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Play, learn, run, paint, dance and explore with YMCA Preschool!

Our Playing to Learn™ Curriculum prepares children for kindergarten in a fun and educational setting.

We believe strengthening community starts with helping kids reach their potential. With decades of experience in child care, we provide safe, nurturing environments for children to learn to build healthy relationships and develop school-readiness skills.

Following the YMCA's national Playing to Learn™ curriculum, our preschool programs help build a capacity for lifelong learning by creating quality learning experiences through play. Our Preschool programs follow a child to staff ratio of 1:10. Children spend time outside each day and are provided with healthy snacks.

Children belong, grow, thrive and lead in YMCA Child Care programs—that makes for confident kids today and contributing, engaged adults in the future. We believe strengthening community starts with helping kids reach their potential.

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.

Kelowna Preschool
Kelowna Family Y

Preschool at the Kelowna Family Y takes place in it’s own program room and playground.

Days Time Monthly Fee
Mon, Wed & Fri Mornings 8:45–11:45 a.m. $257
Tues & Thurs Mornings 8:45–11:45 a.m. $187
Mon, Wed & Fri Afternoons 12:45–3:15 p.m. $235
Tues & Thurs Afternoons 12:45–3:15 p.m. $165
Little Scholars at Okanagan College

Little Scholars was one of the first a $10 a Day ChildCareBC Centres. These sites test and evaluate funding and operational models that will help move British Columbia towards a universal child care system.

This means that the fees will be reduced for all families. You'll see the reduced fees listed in the table below. 

Days  Time Fee
Mon, Wed & Fri Mornings 8:45–11:45 a.m. $7/day to a maximum of $140
Tues & Thurs Mornings 8:45–11:45 a.m. $7/day to a maximum of $140
Mon–Fri Mornings 8:45–11:45 a.m. $7/day to a maximum of $140
Mon, Wed & Fri (extended hours) 8:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m. $10/day to a maximum of $200
Tues–Thurs (extended hours) 8:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m. $10/day to a maximum of $200
Mon–Fri (extended hours) 8:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m. $10/day to a maximum of $200
Dilworth Mountain YMCA Child Care

 

We are proud to announce that Dilworth Mountain 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.

This means that the fees will be reduced for all families. You'll see the reduced fees listed in the table below.

Days Time Daily Fee Monthly Maximum
Mon, Wed & Fri Mornings 8:45–11:30 a.m. $7 $84
Tues & Thurs Mornings 8:45–11:30 a.m. $7 $56
Monday–Friday Mornings 8:45–11:30 a.m. $7 $140
Mon, Wed & Fri Afternoons Noon–2:30 p.m. $7 $84
Tues & Thurs Afternoons Noon–2:30 p.m. $7 $56
Mon, Wed, Friday (extended hours) 8:45–2:30 p.m. $10 $120
Tues & Thurs (extended hours) 8:45–2:30 p.m. $10 $80
Monday to Friday (extended hours) 8:45–2:30 p.m. $10 $200
Penticton Preschool
Queen's Park Multi-Age Child Care

We are proud to announce that Queen's 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.

This means that the fees will be reduced for all families. You'll see the reduced fees listed in the table below. 

Days Time Monthly Fee
Mon, Wed & Fri Mornings 8:30–11:30 a.m. $7/day to a maximum of $140
Tues & Thurs Mornings 8:30–11:30 a.m. $7/day to a maximum of $140
Mon–Fri Mornings 8:30–11:30 a.m. $7/day to a maximum of $140
Mon, Wed & Fri (extended hours) 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. $10/day to a maximum of $200
Tues–Thurs (extended hours 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. $10/day to a maximum of $200
Mon–Fri (extended hours) 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. $10/day to a maximum of $200
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Our growing child care division offers flexibility, paid vacation & wellness days, and paid professional development & training opportunities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about our upcoming centres, parent information, waitlists, and more.

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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.

Summer Camps

Registration is now open! Keep kids aged 3-12 active, engaged, and connected over summer break at the Kelowna Family Y or H2O.