YMCA Childcare

Hop for Strong Kids – the results are in!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Caryl Broen

Each year, YMCA Calgary’s Child Development Centres host a Hop for Strong Kids. The 2013 Hop held on March 28th raised a grand total of $5760.50! Children, staff and families from our three Child Development Centres (Eau Claire, Saddletowne and Shawnessy) raised pledges to …

Play Leads to Learning at Shawnessy Childcare Centre

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Caryl Broen

Each of YMCA Calgary’s three Childcare Centres uses play as the basis for providing educational programming that encourages children to grow and develop. As part of the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum, caregivers carefully note interests of the children and …

A New Look for a New Year – Shawnessy Childcare

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Caryl Broen

The staff and children of the Shawnessy YMCA Child Development Centre are enjoying new chairs and couches in the centre. Two of the three rooms have been refurbished - check out the before and after pictures – Room 2 – BEFORE …

Top 10 Reasons YMCA Childcare Helps Kids Grow and Thrive

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Caryl Broen

In the spirit of a certain countdown to 2013, YMCA Calgary’s three Child Development Centres have compiled their own count highlighting the top 10 reasons the 136 children attending our childcare centres are growing and thriving. Safe & well maintained centres Childcare spaces …

YMCA Calgary’s Babysitting Service – Helping You Meet Your Fitness Goals

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Caryl Broen

YMCA Calgary’s Babysitting Service can help you start, restart or continue making your health a priority in 2013. Members with children aged 6 weeks - 18 months of age may access the Babysitting Area for FREE, an added member benefit. Schedule your child(ren) to spend up …

A Warm YMCA Welcome to Winter

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Caryl Broen

Winter brings tons of fun and excitement as our youngest YMCA participants explore the changing outdoor landscape. The first snowflakes, the joy of building with snow, playing with friends, rosy cheeks…   And, of course, the fun of saying, “Happy Winter,” …

Making Your Child’s Babysitting Experience a Positive One

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Caryl Broen

YMCA Calgary supports parents/guardians to meet their health and wellness goals by offering a Babysitting Service at each of our Health, Fitness and Recreation branches. You are able to leave your child (aged 6 weeks – 10 years) for up to 2.5 hours …

Eau Claire’s Childcare Center Scores High!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Jennie

Terri Ann Irwin, Toronto YMCA, visited the childcentre March 20th and had an opportunity to observe how the following key components of the Play in Action curriculum are being implanted in the program: – The Social Environment (Group Size, Child Staff Interactions, …