Child Care

Kid Zone

We are pleased to offer Kid Zone to meet your child care needs while you are using the South Metro Family YMCA facilities. We strive to provide quality care for your child in a safe, comfortable and fun-filled environment. In order to ensure proper care for all children, please read the operating guidelines listed below or download our Kid Zone policies from the Download Center:

1. Sign your child in upon arrival at the Kid Zone and sign out upon departure. Please be sure and leave your membership card as well as your child’s. If you do not have it with you or if you are a guest please obtain a temporary card from the front desk also remember to leave a picture I.D. Children may not leave the Kid Zone without the company of a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian who signs the child in must be the one who signs out.  All bags, bottles and cups must be labeled with your Child’s name. We prefer to have the children wear nametags. It helps us identify your child and are provided at check-in.
2. Please, we ask only an Adult open and close the gate when children are going in and out.
3. There is a two-hour limit per stay for all children. YOU MUST REMAIN ON THE PREMISES WHILE YOUR CHILD IS IN THE KID ZONE. Parent’s Night Out (or Drop & Shop during specified months) is the only exception.
4. Please make sure you have prepared a bottle for your infant so if needed it is already prepared.
5. Please be sure your child is healthy, fed, and dry before dropping them off.
6. Please do not bring a sick child to the Kid Zone (At Bottom of Sheet).
7. Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately, T-Shirt and shorts, shoes or weather appropriate clothing.  SHOES ARE A MUST
8. The YMCA reserves the right to suspend children who pose serious or continual discipline problems.

Hours of Service:

• Monday - 9am-12pm
• Tuesday - 4pm-7pm
• Wednesday - 9am-12pm
• Thursday - 4pm-7pm
• Friday - 9am-12pm

WHAT IS CONSIDERED A SICK CHILD?

1. A communicable illness (chicken pox, measles, mumps, etc….)
2. A contagious rash (poison ivy, poison oak, etc…)
3. A fever (must be 24 hours before returning)
4. A runny nose with infectious mucus (green or yellow in color)
5. An eye infection (pink eye, conjunctivitis, etc…)
6. A productive cough (cough with phlegm or deep chest cough)
7. A sore throat or Strep Throat
8. A stomach virus (must be 24 hours before returning)
9. Diarrhea or loose bowel movement (must be 24 hours before returning)

Bringing a sick child into the Kid Zone endangers all participants and caregivers. Please be courteous and understanding in the event that we have to ask you to pick up your child or deny care for your child.

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