At the YMCA, we serve children of all ages with various needs. Our number one goal is to provide the safest possible place for children to experience the Y. We are implementing this policy in order to eliminate the risk of allergic reactions and choking hazards from food. Parents will still be allowed to bring a bottle for infants and toddlers. Water bottles will be allowed as well.
If you have any questions please contact Joshua Ferguson at 573-761-0716/ jferguson@jcymca.org or Iris DeSha at idesha@jcymca.org
NURSERY SERVICES – 3 Months-Pre-K – Free to Members
Nursery services are available at all three YMCA’s while parents enjoy the facilities. Two hour limit applies. Please note the nursery is for children 3 months to school entry. Children in the school-age population are welcome in the Kids Center.
Knowles Nursery Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Monday-Thursday: 4-8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Firley Nursery Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Monday-Thursday: 4-8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
West Nursery Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Monday-Thursday: 4-8 p.m.
Saturday – 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nursery staff reserve the right to limit the number of children due to ages of children in care, the number of staff on site, and the number of children in the nursery. The YMCA nursery/kids center does not allow food or drinks.
NURSERY CLOSINGS
In the case of inclement weather, closings will be posted at www.jcymca.org, on the Y’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/jcymca/) and on the Y’s Info Line at 681-9622. You may also call 761-9015 to make sure the Nursery is open. The Nursery will be closed Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve (PM), Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve PM, New Year’s Day PM.
KIDS CENTERS – Kindergarten-13 years – FREE to Members
Your children will have a great time while you are working out! Parent(s) must be at the Knowles or West facility to use the Kids Center. A two-hour limit applies. Please note the Kids Center is designed for children who are in the kindergarten to 13 years old, children who have not yet entered kindergarten are welcome in the nursery. Children may only be left in the Kids Center by a parent.
Knowles Kids Center Hours:
Monday-Friday (summer only): 8-11:30 a.m.
Monday-Thursday: 4-8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
West Kids Center Hours
Monday-Friday (summer only): 8-11:30 a.m.
Monday-Thursday: 4-8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
KIDS CENTER CLOSINGS
In the case of inclement weather, closings will be posted at www.jcymca.org, on the Y’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/jcymca/) and on the Y’s Info Line at 681-9622. You may also call 761-9015 to make sure the Nursery is open. The Nursery will be closed Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve (PM), Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve PM, New Year’s Day PM.
