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-Friday: 8:30am-12:30pm
Monday-Thursday: 4:30-7:30pm
Kids Zone
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-12:30pm*
Monday-Thursday: 4:30-7:30pm
*Morning weekday hours for ages 5-11 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* Starting, April 1, we'll be open until 1:00pm.
Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm
Monday-Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
*Morning weekday hours for ages 5-11 only offered during summer break and 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.:
Monday-Friday: 8:00-11:30am
Monday-Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00-11:00am
Kids Zone:
Monday-Thursday: 5:00-8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00-11:00am
Questions? Contact Sherry Corson at s.corson@ymcanwnc.org or call 336 721 2100 x6265
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.