KIDS' ZONE
We know our Y parents are eager to exercise at the Y while their children play in a fun, safe environment! We are thrilled to be able to offer our members options for Kids' Zone at Simi Valley YMCA & Yarrow Family YMCA, a safe place where your child can have fun while you enjoy a workout, class, swim or just some "Me-Time" while at the YMCA.
Reservations are not required for each child to be dropped off in Kids’ Zone. Staff will be able to accept any children at any time as long as there is space available.
Parents must remain at the YMCA while their child is in Kids' Zone.
- Child must be on an active a family membership
- Ages, 6 weeks - 11 years
- two-hour limit per child
- Space is limited; the waitlist will be started once Kids' Zone reaches capacity
- The parent that signs child into Kids' Zone must be the one to sign them out
- Parent must remain at the YMCA while their child is in Kids' Zone
Please review the Parent Handbook for Kids' Zone to understand all our policies.
Kids' Zone Contact
Hours are subject to change on holidays. Always check the branch hours for more information.
Simi Valley Family YMCAKids' Zone Hours: Monday - Saturday Monday - Thursday Contact: Val Ross, Senior Program Director, Child Care
| Yarrow Family YMCAKids' Zone Hours: Monday - Saturday Monday - Thursday Contact: Susy Garza, Program Coordinator, Youth and Family |
Hours are subject to change on holidays. Always check the branch hours for more information.
Kids' Zone FAQ
Kids' Zone is available exclusively to active YMCA members. Children ages 6 weeks through 11 years old are welcome. A parent or guardian must remain on the premises at all times while their child is in Kids' Zone.
Children may stay up to 2 hours per day. This ensures all members have equal access to the drop-in childcare service while you complete your workout or program participation.
Please bring your child's completed Kids' Zone registration form (first visit). We do not allow any snacks but do allow water bottles to be kept in cubbies for your child; please label them with your child's name. If your child needs a diaper change during their time in Kids' Zone, our staff will contact the parent. Staff are not allowed to do so.
As a reminder, please do not bring toys from home, as they can pose sharing challenges. We have toys, games and crafts for children to use. We also do not allow any electronic devices in Kids' Zone.
Yes! Kids' Zone is included at no extra charge with one of our family or YMCA memberships. Individual adult memberships do not include Kids' Zone access. If you would like to change your membership type, please refer to the Membership section below for details.
Nationwide members and guests do not have access to Kids' Zone.
For the health and safety of all children, please keep your child home if they have had a fever within the past 24 hours, are vomiting, have diarrhea, or show any symptoms of a contagious illness. Staff reserve the right to refuse or dismiss a child who appears ill.
Kids' Zone provides age-appropriate toys, books, puzzles, arts & crafts and free play. Staff facilitate structured activities and interactive play to keep children engaged during their visit.
All Kids' Zone staff are
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certified
- Fingerprinted and DOJ Background Checked
- YMCA Policy and Safety Trainings, emergency procedures