The YMCA of Niagara provides licensed child care for children (3.8 – 5 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 program offers 1 weeks of licensed winter break fun that includes games, indoor and outdoor programs, nutritious snacks and more.  YMCA Licensed Kinder program will keep your child active and happy this winter break 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 – 5 years old

Winter Break Locations

YMCA Child Care – Our Lady of Fatima, Grimsby

69 Olive St.

(905) 309-2219

Note: Cancellation of your child’s registration must be made in writing to [email protected], a minimum of two (2) weeks prior of the program start date.

YMCA Child Care – Parnall

507 Geneva St

(905) 937-5260

Note: Cancellation of your child’s registration must be made in writing to [email protected], a minimum of two (2) weeks prior of the program start date.

YMCA Child Care – Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

41 Collier Road South

(905) 227-3342

Note: Cancellation of your child’s registration must be made in writing to [email protected], a minimum of two (2) weeks prior of the program start date.

YMCA Child Care – Father Fogarty

269 Thorold Rd. W

(905) 788-3505

Note: Cancellation of your child’s registration must be made in writing to [email protected], a minimum of two (2) weeks prior of the program start date.

YMCA Child Care – Our Lady of Mount Carmel

6525 Carlton Ave

(905) 357-6525

Note: Cancellation of your child’s registration must be made in writing to [email protected], a minimum of two (2) weeks prior of the program start date.

Registration and Cancellation

  • Registration opens soon for Winter 2024 Licensed Kinder Care.

  • Cancellation of your child’s registration must be made by email to the centre, a minimum of two (2) weeks prior of the program start date.

Schedule and Fees

  • Dates: Coming Soon for 2024!

  • Times: Programs operate from 7AM to 6PM

  • Fee: Coming Soon for 2024

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.