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Childcare & Camp / Childcare Services

Our Programs

The Child Care Centres and Out-of-School Programs are licensed by the Alberta Children and Youth Services. All programs are carefully planned to reflect the needs and interests of the children enrolled at each site. A unique variety of activities are available, including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, science, music, computer time, and much more.

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YMCA Childcare

Contact Senior Director, Childcare & Camp
Kyla Houle - 780.790.9622 ext 249


North Fort McMurray Childcare Programs

Birchwood Child Development Centre
Daycare: 19 months – 6 years
Mon–Fri: 6:00am–6:00pm

190 Tamarack Way
Fort McMurray AB
T9H 1A1
Phone: 780.790.9532
Contact Supervisor: Kelly MacRae or Holly Sceviour: 780.790.9532 ext 30

Out-of-School-Care (North) 6 – 12 yrs.
Mon–Fri: 6:00am-6:00pm

  • Ecole Dickensfield Public School
  • Thickwood Heights Public School
  • Timberlea Public School
  • Westview Public School

Phone: 780.790.9532 ext. 34
Contact Supervisor: Jennifer Bridger - 780.714.4213

South Fort McMurray Childcare Programs

Riedel Child Development Centre
Daycare: 12 months – 6 years
Mon–Fri: 6:30am–6:00pm

34-8820 Franklin Ave
Fort McMurray, AB
T9H 3N2
Phone: 780.743.5554
Contact Supervisor: Holly Holwell - 780.743.5554

Greely Road OOSC
Out-of-school care: 6 – 12 years
Mon–Fri: 6:00am–6:00pm

109 Greely Road
Fort McMurray, AB
T9H 4V4
Phone: 780.715.8584
Contact Supervisor: Christina Barrington - 780.715.4556

NOTE: Kiddie Kare is provided Free of Charge to our members and is available only while participating in the programs at the Westwood facility.



The YMCA of Wood Buffalo acknowledges the partnership of:
Syncrude Canada Ltd.     Alberta's Promise     Ft. McMurray School District
For their support of these programs.



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