# ChildcareGyms

> Which San Francisco and Bay Area gyms really have childcare? Ages, hours, time limits, cost and booking rules for each club, every fact linked to the gym’s own website and checked in October 2026.

Independent directory of gyms with childcare in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Every fact comes from the gym's own website, linked on each page, checked October 2026. Unknown fields are left blank. No ratings, reviews, paid listings or affiliate links (as of October 2026).

## Key pages

- [All gyms with childcare (search and filter)](https://childcaregyms.com/)
- [Gyms with childcare in San Francisco](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/san-francisco): includes SF clubs we checked that do NOT list childcare
- [Chains compared](https://childcaregyms.com/chains)
- [How gym childcare works (FAQ)](https://childcaregyms.com/how-gym-childcare-works)
- [About and disclosure](https://childcaregyms.com/about)

## Areas

- [San Francisco](https://childcaregyms.com/areas/san-francisco)
- [Peninsula](https://childcaregyms.com/areas/peninsula)
- [South Bay](https://childcaregyms.com/areas/south-bay)
- [East Bay](https://childcaregyms.com/areas/east-bay)
- [Marin / North Bay](https://childcaregyms.com/areas/north-bay)

## Cities

- [San Francisco](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/san-francisco): 3 gym(s)
- [San Jose](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/san-jose): 3 gym(s)
- [Palo Alto](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/palo-alto): 2 gym(s)
- [Redwood City](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/redwood-city): 2 gym(s)
- [Walnut Creek](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/walnut-creek): 2 gym(s)
- [Corte Madera](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/corte-madera): 1 gym(s)
- [Cupertino](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/cupertino): 1 gym(s)
- [East Palo Alto](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/east-palo-alto): 1 gym(s)
- [Fremont](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/fremont): 1 gym(s)
- [Los Gatos](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/los-gatos): 1 gym(s)
- [Mountain View](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/mountain-view): 1 gym(s)
- [Pleasant Hill](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/pleasant-hill): 1 gym(s)
- [Pleasanton](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/pleasanton): 1 gym(s)
- [San Mateo](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/san-mateo): 1 gym(s)
- [San Rafael](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/san-rafael): 1 gym(s)
- [Saratoga](https://childcaregyms.com/cities/saratoga): 1 gym(s)

## Chains

- [YMCA of Greater San Francisco](https://childcaregyms.com/chains/ymca-of-greater-san-francisco): YKids runs at only four of the Y’s branches: Presidio and Stonestown in San Francisco, Peninsula Family YMCA in San Mateo, and Marin YMCA in San Rafael.
- [YMCA of Silicon Valley](https://childcaregyms.com/chains/ymca-of-silicon-valley): Kids’ Club runs at nine YMCA of Silicon Valley branches from Redwood City to South San Jose, free with a family membership.
- [YMCA of the East Bay](https://childcaregyms.com/chains/ymca-of-the-east-bay): We found Child Watch on the Pleasant Hill YMCA’s official page. It is paid per hour, unlike the free programs at the San Francisco and Silicon Valley Ys.
- [Bay Club](https://childcaregyms.com/chains/bay-club): Bay Club lists childcare at six Bay Area clubs (Walnut Creek, Fremont, Pleasanton, Marin, Redwood Shores and Courtside in Los Gatos). Its San Francisco clubs are not on the childcare list.
- [Equinox](https://childcaregyms.com/chains/equinox): In the Bay Area, Equinox lists Kids Club only at Equinox Palo Alto. Its San Francisco clubs are not on the participating list.
- [Life Time](https://childcaregyms.com/chains/life-time): Life Time’s only Bay Area club is in Walnut Creek, with a Kids Academy for ages 3 months to 11 years.
- [24 Hour Fitness](https://childcaregyms.com/chains/24-hour-fitness): None of the four San Francisco 24 Hour Fitness clubs lists a Kids’ Club or childcare among its amenities on 24hourfitness.com. Other directories still show childcare hours for them.

