Stay and Play Babysitting

Need a little extra time while your child enjoys the Y? Sitter Service provides members with extended child care during Stay & Play hours, giving you time to leave the facility and take care of errands, appointments or other activities.

Available at these branches: Deer Path, Doylestown, Easton, Fairless Hills, Nazareth, Quakertown, Slate Belt

What Can I Do While My Child Is in Sitter Service?

With Sitter Service, you may leave the YMCA facility while your child is in care. Use the time to:

⚪ Run errands
⚪ Attend an appointment
⚪ Volunteer
⚪ Have lunch with a friend
⚪Take care of other activities outside the Y

Please plan ahead: You must purchase Sitter Service and complete the required paperwork before dropping off your child.

How to Use Sitter Service

1. Purchase Sitter Service - Stop at your branch's Welcome Center to purchase either a 90-minute or 3-hour block.

2. Bring Your Receipt - Bring your purchase receipt with you when you check your child into Stay & Play.

3. Complete the Care Sheet - Allow an additional 15 minutes to register and complete a Sitter Service Care Sheet. Care Sheets are available in Stay & Play.

4. Enjoy Your Time Once your child is checked into Sitter Service, you may leave the YMCA facility and return before your child's allotted time expires.

View Pricing

Sitter Service pricing varies by branch. View your branch's program guide for current pricing and Stay & Play hours.

View branch program guides

• Sitter Service purchases expire 30 days after the purchase date.
• Once a Sitter Service purchase is used, unused minutes are not saved or carried over.
• Late fees apply if you exceed your scheduled Sitter Service time.
• A $10 late fee per child, per block applies beginning with the first 5-15 minutes late.
• Please plan to pickup on time to avoid late fees.

Questions? Visit your branch's Welcome Center for assistance with Sitter Service registration, pricing and availability.