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 do not allow food or drinks in the Child Watch Centers. Water bottles are permitted. This eliminates the risk of allergic reactions and choking hazards from food. Parents may still bring prepared bottles for infants and toddlers.
Child Watch services are free to Members
If you have any questions, please contact our Childcare Coordinator Destiny Williams at dwilliams@jcymca.org.
NURSERY SERVICES: 3 Months-Pre-K
Nursery services are available at all three YMCAs, while parents enjoy the facilities. Diapering services are not provided in the Nursery. A maximum of a two-hour limit applies. Please note the nursery is for children 3 months to Pre-K. Children in the school-age population are welcome in the Kids Center.
Nursery Hours– Knowles, Firley, and Hartsfield
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Monday- Thursday: 4-8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
KIDS CENTER SERVICES: Kindergarten-13 years
Your children will have a great time while you are working out! Parent(s) must be at the Knowles or Hartsfield facility to use the Kids Center. A two-hour limit applies. Please note the Kids Center is designed for children who are in kindergarten to 13 years old; children who have not yet entered kindergarten are welcome in the nursery. Only a parent may leave children in the Kids Center.
Kids Center Hours– Knowles and Hartsfield
Monday- Friday (summer only): 8-11:30 a.m.
Monday- Thursday: 4-8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Accepting Children into Care:
Due to space limitations, Y members may only bring in children listed on their membership. Non-members must purchase a day pass and may only bring in their biological children or children in their legal custody.
Staff reserves the right to limit the number of children due to the ages of the children in care, the number of staff on site, and the number of children in the centers.
Child Watch 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 is closed on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve (PM), Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve PM, and New Year’s Day PM.
