
Play & Learn at the Y
Safe, Fun, and Engaging Care
The Y’s Play & Learn program offers quality, short-term child watch while parents and guardians use YMCA facilities. Our trained staff provide a fun, active environment where children can play, create, and explore through age-appropriate activities. It’s a place where kids feel welcome, parents feel confident, and families thrive together in community.



Play and Learn
We have your back while you’re working on a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re using our wellness center, taking a group exercise class, or unwinding in the sauna, our well-trained staff are here to provide a fun, safe environment for your children while you are in the building.
For up to two hours, on your Family Membership, ages 6 weeks to 9 years, can play dress up, make arts and crafts, take part in circle time, and read stories with our staff.
If kids bring jackets, please have them labeled. NO food or candy is allowed in the Play and Learn area. We will allow milk in a bottle for infants. At drop off, please let the staff know that your baby infant need milk.
We donate all lost and found items after 7 days. If you have lost something at the YMCA, please talk to our Welcome Desk.

Play & Learn FAQs
No. Play & Learn is drop-in and included with your family membership.
Salem 6 Weeks – 9 years old
MIY Kinder +
Up to two hours, once per day.

