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Childwatch

Childwatch policies:

  • Reservations are NOT required.
  • Member children aged 3 months-9 years.
  • Childwatch may be utilized for a maximum of 2 hours per day.
  • Shoes must be worn in Childwatch at all times on children that are walking.
  • We follow American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep guidelines regarding car seats and strollers. We do not allow infants to sleep in these items while in our care.
  • No outside items may be brought into Childwatch, including beverages & snacks. Water is acceptable. Diaper bags, strollers and other childcare items may be stored while parents are using the facilities, but no items can be removed from them.
  • YMCA staff will not change diapers. If your child needs a diaper change, you will be contacted.
  • YMCA staff will increase sanitize toys and other objects, especially between use by different children.

We offer YMCA Childwatch because we understand parenting is a busy, full-time job. With our free drop-in care for family memberships, parents can make use of the Y and make time to take care of themselves. Your child can explore, play and make new friends all while you’re getting your workout in. It’s a win-win!

Select your location below for updated hours:

Armbrust YMCA Childwatch

Day Times
Monday 8:00 am-12:00 pm
  4:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am-12:00 pm
  4:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am-12:00 pm
  4:00-8:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am-12:00 pm
  4:00-8:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Sunday closed

Ages: 3 months – 9 years

Non-member fee: $4/child

Butler-Gast YMCA Childwatch

Childwatch is not currently offered at this location. Please visit the Downtown YMCA or Maple Street YMCA.

 

Charles E. Lakin YMCA Childwatch

DayTimes
Monday8:30 am-12:00 pm
 4:30-8:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am-12:00 pm
 4:30-8:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am-12:00 pm
 4:30-8:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am-12:00 pm
 4:30-8:00 pm
Friday8:30 am-12:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am-12:00 pm
SundayClosed

Ages: 3 months – 9 years; Non-member fee: $5/child

 

Youth Activity Room Hours

DayTimes
Monday8:30 am-12:00 pm
 4:30-8:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am-12:00 pm
 4:30-8:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am-12:00 pm
 4:30-8:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am-12:00 pm
 4:30-8:00 pm
Friday8:30 am-12:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am-12:00 pm
SundayClosed

Downtown YMCA Childwatch

DayTimes
Monday11:00 am-1:30pm
 5:00-7:00 pm
Tuesday11:00 am-1:30pm
 5:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am-1:30pm
 5:00-7:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am-1:30pm
 5:00-7:00 pm
Friday11:00 am-1:30pm
Saturday9:00 am-12:00 pm
Sunday 

Non-member fee: $4/child

 

DayTimes
Monday8:45 am-12:00 pm
 4:15-8:00 pm
Tuesday8:45 am-12:00 pm
 4:15-8:00 pm
Wednesday8:45 am-12:00 pm
 4:15-8:00 pm
Thursday8:45 am-12:00 pm
 4:15-8:00 pm
Friday8:45 am-12:00 pm
Saturday8:45 am-12:00 pm
SundayClosed

Ages: 3 months – 9 years

Maple Street YMCA Childwatch

DayTimes
Monday9:00 am-12:00 pm
 5:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am-12:00 pm
 5:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am-12:00 pm
 5:00-8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am-12:00 pm
 5:00-8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am-12:00 pm
Saturday8:30 am-12:00 pm
SundayClosed

Ages: 3 months – 9 years

Non-member fee: $4/child

Mills County YMCA Childwatch

DayTimes
Monday8:00-11:00 am
 5:00-7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00-11:00 am
 5:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00-11:00 am
 5:00-7:00 pm
Thursday8:00-11:00 am
 5:00-7:00 pm
Friday8:00-11:00 am
Saturday8:00-11:00 am
SundayClosed

Ages: 3 months – 9 years

Non-member fee: $4/child

Sarpy YMCA Childwatch

DayTimes
Monday8:00 am-12:00 pm
 4:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am-12:00 pm
 4:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am-12:00 pm
 4:00-8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am-12:00 pm
 4:00-8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am-12:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am-12:00 pm
SundayClosed

Ages: 3 months – 9 years

Non-member fee: $5/child

Sarpy YMCA Youth Zone

DayTimes
Monday8:00 am-7:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am-7:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am-7:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am-7:30 pm
Friday8:00 am-7:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Southwest YMCA Childwatch

DayTimes
Monday8:45 am-1:00 pm
 4:30-7:30 pm
Tuesday8:45 am-1:00 pm
 4:30-7:30 pm
Wednesday8:45 am-1:00 pm
 4:30-7:30 pm
Thursday8:45 am-1:00 pm
 4:30-7:30 pm
Friday8:45 am-1:00 pm
Saturday8:45 am-1:00 pm
SundayClosed

Ages: 3 months – 9 years

Twin Rivers YMCA Childwatch

DayTimes
Monday8:00 am-12:00 pm
 4:00-7:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am-12:00 pm
 4:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am-12:00 pm
 4:00-7:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am-12:00 pm
Friday8:00 am-12:00 pm
Saturday8:00 am-12:00 pm
SundayClosed

Ages: 3 months – 9 years

Non-member fee: $4/child

Westview YMCA Childwatch

DayTimes
Monday8:00 am-1:00 pm
 4:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am-1:00 pm
 4:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am-1:00 pm
 4:00-8:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am-1:00 pm
 4:00-8:00 pm
Friday8:00 am-1:00 pm
Saturday7:45 am-1:00 pm
SundayClosed

Ages: 3 months – 9 years

 

Parents must remain in the building while their child(ren) are in Childwatch. Limit of 120 minutes per day. Both the parent/guardian and child must be members of the Y to utilize free drop-in care.

*Non-members may use the YMCA Childwatch for a small fee per day/child. We reserve the right to close up to 30 minutes early due to no attendance and change hours of operation at any time.

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Parents' Night Out!

The YMCA of Greater Omaha is committed to serving families at all times. We offer care services on weekend nights to members for free for school-aged children, so parents can enjoy the occasional night out while their children are in safe hands. Kids can enjoy organized activities that will give them a place to shine and have fun.

Parents’ Night Out is FREE to YMCA of Greater Omaha members but space is limited. Registration begins the 15th of the month prior and remains open until full.

Sign Up for Parents' Night Out

Location When Time
Armbrust YMCA First Friday of the month (August 2024-May 2025) 6:00-9:00 pm
Butler-Gast YMCA None  
Charles E Lakin YMCA 3rd Saturday of the month (September 2024-May 2025) 6:00-9:00 pm
Downtown YMCA None  
Gretna Crossing YMCA 1st Friday of the month (September 2024-April 2025) 6:00-9:00 pm
Maple Street YMCA First Friday of the month (August 2024-May 2025) 6:00-9:00 pm
Mills County YMCA First Saturday of the month (September 2024-May 2025) 6:00-9:00 pm
Sarpy YMCA 2nd Friday of the month (August 2024-April 2025) 6:00-9:00 pm
Southwest YMCA 2nd Friday of the month (September 2024-May 2025) 6:00-9:00 pm
Twin Rivers YMCA None 6:00-9:00 pm

Children must be potty-trained.