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YMCA of Greater Waukesha County

Association Offices

3610 Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive, Suite 100
New Berlin, WI 53151

Tri County YMCA

N84 W17501 Menomonee Avenue
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Mukwonago YMCA

245 E. Wolf Run
Mukwonago, WI 53149

Waukesha YMCA

320 E. Broadway
Waukesha, WI 53186

New Berlin YMCA Wellness Center

3610 Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive
New Berlin, WI 53151

West Suburban YMCA

2420 N. 124th Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Southwest YMCA

11311 W. Howard Avenue
Greenfield, WI 53228

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Association Offices

New Berlin YMCA Wellness Center


YGWC ASSOCIATION OFFICES

3610 Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive, Suite 100
New Berlin, WI  53151
262-330-5199

 

HOURS

MON-FRI | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tri County YMCA

Tri County YMCA


TRI COUNTY YMCA

N84 W17501 Menomonee Avenue
Menomonee Falls, WI  53051

 262-255-9622

 

HOURS

MON-FRI | 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SAT | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM*
SUN | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM*

*Closes at 4:00 PM Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Mukwonago YMCA

Mukwonago YMCA


MUKWONAGO YMCA

245 E. Wolf Run
Mukwonago, WI  53149

262-363-7950

 

HOURS 

MON-FRI | 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SAT | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM*
SUN | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM*

*Closes at 4:00 PM Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Waukesha YMCA

Waukesha YMCA


WAUKESHA YMCA

320 E. Broadway
Waukesha, WI  53186

 262-542-2557

 

HOURS 

MON-FRI | 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SAT | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM*
SUN | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM*

*Closes at 4:00 PM Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

New Berlin YMCA Wellness Center

New Berlin YMCA Wellness Center


NEW BERLIN YMCA WELLNESS CENTER

3610 Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive
New Berlin, WI  53151
262-330-5190

 

HOURS 

MON-FRI | 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
SAT & SUN | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

West Suburban YMCA

West Suburban YMCA


WEST SUBURBAN YMCA

2420 N. 124th Street
Wauwatosa, WI  53226

 414-302-9622

 

HOURS

MON-FRI | 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SAT | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM*
SUN | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM*

*Closes at 4:00 PM Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Southwest YMCA

Southwest YMCA


SOUTHWEST YMCA

11311 W. Howard Avenue
Greenfield, WI  53228

414-546-9622

 

HOURS

MON-FRI | 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SAT | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM*
SUN | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM*

*Closes at 4:00 PM Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

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Camp Double Eagle

W365 S8661 Highway 67
Eagle, WI 53119

Y Children's Academy

100 E. Broadway
Waukesha, WI 53186

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Y MEMBERSHIP HAS VALUE

A YMCA membership gives you more than just a place to work out, it gives you a community! Schedule a tour at one of our locations and meet our staff.

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Child Care & Camps

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YOUR CHILD AT THE Y

The Y has programs for children of all ages. From infant and toddler care at our Y Academy, to Preschool and 4K programs, to Before & After School care for elementary and middle school students, the Y can help your busy family find programs and care that's right for you.

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Summer Day Camps

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enroll them in camp at the YMCA!

Healthy Living at the Y

Child Watch 

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Child Watch | Drop-In Care (6 weeks - 7 years)
YMCA OF GREATER WAUKESHA COUNTY

MAKE YOUR WORK-OUT WORRY-FREE

Our Child Watch program offers an opportunity for infants and children to grow, learn, and explore while meeting the need of their parents and family members who participate in Y programs and activities. While keeping children safe in a nurturing and caring environment, Child Watch provides your child additional opportunities for social experiences and learning through play, all while fostering values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Each site will have a weekly theme to further enhance your child's learning experience through stories, songs, creative movement, and/or art activities. See our weekly themes below!

Children are welcome in Child Watch for up to three hours per day. Parents must remain in the building while their child is under our care. Register at the Business Desk for our convenient unlimited Monthly Pass for Y members or an hourly rate card.
 

Monthly Draft Form

MONTHLY PASS

A great value for YGWC members!* Unlimited visits per month. Convenient monthly bank or credit card draft available. 
$10/Month (1 Child)
$15/Month (2+ Children)

*Monthly Pass only available for YGWC members. 

