Additional Family and Child Care Resources
Quality child care can enhance your child’s physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. Knowing that your child is cared for in a safe and stimulating environment will give you peace of mind, and make the balance between work, school and family more manageable.
YMCA Child Care Priority Placement Guidelines (PDF)
YMCA Child Care Guidelines Covid 19 (PDF)
YMCA Child Care Inclement Weather Procedure (PDF)
Parent Handbook: Age 0-5 years (PDF)
Parent Handbook: Age 4-12 years (PDF)
YMCA Discovery Book: Age 0-6 years (PDF)
YMCA Discovery Book: Age 7-11 years (PDF)
YMCA Discovery Book: Age 12-15 years (PDF)
External Resources
Regional Subsidy Offices
Families can apply for the Ontario Child Care Subsidy. The Ontario government, municipal governments and First Nations communities share the cost of this program. To inquire about regional child care subsidy, please contact your local regional subsidy office:
| Peel Region | 905-793-9200 / 1-800-327-5379 |
| City of Toronto | 416-392-5437 |
| Durham Region | 1-800-387-0642 |
| York Region | 1-888-703-5437 |
| Halton Region | 1-866-442-5866 |
| County of Dufferin | 519-941-6991 |
| County of Simcoe | 1-866-893-9300 |
| Kawartha Lakes | 1-877-324-9870 x 3251 |
