Long Island City YMCAChildcare
Child Watch at Long Island City YMCA in Long Island City, for ages 6 months – 7 years.
- Address
- 32-23 Queens Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
- Phone
- 718-392-7932
- Chain
- YMCA of Greater New York
- Program
- Child Watch
- Ages
- 6 months – 7 years
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Sat 9:00 am – 12:00 pm - Time limit
- 2 hours per day
- Cost
- Free with membership (the page says both “adult and family members” and “family memberships only”, so ask the branch)
- Booking
- Reserve up to an hour at a time and cancel at least an hour ahead; 15 minutes late and the slot may be given away. Parents stay in the building.
- Checked
- Oct 27, 2026
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/long-island-city-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 Spot something out of date?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 Long Island City YMCA have childcare?
Yes. Long Island City YMCA lists Child Watch on its official website (checked Oct 27, 2026).
What ages does Long Island City YMCA childcare take?
6 months – 7 years.
What are the childcare hours at Long Island City YMCA?
Mon–Thu 5:30 – 8:30 pm; Sat 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
How long can my child stay?
2 hours per day.
Does childcare cost extra at Long Island City YMCA?
Free with membership (the page says both “adult and family members” and “family memberships only”, so ask the branch).
Do I need to reserve?
Reserve up to an hour at a time and cancel at least an hour ahead; 15 minutes late and the slot may be given away. Parents stay in the building.
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