Childcare While You Workout
Kids’ Corner is a free member benefit for West Suburban YMCA Household Members, which allows drop-in childcare for children between the ages of 6 months* and 11 years old while you work out at the Y. At the Church St Y, West Suburban YMCA Individual or Couple Members may utilize the program for a small daily fee ($10 for first child, $2 for each additional child).
*Due to how busy the space gets and to keep the children and staff safe, ages eligible for Friday evenings and Saturdays at Church St are 2 years through 11 years old.
Church St Kids' Corner Hours
Monday
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sunday
Closed
Wells Ave Kids' Corner Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
5 PM - 8 PM
Saturday & Sunday
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Registration
Prior to utilizing Kids’ Corner, parents are required to complete a registration and emergency form. Please bring a your ID to be photocopied for our records. Daily fees for Individual Members must be paid at the Welcome Center before entering Kids’ Corner. Please view our Kids' Corner guidelines, here.
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 your child is not well enough to attend school, please refrain from bringing them to Kids' Corner. If a child displays symptoms of illness or becomes ill while at Kids’ Corner, a staff member will immediately locate the parent/guardian.
