Child WatchCHILD WATCH: ages 3 months to 12 yrs

  • Available on a walk-in basis to adults with children at no charge
  • Adults must remain on the Y campus
  • Maximum 2 hours per day

TWEEN ROOM: age 7 through completion of 6th grade
Parents can exercise or attend classes at the Y and leave their older kids in a safe place just for them, where they can do homework, play video games and hang out with friends while being lightly supervised by Child Watch staff. The room features a selection of games, books, craft supplies, sofa with plush pillows, and XBOX Kinect video game system.

Child Watch and Tween Room Hours of Operation:

  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

For more specific information, please refer to our Child Watch Handbook or connect with the Welcome Center at 215.348.8131, x0.

Member: FREE
Potential Member: $5 per visit, maximum 2 hours per day


Sitter Service

SITTER SERVICE: Beginning at age 3 months

  • Available starting at 12:00 noon Monday through Friday & weekends during normal Child Watch hours
  • Perfect for full members who need a sitter for everyday errands such as shopping, doctor’s appointments, etc.
  • Sitter Service takes place in Child Watch for an additional fee, requires registration in person
  • Parents must complete an emergency contact form.

Sitter Service Registration Fees:
Member (First Child): $21 for 3 hours

Additional Child: $14 for 3 hours
Potential Member (First Child): $26 for 3 hours
Potential Member Additional Child: $19 for 3 hours
Must register in person at the Welcome Center


CHILD WATCH: ages 3 months to 12 yrs

Available on a walk-in basis to adults with children at no charge

Adults must remain on the Y campus

Maximum 2 hours per day

Siblings of a youth member may use Child Watch for $5 per sibling, per visit.

For more specific information, please refer to our Child Watch Handbook or contact Jenn Jenson, Coordinator, 215-348-8131, x 1174.


Child Watch Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday: 8:30AM – 8:30PM
Saturday: 8:00AM – 12:30PM
Sunday: 9:30AM – 1:30PM

Member: FREE
Potential Member: $5 per visit, maximum 2 hours per day

CENTRAL BUCKS FAMILY YMCA | 2500 Lower State Road | Doylestown, PA | 215.348.8131

MISSION: Central Bucks Family YMCA is a charitable non-profit organization whose purpose is to improve the quality of community life. The Y strengthens the spirit, mind and body of its members. We build character by promoting the values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility.

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