## Gyms with childcare (as of October 2026)

- [Presidio Community YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/presidio-community-ymca), 63 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129. YKids. Ages 3 months – 10 years. Limit: 2 hours per day. Cost: Included with Household and One Adult Household memberships. Hours: Mon–Sun 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; Mon–Thu 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Source: https://www.ymcasf.org/program/ykids/
- [Stonestown Family YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/stonestown-family-ymca), 333 Eucalyptus Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132. YKids. Ages 3 months – 10 years. Limit: 2 hours per day. Cost: Included with Household and One Adult Household memberships. Hours: Mon–Sun 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; Mon–Thu 3:00 – 7:30 pm. Source: https://www.ymcasf.org/program/ykids/
- [PowerPlaySF](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/powerplaysf), 1235 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158. Source: https://www.powerplaysf.com/
- [Peninsula Family YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/peninsula-family-ymca), 1877 S Grant St, San Mateo, CA 94402. YKids. Ages 3 months – 10 years. Limit: 2 hours per day. Cost: Included with Household and One Adult Household memberships. Hours: Mon–Sun 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; Mon–Thu 3:30 – 7:30 pm. Source: https://www.ymcasf.org/program/ykids/
- [Sequoia YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/sequoia-ymca), 1445 Hudson St, Redwood City, CA 94061. Kids’ Club. Ages 2 months – 12 years. Limit: 90 minutes. Cost: Free with a family membership. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, 4:30 – 8:00 pm; Sat–Sun 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Source: https://www.ymcasv.org/kidsclub
- [Bay Club Redwood Shores](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/bay-club-redwood-shores), 200 Redwood Shores Pkwy, Redwood City, CA 94065. Childcare. Ages 6 months – 12 years. Limit: 2 hours, one visit per child per day. Cost: Complimentary for kids on a Couple, Family, Club West or Shared membership. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, 3:00 – 7:00 pm; Sat–Sun 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Source: https://www.bayclubs.com/amenity/childcare
- [Equinox Palo Alto](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/equinox-palo-alto), 440 Portage Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Kids Club. Ages 4 months – 7 years. Limit: Up to 2 hours, one reservation per child per day. Cost: Kids Club credits bought in the EQX+ app (price not published). Source: https://www.equinox.com/kidsclub
- [Palo Alto Family YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/palo-alto-family-ymca), 3412 Ross Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Kids’ Club. Ages 2 months – 12 years. Limit: 90 minutes. Cost: Free with a family membership. Hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 4:00 – 7:00 pm; Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; Sun closed. Source: https://www.ymcasv.org/kidsclub
- [Lewis & Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/east-palo-alto-family-ymca), 550 Bell St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Kids’ Club. Ages 2 months – 12 years. Limit: 90 minutes. Cost: Free with a family membership. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 4:00 – 8:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; Sun closed. Source: https://www.ymcasv.org/kidsclub
- [El Camino YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/el-camino-ymca), 2400 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040. Kids’ Club. Ages 2 months – 12 years. Limit: 90 minutes. Cost: Free with a family membership. Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 am – 12:30 pm, 3:00 – 6:00 pm; Fri–Sun 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. Source: https://www.ymcasv.org/kidsclub
- [Northwest YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/northwest-ymca), 20803 Alves Dr, Cupertino, CA 95014. Kids’ Club. Ages 2 months – 12 years. Limit: 90 minutes. Cost: Free with a family membership. Hours: Mon–Thu 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, 4:30 – 8:00 pm; Fri 8:30 am – 12:30 pm; Sat–Sun 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Source: https://www.ymcasv.org/kidsclub
- [Central YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/central-ymca-san-jose), 1717 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126. Kids’ Club. Ages 2 months – 12 years. Limit: 90 minutes. Cost: Free with a family membership. Hours: Mon–Thu 8:15 am – 12:00 pm, 4:00 – 7:50 pm; Sat 8:15 am – 12:00 pm; Fri and Sun closed. Source: https://www.ymcasv.org/kidsclub
- [East Valley Family YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/east-valley-family-ymca), 1975 S White Rd, San Jose, CA 95148. Kids’ Club. Ages 2 months – 12 years. Limit: 90 minutes. Cost: Free with a family membership. Hours: Mon and Wed 4:30 – 8:00 pm; Tue and Thu 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 4:30 – 8:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; Fri and Sun closed. Source: https://www.ymcasv.org/kidsclub
- [South Valley Family YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/south-valley-family-ymca), 5632 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123. Kids’ Club. Ages 2 months – 12 years. Limit: 90 minutes. Cost: Free with a family membership. Hours: Mon 8:45 am – 12:30 pm; Tue–Thu 8:45 am – 12:30 pm, 4:00 – 7:30 pm; Fri–Sat 8:45 am – 12:30 pm; Sun closed. Source: https://www.ymcasv.org/kidsclub
- [Southwest YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/southwest-ymca), 13500 Quito Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070. Kids’ Club. Ages 2 months – 12 years. Limit: 90 minutes. Cost: Free with a family membership. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, 4:00 – 7:30 pm; Sat–Sun 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Source: https://www.ymcasv.org/kidsclub
- [Bay Club Courtside](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/bay-club-courtside), 14675 S Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Childcare. Ages 6 months – 12 years. Limit: 2 hours, one visit per child per day. Cost: Complimentary for kids on a Couple, Family, Club West or Shared membership. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, 3:00 – 7:00 pm; Sat–Sun 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Source: https://www.bayclubs.com/amenity/childcare
- [Bay Club Walnut Creek](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/bay-club-walnut-creek), 2805 Jones Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. Childcare. Ages 6 months – 12 years (weekday mornings: 6 months – 5½ years). Limit: 2 hours, one visit per child per day. Cost: Complimentary for kids on a Couple, Family, Club West or Shared membership. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (ages 6 months – 5 years 6 months); Mon–Thu 3:00 – 7:00 pm (6 months – 12 years); Sat 8:00 am – 1:00 pm; Sun 9:00 am – 1:30 pm. Source: https://www.bayclubs.com/amenity/childcare
- [Life Time Walnut Creek](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/life-time-walnut-creek), 1315 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA. Kids Academy. Ages 3 months – 11 years. Limit: Up to 2.5 hours (infants up to 2 hours). Cost: Requires a junior on the membership. Source: https://www.lifetime.life/locations/ca/walnut-creek/kids-and-family.html
- [Pleasant Hill YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/pleasant-hill-ymca), 350 Civic Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Child Watch. Limit: 2 hours per visit. Cost: $7 per hour per child, or $50 per child per month unlimited. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 – 11:00 am (drop-in); Mon and Wed 4:00 – 7:00 pm (drop-in); Sat 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (reservation required). Source: https://www.ymcaeastbay.org/health-and-fitness/pleasant-hill-ymca
- [Bay Club Pleasanton](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/bay-club-pleasanton), 7090 Johnson Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588. Childcare. Ages 6 months – 12 years. Limit: 2 hours, one visit per child per day. Cost: Complimentary for kids on a Couple, Family, Club West or Shared membership. Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, 3:00 – 7:30 pm; Fri–Sun 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Source: https://www.bayclubs.com/amenity/childcare
- [Bay Club Fremont](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/bay-club-fremont), 46650 Landing Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538. Childcare. Ages 6 months – 12 years. Limit: 2 hours, one visit per child per day. Cost: Complimentary for kids on a Couple, Family, Club West or Shared membership. Hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, 4:00 – 8:00 pm; Fri–Sun 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Source: https://www.bayclubs.com/amenity/childcare
- [Marin YMCA](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/marin-ymca), 1500 Los Gamos Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903. YKids. Ages 3 months – 10 years. Limit: 2 hours per day. Cost: Included with Household and One Adult Household memberships. Hours: Mon–Sun 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; Mon–Thu 4:00 – 8:00 pm. Source: https://www.ymcasf.org/program/ykids/
- [Bay Club Marin](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/bay-club-marin), 220 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA 94925. Childcare. Ages 6 months – 5 years. Limit: 2 hours, one visit per child per day. Cost: Complimentary for kids on a Couple, Family, Club West or Shared membership. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 1:00 pm; Mon–Thu 4:00 – 7:00 pm; Fri 4:00 – 6:00 pm; Sat–Sun 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Source: https://www.bayclubs.com/amenity/childcare

