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We are growing with our community

At the YMCA, we have plans to expand our licensed child care facilities to support more families with high-quality, affordable care. 

Upcoming centres include:

Black Mountain YMCA Child Care

Waitlist now open

1650 Gallagher Rd Kelowna BC V1P 1G7

This 99 space, multi-age child care centre is currently in the final construction phase and with plans to open mid 2023.

The Waitlist is now open for Early Years (0-5 years), Preschool, and Out of School Care. Please make sure to join our waitlist and if you need Early Years Full time care, you can select individual options or specific locations when filling out the application. Join our waitlist now by clicking here.  
 

Okanagan Mission YMCA Child Care

Waitlist now open

4548 Gordon Drive Kelowna, V1W 2M1

This 99 space, multi-age centre is currently in the construction phase.

The Waitlist is now open for Early Years (0-5 years) and Preschool. Please make sure to join our waitlist and if you are in need of Early Years Full time care, you can select individual options or specific locations when filling out the application. Join our waitlist now by clicking here.

If you are looking for Out of School Care please register for our mailing list if you would like to receive updates on the centres progress. We are still in the process of confirming the schools we will be serving. 
 

YMCA Child Care at George Elliot Secondary School

Waitlist projected to open mid 2023

This 81 space, multi-age centre is currently in the construction phase. Register for our mailing list if you would like to receive updates on the centres progress. 

 

YMCA Child Care at Kelowna Airport

Unavailable for mailing list or waitlist at this time

This 87 space will be child care center will be licensed for children ages 0 to 5 care centre is currently in the construction phase. KF Aerospace and YLW employees will be given priority in the registration process. 

If you are interested in child care at any location for Kelowna please make sure to join our current waitlist.


Register for our Future Child Care Locations Mailing List

 

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Playing to Learn Curriculum

YMCA Playing to Learn™ Curriculum is implemented throughout our Child Care programs for ages 0-6. This research based curriculum was developed by Child Care experts and is utilized and regulated in Y’s across Canada.