Child Watch Services

Workout in the fitness center, take an exercise class or swim in the pool while your child has fun in a supervised play area. Schedules vary by location.

Locations:

Sussex County YMCA (Ages 6 mos. - 11)

Expanded Hours!

M-F: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.
Sat & Sun: 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Available upon request at 4:30 p.m. for those interested in 4:30 p.m. classes.

No reservations are needed. There is a 2-hour time limit. Masks are optional.

Child Watch Rules & Procedures

No Food or Drink Permitted (due to allergies, pest control, etc.). Water bottles are permitted.

No electronics: We are committed to reducing screen time and building social skills in our Y programs.

Scan in at the Welcome Center desk.

Sign in your child at Child Watch. Please include their first name, age, parent/guardian first name, destination, and time of drop off.

When you pick up your child, please make sure you sign them out!

2 hour time limit per day, per child. Parent/guardians must stay on the property while child is attending Child Watch.

Please inform staff if your child has any limitations or requires specialized care.

Please refrain from using Child Watch services if your child is ill.

Label all of your child's belongings with their name.

Staff will ask the parent/guardian to return to Child Watch if their child requires a diaper change and/or pull-up change.

For your child's well-being, staff will attempt to console an upset child for up to 10 minutes. Staff will ask the parent/guardian to return to Child Watch if staff are unsuccessful in calming the child.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!