CHILDWATCH

Children are like sponges – they watch and absorb knowledge, skills and values from everything and everyone around them. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That’s why our Summer Camp, Afterschool and Child Watch programs are staffed with people who understand the cognitive, physical and social development of kids, the need children have to feel connected and supported in trying new things, and the caring and reinforcement parents and families need to help each other.

Kid's Club (Childwatch)

The Child Watch program is offered as a benefit of full family membership here at Waxahachie YMCA. This program provides drop-in babysitting while parents use the facilities and/or participate in a YMCA program. Parents must be members of the YMCA and remain on-site while their child is in Child Watch.

Available while parents use the facility for up to 90 minutes, with a ratio of one qualified childcare staff person per eight children (infants have 1 staff to 4 babies). 

Ages: 6 Weeks to 10 Years

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday

8 am – 12 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm

Friday

8 am – 12 pm

Saturday

8 am-12 pm

Sunday

Unavailable

Holiday hours may vary.

Kid Zone

 

Kid Zone is available for the first 24 kids (ages of 6-10) who arrive at Child Watch. Kid Zone is only available during morning Child Watch hours Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am to 12pm.

Available for up to 90 minutes while parents use the facility. We will have a ratio of one qualified childcare staff per eight children. Drop off will be at the Childwatch room and the pick up location may vary if Kid Zone is outside or inside. Kid Zone participants will play various games either indoors or outdoors if the weather permits. 

*Kid Zone only available during the summer.

 

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT

Parents Night Out is a wonderful opportunity for parents to enjoy a night on the town or relax on the sofa!

Bring the kids to the Y for their own night out with other children!

Have your children join us for fun crafts, movies, and games all night and bring your pajamas! (not required)

Offered TWICE a month on Saturday evenings from 5pm to 9pm for ages 6 weeks -11 years old.

ONLY AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERSHIP:

  • FAMILY PLUS
  • TWO ADULTS + DEPENDENTS
  • SINGLE ADULTS + DEPENDENTS

PRICES:

  • FAMILY PLUS - Free
  • TWO ADULTS + DEPENDENTS - $10 for first Child, $5 for each additional Child
  • SINGLE ADULTS + DEPENDENTS - $10 for first Child, $5 for each additional Child

We will limit number of participants to 60. Waitlist will be available.