Child Minding
Child Minding
YMCA Calgary offers short-term care for infants and children ages 6 weeks – 8 years while their parent/guardian uses our facilities. Our child minding care providers are passionate about creating a fun, safe and comfortable environment for infants and children. All caregivers apply best practices for healthy child development and include play-based learning theory into everything they do. Your child’s stay is always fun and beneficial.
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Child Minding Locations and Hours
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| Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot
403-241-4618 |
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| Gray Family Eau Claire YMCA
403-781-1669 |
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| Remington YMCA
403-351-8265 |
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| Saddletowne YMCA
403-537-2724 |
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| Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge
403-351-5261 |
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| South Health Campus YMCA
403-956-3900 |
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| Shawnessy YMCA
403-254-3217 |
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Please Note: Child Minding may close one hour earlier than scheduled if no children are booked.
*Times are subject to change in January 2019.
Fees
Member Rates (as of January 1, 2018)
Infant (6 weeks–35 months): Free (Limited to 3 visits/week)
Add’l Infant visits and children 36+mths: $4.00/hr
May only be booked on the day care is requested and is pending space availability.
Non-Member Rates
(6 weeks+): $6.25/hr
Discounted payment punch cards are available for families receiving YMCA Calgary financial assistance.. To learn more contact Member Services.
Punchcards in denominations of $30 may be purchased at Member Services. Cards will be redeemed by Child Minding staff as service is used. Punchcards are transferrable but non-refundable.
Payment may be made at the Member Service Desk before you collect your child. Please present a Child Minding caregiver with your receipt upon picking up your child.
Booking
Advanced booking is recommended to ensure space. The number of spots available is determined by the physical space available as well as by our ability to offer quality care to each child.
Members can book 7 days in advance, Non-members can book 2 days in advance.
Single booking
Child Minding can be booked for a maximum of two hours per day. Advanced booking is recommended to secure a space (spaces are limited to ensure the caregiver-to-child ratio allows for optimum care and safety). YMCA members can book seven days in advance; non-members can book two days in advance.
Block Booking
Members are able to book a series of pre-paid, consecutive child minding appointments for their child(ren) during regularly scheduled Child Minding hours. Non-Members wishing to use block booking may do so if they are registered in a YMCA program.
Block booking dates correspond with YMCA Calgary registration dates for each program session. Limited spaces are available. Block booking closes one week into each program session or once available spaces are filled. Further information about block booking can be found on the YMCA Calgary “Block Booking Form” available through the child minding area.
Cancellations
Child Minding appointment cancellations must be received before closing the day prior to your appointment or a $5 cancellation fee will be charged. ‘No – shows’ will be charged $5 or the amount of time booked, whichever is the greater amount. Cancellation fees apply to both infant and child bookings.
Drop Off and Pick Up of Children
To assist us in providing appropriate care and attention to all children, we ask that children be dropped off and picked up promptly at their booked time. In the event a parent/guardian is late, a caregiver or YMCA Duty Manager may be required to locate the parent and late fees will be charged accordingly.