Kids Corner | West Suburban YMCA

Child Care

Kids' Corner

Kids’ Corner is a free member benefit for WSYMCA Family Members, which allows drop-in child care for children between the ages of 6 months* and 11 years old while you workout at the Y. WSYMCA Individual Members may utilize the program for a small daily fee ($10 for first child, $2 for each additional child).

*Kids' Corner at the Church St Y can not accommodate infants and toddlers Friday afternoons from 3-6pm and Saturdays. These time slots are for ages 2-11 year olds only. 

Church St Kids' Corner Schedule

Days SCHEDULE FOR KIDS' CORNER AT CHURCH ST Y 
Monday

8:30am - 12:00pm

Tuesday 8:30am - 12:00pm
Wednesday

8:30am - 12:00pm

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Thursday 8:30am - 12:00pm
Friday

4:00pm - 7:00pm (ages 2-11 years only)

Saturday* 9:00am - 12:00pm (ages 2-11 years only)
Sunday CLOSED

Wells Ave Y Kids' Corner Schedule

DAYS SCHEDULE FOR KIDS' CORNER AT WELLS AVE Y
Monday

4:00pm - 7:00pm 

Tuesday

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Wednesday

4:00pm - 7:00pm 

Thursday

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Friday

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm 
Sunday 8:30am - 12:30pm 

Registration
Prior to utilizing Kids’ Corner, parents are required to complete a registration and emergency form. Daily fees for Individual Members must be paid at the Welcome Center before entering Kids’ Corner.

Drop-off
Parents will need to remain in the designated drop-off and pick-up area, while one of our trained Kid’s Corner staff assists you with a smooth drop-off. Please note, parents must remain on the YMCA property while their child is in Kids’ Corner.

Kids’ Corner Location
Kids’ Corner is held inside in our indoor Kids’ Corner play area. Please check-in at the Welcome Center when you arrive.

Length of Stay
Children are welcome to stay in Kids’ Corner for up to 90 minutes. There is a $5 late fee if parents are late picking up their child. Parents will be notified immediately if their child soils their clothing or is inconsolable.

Activities
In Kids’ Corner, children will participate in games, arts and crafts, and choose to play with one of our many individual child activity kits.

Snacks and Personal Belongings
Snacks or personal belongings from home will not be permitted. A water bottle, labeled with the child’s first and last name, is recommended.

Capacity
To facilitate activities that are safely distanced, well supervised, and encourage meaningful play experiences, the capacity for Kids’ Corner will be for up to 5 children to 1 staff member at a time.

Illness Policy
Please conduct a health screening of your child prior to leaving your home and do not bring your child to the WSY if he or she is sick or contagious. If a child displays symptoms of illness or becomes ill while at Kids’ Corner, a staff member will immediately locate the parent/guardian.