Missoula Family YMCA
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Ages 6 Months–11 Years

The Missoula YMCA's Child Watch Center offers supervised drop-in child care year-round. Child Watch is included with YMCA membership at no additional cost. Children must be active YMCA members (regardless of age) or have a day, month, or guest pass to utilize Child Watch.

 

Monday–Thursday

8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
4:15–8:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday

7:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Sunday

Closed

What to Expect

Up to 2 Hours of Care

We provide up to two hours* of supervised care at no additional cost for YMCA members. 

*1.5 hours for children ages 6 weeks–24 months

Drop-In Child Care

Care is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Please allow a few minutes for check-in time.

Vaccinations Required

Proof of vaccinations is required for all children. 

Hours of Care

Child Watch Drop-In FAQs

Child Watch participants must be active Y members (regardless of age) or have a day, month, or guest pass to attend. 

We welcome children ages 6 weeks through 11 years into the center. Child Watch is broken into three dedicated, age-appropriate spaces: 

  • Infant/Toddler Play Area: Toys and activities for children ages 6 weeks–24 months.
  • Youth Play Area: Toys and activities for children ages 2-11.
  • The Treehouse: A multi-story indoor climbing structure for children ages 3-11. Children must be fully potty trained to use the Treehouse. 

All spaces are supervised by YMCA Child Watch attendants. 

Child Watch participants must be active Y members (regardless of age) or have a day, month, or guest pass to attend.

Day and month passes give you full access to our facility, plus Child Watch and unlimited group fitness classes for the day! Passes are available at our Welcome Center.

No. Children do not need to be potty trained to use the center. Child Watch attendants are able to change your child's diaper. If your child is in diapers, leave diapers and wipes with a Child Watch attendant. 

There is also a dedicated bathroom and handwashing sink inside the Child Watch Center.

Important Note: Children must be at least three and fully potty trained to use the Treehouse indoor play structure. 

Yes. Families are encouraged to send their children with water bottles and healthy snacks. Please note that we are a nut-free center. 

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