Childcare Options at the Y

While You Work Out: PlayZone & Energy Factory

Several of the YMCA of Greensboro branches offer drop-in childcare programs that provide you will the opportunity to bring your children into the facility during your workout. This benefit is free for all YMCA members. Parents must remain at the Y facility at all times.

PlayZone may only be used for a maximum of 2 hours per day.

PlayZone

PlayZone is designed for children from 6 months to 8 years old.  This is a benefit for our Adult, Family and Senior memberships so as long as the accompanying adult is a member, children may use the PlayZone. Please, no outside snacks due to food allergies, also do NOT bring sick children to PlayZone. Crying children will be given 15 minutes before a parent is called unless staff is notified differently.

Hours starting October 2

Monday - Thursday 4:30-7:30pm (Hours are for a limited time based on usage.)

PlayZone may only be used for a maximum of 2 hours per day.

PlayZone

PlPlayzone is designed for children 6 months to 10 years old.  This is a benefit for our Adult, Family, and Senior Membership.  The adult must be an active member and stay inside the building.  Please, no outside snacks due to food allergies.  Do not bring sick children to Playzone.  Crying children will be given 10 minutes before a parent is called unless staff is notified differently.

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, and Friday:  9:30am-12:30pm and 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Wednesday and Thursday: 5:00pm to 7:30pm

PlayZone may only be used for a maximum of 2 hours per day.

All Day Drop-In Care

The Ragsdale Y is offering an all day drop-in care program for the 2024-2025 school year! Care hours are from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for children currently enrolled in Kindergarten through middle school.

Children will engage in group games in our gymnasium and outdoor area, make a splash in our swimming pool, build friendships with peers, and enjoy a day of non-stop activities all, under the watchful eyes of our engaged staff.

Program Eligibility: Children currently enrolled in Kindergarten through middle school, up to age 12. 
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Participants must arrive by 9:00am daily)  
Daily Fees: $35 Member | $40 Community Guest

Register Online | All Day Care Schedule (Downloadable PDF)

Registration can be completed online or in-person at the Ragsdale Y. All registrations must be completed by the listed registration deadline

Parents Night Out

View and register for the latest Parents Night Out.

PlayZone

PlayZone is designed for children from 6 months to 8 years old. This is a benefit for our Adult, Family and Senior memberships so as long as the accompanying adult is a member, children may use the PlayZone. Please do NOT bring sick children to PlayZone. Crying children will be given 15 minutes before a parent is called unless staff is notified differently.

Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8am-12pm and 5pm-8pm
Friday: 8am-12pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Please do not bring outside snacks due to food allergies.

PlayZone may only be used for a maximum of 2 hours per day.

PlayZone

PlayZone is designed for children from 6 months to 12 years old. This is a benefit for our Adult, Family and Senior memberships so as long as the accompanying adult is a member, children may use the PlayZone.  Please do NOT bring sick children to Playzone. Crying children will be given 15 minutes before a parent will be called unless staff is notified differently.

PlayZone may only be used for a maximum of 2 hours per day.

Sign In and Out Procedures
When dropping off children, parents must fill out all required information on the check in/out sheet including name, phone number, location in the building, and authorized pick-ups. Children will not be released to adults not included on the authorized pick-up list.

Hours
Saturday | 8am-12pm (6 months to 12 years old)
Monday to Friday | 8am-12pm (6 months to 12 years old) | 4pm-7pm (6 months to 12 years old)

PlayZone may only be used for a maximum of 2 hours per day.

PlayZone

PlayZone is designed for children from 3 months to 12 years old. This is a benefit for our Adult, Family and Senior memberships so as long as the accompanying adult is a member, children may use the PlayZone. Please, no outside snacks due to food allergies, also do NOT bring sick children to PlayZone. Crying children will be given 15 minutes before a parent is called unless staff is notified differently.

Hours starting October 2

Monday - Thursday 5-7:45pm (Hours are for a limited time based on usage.)

PlayZone may only be used for a maximum of 2 hours per day.