West End YMCA

Stop by for a free tour!

Our century-old building has been beautifully modernized into an airy, loft-style space and includes:

• A Gymnasium
• A dance studio
• Family play areas
• A Gravity room
• Two conditioning and weight rooms
• An 18.5 metre lap and recreation pool
• An indoor walking/running track
• A CycleFit studio
• 2 squash courts
• A Youth Zone
• Cafe
• Rooftop Zen Deck
• Separate Men’s and Women’s change rooms, each with their own saunas, steam rooms, and whirlpools
• A separate Family change room

YMCA Early Learning and Care programs offered at this location provide children from 1.5 –4 years with the support they need to make a seamless transition to full-day kindergarten.

Hours of operation

Weekdays: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Weekends: CLOSED

A strong start to a healthy future

At the Y, we believe that children learn best when their natural activity of play is encouraged. Our curriculum, YMCA Playing to Learn, offers programming focused on fostering a child’s enthusiasm and capacity for lifelong learning through active and quiet play experiences. Qualified YMCA educators will engage in play activities with your child that stimulate early learning while enhancing their social, emotional, and physical development.

For more than 50 years, the YMCA has strengthened communities across the Greater Toronto Area by providing child care programs that support and nurture the well-being of young children. Let us help your child build confidence and develop essential school readiness skills so that they can have a strong start to a great future. Inquire today about program spaces at your nearest YMCA Child Care Centre.

Program fees

YMCA Child Care fees are based on daily rates and are inclusive of all statutory holidays.Child Care fee subsidies are available for families who meet the eligibility requirements set out by the  City of Toronto . Please contact the City of Toronto to begin the process of receiving subsidy at your earliest convenience.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto hassigned the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) agreement and ispleased to offer fee reductions as part of the agreement to eligible familiesin Toronto, York, Peel, Halton, Dufferin, and Durham regions.

YMCA Base fees are reduced upon registration by 25%September to December 2022 and 52.75% as of January 2023 to a minimum of$12.00. To learn more about CWELCC, please see our FAQ  .

YMCA Before and After School licensed programs will give you peace of mind knowing that your child is being cared for in a welcoming and stimulating environment during off-school hours.

Hours of Operation

Weekdays: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Weekends: CLOSED

Begin and end each school day with the YMCA!

Feel confident that your child’s time outside of school is just as constructive and creative as when they’re in the classroom by inquiring about Before and After School Care program spaces at your local Y.

Kindergarten (ages 4 & 5) and School Age (ages 6 – 12) programs are designed to not only support children’s developmental needs, but also promote independence and strong leadership skills. Our holistic curricula (YMCA Playing to Learn and YMCA A Place to Connect) ensures that kids spend their mornings and afternoons building positive relationships with peers, enjoying nutritious snacks, and engaging in fun indoor and outdoor activities geared toward their unique interests.

Program fees

YMCA Before and After School fees are based on daily rates and are inclusive of all statutory holidays P.A. Days, and School Breaks (see below for exceptions). Child Care fee subsidies are available for families who meet the eligibility requirements set out by the  City of Toronto . Please contact the City of Toronto to begin the process of receiving subsidy at your earliest convenience.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto has signedthe Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) agreement and is pleasedto offer fee reductions as part of the agreement to eligible families inToronto, York, Peel, Halton, Dufferin, and Durham regions.

YMCA Base fees are reduced upon registration by 25%September to December 2022 and 52.75% as of January 2023 to a minimum of$12.00. To learn more about CWELCC, please see our FAQ  .

Day Camp Programs

Our West End Y Day Camp is an air conditioned facility with a gymnasium, program rooms and green space. Campers will participate in a recreational swim twice a week in the onsite pool. 

Camp operates 9:00am – 4:00pm. Check out our YGuide to learn more.