Waitlist

The YMCA of Pictou County is no longer accepting additions to our early years (ages 0-4 years) waitlists.  All of our Child Care Centre’s remain at capacity with a waitlist of over 300 families.

We understand the difficulty in securing care within our county and hope to be able to accommodate your family better in the future. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

If you wish to go on a waitlist for After School Care (ages 5-12) please contact the Director at 902-752-0207

As Canada’s largest child care provider, we know childhood is a special time when the seeds of future success are planted. Our programs are based on a curriculum that encourages the physical, mental, and social development of your child.

The health and well-being of your child is at the heart of everything we do. At the Y, you’ll find caring and dedicated staff who love to make every day a special day for your child.

Play to Learn

At the YMCA, we recognize the importance in children learning through play. Our early childhood educators apply developmentally appropriate practice through our YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum to help prepare children as they move into their school environments.

Our YMCA Playing to Learn™ Curriculum offers children an opportunity to:

• Develop their confidence, self-direction and self-regulation
• Use play as the primary learning medium
• Learn literacy, numeracy, arts, science, and more
• Build the skills necessary for a smooth transition into primary school

Visit here for more information on our YMCA Playing to Learn™ Curriculum.