YMCA Child Care - Getting to know us

Collectively YMCAs are the country's largest provider of child care and are committed to developing and operating the highest quality child care programs possible. The history and reputation of the YMCAs of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo is evidence of this.

The YMCA, through its Playing to Learn Curriculum, takes a holistic approach to children, families and communities. This is what sets us apart and makes us unique, Together we are building a healthy community one child, one family at a time.

Quality care and education of all young children with the support of our specialized services has a lasting impact on their ability to become healthy contributing members of our community.

The YMCA is very proud of it's commitment to the children and involvement of the families that it serves. In all areas of program delivery, YMCA Child Cares exceed the standards set by the different government bodies' ensuring your child gets the very best the YMCA has to offer.

The YMCA is a non-profit charitable association of volunteers and professionals. The association operates under the direction of a Board of Directors and Leadership staff.

Our centres are licensed by the Province of Ontario and adhere to all regulations and standards set out by the Day Nurseries Act. All centres have subsidy agreements with the Region of Waterloo Child Care Division. Local Health Units and Fire Departments inspect the facilities regularly.

YMCA Child Care is an active participant in the Waterloo Region Raising the Bar on Quality initiative: a community standards program for licensed child care. This is a voluntary, peer-driven, annual community accreditation program designed to promote healthy child care environments for children and support the professional development of Early Childhood Educators.

Click on the interactive PDF below for details on the YMCA Child Care Program.