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Kids Central

Kids Central is an indoor modular playground designed for preschool and school-age children. 

Children can enjoy a variety of activities, incuding:

  • Cargo bridge
  • Trolley glide
  • Gym ring challenge
  • Monkey bars

A dedicated toddler area features age-appropriate standalone play elements, including wall-mounted games and stationary sit-on cars and animals.

BABYSITTING

Babysitting will be available for families with a Family-Children Plus and Single-Parent Family Children Plus memberships during the following hours for ages 1-11 years old:

Morning Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 9 AM - 12 PM

Afternoon/Evening Hours:
Monday - Wednesday: 3 - 6 PM
Thursday & Friday: 3 - 5 PM

Reservations are required and may be made on the website here, or by calling the Welcome Center at 973.822.9622. If you do not have a Plus membership, please contact the Welcome Center to upgrade.

If you cannot arrive during your reserved time slot, please cancel your reservation to ensure other families have the opportunity to participate. 

  • Each child must be individually registered. Registering more than one child? Register on the website here or give us a call to sign up!
  • Members may only register for one hour during morning hours and one hour for the evening at this time.
  • Parents must remain in the facility during their babysitting time slot.

OPEN PLAY

Have a Family (with children) Membership? Bring your children to Kids Central for Open Play and enjoy our indoor play space!

Morning Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM

Afternoon/Evening Hours:
Monday - Wednesday: 3 - 6 PM
Thursday & Friday: 3 - 5 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 12 - 2 PM

Registration is required and is available 48 hours before each one-hour Open Play block through our website.

  • Open Play is limited to one hour per day.
  • Parents/Guardians must remain inside Kids Central while their children are participating.
  • If you cannot attend your reserved time, please cancel your reservation so another family can participate.
  • Guests are not permitted at this time.

For questions, please contact Donna McPherson.



Employment

Interested in joining our Y staff? We are currently hiring Kids Central and Babysitting staff. Join our team of dedicated professionals, enjoy a free YMCA membership and make an impact on the life of children, adults and families.