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Play, learn, run, paint, dance and explore with YMCA Preschool!

Our Playing to Learn™ Curriculum prepares children for kindergarten in a fun and educational setting.

We believe strengthening community starts with helping kids reach their potential. With decades of experience in child care, we provide safe, nurturing environments for children to learn to build healthy relationships and develop school-readiness skills.

Following the YMCA's national Playing to Learn™ curriculum, our preschool programs help build a capacity for lifelong learning by creating quality learning experiences through play. Our Preschool programs follow a child to staff ratio of 1:10. Children spend time outside each day and are provided with healthy snacks.

Children belong, grow, thrive and lead in YMCA Child Care programs—that makes for confident kids today and contributing, engaged adults in the future. We believe strengthening community starts with helping kids reach their potential.

As a charity, we work hard to ensure quality affordable care is accessible to all and make no profit from any of our Child Care programs.

Kelowna Preschool

Preschool at the Kelowna Family Y takes place in it’s own program room and playground.

Days Time Monthly Fee CCFRI per Month Parents Pay
Mon, Wed & Fri Mornings 8:45–11:45 a.m. $265 $49.89 $215.11
Tues & Thurs Mornings 8:45–11:45 a.m. $190 $32.19 $157.81
Monday–Friday Mornings 8:45–11:45 a.m. $421 $82.33 $338.67
Mon, Wed, Friday Afternoons 12:45–3:15 p.m. $240 $49.89 $190.11
Tues & Thurs Afternoons 12:45–3:15 p.m. $170 $32.19 $137.81

The special reduced rate is offered as a part of the Childcare Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI). Rates are determined by children registered in program and applied based off number of days in the month for program.

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Little Scholars was one of the first $10 a Day ChildCareBC Centres. These sites test and evaluate funding and operational models that will help move British Columbia towards a universal child care system.

This means that the fees will be reduced for all families. You'll see the reduced fees listed in the table below. 

Days  Time Fee
Mon, Wed & Fri Mornings 8:45–11:45 a.m. $7/day to a maximum of $140
Tues & Thurs Mornings 8:45–11:45 a.m. $7/day to a maximum of $140
Mon–Fri Mornings 8:45–11:45 a.m. $7/day to a maximum of $140
Mon, Wed & Fri (extended hours) 8:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m. $10/day to a maximum of $200
Tues–Thurs (extended hours) 8:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m. $10/day to a maximum of $200
Mon–Fri (extended hours) 8:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m. $10/day to a maximum of $200

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We are proud to announce that Dilworth Mountain YMCA Child Care is officially a $10 a Day ChildCareBC Centre. These sites test and evaluate funding and operational models that will help move British Columbia towards a universal child care system.

This means that the fees will be reduced for all families. You'll see the reduced fees listed in the table below.

Days Time Daily Fee Monthly Maximum
Mon, Wed & Fri Mornings 8:45–11:30 a.m. $7 $84
Tues & Thurs Mornings 8:45–11:30 a.m. $7 $56
Monday–Friday Mornings 8:45–11:30 a.m. $7 $140
Mon, Wed, Friday (extended hours) 8:45–2:00 p.m. $10 $120
Tues & Thurs (extended hours) 8:45–2:00 p.m. $10 $80
Monday to Friday (extended hours) 8:45–2:00 p.m. $10 $200

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Preschool is now running and the waitlist is open for Black Mountain YMCA Child Care.

Days Time Monthly Fee CCFRI per Month Parents Pay
Mon, Wed & Fri Mornings 8:45–11:30 a.m. $265 $49.89 $215.11
Tues & Thurs Mornings 8:45–11:30 a.m. $190 $32.19 $157.81
Monday–Friday Mornings 8:45–11:30 a.m. $421 $82.33 $338.67
Mon, Wed, Friday (extended hours) 8:45–2:00 p.m. $450 $284.61 $165.39
Tues & Thurs (extended hours) 8:45–2:00 p.m. $325 $184.69 $140.31
Monday to Friday (extended hours) 8:45–2:00 p.m. $740 $469.56 $270.44

The special reduced rate is offered as a part of the Childcare Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI). Rates are determined by children registered in program and applied based off number of days in the month for program.

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Preschool is now running and the waitlist is open for Okanagan Mission YMCA Child Care.

Days Time Monthly Fee CCFRI per Month Parents Pay
Mon, Wed & Fri Mornings 8:45–11:30 a.m. $265 $48.89 $215.11
Tues & Thurs Mornings 8:45–11:30 a.m. $190 $32.19 $157.81
Monday–Friday Mornings 8:45–11:30 a.m. $421 $82.33 $338.67
Mon, Wed, Friday (extended hours) 8:45–2:00 p.m. $450 $284.61 $165.39
Tues & Thurs (extended hours) 8:45–2:00 p.m. $325 $184.69 $140.31
Monday to Friday (extended hours) 8:45–2:00 p.m. $740 $469.56 $270.44

The special reduced rate is offered as a part of the Childcare Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI). Rates are determined by children registered in program and applied based off number of days in the month for program.

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This multi-age child care centre is currently in the construction phase. Stay tuned as we work toward our licensing and construction completions.

Waitlist is currently not available at this centre. Register for our mailing list if you would like to receive updates on the centre's progress.

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Penticton Preschool

We are proud to announce that Queen's Park YMCA Child Care is officially a $10 a Day ChildCareBC Centre. These sites test and evaluate funding and operational models that will help move British Columbia toward a universal child care system.

This means that the fees will be reduced for all families. You'll see the reduced fees listed in the table below.

Days Time Monthly Fee
Mon, Wed & Fri Mornings 8:30–11:30 a.m. $7/day to a maximum of $140
Tues & Thurs Mornings 8:30–11:30 a.m. $7/day to a maximum of $140
Mon–Fri Mornings 8:30–11:30 a.m. $7/day to a maximum of $140
Mon, Wed & Fri (extended hours) 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. $10/day to a maximum of $200
Tues–Thurs (extended hours 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. $10/day to a maximum of $200
Mon–Fri (extended hours) 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. $10/day to a maximum of $200

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Child Care Financial Support

As a charity, the Y believes no family should be turned away because of financial circumstances. Thanks to generous donors, the Y is able to provide financial assistance to families who could not otherwise afford quality child care or Preschool programs.