The YMCA operates both Licensed Child Care and Before and After School Care at Maryland Park School. The centre opened in early January, 2021.

Families are asked to register on the waitlist and will be notified when a spot opens up. We are using a phased opening. Names will remain on the waitlist for the next phases of opening.

School Age Options (Grades 1-6)

Licensed School Age Care (Fall 2021)
*Children must attend Maryland Park School

Y Maryland Park Early Learning Centre is licensed for 15 school age child care spots. These spots are for children in Grades 1-6 who attend Maryland Park School.

• A School age spot is for Before school (7:15 am – Morning Bell) Lunch time, and After School (Afternoon Bell-5:30 pm). School age spots provide care all year including on Professional Development Days, Winter Break, Spring Break and all Summer.
• The cost for a school age spot is $10.30 per school day and $20.80 on non-school days such as Professional Development days and Summer break.
• Payments are due weekly for the upcoming week and are made through a scheduled payment from your credit card or bank account.
• Families requiring subsidy can apply at gov.mb.ca/childcare
• Program Ratio is 1 staff to 15 children.
• You will need to send a lunch, as well as a morning and afternoon snack or you can purchase snacks for $1.00 per day. 
• For more information email ymaryland@ymanitoba.ca

Before and After School Program (Recreational Program)
*Children must attend Maryland Park School

The Before and After School Program is a recreation program that cares for children from Kindergarten to Grade 6 (Ages 4-12). All participants must attend Maryland Park School. This program will utilize various school spaces including the gymnasium, and outdoor school spaces when possible.

• Before and After School Program runs from 7:30 am until the morning bell and from the afternoon bell until 5:30 pm during the school year.
• Before and After Program does not run on days there is no school, for example Professional Development Days, Holidays, and during the summer.
• Families have the option of registering for morning care only, afternoon care only or both morning and afternoon care.
• Payments are due the 1^st of each month from September 1^st – June 1^st.
• The monthly cost for morning care is $86.00, afternoon care is $133.00, and Both morning and afternoon care is $219.00. Payments are made through a scheduled payment from your credit card or bank account.
• The YMCA in partnership with the United Way provides financial assistance to families that are unable to pay the full fee. To apply for assistance, we require your most recent Notice of Assessment and Child Tax Benefit Notice be submitted to determine if your family qualifies.
• The program ratio is 1 staff to 15 children. We are unable to provide one on one care for children.
• Snacks are not provided but children are welcome to bring snacks to the program.
• For more information please contact Angela Forsythe at angela.forsythe@ymanitoba.ca

Preschool Licensed Care (Ages 2-6)

Y Maryland Early Learning Centre is licensed for 54 preschool spots for children 2-6 years of age.

• Preschool spots are $20.80 per day. This program runs year-round from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
• Payments are due weekly for the upcoming week and are made through a scheduled payment from your credit card or bank account.
• Families requiring subsidy can apply at www.gov.mb.ca/childcare
• Program Ratio is 1 staff to 8 children.
• You will need to send a Lunch, snacks are provided.
• For more information email ymaryland@ymanitoba.ca

Please Note: Kindergarten children are not eligible for a School Age spot and must register for a Preschool spot. When your child starts Grade 1, they have aged out of the preschool program. We cannot guarantee a spot in the school age program for all kindergarten children and will be using a lottery system to assign available spaces.

Infant Licensed Care (Up to Age 2)

Y Maryland Early Learning Centre is licensed for 20 infant spots for infants up to 2 years of age. When your child turns two and ages out of the Infant program, we cannot guarantee a space in our preschool program.

• Infant Spots are $30.00 per day.
• Payments are due weekly for the upcoming week and are made through a scheduled payment from your credit card or bank account.
• Families requiring subsidy can apply at www.gov.mb.ca/childcare
• Program Ratio is 1 staff to 4 Infants.
• You will need to send a lunch, snacks are provided.
• For more information email Angie at ymaryland@ymanitoba.ca

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