Laurier Brantford YMCA — Daycare & Preschool in Brantford, Ontario

4.3·478 reviews·Brantford

At a glance

Age groups served: All ages
Provincial licence status: No provincial licence record found
Licensed capacity: Not yet verified
$10-a-day program: Not yet verified
Price range: Not yet verified
Hours: Mon8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tue5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Wed5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Thu5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Fri5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sat7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sun8 a.m.–6 p.m.

No matching provincial licence record. This centre may operate under a licensed home child care agency, or may not require a licence.

What parents say

The Laurier Brantford YMCA offers a variety of recreational facilities that can be enjoyed by families, though some parents note cleanliness and space issues in certain areas.

What to expect

This YMCA is a recreation center with a swimming pool and fitness areas, suitable for families looking for indoor activities. However, some reviews mention concerns about gym floor cleanliness and the small size of family bathrooms, with one parent noting pickleball being too busy for families.

Best for

Families seeking an indoor recreational space with a pool and fitness options, despite potential minor facility drawbacks.

Location

100 Water St, Brantford, ON N3T 0P1

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What parents say

Randi Scott
2019-12-5
The Brantford YMCA is the nicest looking location I have visited and I have visited a lot of YMCA's in my lifetime. The pools and workout areas are very modern, neat, and tidy. The staff are very personable and the hours of operation could not be more accomodating. I would be happy to give them 5 stars but I will only give them 4. This is why: There are no weigh scales in the change rooms where they would be most handy to track your accurate weight. You have to get dressed and go up a floor to the workout area and weigh yourself fully clothed. This is an easy fix and has been mentioned to the staff. Another peeve is the lockers. They are almost all half lockers which is way too small. In the winter if you walk to the YMCA you better not bring your coat or you'll need two lockers and hence two padlocks. This is another simple fix but it hasn't happened yet.With these two minor problems fixed I would say this particular YMCA is the best in the world.
Cathy Norris
I wish they would do more to find a secure place people can leave their bikes. To many bikes are being stolen. All the outside places for bikes are in blind spots, can't be seen from inside the YMCA. This really needs to be fixed so people with bikes can feel comfortable coming.
Cameron Iker
The facility is fairly clean and is aesthetically pleasing. Interactions with staff were fine, even though my questions were not answered. My major complaint is with the selection of equipment. There is not enough variety, especially for leg exercises. There is a good selection of flat bench for bench press, but there is no decline bench setup. During peak hours, the gym is filled with students, mostly working out in large groups who occupy one of the limited machines for extended periods of time. As a workout gym, I recommend going elsewhere. If you appreciate the other recreational activities offered, this facility may appease your needs.
J Martinez
This is a decent gym, the staff is very friendly and helpful. The gym is also quite clean. But it would be nice to see an updated leg press machine on the second floor. A plate loaded Hack Squat or Power Squat would be great additions for leg day along with a plate loaded hip thrust machine. The hours on the weekends are kind of short. I do wish they opened earlier all 7 days.
ST
Can yall please clean your gym floors. I go at diff times throughout the week and it's always so dirty. Please clean them or I will start bringing cleaning equipment and do it myself

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At a glance

Age groups served

All ages

Provincial licence status

No provincial licence record found

Licensed capacity

Not yet verified

$10-a-day program

Not yet verified

Price range

Not yet verified

Hours

Mon8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tue5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Wed5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Thu5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Fri5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sat7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sun8 a.m.–6 p.m.

No matching provincial licence record. This centre may operate under a licensed home child care agency, or may not require a licence.

What parents say

The Laurier Brantford YMCA offers a variety of recreational facilities that can be enjoyed by families, though some parents note cleanliness and space issues in certain areas.

What to expect

Best for

Families seeking an indoor recreational space with a pool and fitness options, despite potential minor facility drawbacks.

What parents say

Randi Scott

2019-12-5

The Brantford YMCA is the nicest looking location I have visited and I have visited a lot of YMCA's in my lifetime. The pools and workout areas are very modern, neat, and tidy. The staff are very personable and the hours of operation could not be more accomodating. I would be happy to give them 5 stars but I will only give them 4. This is why: There are no weigh scales in the change rooms where they would be most handy to track your accurate weight. You have to get dressed and go up a floor to the workout area and weigh yourself fully clothed. This is an easy fix and has been mentioned to the staff. Another peeve is the lockers. They are almost all half lockers which is way too small. In the winter if you walk to the YMCA you better not bring your coat or you'll need two lockers and hence two padlocks. This is another simple fix but it hasn't happened yet.With these two minor problems fixed I would say this particular YMCA is the best in the world.

Cathy Norris

I wish they would do more to find a secure place people can leave their bikes. To many bikes are being stolen. All the outside places for bikes are in blind spots, can't be seen from inside the YMCA. This really needs to be fixed so people with bikes can feel comfortable coming.

Cameron Iker

The facility is fairly clean and is aesthetically pleasing. Interactions with staff were fine, even though my questions were not answered. My major complaint is with the selection of equipment. There is not enough variety, especially for leg exercises. There is a good selection of flat bench for bench press, but there is no decline bench setup. During peak hours, the gym is filled with students, mostly working out in large groups who occupy one of the limited machines for extended periods of time. As a workout gym, I recommend going elsewhere. If you appreciate the other recreational activities offered, this facility may appease your needs.

J Martinez

This is a decent gym, the staff is very friendly and helpful. The gym is also quite clean. But it would be nice to see an updated leg press machine on the second floor. A plate loaded Hack Squat or Power Squat would be great additions for leg day along with a plate loaded hip thrust machine. The hours on the weekends are kind of short. I do wish they opened earlier all 7 days.

Can yall please clean your gym floors. I go at diff times throughout the week and it's always so dirty. Please clean them or I will start bringing cleaning equipment and do it myself