HOURLY RATES

$3/hour, Member* (per child)
$4/hour, Program Participant (per child)

*Away members are eligible for member hourly rates. 


 

Information & Policies

​CHILD WATCH HOURS*

Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 4:00-7:00 PM
Friday & Saturday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday | CLOSED

 

*Hours vary by branch. See your branch page for current hours.

 

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  Weekly Themes
Week Theme
January 1-7 All About Me
January 8-14 My Family
January 15-21 Your Neighborhood
January 22-28 Nursery Rhymes
January 29 - February 4 Fairy Tales
February 5-11 Colors
February 12-18 Valentine's Day
February 19-25 Dental Health
February 26 - March 4 Read Across America Week
March 5-11 Shapes
March 12-18 St. Patrick's Day
March 19-25 Spring
March 26 - April 1 Number Fun
April 2-8 Easter
April 9-15 ABCs for You and Me
April 16-22 Earth Day
April 23-29 Observing Weather
April 30 - May 6 Cinco de Mayo
May 7-13 Mother's Day
May 14-20 Plants
May 21-27 Flowers
May 28 - June 3 Fruits & Vegetables
June 4-10 Trees
June 11-17 Father's Day
June 18-24 Summer
June 25 - July 1 Insects
July 2-8 4th of July
July 9-15 Outer Space
July 16-22 Pets
July 23-29 Animals at the Farm
July 30 - August 5 Animals in the Zoo
August 6-12 Animals in the Forest
August 13-19 Animals in the Air
August 20-26 Animals in the Water
August 27 - September 2 Dinosaurs
September 3-9 Grandparent's Day
September 10-16 Construction
September 17-23 Fall
September 24-30 Simple Machines
October 1-7 Transportation
October 8-14 Fire Safety
October 15-21 Community Helpers
October 22-28 Staying Healthy - Nutrition
October 29 - November 4 Harvest/Halloween
November 5-11 5 Senses
November 12-18 Emotions
November 19-25 Thanksgiving
November 26 - December 2 Staying Healthy - Physical Activity
December 3-9 Staying Healthy - Other Healthy Habits
December 10-16 Winter
December 17-23 Christmas
December 23-30 New Year's

 

  Frequently Asked Questions

CAN I RESERVE A SPOT IN ADVANCE?

First come, first served basis. No reservations required, but measured capacity limits will be set. Three-hour time limit per child.


WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Snacks/food will not be distributed in Child Watch. We strongly discourage bringing toys and other personal items from home.


WHAT ARE THE SAFETY PROCEDURES?

Our staff follow a strict cleaning protocol that ensures our facility and equipment remains clean and safe. High traffic areas, including check-in areas, playgrounds, changing areas, and restrooms, are cleaned on a frequent basis.

All plush toys have been removed and toys/personal belongings brought from home are not allowed in Child Watch. 

To ensure the safety of all children in Child Watch, we follow the intake screening and assessment below:

  • Child’s temperature is taken at home
  • Parent/guardian confirms there is no illness 
  • No medication has been given to suppress a fever

If a child becomes ill while in Child Watch, a parent/guardian is required to pick them up immediately.

  General Policies

GENERAL

  • Children must be signed in and out of Child Watch by an adult (18 & up).
  • Children need to be signed out of Child Watch by the same person who signed them in, unless prior arrangements have been made.
  • If you are babysitting another child, you may only bring that child with written permission from the parent or guardian. Rates will be assessed for that child dependent on whether his or her parent/guardian is a YMCA member.
  • A photo ID is required for pick-up of children from Child Watch.

WELLNESS

Child Watch staff cannot accept a child in to Child Watch if they have had the following symptoms within the last 24 hours:

  • Fever 
  • Diarrhea and/or vomiting
  • Communicable diseases (including pink eye)
  • Rash
  • Open sores
  • Yellow or green runny nose or eyes
  • Excessive cough
  • Has been in contact with someone suspected of or confirmed with having COVID-19 in the last 14 days

If your child appears ill, we will contact you and ask you to take your child home. If your child stayed home from school because he or she is not feeling well, they should not be in Child Watch. In order to return to Child Watch, a Doctor’s note may be requested at staff discretion.

