Stay & Play Babysitting

The following guidelines are for the safety and well-being of your child.

General Info

• All staff are First Aid & CPR certified
• Any child who is walking must wear shoes. No bare feet allowed.
• Parents will be located for children who cannot be consoled.
• You may bring in an epi pen if your child has allergies. Please tell staff what the child is allergic to and what action should be taken.
• If a child’s behavior prevents them from participating safely, the  parent will be located.
• Visits are limited to two hours per day.

Sign in/ Sign out

• Children must be signed in  and out.
• Parent/Caregiver signing children in must be the one signing out.
• Parent/Guardian must note the location within/out the facility where they can be located.
• If taking an outside class please leave your cell number.
• Parents cannot leave the grounds.

Personal Items

• All items brought into Stay & Play must be labeled with child’s name.
• Favorite toys or other items should be left home.

Food

• NO FOOD is permitted.
• Plastic bottle for infants and sippy cups with lids are permitted. Must be labeled with child’s name.

Diapers/Toileting

• Child should be changed or toileted prior to signing in.
• Staff CANNOT change diapers. Parents will be located and must come immediately to change a soiled diaper or potty accident 
• Children who are toilet trained will be brought to the Special Needs bathroom by the Welcome Center.

Illness

• Children who have been sick within the past 24 hours should not be brought to Stay & Play.
• If children are too sick to go to school they are too sick to come to Stay & Play.
• Children who become ill during care must be removed immediately.

Special Needs & Accommodations

• We strive to make every accommodation possible for children with special needs. Please contact the Y’s Stay & Play Team in advance of your child’s first visit to discuss your child’s specific needs.