Coronavirus Prevention in our Child-care Centres

View mandated closure information in response to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Important notice regarding school closures

Update as of March 23, 2020

• Three of our child-care centres are open for children of essential service providers. Individuals accessing childcare will be charged child-care fees on our regular weekly billing schedule.
• The remainder of our child-care centres remain closed at this time. Those accounts have been placed on hold and no payments will be withdrawn until we resume normal business operations.

Update as of March 20, 2020

The Government of Manitoba’s announcement this morning regarding childcare was communicated to the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg just prior to the Province’s announcement going live. Please understand that this is emerging news. We are making plans with the Province to meet child-care demands for essential service families – as well as potentially your family – within the Province’s new limitations; however, not all of the details have yet been worked out.

Rest assured, we will let you know further details as soon as we receive them.

Thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time.

Sincerely,

Kent Paterson
President & CEO

Update as of March 18, 2020

• Reminder: The Province of Manitoba has directed us to close our child-care centres at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 20. All child-care accounts will be put on hold and no payments will be withdrawn until we resume normal operations. We do not have a re-open date at this time, as that decision will be dictated by the Province of Manitoba.

At the Y, we’ve never met a kid whose potential we couldn’t see. It’s our belief in developing a child’s potential that has led us to our position today as Manitoba’s largest provider of child care services.

Our Child Care programs focus on helping children develop seven core values: respect, responsibility, inclusiveness, caring, health, honesty and equality.

We believe that it’s crucial for children to be active. Our Child Care centres incorporate physical activities into our programming, including: outdoor activities, gym time and a swimming program for the preschool children.

• About Preschool Child Care
• About School Age Child Care
• Child Care Centres
• Online Payments

About Preschool Child Care

Our programs focus on:

• Nurturing your child’s development
• Providing a safe place for your child to learn life skills
• Developing positive relationships that lead to positive self-esteem
• Instilling healthy concepts for body, mind and spirit
• Providing a child-inspired curriculum

Families are welcome to spend time at the centre with their children, share their expertise and talents or contribute to special events. You are also welcome to join your specific program’s Parent Advisory Committees.

About School Age Child Care

We provide your children with opportunities:

• Developing social and recreational skills
• Strengthening their sense of self
• Becoming positive leaders and citizens
• Building character
• Demonstrating caring and support for others, regardless of their background or life experiences

Families are welcome to spend time at the centre with their children, share their expertise and talents or contribute to special events. You are also welcome to join your specific program’s Parent Advisory Committees.

Child Care Centres

The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg has the following Child Care Centres:
(please note: all care is full-time only)