42.24 Drop in Days Per day - $45.00 *Child care fees are tax deductible

* Part time care is subject to change based on full time enrolment and is at the discretion of the director.

Family Fee Discount A 10% discount will be deducted from the lower child care fee for each additional child, which includes siblings enrolled in a YMCA afterschool program, YMCA Physical Healthy Development (YPHD).

“Our teachers have been great.

They are warm and caring with our daughter and she feels safe and happy with staff at the Centre.”

– Parent, YMCA Child Care Centres

Our Promise to Families

The YMCA works to ensure that every child has the ability to fulfill their potential.

We know that each child is unique in his or her own way.

We employ qualified, passionate and caring Early Childhood Educators who are selected based on their professional experience, qualifications and commitment to advancing young lives through quality care for children and youth.

To ensure the best experience for families, YMCA requirements of employment as a YMCA Early Childhood Educator or YMCA volunteers state that: • Educators are certified in First Aid and CPR • Educators undergo Criminal Record Checks • Educators undergo Child Abuse Registry Checks • Educators are committed to ongoing professional development and continuing education • Educators work in partnership with several educational institutions an programs within the HRM to mentor students to gain valuable workplace experience through practicum placements

“They go out of their way to go above and beyond.

They do Grand Friends, luncheons, graduation ceremonies and many movie nights that are not at all part of their requirement. They are truly a blessing to the Y family.” – Parent, YMCA Child Care Centres

Statement of Inclusion

All staff, families and users of YMCA Child Care services are entitled to respectful, non-discriminatory treatment regardless of their religion, culture, gender, age or diverse abilities. The YMCA values the rights of all children and their opportunity for active, meaningful participation in a quality, inclusive child care program within their community. Activities, toys, equipment and programs will be selected for their ability to be adapted for successful use by all children. Staff will provide hands on assistance to all children as well as act as appropriate role models, encouraging others to learn from their example.

YMCA Cornwall St. Child Care Centre 6350 Cornwall Street, Halifax Tucked away inside a residential community off of Oxford Street, our YMCA Cornwall Street Child Care Centre is easily accessible and includes parking for YMCA staff and families.

We are fully licensed for 56 children ages eighteen months to five years. Our four classrooms include; Toddlers (18 mos. – 2 yrs.), Rompers (2 – 3 yrs.), Juniors (3 – 4 yrs.), and Seniors (4 -5 yrs.). *ages are approximate

YMCA Purdy’s Wharf Child Care Centre, Halifax Nestled in the heart of downtown Halifax and located on the edge of the Halifax waterfront, our YMCA Purdy’s Wharf Child Care Centre offers unsurpassed views of the scenic Halifax Harbour and is fully accessible for families of diverse abilities.

We are fully licensed for 62 children ages three months to five years. Our five classrooms include; Infants (3 -18 mos.), Toddlers (18 mos. – 2 yrs.), Rompers (2 – 3 yrs.), Juniors (3 - 4 yrs.), and Seniors (4 – 5 yrs.). *ages are approximate At Purdy’s we provide unique priority to families who are employed by tenants of the Purdy’s Wharf Office Complex.

Contact Us!

YMCA Cornwall St. Child Care Centre (902) 496-1885 YMCA Purdy’s Wharf Child Care Centre (902) 496-3622

“The staff at the Y are amazing people who have nurtured my child, helping him to be the best version of himself.”

– Parent, YMCA Child Care Centres

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