Before and After School Programs

Child care programs outside of school hours help families balance their employment and other responsibilities while giving their child an engaging extracurricular.

YWCA Halifax offers free Before and After School Programs at elementary schools across the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Before and After School Programs Near Me

Central Spryfield Elementary School


Before School Program:
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
After School Program:
2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

364 Herring Cove Road Halifax, NS B3R 1V8

Chebucto Heights Elementary School


Before School Program:
7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.
After School Program:
3:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

230 Cowie Hill Road. Halifax, NS B3P 2M3

Fairview Heights Elementary School


Before School Program: Not Available
After School Program:
2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

210 Coronation Avenue. Halifax, NS B3N 2Y3

Maple Ridge Elementary School


Before School Program: Not Available
After School Program:
2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

1066 Highway 2. Lantz, NS B2S 1M8

Rockingstone Heights Elementary School


Before School Program:
7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
After School Program:
2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

1 Regan Drive. Halifax, NS B3R 2J1

*YWCA Halifax Before and After School Programs will not operate when schools are closed.

Before and After School Programming

Our Before and After School Program staff are proud to bring your child an exciting blend of learning, play, and healthy habits.

Our programs offer:

  • Nutritious Snacks: Children enjoy a snack or meal during both morning and afternoon sessions.
  • Active Play: Based in Nova Scotia’s Let’s Get Moving Action plan, children can expect active play indoors and outdoors.
  • Inclusive Environment: We embrace diversity and culturally responsive practices.
  • Limited Screen Time: Screens are put down to interact with each other and build important social skills.

Register Your Child

To add your child to our waitlist for one of our Before and After School Programs, please follow and complete the Application Form.

You will automatically be added to the waitlist after submitting the form.

Questions and Learn More

For any questions or to learn more about our Before and After School Programs please contact:

Amanda Marriott | Before and After School Program Coordinator:

a.marriott@ywcahalifax.com | (782) 414-5468