Leave kids with us to play, learn, run, and have fun!
Raise healthy, resilient kids with support from YMCA Child Care and Camps.
Designed to be high quality, safe, and affordable, our programs are here for your family when you need them. From seasonal camps to preschool, we offer an inclusive community where kids can have fun, find support, make friends, and explore their interests.
We believe that ensuring a sound basis for healthy childhood development and success begins with play. Children belong, grow, thrive and lead in YMCA Child Care programs and Camps—that makes for confident children today and contributing, engaged adults in the future.
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.
We are growing!
To address the urgent need for child care in the Okanagan Valley, we are expanding our licensed child care facilities to help more families access care.
Full Day Child Care
Safe, affordable, full-day child care is available for infants, toddlers, and children up to age 5. Your child will feel valued, welcome, and at home as they play, learn, and make friends.
Preschool & Part-Time Care
Through hands-on activities and engaging play-based learning experiences, children ages 3–5 will develop essential school-readiness and social-emotional skills that pave the way for lifelong success in part-time care at the Y.
Before & After School Care
Children aged 5–12 stay happy, nourished, active, and engaged before and after school with healthy snacks, outdoor play, homework time, field trips, social skill-building games, arts, crafts, and more.
Child Care Resource & Referral
The YMCA Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) program offers free assistance to families, child care providers, and the child care workforce. Providing referrals, resources, and support, it aims to help raise happy and healthy children.
Child Minding
Drop in for a workout and quick break as you leave kids aged 0–12 with us at the Kelowna Family Y or H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre.
Day Camps
When school is out, there is a safe and welcoming place for your child to form friendships and embark on unforgettable adventures. We offer recreational camps and licensed child care camps for children ages 4–13.
Ready to love your job?
Our growing child care division offers flexibility, paid vacation & wellness days, and paid professional development & training opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about our upcoming centres, parent information, waitlists, and more.
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.