RULES OF CHILD WATCH SERVICES
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Friday and Saturday – morning only 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Last check-in for Child Watch is 30 minutes before closing (1-hour maximum stay per shift if at full capacity)
- Child Watch is for children 3 months through age 12.
- Do NOT bring a child who has had a fever, rash, drainage from the eyes, vomiting, or diarrhea within the last 36 hours to Child Watch. If they exhibit any of these symptoms while in our care, we will find you immediately and ask you to remove the child from Child Watch. Children who are too sick to go to school are too sick to come to Child Watch.
- We do not provide snacks or drinks for the children. Please bring drinks in spill proof cups. We are unable to feed babies. Parents may be called upon to give bottles to their own child if necessary.
- It is difficult to control which snacks children bring into the room. Therefore, if your child has a severe food allergy, you must let a staff member know each time you bring them in. Child Watch staff cannot administer EpiPens. If your child has an EpiPen, please make sure they know how to use it if necessary and we will help guide them in the process.
- Babies need to be in fresh diapers and children should use the bathroom before arriving. Diapering and toileting must be done by the parent. If your child needs either, a staff member will come to get you. Please respond promptly.
- Please label all your child’s belongings, including snacks, drinks, bags, and coats. Try to limit bringing in toys from home.
- Each child must have an Emergency contact form on file. This should be filled out by the parent the first time the child attends Child Watch.
- Children must still be signed in and out of the room by the parent.
- Please donate needed supplies as you are able. This is a free service to our members and we truly appreciate your donations!
As a service to our valued members,
The Utopia Fitness Child Watch service provides an on-site drop-in babysitting service for your family and our guests, while enjoying our facility. Our goal is to provide a positive experience in a safe and secure environment during your visit to our Utopia Fitness. We offer interesting and inviting age-appropriate activities implemented by our warm and fun staff members.
Fees: FREE to all UTOPIA FITNESS FAMILY Memberships Non – Members $2.00 / hour / child Limit of 2 hours per shift ($1.00 per minute after the 1-hour limit or after closing time, due immediately). You must pay for any children you bring, other than your own, who are not covered under their own family memberships.
CHILD WATCH SECURITY & SAFETY
- You will be asked to sign your child in, with child information and location of parent. If anyone other than you will be picking up your child, you must tell the staff and we will require a picture ID at time of pickup.
- Parents must remain in the building while children are in Child Watch.
- Child Watch Staff is certified in CPR and First Aid.
- The Utopia Fitness reserves the right to limit the number of children in the room at any given time. Child Guidance: The Utopia Fitness Child Watch staff use redirection and positive reinforcement while working with your child. If these techniques are not successful and your child poses a danger to self or others, we will notify you immediately. Staff reserves the right to limit a child’s access to the room until inappropriate behavior improves. If an ongoing problem exists, the Utopia Fitness reserves the right to ask that your child stops attending the Child Watch center until the behavior is no longer a problem.
