Cross Island YMCAChildcare
Child Watch at Cross Island YMCA in Bellerose, for ages 6 months – 7 years.
- Address
- 238-10 Hillside Avenue, Bellerose, NY 11426
- Phone
- 718-551-9300
- Chain
- YMCA of Greater New York
- Program
- Child Watch
- Ages
- 6 months – 7 years
- Hours
- Tue–Thu 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am – 12:00 pm - Time limit
- 2 hours per day
- Cost
- Free for adult and family Y members
- Booking
- No advance registration required. Fill out a registration form with staff on your first visit.
- Checked
- Oct 27, 2026
- The page also describes a free Y Kids Zone for ages 7–12, but lists no days for it right now.
YMCA of Greater New York Child Watch rules
- Free for eligible members; some branches limit it to family memberships.
- Usually up to 2 hours per day (Coney Island and Flushing also cap it at 6 hours a week).
- Ages vary by branch, most often 6 months to 7 years.
- Parents must stay in the building.
- Many branches ask you to register first or reserve by phone or in the Y app.
Sources
- https://ymcanyc.org/locations/cross-island-ymca/programs-classes/kids-family/child-watch (as of Oct 27, 2026)
Hours and rules change, especially around holidays. Confirm with the club before you go. Spot something out of date? Send a correction. Run this gym? Claim this listing.
Common questions
Does Cross Island YMCA have childcare?
Yes. Cross Island YMCA lists Child Watch on its official website (checked Oct 27, 2026).
What ages does Cross Island YMCA childcare take?
6 months – 7 years.
What are the childcare hours at Cross Island YMCA?
Tue–Thu 5:00 – 8:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
How long can my child stay?
2 hours per day.
Does childcare cost extra at Cross Island YMCA?
Free for adult and family Y members.
Do I need to reserve?
No advance registration required. Fill out a registration form with staff on your first visit.
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