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How YMCA educators make a lasting impact on children
YMCA Child Care • In Conversation with Educators

How YMCA educators make a lasting impact on children

03 February 2026 - by Tia Chung

Some of the moments families remember most are the smallest ones. A child’s first steps. Their...read more
Black History Month 2026: Spotlighting youth
Healthy Communities

Black History Month 2026: Spotlighting youth

28 January 2026 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Black History Month in CanadaIn 1995, the Government of Canada declared February as Black History...read more
Where fitness meets community: Find your healthy place at the YMCA

Where fitness meets community: Find your healthy place at the YMCA

26 January 2026 - by YMCA GTA Press Centre

Where fitness meets community: Find your healthy place at the YMCAA decade ago, many of us...read more
Youth in Action: Highlights From Our International Interns

Youth in Action: Highlights From Our International Interns

13 January 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Interns from the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) have been busy learning from local...read more
Fun Valentine’s Day activities for children at home or in the classroom
YMCA Child Care

Fun Valentine’s Day activities for children at home or in the classroom

12 January 2026 - by Tia Chung

Looking for exciting ways to help your child learn while celebrating Valentine’s Day? Whether...read more
How mentorship helps child care educators grow into leaders at the YMCA
YMCA Child Care • In Conversation with Educators

How mentorship helps child care educators grow into leaders at the YMCA

07 January 2026 - by Tia Chung

Picture your first day in a YMCA classroom. You’re trying to remember children’s names, the daily...read more
7 tips for finding the best child care provider in the Greater Toronto Area
YMCA Child Care

7 tips for finding the best child care provider in the Greater Toronto Area

02 January 2026 - by Tia Chung

Whether you’re expecting your first child, caring for an infant or toddler, or preparing your...read more
The best children’s books for early learning
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

The best children’s books for early learning

23 December 2025 - by Tia Chung

As a parent, you likely see your child’s imagination regularly take over when they play, acting...read more
How the apprenticeship program supports YMCA child care educators
YMCA Child Care • In Conversation with Educators

How the apprenticeship program supports YMCA child care educators

12 December 2025 - by Tia Chung

When you’re starting in child care, the classroom can feel like both the best and busiest place...read more
New year, new skills: How exchanges shape youth goals
YMCA Youth Programs

New year, new skills: How exchanges shape youth goals

05 December 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

With the year coming to an end, now is a good time to pause, reflect on what 2025 brought us, and...read more

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