Rockaway YMCAChildcare
Child Watch at Rockaway YMCA in Arverne, for ages 6 months – 7 years.
- Address
- 207 Beach 73rd Street, Arverne, NY 11692
- Phone
- 718-215-6950
- Chain
- YMCA of Greater New York
- Program
- Child Watch
- Ages
- 6 months – 7 years
- Hours
- Not published
- Time limit
- 2 hours per day
- Cost
- Free for family members
- Booking
- Call the branch at 718-215-6950 at least 48 hours ahead. Parents stay in the building.
- Checked
- Oct 27, 2026
- At most two children aged 6 to 18 months at a time.
- Only the parent or guardian listed at check-in can pick up.
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/rockaway-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 Spot something out of date?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 Rockaway YMCA have childcare?
Yes. Rockaway YMCA lists Child Watch on its official website (checked Oct 27, 2026).
What ages does Rockaway YMCA childcare take?
6 months – 7 years.
How long can my child stay?
2 hours per day.
Does childcare cost extra at Rockaway YMCA?
Free for family members.
Do I need to reserve?
Call the branch at 718-215-6950 at least 48 hours ahead. Parents stay in the building.
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