Sioux Falls Family YMCA Child Watch

Sioux Falls Family YMCA Child Watch is a drop-in service provided to our members and guests while they enjoy our facility. We invite your children in to our Child Watch program to enjoy fun and age-appropriate activities as well as a safe and stimulating environment. Our program is staffed with warm, loving staff and volunteers who are CPR and First Aid certified.

Who may participate in Child Watch?

• Children ages 6 weeks to 10 years of age.
• Free for members with Family Membership
• Non-members will need to purchase a $10 day pass for use of facility and pay $3 per child for the Child Watch service.
• Members who choose to use Child Watch and only have a Single Membership must pay the $3 Child Watch fee.
• A punch card may be purchased for $35 and 16 punches.

What hours is Child Watch available?

• Monday-Thursday 8:30am-2:00pm, 4:00pm-8:00pm
• Friday 8:30am-2:00pm
• Saturday 8:30am-1:00pm
• 2 hour limit

All new Activity Nights in Child Watch!

IT IS A HAPPY TALENT
TO KNOW HOW TO PLAY
~RALPH WALDO EMERSON

 

Classes started January 2, 2012.

• Mondays: Dodge ball @ 5pm-6pm
• Tuesdays: Game Room Night @ 4pm-7pm (ages 7-10)
• Wednesdays: Lego Night
• Thursdays: *Wee Aerobics @ 5:15pm-5:45pm (ages 4-10).  *Fitness is fun! Kids will move and shake to the latest hits! Our instructor, Taylor, comes to us from Augustana College, where she is majoring in Education and Math and also teaches Aerobics classes at the Elmen Center! She also volunteers in our Child Watch program!
  • Family Members: Free
  • Non Members: $3/class -- fee is only for Wee Aerobics classes

Activities

• Your child will be provided age-appropriate activities. We aim to create a child-lead “YES” environment with various choices and opportunities to support social and emotional development. We offer common areas such as art, dramatic play, blocks, books, and gross motor activities to engage your child during their time with us.

Wellness

• Please keep children home if they are ill. We strive to maintain a clean and healthy environment for our families and appreciate your cooperation. In the event that your child becomes ill in our care, we will notify you and ask that you remove the child immediately. Our staff is not allowed to administer medications.
• Food and drinks are not permitted in Child Watch as we are not a licensed daycare. Sippy cups with lids and bottles are allowed for children ages 6 weeks to 2 years of age.

Security

• You must be at least 18 years of age to sign a child in/out of Child Watch. Please leave your name and location in the building (where you will be most of the time) so that you are easily accessible if we need to contact you. Please use effective communication with our staff regarding the needs of your child(ren).
• Please remember you must remain inside the building while your child is in Child Watch.
• Whoever signs the child into Child Watch should also pick up the child unless you make alternative arrangements with staff in advance.
• Please provide any needed items for you child. (i.e. diapers, wipes, extra clothes, etc.)
• Our staff will provide your child(ren) with positive behavior reinforcement and redirection. However, negative and aggressive behavior and inappropriate language will not be tolerated and may result in suspension and/or termination.
• Please refrain from bringing any personal toys to Child Watch. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
• At time of pick-up, staff will share information with you regarding your child’s time in our care including naps, activities, diapering, etc.
• We look forward to meeting you! Suggestions are always welcome as we are here to make your YMCA experience the best it can be!

The Mission of the Sioux Falls Family YMCA is to serve all people and to help them reach their God-given potential through the development of Spirit, Mind and Body.