Tax receipts 2011
2011 Child Care Tax Receipts and Child Fitness Credit Tax Receipts will be mailed by February 27, 2012. If you have any questions, please phone 905-529-7102 x. 5055.
2011/2012 KINDERCARE AND SACC REGISTRATION PACKAGES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
What sets YMCA Child Care apart?
One of the great things about YMCA Child Care is the experience you and your child will have no matter where you live. Whether your child is a pre-schooler or school-age, YMCA Child Care operates with consistent best practices and standards across the country. All YMCA Child Care programs are licensed under the Day Nurseries Act with regular evaluation to ensure quality in Child Care practices. They are also inspected annually to confirm compliance by Ministry standards.
To learn more about YMCA Child Care, please click on one of the following links:
Pre-school Child Care Parent Handbook
Virtual Tour of YMCA Preschool Child Care Facility
YMCA Pre-school Child Care
The YMCA Pre-school Child Care Program is committed to the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, and we further each child’s development through the following goals:
- To support and strengthen the family unit
- To help children develop to their fullest potential
- To care for children in a safe, positive environment
You can also find out more about our program in our Pre-school Child Care Brochure.
Playing to Learn Curriculum
Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of YMCA Pre-school Child Care is the Playing to Learn approach. YMCA Playing to Learn is a national curriculum (developed by YMCA of Greater Toronto) that helps children discover learning through creative play and aligns with primary school benchmarks.
YMCA Playing to Learn provides an understanding of how play is the foundation for learning to read and write, and for learning mathematics, science and technology. We believe YMCA Playing to Learn is the best approach to ensure a child's continued enthusiasm and capacity for lifelong learning.
For more detail on pre-school child care in your area, please visit one of the following links.
YMCA School-Age Child Care
Also known as before-and-after school care, YMCA School Age Child Care gives parents peace of mind. Each program is based out of the school the child attends, thereby providing them with a seamless day in one location. Every program is staffed by YMCA trained professionals, selected for their educational background and aptitude for working with children. The end result is a safe, nurturing environment to begin and end their day at school.
There are a total of 73 school age programs offered throughout Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford. To find out if YMCA School Age Child Care is offered at your child’s school, click on the following links.
YMCA Kindercare
The YMCA Kindercare program is for children who are presently enrolled or will be registering in the half-day JK/SK program. Kindercare is designed to complement half-day kindergarten. It offers quality care and unique programming for children aged 3.8 to 5 years. The goals of the YMCA Kindercare program are to provide a positive, safe and nurturing environment where children can develop to their full potential.
Kindercare is only offered in Hamilton. For more information, please contact Carmel Grant at 905-317-4916 or carmel_grant@ymca.ca
Virtual Tour of a YMCA Pre-school Child Facility
Would you like to see what a typical YMCA Preschool Child Care Facility looks like? Check out this virtual tour or call your nearest facility to arrange an in-person tour.
Contact Information
YMCA Pre-School Administrative Offices
79 James Street South, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 2Z1
Tel: 905-317-4942
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm*
YMCA Pre-School Child Care Brochure
*Brantford Preschool Child Care Centres are open from 6:30am - 6:00pm.
Pre-school Child Care Administrator
Carmel Grant
905-317-4942
Brantford Area Supervisor
Judy McCollum
519-752-6568 x115
Manager, Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford Child Care Centres
Kimberly Clark
905-529-7102 x5067
General Manager, Pre-school Child Care
Maria Timpener
905-529-7102 x5027
YMCA School Age Child Care Administrative Offices
Hamilton
79 James Street South, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 2Z1
Tel: 905-317-4916
Contact: Carmel Grant
Burlington
500 Drury Lane, Burlington, Ontario L7R 2X2
Tel: 905-632-5000 ex. 6236
Contact: Samantha Munslow
Brantford
143 Wellington Street, Brantford, Ontario N3S 3Y8
Tel: 519-752-6568 ex. 114
Contact: Abbie Osborn
SACC Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
- 7:30am until school day begins
(Programs offered at Catholic schools in Burlington begin at 7:00am) - End of school until 6:00pm
Kindercare (Hamilton only) Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday
- 1/2 day program designed to compliment the kindergarten day.
For further information, please call 905-317-4916
Careers in Child Care
Pre-school Positions
Registered Early Childhood Educators (Supply)
School Age Child Care and Kindercare Positions
Supervisor
Assistant
Supply Staff
Please forward your cover letter (please indicate position/program/location preferences, previous experience, and summary of qualifications) and resume to:
saccjobs@ymca.ca
Thank you to all applicants who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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