Scarborough St. Columba YMCA Child Care Centre

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Address

10 John Tabor Trail, Scarborough, ON M1B 1M9

Programs Available at this Centre

The Scarborough St. Columba YMCA Child Care Centre provides high quality licensed care for children 0 to 12 years of age in a stimulating environment so they can learn, grow and thrive. Our programs are based upon a curriculum designed to help children reach their full potential and our qualified early childhood educators facilitate play experiences that will help your child develop foundational skills. All our centres have access to outdoor spaces and activities.

Before & After School (4-12 years)

School aged boy in a YMCA Before and After School program

YMCABefore and After School licensed programs will give you peace of mind knowingthat your child is being cared for in a welcoming and stimulating environmentduring off-school hours.

Hoursof Operation

Weekdays:7:30 AM – 9:00 AM, 3:30 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 andcreative as when they’re in the classroom by inquiringabout Before and After School Care programspaces at your local Y.

Kindergarten(ages 4 & 5) and School Age (ages 6 – 12) programs are designed to notonly support children’s developmental needs, but also promote independence andstrong leadership skills. Our holistic curricula (YMCA Playing to Learn andYMCA A Place to Connect) ensures that kids spend their mornings and afternoonsbuilding positive relationships with peers, enjoying nutritious snacks, andengaging in fun indoor and outdoor activities geared toward their uniqueinterests.

Program fees

YMCABefore and After School fees are based on daily rates and are inclusive of allstatutory holidays P.A. Days, and School Breaks (see below for exceptions).Child Care fee subsidies are available for families who meet the eligibilityrequirements set out by the City of Toronto .Please contact the City of Toronto to begin the process of receiving subsidy atyour 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 .

Child Care (0-4 years)

A boy and girl toddler child playing in a sandbox at a YMCA Child Care Centre

YMCA Early Learning and Care programs offered at this location provide children from 0 – 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 bright 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 .