## Checked: no childcare listed on the official site (as of October 2026)

- [24 Hour Fitness Van Ness Sport](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/24-hour-fitness-van-ness-sport), 1200 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA. The club’s amenity list on 24hourfitness.com has no Kids’ Club or childcare. Source: https://www.24hourfitness.com/gyms/san-francisco-ca/van-ness-sport
- [24 Hour Fitness Ocean Sport](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/24-hour-fitness-ocean-sport), 1850 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA. The club’s amenity list on 24hourfitness.com has no Kids’ Club or childcare. Source: https://www.24hourfitness.com/gyms/san-francisco-ca/ocean-sport
- [24 Hour Fitness Potrero Sport](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/24-hour-fitness-potrero-sport), 1645 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA. The club’s amenity list on 24hourfitness.com has no Kids’ Club or childcare. Source: https://www.24hourfitness.com/gyms/san-francisco-ca/potrero-sport
- [24 Hour Fitness Sutter-Montgomery Sport](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/24-hour-fitness-sutter-montgomery-sport), 45 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA. The club’s amenity list on 24hourfitness.com has no Kids’ Club or childcare. Source: https://www.24hourfitness.com/gyms/san-francisco-ca/sutter-montgomery-sport
- [Equinox Union Street](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/equinox-union-street), 2055 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123. Not on Equinox’s list of Kids Club clubs. The nearest Equinox Kids Club is Equinox Palo Alto. Source: https://www.equinox.com/kidsclub
- [Equinox Sports Club San Francisco](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/equinox-sports-club-san-francisco), 747 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103. Not on Equinox’s list of Kids Club clubs. The nearest Equinox Kids Club is Equinox Palo Alto. Source: https://www.equinox.com/kidsclub
- [Bay Club San Francisco](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/bay-club-san-francisco), 150 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94111. Not on Bay Club’s childcare page, which lists the clubs that run childcare. The closest Bay Club childcare is at Bay Club Marin or Redwood Shores. Source: https://www.bayclubs.com/amenity/childcare
- [Bay Club Gateway](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/bay-club-gateway), 1620 Montgomery St, Suite 250, San Francisco, CA 94111. Not on Bay Club’s childcare page, which lists the clubs that run childcare. Source: https://www.bayclubs.com/amenity/childcare
- [Bay Club Financial District](https://childcaregyms.com/gyms/bay-club-financial-district), 555 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104. Not on Bay Club’s childcare page, which lists the clubs that run childcare. Source: https://www.bayclubs.com/amenity/childcare