Before and After School Care


Provided by YMCA of Canberra

Before School Care:

Before School Care is offered by the YMCA of Canberra at North Ainslie Primary for primary school aged children. Permanent and casual care placements are offered. The Before School Care service is provided from 7.30am to 9.00am every day of the school term. A light breakfast is provided. This program is licensed with the ACT Office of Childcare.

After School Care:

The YMCA of Canberra offers After School Care at North Ainslie Primary for primary school aged children. This service is licensed with the ACT Office of Childcare. This service is provided from the end of the school day to 6 pm Monday to Fridays during the school term. Bookings can be made on a permanent or casual basis. Activities include, but are not limited to craft, games, movies, sport, cooking and much more. The children are provided with a healthy snack each day.

School Holiday Program:

The YMCA of Canberra offers vacation care every school holidays in several locations throughout Canberra for primary school age children. Vacation care with the YMCA offers supervised care by qualified staff, fun and interesting activities, and a special excursion or activity every day of the program. In-centre activities include, but are not limited to craft, games, movies, sport, cooking and much more.

For more information about these programs, please visit the YMCA of Canberra's web site. Afters can be contacted on 6242 4040 and are located in the Senior Hall.