The YMCA offers Kids Zone (formerly called Child Watch) to supervise children for free to members with household memberships while parents exercise.
Kids Zone Jr. is available to children ages 6 weeks-5 years old.
Kids Zone is available to children ages 5-11 years old.
Please click here for our Parent Handbook, click here for the Handbook in Spanish, see below for our safety guidelines, and click on a Y below to see the hours for Kids Zone and Kids Zone Jr.
Safety Guidelines
- Check In: All children will use their YMCA scan card to sign in and out of Kids Zone. Paper sign in/out has been discontinued to limit contact with high touch areas.
- Mask requirements: All children 5 years and older are required to wear a mask. If your child requires an exemption, please notify Kids Zone Staff.
- Handwashing: All children are required to wash their hands or use an approved hand sanitizer prior to entering the play area, after coughing, sneezing and using the restroom & before and after eating.
- Continuous Cleaning: The YMCA is committed to keeping a clean and safe environment. We are following the CDC-recommended cleaning guidelines for childcare centers. Staff will clean high touch areas throughout the day and will deep clean after hours.
- Food and Drinks: No food or drinks are allowed in Kids Zone. Staff will provide water for children as requested.
- Outside Items: Only items that are necessary for the care of your child will be allowed in Kids Zone play areas. Parents are asked to place bottles, diapers, and wipes in a clear, sealed bag labeled with their child’s name.
- Shoeless Environment: To promote a healthier environment and limit dirt and germs, children using Kids Zone Jr. (ages 6 weeks-5 years) will be required to remove their shoes before entering the play area. Socks are required. This does not apply to children using Kids Zone (ages 5-11).
Locations
Alexander County Family YMCA
Kids Zone Jr.:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:30am-12:30pm; 4:30-7:30pm
Kids Zone:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:30am-12:30pm*; 4:30-7:30pm
*Morning weekday hours for ages 5-11 only offered during summer break and out of school days.
Davie Family YMCA
Kids Zone Jr.:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00-11:00am
Monday-Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
Kids Zone:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00-11:00am*
Monday-Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
*Morning weekday hours for ages 5-11 only offered during summer break and out of school days.
Jerry Long Family YMCA
Kids Zone Jr.:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Monday-Thursday: 4:00-8:00pm
Kids Zone:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm*
Monday-Thursday: 4:00-8:00pm
*Morning weekday hours for ages 5-11 only offered during summer break and out of school days.
Kernersville Family YMCA
Kids Zone Jr.:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00-11:00am
Monday-Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
Kids Zone:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00-11:00am*
Monday-Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
*Morning weekday hours for ages 5-11 only offered during summer break and out of school days.
Robinhood Road Family YMCA
Kids Zone Jr.:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Monday-Thursday: 4:00-8:00pm
Kids Zone:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm*
Monday-Thursday: 4:00-8:00pm
*Morning weekday hours for ages 5-11 only offered during summer break and out of school days.
Statesville Family YMCA
Kids Zone Jr.:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 8:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30am-1:00pm
Monday-Thursday: 4:30-7:30pm
Kids Zone (ages 6-12)
Monday-Saturday: 8:30am-12:30pm*
Monday-Thursday: 4:30-7:30pm
*Morning weekday hours for ages 6-12 only offered when Iredell County schools are out for the summer.
Stokes Family YMCA
Kids Zone Jr.:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00-11:00am
Monday-Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
Kids Zone:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00-11:00am*
Monday-Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
*Morning weekday hours for ages 5-11 only offered during summer break and out of school days.
Wilkes Family YMCA
Kids Zone Jr. and Kids Zone:
Monday-Friday: 8:00-11:00am*
Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm
Monday-Thursday: 4:00-7:30pm
Hours can be impacted by inclement weather with Wilkes County Schools hour changes.
*Weekday AM hours offered when Wilkes schools are out for the summer and on out of school days.
William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
Kids Zone Jr.:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00-11:00am
Monday-Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
Kids Zone:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00-11:00am*
Monday-Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
*Morning weekday hours for ages 5-11 only offered during summer break and out of school days.
Yadkin Family YMCA
Kids Zone Jr. (6 weeks-5 years):
Monday-Friday: 8:00-11:30am
Saturday: 8:00-11:00am
Monday-Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
Kids Zone (5-11 years):
Monday-Friday: 8:00-11:30am*
Saturday: 8:00-11:00am
Monday-Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
*Morning weekday hours for ages 5-11 only offered during summer break and regularly scheduled public out of school days. On inclement weather days, please check our website or Facebook page for availability.
Questions? Please contact your local branch.
Kids Zone Plus
Looking for drop off care? It's back at the Jerry Long Family YMCA! It's available for up to 3 hours between 8:30-11:30am. It's offered Monday through Friday at Jerry Long for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Space is limited, so register early.
$30 for the first child, 25% off each additional child
Parent/Guardian must be available to contact during this program time. Late pickups will incur a $30 fee for every 15 minute increment late.