YMCA Early Learning Centre (6wks -5yrs): Being, Belonging, Becoming

Canberra > Services > Early Childhood > YMCA Early Learning Centre (6wks -5yrs): Being, Belonging, Becoming

All YMCA Early Learning Centres are dedicated to early learning and care for children aged 6 weeks to school age. They operate between 8:00am and 6:00pm Monday through Friday (closed on Public Holidays) and are Licensed with the Office for Children, Youth and Family Support

Our ambition for our Early Learning Centres is to create nurturing environments that feel safe, homely and caring, where children can learn through play. Children's work will be displayed thoughtfully and learning spaces will be uncluttered and inviting. Overall we will be working to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and has a sense of ownership and belonging. The Early Learning Years Framework will be implemented in all YMCA Early Learning Centres.

If you would like to go on our waiting list for a place in a YMCA Early Learning Centre please download the

Early Learning Centres Waiting List form

Download the YMCA Early Learning Centre Family Handbook

YMCA Early Learning Centre Jamison - NOW OPEN!!

The YMCA is opening its completely renovated Early Learning Centre at Jamison in August. Located on the Corner of Bowman St adjacent to the Jamison Shopping centre this Early Learning Centre is in a great location.

The centre will cater for 63 children in four learning environments with dedicated outdoor play space and programmed access to a large multipurpose program room and Kindy gym equipment.

Room	Staff: Child Ratio	Total Children in Room
1 x younger babies	1:4	8
1 x tiny tots	1:4	8
1 x toddler	1:5	15
1 x preschool	1:11	32

Early Learning Centre Belconnen; Corner of Aikman Drive and Joy Cummings Place.

Recently opened in February 2010 this YMCA Early Learning Centre is a purpose built facility designed to meet the new ACT Childcare Services Standards. The centre caters for 90 children and consists of seven learning environments and dedicated outdoor play areas.

Rooms:

Room	Staff: Child Ratio	Total Children in Room
1 x younger babies	1:4	8
2 x tiny tots	1:4	8
2 x toddler	1:5	10
2 x preschool	1:11	22

Family Assistance

YMCA Early Learning Centre Belconnen is an approved childcare provider, for information regarding your entitlement for Childcare Benefit (CCB) and Childcare Tax Rebate (CCTR) visit www.familyassist.gov.au or please phone 136150. The YMCA is now under the new Child Care Management System (CCMS).

Note: YMCA Early Learning Centre Jamison will also be an approved childcare provider pending approved licensing