The YMCA of Niagara provides licensed child care for children (3.8 – 6 years). These fun and educational programs are held at several locations within Niagara.

This program is designed specifically for our junior and senior kindergarten children.  Our kinder care program runs over Summer Break, Winter Break, and March Break and includes games, nature discoveries, science experiments, and more.  YMCA Licensed Kinder program will keep your child active and happy while helping them grow and learn.

Kinder Care activities will take place both outdoors and indoors allowing children to participate in a variety of activities.

  • Games and play-based programming

  • Nutritious snacks

  • Indoor and outdoor fun

  • Values-based programs

  • Safety and wellness protocols

  • For children 3.8 – 6 years old

Winter Break Locations

YMCA Child Care – Our Lady of Fatima, Grimsby

69 Olive Street

YMCA Child Care – Smith Public School, Grimsby

18 Oakes Road

YMCA Child Care – Parnall

507 Geneva Street

YMCA Child Care – Grapeview

106 First Street South

YMCA Child Care – Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

41 Collier Road South

YMCA Child Care – Father Fogarty

269 Thorold Rd. W

YMCA Child Care – Glynn A. Green

1353 South Pelham Street

YMCA Child Care – Durdan / Loretto Centre

6855 Kalar Road

YMCA Child Care – Our Lady of Mount Carmel

6525 Carlton Avenue

YMCA Child Care – Thundering Heights

*Summer Break Only*

8422 McLeod Road

Registration and Cancellation

  • Register through the Niagara Region ONElist.

  • Winter Break 2025 Registration Closes November 3, 2025

  • Kinder Care may be cancelled if the minimum amount of registrations is not reached.

Schedule and Fees

  • Winter Break 2025 Dates

    December 22-24

    *Closes at 3PM on December 24

    December 29-31

    *Closes at 3PM on December 31

    January 2

  • Times: Programs operate from 7AM to 6PM

  • Fee*:

    Week 1 – $54.93

    Week 2 – $73.24

    *Daily rate is $18.31. (Daily Fee is $38.76; CWELCC Discount applied)

All YMCA Child Care programs are licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act with regular evaluation to ensure quality in Child Care practices. They are also inspected annually to confirm compliance by Ministry standard.