CHILD WATCH
COMPLIMENTARY FOR MEMBERS
The Y’s Child Watch program is a safe and supportive environment for your children, so you can work your way to a healthier, happier you. Our experienced, friendly, and caring staff are trained to provide an environment where your children can develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically through activities such as reading, interactive games, and other group activities. Members are required to remain in the facility at all times when their child in being cared for in our Child Watch space. Please bring your own bottles, diapers, and snacks for your child (no nut products are allowed), and labelling your belongings is highly recommended.
AGES
6 weeks to 6 years old. A parent or guardian who is 18 years or older must sign in each child and remain in the facility at all times.
COST
Per the state of Illinois, children are allowed to be in the Child Watch space for a maximum of 2 hours per day.
Members enjoy complimentary access to the Child Watch services for 90 minutes. After the first 90 minutes, the charge for an additional 30 minutes is $5 per child.
For non-members, the fee is $5 per 30 minutes per child for a max of 2 hours.
CHILD WATCH SCHEDULE
M: 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Tu: 8:30 am–1:00 pm
W: 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Th: 8:30 am-1:00 pm
F: Closed
Sa: 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Su: Closed
OPEN GYM FOR PRESCHOOL AGES
with Child Watch Staff in the Small Gym: 3-6 years
M: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
W: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
ROOM CAPACITY
Child Watch allows for up to 2 infants (6 weeks-12 months) per Child Watch staff person in the room at the same time.
1:7 ratio with no infants in the room
1:5 ratio with one infant
1:3 ratio with two infants
POLICY REMINDER
Please pick up your children by the time the babysitting room closes. Failure to retrieve children by closing time will result in a charge of $1.00 per minute the child stays past the posted closing time. The Y reserves the right to change the hours based on usage.
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