Child Watch

Updates as of June 01, 2026


Our child watch service offers a supervised playtime space for your child so you can relax and enjoy our wonderful facility! Your peace of mind and the happiness of your child are the priorities of our experienced child watch staff. The caring and consistent staff is screened and CPR / First-aid certified. With a fully visible room from most of the fitness area, you and your child(ren) will have the added comfort of being able to see each other during your stay.

Child Watch Hours

  • Mornings: M-F 9am-1pm; SAT 8am-Noon (12pm)
  • Evenings: M-F 4pm-8pm

Child Watch Guidelines

Goals: 

The Child Watch area and its staff will provide a safe and nurturing environment that will help your child grow socially through games, informal play, sharing and interaction with other children.

Program Guidelines: 

We ask our parents to please support the staff and center by observing the following guidelines:

    • Please refer to hours and attendance in regard to the policy for hours and attendance.

    • Child watch is included with some membership plans, otherwise a drop-in fee is required ($3 per hour, per child drop-in rate).

    • The program is for child care ONLY while you use the Cold Springs Family Center, and you must remain in the building.

    • You are welcome to spend time with your child in the area, but interaction is limited to your child only.

    • If your child appears to be extremely upset after 10-15 minutes, we will advise you and may seek your assistance to calm them down.

    • There is a 2-hour time limit for each day.

    • If your child is sick, PLEASE do not bring them to the center.

      • We reserve the right to ask you not to stay if your child is sick (fever, running nose, etc.)

    • Check your child in and out of the area with staff at each visit. (Please advise staff in advance if someone else will be picking up your child.)

    • Once a child is signed into the area, they must remain in that area until signed out by an authorized person.

      • Youth who are not signed into Child Watch may not come in and out of the room.

      • Shoes must be worn at all times (socks are okay for babies).

    • Bathroom Procedure:

      • If your child uses the restroom and needs assistance, or needs a diaper change, we will ask you to come and help them.

      • Staff are not permitted to offer personal assistance to children while in the restroom.

    • Food & Drink – For the safety of all children, please observe the following if bringing food and drink for your child:

      • All drink and food containers must be labeled with your child’s name.

      • While eating, children must be seated at a table.

      • Due to allergies, please avoid bringing peanut products.

    • We would appreciate your assistance in teaching respectful habits by asking your child to help clean up their toys/play items before they leave.

Thank you for your support in helping to make Child Watch a successful experience for all children.

Attendance protocol 

      • Our capacity is limited to 4 children at a time.

      • The age range is 1 – 6 year olds.

      • Older children will be allowed but asked to leave if the capacity reaches 4.

      • The game room (glass room at the back) and/or basketball court will be available to youth.

Reservations:

Currently you may reserve your spot according to the guidelines below through the front desk staff. You may call us at 775-657-6388 or stop at the front desk. We are working on an online option and will update this site as soon as that is possible.

        • You may reserve your spot, limited to 1 hour per visit in set time blocks.

        • Each family is limited to a 1 hour reservation at one time.

          • Anytime beyond the 1 hour is considered a drop-in.

        • Your reservation will be held for 15 minutes. If you are not here by then, it will be cancelled. Repeated “no shows” may lead to loss of reservation privileges.

        • Reservations will be in hour long time slots:

        • Monday – Friday:
            • 9am-10am; 10am-11am; 11am-12pm, 12pm-1pm
            • 4pm-5pm; 5pm-6pm; 6pm-7pm; 7pm-8pm*
              • * As we close at 8pm, we ask that you be prepared to pick up your child at 7:55pm for this time period.

        •  Saturday: 8-9am; 9am-10am; 10am -11am; 11am-12pm

      • You may drop in, but reservations will take priority.

        • Any time beyond the 1 hour is considered a drop-in.

      • There is a total 2-hour limit per day.

      • PLEASE, if your schedule allows flexibility, avoid the hours of 9am-10am and 6pm-7pm which is when our group exercise classes are mostly scheduled. This allows our members who take classes to continue to participate.

      • Be prepared to pick up your child a few minutes before your end time. Other families may be waiting so we will need to transition you out of that space on time.

As we work through this transition, we may change or update our protocols to find the best way to serve our families. We welcome your input and feedback. Please share your thoughts with the child watch or front desk staff.