ChildWatch

ChildWatch

We offer drop-in care as a FREE service to our Y Family Memberships. Family Member parents are welcome to bring their children to the Nursery/Toddlers (6wks-3yrs), Kids Gym (fully potty trained 3-7yrs), or The Zone (8-13yrs) while they work out or attend a group exercise class. Notably, Y Family Members receive two hours per child per day. Reservations are no longer required for ChildWatch. The ChildWatch program is exempt from state licensing.

Note: No peanut or tree nut products are permitted in ChildWatch areas or programs.

CHASCO Family YMCA

ChildWatch is now walk-ins only for all ages, this includes Infant, Toddler, Tiny Town (3 years old, potty trained – 6 years old) and Zone (7 – 13 years old).

Greater Waco YMCA

ChildWatch is now walk-ins only for all ages, this includes Infant, Toddler, Tiny Town (3 years old, potty trained – 6 years old) and Zone (7 – 13 years old).

Hutto Family YMCA

ChildWatch is now walk-ins only for all ages, this includes Infant, Toddler, Kids Gym (3 years old, potty trained – 6 years old) and Zone (7 – 13 years old).

Twin Lakes Family YMCA

ChildWatch is now walk-ins only for all ages, this includes Infant, Toddler, Tiny Town (3 years old, potty trained – 6 years old) and Zone (7 – 13 years old).

YMCA of the Highland Lakes

ChildWatch is now walk-ins only for all ages, this includes Infant, Toddler, Kids Gym (3 years old, potty-trained – 9 years old).

ChildWatch Hours

  • Monday-Friday: 8am-12pm & 4-8pm
  • Saturday: 8am-1pm
  • Sunday: 1-4pm
  • Monday-Friday: 8am-12pm & 4-8pm
  • Saturday: 8am-1pm
  • Sunday: 1-4pm
  • Monday-Friday: 8am-12pm & 4-8pm
  • Saturday: 8am-1pm
  • Sunday: 1-4pm
  • Monday-Friday: 7:45am-10:45am & 4:30-7pm
  • Saturday: 8am-1pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday-Friday: 8am-12pm & 4-8pm
  • Saturday: 8am-1pm
  • Sunday: 1-3pm

ChildWatch 101

We serve ages 6 weeks up to 13 years old.

Please review the information relevant for your child’s age group.
Infant/Toddler: Our infants/toddlers should come with a bag with at least 1-2 extra diapers and wipes. You may also bring bottles if the formula and water are pre-measured. And of course, we welcome snacks, just don’t forget we are a PEANUT/TREE-NUT free facility.
Kid’s Gym/Zone: Children can bring a refillable water bottle and snacks. Please remember we are a PEANUT/TREE-NUT free facility.

Yes, you may bring snacks as long as they are age-appropriate. They cannot be in any glass containers.

Yes, our Childwatch areas are PEANUT/TREE-NUT free.

Yes, Childwatch is a service provided exclusively for our YMCA of Central Texas families currently on a Family Membership.

This program can be utilized up to 12 hours per week per child.