Child Watch

Quality care when you can’t be there. Every day, hundreds of parents trust the care of their children to nurturing YMCA staff. The Y has over 600 children who are in our care for a few minutes, a few hours, or all day every day. The Y is the place for safe, fun, affordable children’s ministries and care.

The Nursery, Preschool Room and Activity Center are complimentary services to YMCA Members with Family Memberships while they are on the premises. They are provided for a maximum of 4-hours per day, 8 hours maximum per child, per week. Parents may bring juice, snacks and a change of clothes. Please bring any diapers, wipes and pull-ups, if necessary. Label all items brought into the childcare areas. In order to protect the other children and staff, children with contagious conditions are not allowed in these areas. See the Nursery or Preschool Room for complete policies including check in and check out procedures.

Free Childcare

Our free childcare includes activities including Bible stories, arts and crafts, and outdoor play time.  Parents must remain onsite.

  • Ages: 3 months - 6 years
  • Cost: Free for family members only up to 4 hours per day or 8 hours per week
  • Days/Times: Mon-Fri 8am-1pm and 3pm-8:30pm, Saturdays 8am-2pm (closed Sundays)

Preschool

Children will be introduced to language skills while strengthening fine and gross motor skills.  Socialization is a big part of their day! (1 to 6 ratio)

  • Ages: 3-4 years
  • Cost: $35/week plus $10 registration fee
  • Days/Times: Mon & Wed, 9am-12:30pm

Tot Time

For parents and young children.  Includes devotion, craft activity and refreshments.

  • Ages: 2-5 years
  • Cost: Free for family members only
  • Days/Times: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 10:30am

Youth Activity Center

  • Ages: 7-12 years
  • Cost: Free for family and youth members only up to 4 hours per day or 8 hours per week
  • Days/Times: Mon-Fri 4pm-8:30pm*, Saturdays 8am-2pm (closed Sundays)

*during Barrow county school breaks, 8am-1pm and 3pm-8:30pm