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Three tips to help your child make friends
12 March 2026 - by Tia Chung
You want your child to feel happy and included. You hope they have someone to sit next to during...read more
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
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
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
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
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
YMCA Child Care • In Conversation with Educators
What it’s like to start as a supply staff educator in child care at the YMCA of Greater Toronto
13 November 2025 - by Tia Chung
Walking into a YMCA classroom as a supply staff educator can feel like stepping into a new world....read more
YMCA Child Care • In Conversation with Educators
How to build your child care career as a newcomer
14 October 2025 - by Tia Chung
When you listen to YMCA educators share their journeys, you hear more than job titles. You hear...read more
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