CHILD CARE PROVIDED
WHILE YOU TAKE CARE OF YOU
We know nothing else matters more than the safety, security and health of your child. That's why we provide a SAFE and enjoyable experience in Child Watch. Your little ones will have fun in a supervised play area through non-structured, age-appropriate play. Children will develop social skills while you make time for your own development -- take a class or sit and relax.
Our staff is trained in CPR and First Aid.
Our environment is clean and healthy.
Child Watch is FREE and available to children, age 6-weeks through 10 years old, as long as the child is a Y member as part of a FAMILY Membership.
ADULT-only Members can purchase a monthly Child Watch Pass (just $5) for their child aged 6 weeks to their 3rd birthday. The Child Watch Pass can be used only at the branch where it is purchased.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Child Watch is a membership perk. Those with a Family Membership can use the branch’s Child Watch free of charge for their children aged 6 weeks to 10 years.
A member with an ADULT only membership can use this service, for a child aged 6 months – 2 years, by purchasing a $5 monthly pass for Child Watch.
We wish. But the Child Watch hours of operation are dependent on each branch. Most of our locations do offer Child Watch during weekday mornings and evenings from Monday through Thursday. But, don’t assume that all branches are the same. If you plan to use this membership perk, it’s always best to clarify the availability before you bring your child to the branch.
Children may be in our care for a total of 2 hours per day.
No. Because your child will not necessarily be the only one in Child Watch, we don't allow any outside food or beverages to be brought into this space. It's just safer - for everyone.
Yes. In fact, any person leaving a Child in Child Watch must leave their cell phone number with the Y staff. The parent/guardian will be called in these instances:
- Your child requires a diaper changing
- Your child needs to use the restroom
- Your child is causing a disruption.
CHILD WATCH STAFF WILL NOT FEED, DIAPER OR ASSIST WITH RESTROOM DUTIES. IF THESE THINGS NEED TO BE ADDRESSED, A STAFF MEMBER WILL CALL THE ADULT HERE WITH THE CHILD.
The adult in charge of the child is asked to respond immediately to the call, so please have your phone handy at the time of your workout.
Child Watch may close in cases of inclement weather or when there is no usage.
We sure do. Basically, we follow the Communicable Disease Policy, as prescribed by the CDC. If a child is exhibiting any of the following, they will not be able to use Child Watch:
- Fever of 100 degrees in the last 24 hours
- Vomiting or Diarrhea two or more times in the last 24 hours
- Green or Yellow discharge from his/her nose
- Eye Infection
- Nits or Lice
- Undiagnosed Rash
- Generally feeling lousy.
If your child did not go to school that day because of illness, please do not drop them off at Child Watch.