Child Watch

Did you know the Y includes Child Watch facilities? Our staff provides fun and enriching activities for ages 6 weeks through 3 years in Lots o' Tots and 3 - 9 years in Stay and Play.

Child Watch is included with a Family Membership. There is an hourly fee for Individuals and Non-members. These programs are open throughout the week to suit your schedule. Drop your child off while you get your workout at the Y, go to an appointment, or run errands off-site. Our staff — trained in first aid, CPR, youth development, behavioral management, and other skills — will make sure they have a fun and productive time! Note: There is a two-hour limit, and pre-registration is required. See more guidelines below.

Lots-O-Tots: 6 weeks through 3 years old

Monday-Friday: 9 am - 12 pm & 3 - 7 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 12:00 pm & 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Stay-N-Play: Ages 3 to 9 years old ​

Monday-Friday: 3-7 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 12:00 pm & 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

If there are no reservations for the afternoon/evening hours by 5:00 pm M-F or 11:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays, the Child Watch rooms will be closed. Please be sure to make reservations in advance!

• Child Watch services are FREE for Family/Household members and only $5 per hour per child for Youth members. The Youth member fee must be paid BEFORE taking your child(ren) to the Child Watch rooms. 
• Non-member guests may utilize the Y's Child Watch services for a fee of $10 per hour, per child. The child(ren) will not be required to pay the guest fee, but any accompanying adult will need to. All fees must be paid BEFORE taking your child(ren) to the Child Watch rooms. The accompanying adults will also need to remain in the building while the children are in Child Watch. There is a two-hour daily limit. All other Child Watch policies apply.
• Any recipes of any payment must be shown to Child Watch staff before dropping your child off.
• Due to increased demand, we have opened additional slots for children. We will accept no more than 3 children ages 6 weeks to 17 months and 9 children ages 18 months - 3 years old. Stay and Play will accept no more than 15 children ages 3 through 9.
• Reservations can be made in person at the Welcome Center or by phone and are limited to two hours per child per day. We may be full or close the room due to a lack of reservations. We reserve the right to close anytime due to lack of use or reservation.
• Only Family Members are eligible to make reservations: Individuals and Nonmembers are walk-in only.
• There is a grace period of 15 minutes, if the reserved child does not show up the room may potentially close or the spot given to another child, and a $10 fee will be charged to the payment method on file.
• You will need to complete a new emergency card for each of your children which can be obtained at the Welcome Center.
• Family Member Parents/guardians may leave the facility, but must have an emergency number on file and must return to the facility immediately if requested to do so due to a medical, behavioral, or emergency reason. 
• Those signing children in or out of any childcare area must be 18 or older or be the child’s legal guardian.
• A late fee of $1.00 per minute per child will be applied after the 2-hour maximum and/or after the area closes. Payment of late fees is expected before the child returns.\
• Children must wear shoes in Lots of Tots, and socks while in Stay and Play. 
• Children should have weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor play. 

The Y is a breastfeeding-friendly facility. We offer space in our Lots-O-Tots room for breastfeeding mothers who prefer privacy.

All Child Watch staff are trained in first aid, CPR/AED, emergency oxygen administration, child abuse prevention, youth development, behavioral management, and many other skills that support their work in Child Watch.