Employees may not administer medicine, including diaper cream. Please do not bring prescriptions or over-the–counter medicine to Child Watch.

We ask that you notify Child Watch if your child has come down with a contagious disease and were in Child Watch during the incubation period.

Communicable disease notification will be posted in Child Watch for seven days to alert parents of possible exposure.

Open wounds or skin irritations must be covered while in Child Watch. Please ask an attendant if your child needs a bandage.


EMERGENCIES

You will be notified immediately of any emergency or potentially serious injury concerning your child. You will be updated on any other situations when you pick up your child. Appropriate first aid or comforting techniques will be used for each particular situation.


LATE PICK-UP

If you repeatedly pick-up your child after closing time OR exceed the 1 hour time limit, you may be subject to suspension from Child Watch services.

  Attire Policies & Bathroom Procedures

CLOTHING

Proper clothing and undergarments are required in Child Watch. The temperature inside may vary so prepare by dressing your child in appropriate clothing.


FOOTWEAR

• All mobile children must wear shoes or socks. Bare feet are not permitted in Child Watch.
• Wet shoes or boots are not allowed in Child Watch. Please bring a dry pair of shoes to change into during inclement weather.


BATHROOM PROCEDURES

  • Children who are being toilet-trained will be directed to use the bathroom.
  • Children should be able to use the bathroom without assistance.
  • Staff will give minimal assistance with bathroom functions and with changing or adjusting clothes.
  • Parents will be called to assist their child with any difficulties.

DIAPERING

  • Please bring your child in a clean, dry diaper.
  • Disposable diapers will be changed for children as needed.
  • Please bring diapers and wipes for your child. We will retrieve you if you do not have diapers. We cannot apply diaper rash cream of any kind.
  • We encourage the use of disposable diapers, but cloth diapers are allowed. However, we are unable to rinse soiled diapers or rubber pants: all soiled items will be placed in a bag and returned to you.
  • Diaper bags must be labeled on the outside. 
  Behavioral Expectations

BEHAVIOR

For everyone in Child Watch to have a safe and positive experience, we utilize the following behavior management approach:

  • If a child is misbehaving, we will redirect the child to an appropriate activity. We will suggest several alternatives. 
  • A Behavior form may be completed and discussed with the parent to address inappropriate behavior.
  • If inappropriate behavior continues and becomes a safety issue for your child or other children, we will ask that you remove your child from Child Watch for an amount of time determined by staff.
  • For the safety and well-being of all children using Child Watch, inappropriate behavior (i.e., spitting, biting, inappropriate language, harm to self, harm to others or property) may lead to a loss of Child Watch privileges for your child or family.

EMOTIONAL NEEDS

If a child is upset and inconsolably crying in Child Watch, staff will make every effort to calm and comfort the child and help them acclimate to the Child Watch environment. After 15 minutes of crying, the staff will locate the caregiver to pick up the child.


SPECIAL NEEDS

If your child has any special needs please inform the staff, coordinator or director prior to check-in. The YMCA will make every effort to accommodate your family. We recommend that the caregiver sit down for a conference with the Child Watch Coordinator and Camp & Family Director prior to the first visit to ensure a successful partnership between the staff and family.

  Donations, Volunteers & Financial Assistance

VOLUNTEERS

Opportunities to volunteer are available in many areas of the YMCA. Ask for an application at the front desk.


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

We believe in providing membership and program services to all who desire to participate. The YMCA's financial assistance program, supported in part through contributions to our Annual Campaign, provides membership and program scholarships for those in need.


CONTACT US

Mukwonago YMCA
245 E. Wolf Run
Mukwonago, WI 53149
262-363-7950

Southwest YMCA
11311 W. Howard Avenue
Greenfield, WI 53228
414-546-9622

Tri County YMCA
N84 W17501 Menomonee Avenue
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
262-255-9622

Waukesha YMCA
320 E. Broadway
Waukesha, WI  53186
262-542-2557

West Suburban YMCA
2420 N. 124th Street
Wauwatosa, WI  53226
414-302-9622

For a better us.®

The YMCA of Greater Waukesha County is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Our tax ID number is 45-5119441.

 

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