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Out of
School Care
A Place to Unwind, Grow, and Shine.
About
At the YMCA, our Out of School Care program is a place where children can unwind, explore, and feel at home. From the moment they arrive, they are welcomed into a caring community that celebrates their curiosity and encourages their unique spark. Our spaces are designed to feel cozy, safe, and full of possibility — where friendships grow, imaginations flourish, and every child feels seen and supported.
Whether they’re starting or ending their school day with us, children enjoy comforting routines, joyful play, and gentle guidance from caring leaders who are truly invested in their well‑being. Out of School Care at the YMCA is more than child care — it’s a warm, nurturing environment that helps children thrive.
Care Options
Discover the right care for your child at the YMCA.
KinderCare
We’re thrilled to share that we are now accepting families to join the 2026–2027 KinderCare Waitlist.
Our KinderCare program supports children enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year at select schools.
FAQ
Where do you offer Out of School Care programs?
- Crossings at Cor Van Raay YMCA – For children attending Mike Mountain Horse, Coalbank.
- West Coulee Station OSC- – For children attending West Coulee Station Elementary
- Kateri’s OSC (Father Leonard until opens)- For children attending St. Kateri’s Elementary School
- Coalhurst Elementary– For children attending Coalhurst Elementary School
What are your operating hours?
Crossings OSC – Cor Van Raay
- 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM
- Operating during non-school hours
West Coulee Station OSC
- 7:15 AM – 6:00 PM
- Operating during non-school hours
St. Kateri’s (FLVT) OSC
- 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM
- Operating during non-school hours
Coalhurst Elementary OSC
- 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM
- Operating during non-school hours
What does each OSC program entail?
Before School Care
Children attend care on any regularly scheduled school day before school begins.
Before & After School Care
This program includes:
- Before school care
- After school care
- Full-day care on non-school days, PD days, and school breaks
After School Care
This program includes:
- After school care
- Full-day care on non-school days, PD days, and school breaks
Do you offer food?
Parents/guardians are responsible for providing healthy lunches and snacks to support their child throughout the day. Staff provide designated eating areas and supervision during meal and snack times.
Can I receive government assistance for fees?
Subsidy may be available for children in Grades 1–6 based on household income and government approval. Families are responsible for applying directly through the Alberta Government subsidy program.
Learn more here!
Do you offer care in the summer?
Yes. During July and August, we offer full-time summer care. Priority registration is given to families currently enrolled during the school year. If additional spaces become available, we are happy to welcome families requiring summer-only care.
Do you offer transportation?
Transportation is available before and after school for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 attending:
- Mike Mountain Horse
- Coalbanks
- St. Martha’s (Kindergarten only)
Do you offer care on non-school days?
Yes. Full-day care is available on:
- Non-school days
- PD days
- School holidays
This is available for children registered in:
- Before & After School Care
- After School Care
What if my child does not attend a partner school?
Priority registration is given to children attending our partner schools. If spaces remain available after partner school registrations are processed, we are happy to offer enrollment to families attending other schools.
At the YMCA of Lethbridge, we respect and protect your privacy. With your consent, we will gather only the minimum personal information necessary to register you and your families in our programs and to provide you with appropriate information about our programs and services. We will not sell, exchange, lend or make available to other organizations any personal information that you have provided to us. All personal information will remain confidential. We have safeguards in place to protect all personal information whether in print or electronic.
To view our entire privacy policy click HERE.
