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YMCA Child Care • In Conversation with Educators
What makes a great child care team at the YMCA
03 March 2026 - by Tia Chung
Step inside a YMCA child care centre in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and you’ll notice children...read more
Congratulations to the winners of the Youth for Entrepreneurship Media Contest 2026
02 March 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
On February 26, 2026, the YMCA of Greater Toronto hosted a special awards gala to celebrate the...read more
Helping youth, young adults, and newcomers build strong money skills
23 February 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Personal Finance: I’m in Charge® (PFIC) is a program designed to empower youth (16–30), with...read more
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
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
26 January 2026 - by YMCA 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
13 January 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Interns from the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) have been busy learning from local...read more
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
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
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
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