child care
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 child care, afterschool, Childwatch and Early Learning Center 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. At the Y, babies develop trust and security, preschoolers experience early literacy and learn about their world, and school-age kids make friends, learn new skills and do homework. Most importantly, children learn how to be their best selves. That makes for confident kids today, and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.
Childwatch
Children from 6 weeks to 6 years old are permitted in Childwatch for up to 2 hours per day, while the parent remains in the facility. To ensure the safety of our kids, parents are required to sign their children in and out. Childwatch is FREE for members.
Childwatch Hours:
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Morning
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Evening |
| Monday |
8:00am-1:00pm
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4:00pm-8:45pm |
Tuesday-Friday
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8:00am-1:00pm |
4:00pm-8:00pm |
Saturday
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8:00am-12:00pm |
Closed |
YLand
Y Childwatch Staff will on occasion take children to YLand to play on the beautiful indoor play area. YLand is a program area designed to encourage children to exercise through play. During open hours, caring staff monitor children as they climb, slide, and swing in the two-story treehouse! YLand is FREE for members and open during facility hours.
YLand is also available for birthday party rentals.
Kidz Club
Kidz Club is a supervised program for children ages 7-12 years, designed to encourage children to develop skills through games, craft-making and gross motor play. There is a 2 hour limit in Kidz Club. Parent(s) or a reasonable adult (18 yrs. and older) must remain in the facility at all times. If a child is not signed into Kidz Club they will not be directly supervised by Y Staff.
Kidz Club is FREE for members.
Kidz Club Activity Schedule | Monday-Thursday 4:00-8:00PM
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| 4pm-4:30pm |
Directed Self Play |
Directed Self Play |
Directed Self Play |
Directed Self Play |
C
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| 4:30-5pm |
Craft Time |
Rockwall |
Craft Play |
Gym Time |
| 5-5:30pm |
Rockwall |
Board Games |
Gym Time |
Board Games |
| 5:30-6pm |
Board Games |
Gym Time |
Board Games |
Craft Time |
| 6-6:30pm |
Gym Time |
Craft Time |
Rockwall |
Craft Time |
| 6:30-7pm |
Directed Self Play |
Directed Self Play |
Directed Self Play |
Directed Self Play |
*Kidz Club will also be open during the summer and on BISD Holidays from 8:00-12:00PM Monday-Friday