Child Watch

Did you know the Attleboro Norton YMCA Downtown Branch offers a free benefit to Attleboro Norton Y (Family and Single-Parent Family) Members?

Our Child Watch program provides a safe and supportive environment for children, ages 2 months to 12 years old, to build healthy, trusting relationships with other children and adults. Meanwhile, parent family members are able to reset, recharge, and connect with all the Y has to offer! Whether it’s your first time dropping off, or your 30th, we are here to support you and to help your child transition int our Child Watch room — a large, bright open play space conveniently located on our second floor (with elevator access). We want everyone to be successful!

Here are a few helpful hints:

  • Please check in each member (you and your child) every time you visit the Y
  • Children can bring a snack and drink (please refrain from peanuts, green beans and tree nuts)
  • No toys from home — we have plenty in our Child Watch room
  • If your child is feeling unwell or is unable to go to school due to illness, please keep them home.
  • Child Watch is only free to Family or Single-Parent Family members of the Attleboro Norton YMCA.
  • Non-Members, youth members, and members of other YMCAs may attend with a $5 fee.

Child Watch Schedule

MON   8:30-11:30 am / 4:30-8:00 pm
TUE     8:30-11:30 am / 4:30-8:00 pm
WED   8:30-11:30 am / 4:30-8:00 pm
THU    8:30-11:30 am  / 4:30-8:00 pm
FRI      8:30-11:30 am / 4:30-7:00 pm
SAT     8:30 am-11:30 am

Costs:

  • Free, Attleboro Norton YMCA (Family or Single-Parent Family) Members
  • $5 Per Child, Reciprocal and Non-Members

Drop & Go: Get Stuff Done!

Your children’s play time is a chance for you to have some free time. 

NOW OFFERED WHEN CHILD WATCH IS OPEN!

Time: 2-hour block when child watch is open

Ages:  3+ (potty trained)

$5 per child, Y Members
$10 per child, Non-Members

Please register in-person at our Welcome Center.

For Questions/Additional Information
Call (508)222-7422
Contact, Kimberly Burt, Child Watch Coordinator, by emailing kburt@attleboroymca.org or call (508) 222-7422.

 

Safe Sitter & Safe at Home Courses

Safe at Home

Ages: 9 – 12

This program is a first-start on a path to independence. Participants will learn safe practices, how to handle and emergency, and how to be responsible when home alone. Utilize our weekly drop & go for your little ones!

Safe At Home
12/27/2024 – 12/27/2024
Fri @ 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
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Safe At Home
2/6/2025 – 2/6/2025
Thu @ 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
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Location

Downtown Branch
63 North Main Street
Attleboro, MA

Safe Sitter Essentials

Ages: 11 – 15

This program teaches young people the skills they need to promote themselves as a babysitter including communicating with parents, working with babies and children of various ages, what to do in an emergency and more! This class is run over two half days and participants must attend both days.

Safe Sitter
Monday 12/30/2024 & Tuesday 12/31/2024
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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Safe Sitter
Monday 2/17/2025 & Wednesday 2/19/2025
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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Location

Downtown Branch
63 North Main Street
Attleboro, MA

Bounce & Play

Each month, children and their families are invited to exercise their bodies and minds with time in our bounce house and themed imaginative play scenarios. Adults do not need to register, just children.

Ages:  All ages, accompanied by a parent or guardian

Register Online

MONTHLY: THURSDAYS 10:30—11:30 AM

8/29 – Back to School

9/26 – Under The Sea!

10/24 – Superheroes!

11/21 – Short Sports!

12/19 – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town!

Downtown Branch

Free, Y Members
$5, Youth & Non-Members

For questions or additional information, contact Kimberly Burt, Child Watch Coordinator, at (508) 222-7422, or email KBurt@attleboroymca.org.