The YMCA in Canada is the largest provider of child care services. The Brandon Family YMCA opened its first facility, the Y Downtown Early Learning Centre, in 2003, The 24-space licensed daycare facility is located in the Princess Towers building across from the YMCA.

Our second daycare facility, Y West Early Learning Centre opened in September, 2006. It is located on 34th St. beside Two Farm Kids.

Our third site, Y New Era Early Learning Centre, opened September, 2007 in New Era School.

In November, 2009 we are opening “Y South Early Learning Cente“ with a capacity of 96 preschool and 8 infant spots. Y South will be the largest child care centre in Western Manitoba.

Details

The Y Downtown Early Learning Centre is licenced for 24 children ages 2-6 years of age. We operate between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:30 pm. Rates are $18.80.

The Y West Early Learning Centre has spaces for children from infant (3 months) to 6 years old. Operating hours are 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. Rates are $18.80 for preschoolers, $28.00 for infants.

The Y New Era Early Learning Centre is licensed for 15 children aged 3 - 5, and is located in New Era School. The centre operates along with the school calendar. There are two sessions per day:  9:00 am - 11:30 am and 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Rates are $5.00 per session. 

The Y South Early Learning Centre has spaces for children from infant (3 months) to 6 years old. Operating hours are 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. Rates are $18.80 for preschoolers, $28.00 for infants.

Government subsidy is available.

Additional Activities

Children enrolled receive a FREE weekly swim lesson. 

Contact Information

Please call our childcare centres more information: 

Y Downtown Early Learning Centre
406 - 248 8th St.
Brandon MB  R7A 6B6
ph: 571-6557
fax:  726-0995

Y West Early Learning Centre
565 34th St. Unit B
Brandon MB  R7B 3P8
ph: 571-6558
fax:  571-1041

Y New Era Early Learning Centre
527 Louise Ave.
Brandon MB  R7A 0X1
ph:  571-6559
fax:  728-1878

Y South Early Learning Centre
1525 1st St. South Unit 200
Brandon MB  R7A 6Z9
ph: 571-6556
fax:  726-1614