What is Child Watch?

We are excited to announce that Child Watch is back at our Vernon Y Branch! We know coordinating schedules and finding babysitters to maintain a fitness routine and healthy lifestyle can be hard. This is what Child Watch is for! Our YMCA staff will watch your child or children during our Child Watch hours of operation so you can focus on working out and/or taking classes in our facilities with no worries!

Ages & Costs:

• Ages 1 to 8 Year Olds. (Ages 9 -12 are welcome to hangout in Child Watch. They will not be counted towards the maximum capacity of 8 children.)
• Included as a FREE membership benefit/service if child is active on a Meadville Family YMCA Family or Single Parent Family Membership.

Guidelines:

1. The child must be on an active Meadville Family YMCA Membership account with no outstanding dues or notices in order to attend Child Watch times.
2. Child Watch is a first first-come-first-serve basis with a maximum of 8 children for a staff ratio of 1:8.
3. A Child Watch Registration Form is required to be filled out and turned in for each child before attending Child Watch.
4. Required ages are 1 to 8 years old. (Ages 9 -12 are welcome to hangout in Child Watch. They will not be counted towards the maximum capacity of 8 children.)
5. The same parent/guardian must sign the child in and out and show proof of ID.
6. Parents/Guardians are not to leave the Vernon Y facility/building while the child is in Child Watch.
7. There is no food allowed in the Child Watch space. Drinks are allowed if the container has a secured lid and is labeled with the child’s name on it.
8. Children must be potty-trained or wearing a clean diaper. Parent/Guardians will be paged for bathroom breaks or diaper changes. 
9. Child Watch Aid will attempt to calm or redirect a child if a behavior issue or concerns occurs and will page the parent/guardian once to help address if needed. If the issue or concern continues the parent will be required to sign out the child and then follow the facility and youth policies.
10. Toys, play items, tables, and chairs are sanitized by staff at the end of each session.
11. Children with the following symptoms are not allowed in Child Watch:
    1. Fever
    2. Uncontrolled Coughing
    3. Breathing Difficulties (Wheezing)
    4. Poor Food or Fluid Intake
    5. Nasal Discharge (Green or Yellow)
    6. Vomiting and Diarrhea
    7. Skin Infections

*Please visit our Policies & Waivers page to learn more.