YMCA CHILD CARE SERVICES

The Owen Sound Family YMCA Child Care program provides parents with a variety of options for
children from 18 months to 12 years.

Child Care Philosophy

Using the foundations of early childhood education and development, staff in our YMCA Child Care program foster a child’s growth and development along with a desire to explore and learn. The YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum model allows staff to build upon and plan for activities that will inspire a child to explore their interests in in- depth ways while the concept is still of significant importance to them. Fostering a child’s sense of discovery, research and problem solving enables children to explore and learn in new and different ways. Our Y’s goal is to encourage children to become life long learners. For millions of children, child care is where they will learn to get along with others. It is where they will learn to socialize, share and play. It is where they will form friendships, grow and develop. The quality of this setting cannot be overvalued. It will significantly impact children’s development and well-being, their educational opportunities, even their future career .

Staff

The staff at the Child Care Centres have credentials in Early Childhood Education and experience in the field. The staff are caring professionals dedicated to working with parents toward a common goal: the best development of your child.

Parents

The Owen Sound Family YMCA believes that child care must be shared between parents and caregivers, and child care staff. Many opportunities are provided to ensure effective communication between parents and teachers/caregivers through interviews, group meetings and workshops. Parents are encouraged
to visit the programs any time.

Registration

For more information or to come visit our Preschool Child Care and School Age Child Care at:

374 Bruce Street in Port Elgin
Phone: (519) 832-6225
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

612 Second Ave. East in Owen Sound
Phone: (519) 376-0484
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 7:00 am. To 6:00 p.m.

706 15th Street East at Alexandra School in Owen Sound
Phone: (519) 371-7668
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm

898 Queen Street in Kincardine
Phone: (519) 396-9622
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

18 Tain Street in Ripley
Phone: (519) 395-5570
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

600 16th Avenue in Hanover
Phone: 519-364-4938
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm