YMCA Family Memberships include access to a variety of babysitting services across our facilities.
What services are available to care for my children as a YGBW Member?
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine offers several different babysitting benefits as part of some YGBW memberships.
Being a parent/guardian can be exhausting--and you deserve a break! That's why with certain YGBW membership categories including family memberships, family three adult memberships and two-person memberships (adult and child), you have access to the following benefits:
Child Watch - our in-facility babysitting service for children ages six weeks to seven years old while parents/guardians are in the facility. Included in YGBW family memberships, family three adult memberships and two-person memberships (adult and child) at no additional cost.
Kids/Y Zone - our in-facility care service for children ages 7-12 while parents/guardians are in the facility. Included in YGBW family memberships, family three adult memberships and two-person memberships (adult and child) at no additional cost.
Sitter Service - our in-facility babysitting/care service for children ages three months to 12 years while parents/guardians are not in the facility. Available to YGBW members for $5 per hour per child.
Parent's Night Out - Drop your children off at the YMCA on designated Friday nights and enjoy a night out or some time to yourself! Included in YGBW family memberships, family three adult memberships and two-person memberships (adult and child) at no additional cost.
Childcare & Education Programs - Additionally, both members and non-members of YGBW can enroll their children in our preschool and childcare, before and after school care and summer camp programs. While there are additional costs for these programs, YGBW members receive special discounted rates.
What is Parent's Night Out?
On select Friday nights, YGBW members can drop their children off at the Y, while they enjoy a night out or even just some time to themselves. Our talented and trained staff will engage your children in creative activities, fun and games. Advanced registration is required. View schedule.
Who is eligible to use Parent's Night Out?
This benefit is available to those with a YGBW:
- Family membership
- Family three adult membership
- Two-person membership (adult and child)
How do I utilize Parent's Night Out?
Advanced registration is required as space may be limited. Members can register while viewing the schedule on the YGBW website.