Hours During School Year: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM & Monday to Thursday 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Summer Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Limited spaces are available. You may be required to wait for a space to open up before you drop off your child.
- You may be asked to limit your child’s time in the Child Watch room to 1 hour depending on how many children are utilizing this service during your visit.
- If your child is feeling sick or experiencing flu-like symptoms, they will not be permitted to use this service.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
For Ages 2 Months & Up
- Ages 2 Months to 1 year old – 1 Hour Limit
- Ages 1 Year to 10 years old- 2 Hour Limit
Please note the following:
- There will be NO Child Watch when State College School District has in-service days.
- There will be No AM or PM Child Watch when the State College School District has snow days.
- There is no AM Child Watch if State College School District has a 2 hour delay.
Please contact the Y with any questions or concerns: 814-237-7717
State College Branch Child Watch Policies:
- All families must check in at the front desk to receive a wristband before entering the Child Watch room.
- This service is available during designated hours while parents or guardians are participating in YMCA programs or activities.
- Time limits:
- 1 hour for children aged 2 months to 1 year
- 2 hours for children aged 1 year to 10 years old
- Parents or guardians must remain in the building the entire time their child is in Child Watch.
- Staff are not responsible for diaper changes. Any diapers changed by parents or guardians must be taken home for disposal.
- Parents will be contacted if their child becomes upset or distressed.
- Children must be signed in upon arrival and signed out at departure. Arrival and departure times must be recorded on the sign-in sheet.
- If someone other than the parent or guardian will be picking up the child, written authorization is required at the time of sign-in.
- All paperwork must be completed for new Child Watch families during their first visit.
- Parents are asked to pick up children promptly, unless the child is experiencing excessive distress.
- All clothing and personal items, including bags, bottles, food containers, and toys, must be labeled with the child’s name.
- The YMCA is not responsible for broken, lost, or stolen items.
- Childcare staff do not prepare food or bottles. Please provide age-appropriate snacks for your child. Child Watch does not supply snacks.
- Children must be YMCA of Centre County members, including those covered under family memberships.
- Please inquire at the front desk for details about our Child Watch and membership policies.