Kids Central Policies

  • Eligible Memberships include:
    Family Children, Family Single parent: $5 / hour / child
    Young Adult, Adult, adult 65+, family 65+, family no children: $8/hour/child
  • Members and Program Participants must stay in the building at all times while their children are in Babysitting.
  • Your child will not be permitted to use Kids Central if they are ill. 
  • If a child is obviously ill, injured, extremely unhappy, continuously crying, disruptive to the other children, etc. their parent/guardian or caregiver will be asked to pick him/her up.
  • School age children up to the age of 11 are permitted in the main Kids Central play area. Play areas within Kids Central are designated by age and skill levels.
  • If your child is in Babysitting for more than the maximum time allowed, additional fees may apply.
  • The parent/guardian or caregiver cannot leave their child in Babysitting if this limit has been reached.
  • Kids Central staff reserves the right to further limit the ratio of adults to children if deemed necessary.
  • The Madison Area YMCA is not responsible for personal items including toys, shoes, coats, etc
  • Due to health regulations, Kids Central staff is not permitted to change diapers. If a diaper change is needed, the parents/guardians or caregivers will be asked to return to Kids Central to change their child utilizing the Family Locker Room.
  • Babysitting is offered as a convenience. It is not licensed by the state and the Madison Area YMCA sets guidelines for the service.
  • Kids Central is not a licensed Child Care Center for the reasons listed in the New Jersey Manual for Child Care Centers.
  • Kids Central is a Technology Free space.
    • Please refrain from using cell phones, computers, Kindles (or any digital books) IPADS( or other pads) or any other technology based item.
  • For your child’s safety, there is a minimum of one CPR and First Aid trained staff member in the facility at all times, and we have fully stocked First Aid stations located in several areas throughout the building, including Kids Central.
  • In addition, our staff is trained in The Madison Area YMCA’s “Emergency Evacuation” and “Lost Child” procedures.
  • There are no refund or credits for non-attendance.