PlayCare Closure

PlayCare is closed Saturday, Oct. 18.

• PlayCare offers 30, 60 or 90 minutes of care per child per visit
• Purchased time may not be shared by two children
• Families with multiple children may pay for two children and get the third child for free; only one free child per family is allowed per visit
• All payments must be made at the Customer Service Desk prior to children entering PlayCare

• Minnesota State Law requires that parents remain in the building while their child is in PlayCare.
• Parents must follow a sign-in and sign-out procedure that includes providing a Team Member with a photo ID or Community Center member card.
• No child will be released to anyone other than the parents/guardians or other authorized persons listed on the child’s registration form.
• Children may not leave the PlayCare area at any time and no child will be left unattended under any circumstances.
• In consideration of Team Members and other children, we ask that parents do not bring a child if he/she has a fever above 98.6 degrees, diarrhea or vomiting in the past 24 hours, conjunctivitis, pus draining from eyes, unexplained lethargy, undiagnosed rash or green discharge from the nose.
• For the safety of children with possible allergies, we ask that parents and children not bring open food or drinks into the PlayCare area.
• For the safety of the children, over-the-counter and prescription medication is not permitted or administered in PlayCare. Exceptions may be made for children in need of emergency allergy medications or other special needs.
• For safety reasons, children are not allowed to bring toys from home into the PlayCare area.
• Parents will be paged or located to return to PlayCare if a child needs a diaper change, has been crying for more than 15 minutes, becomes ill, is perceived as needing to be fed, receives an injury or is disruptive to the PlayCare environment.

While PlayCare is best suited for children under 8 years old, we recognize the occasional need for supervised childcare for 8–11 year olds and welcome them into PlayCare.

When checked in to PlayCare, they can use the play structure, or play board games, draw, make crafts or bring a book to read. Many children this age also enjoy playing with and assisting younger children.

If PlayCare is not the right fit for your child, children ages 8 and up can also independently use the Community Center's Open Swim, Gym or Skate programs when available, or sit quietly in our lobby area while a parent or guardian uses the facility.