Learning through play
We understand how important it is for children to have a safe, engaging place to go before and after school. Whether morning or afternoon, qualified leaders will keep your child happy, nourished, and active with healthy snacks, outdoor play, homework time, field trips, social skill-building games, arts, crafts, and more.
Our YMCA: A Place to Connect curriculum brings a standard, high-quality approach to how we deliver before and after school care programs for children 5–12 years old. Before School Care will help your child start the morning the best way possible, with games and activities, gym time, quiet reading, and breakfast if they’re hungry. After School Care consists of activities that are fun, active, and different from what they experience during the school day.
The YMCA is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, secure, and connected children, youth, families, and communities. We believe all children should have safe and healthy places to learn and play.
As a charity, we work hard to ensure quality affordable care is accessible to all and make no profit from any of our Child Care programs.
Kindergarten
| Type of Care | Time | Monthly Fee | CCFRI per Month | Parents Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School Care | 6:30–8:30 a.m. | $181 | $50 | $131 |
| After School Care | 2:30–6 p.m. | $405 | $160 | $45 |
| Both Before and After School Care | 6:30–8:30 a.m. and 2:30-6 p.m. | $586 | $320 | $266 |
Grades 1-6
| Type of Care | Time | Monthly Fee | CCFRI per Month | Parents Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School Care | 6:30–8:30 a.m. | $181 | $41 | $140 |
| After School Care | 2:30–6 p.m. | $405 | $57.50 | $347.50 |
| Both Before and After School Care | 6:30–8:30 a.m. and 2:30-6 p.m. | $586 | $115 | $471 |
This special reduced rate is offered as a part of the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) rates are determined by children registered in Kindergarten (before- and after-school care) or Grade 1 to age 12.
Please note that our Before and After School Care programs are full-time registration only.
Queens Park YMCA Child Care & Dilworth Mountain YMCA Child Care Centre are official $10 a Day ChildCareBC Centres. Fees differ at these locations and can be seen below under Queens Park Elementary and Glenmore Elementary.
Kelowna Schools Served
Before and after School Care is located at Quigley Elementary and includes bus service from Belgo Elementary.
Before and After School Care is located at Okanagan Mission YMCA Child Care and includes bus service to and from Bellevue Creek Elementary.
Before School Care is located at the Black Mountain YMCA Child Care Centre.
After School Care is located at both the Black Mountain YMCA Child Care Centre and Elementary School and is open to students of Black Mountain Elementary only.
Before and After School Care is located at Okanagan Mission YMCA Child Care and includes bus service to and from École Dorothea Walker Elementary.
Before and After School Care is located at Dilworth Mountain YMCA Child Care Centre and includes bus service to and from Glenmore Elementary.
Dilworth Mountain YMCA Child Care Center is an official $10 a Day ChildCareBC Centre. These sites test and evaluate funding and operational models that will help move British Columbia toward a universal child care system.
| Type of Care | Time | Daily Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Before School Care | 6:30–8:30 a.m. | $7/day |
| After School Care | 2:30–6 p.m. | $7/day |
| Before & After School Care | Same as above | $10/day |
Before school care is located at Quigley elementary and includes bus service to Pearson Elementary.
After School Care is located at the school.
Before and After School Care Programs are located at the school.
Before School Care is open to students of Quigley Elementary School only.
Before School Care is located at the Quigley Elementary and includes bus service to Rutland Elementary.
After School Care is located at Pearson Elementary and includes bus services from Rutland Elementary.
West Kelowna Schools Served
After School care is located at the school and is open to students of Rose Valley Elementary School only.
Penticton Schools Served
Located at Queen's Park YMCA Child Care, Before and After School Care programs are open to students of Queen's Park Elementary School only.
Queens Park YMCA Child Care is officially a $10 a Day ChildCareBC Centre. These sites test and evaluate funding and operational models that will help move British Columbia towards a universal child care system.
| Type of Care | Time | Daily Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Before School Care | 6:30–8:30 a.m. | $7/day |
| After School Care | 2:30–6 p.m. | $7/day |
| Before & After School Care | Same as above | $10/day |
Lake Country Schools Served
Before and After School Care is located at George Elliot YMCA Child Care and includes bus services to and from Ecole Peter Greer Elementary.
Ready to love your job?
Our growing child care division offers flexibility, paid vacation & wellness days, and paid professional development & training opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Child Care Financial Support
As a charity, the Y believes no family should be turned away because of financial circumstances. Thanks to generous donors, the Y is able to provide financial assistance to families who could not otherwise afford quality child care or Preschool programs.