The YMCA of Brandon opened it's first facility, the Y Downtown Early Learning Centre, in 2003. It is located in the Princess Towers building across from the YMCA, but will move to the new YMCA facility once construction is complete. At that time, it will increase from 24 to 48 spaces. 

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 opened Y South Early Learning Centre. Y South is the largest child care centre in Western Manitoba.

This summer, 2013, we will open our brand new facility with a 48 space childcare centre. The exisiting Y Downtown Early Learning Centre will move across the stree to the new facility and will double it's capacity.

Details

The Y Downtown Early Learning Centre is licensed for 24 children ages 2-6 years of age. We operate between the hours of 7:15 am and 5:15 pm. Rates are $19.80.

The Y West Early Learning Centre is licensed for 24 preschoolers and 8 infants. Operating hours are 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Rates are $19.80 for preschoolers, $29.00 for infants.

The Y New Era Early Learning Centre is licensed for 10 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, with a capacity of 96 preschool and 8 infant spots. Operating hours are 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. Rates are $19.80 for preschoolers, $29.00 for infants.

Government subsidy is available.

Additional Activities

Children enrolled receive a FREE weekly swim lesson. 

YMCA Childcare Centres operate different programs depending on the facilities available. Please contact each centre directly and ask about hot lunch programs, swim & gym time, etc.

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
email:  ymca.ydowntown@wcgwave.ca

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

Y New Era Early Learning Centre
527 Louise Ave.
Brandon MB  R7A 0X1
ph:  571-6559
fax:  728-1878
email: ymca.newera@wcgwave.ca

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