JCare Babysitting
Drop your child in our JCare Babysitting program and enjoy a workout, chat with a friend or swim childfree!
JCare Lets You Focus While We Care For Your Kids!
JCare Babysitting at JCC Greater Boston offers a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for your children while you enjoy a workout, swim, or focus on work (check out our JWork coworking space!). Our experienced caregivers ensure that your kids are engaged with age-appropriate activities and self-directed play with our many toys and games, allowing you to relax and make the most of your time at the JCC. With flexible drop-off options and a convenient location, JCare Babysitting is the perfect solution for busy parents looking for reliable childcare. Join us today and discover how easy it is to balance your fitness and family needs!
Activities
At JCare Babysitting, we offer a range of fun and enriching activities to keep your child engaged and entertained:
- Coloring pages to inspire creativity and artistic expression.
- Pretend play in our play kitchen and veterinary clinic for imaginative adventures.
- Sensory table activities (available Monday–Friday) for hands-on exploration.
- Book read-alouds that bring stories to life in a cozy, welcoming environment.
These activities create a nurturing space where your child can play, learn, and explore!
JCare Babysitting Schedule
Please make your reservation using the schedule below.
Babysitting Hours
Open year round when the building is open except for Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
| Monday | 8:30am – 12pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am – 12pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am – 12pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am – 12pm |
| Friday | 8:30am – 12pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am – 12pm |
| Sunday | 8:30am – 12pm |
The Nook, Family Wing
JCC Member Families (Children 3 Months–9 Years)
7 days/week from 8:30am–12pm (in the Nook)
JCare Babysitting Policies
- Caregivers must remain on JCC premises the entire time their child is in the program.
- You must have an active, family membership to use the babysitting program.
- You must make a reservation to secure your slot in babysitting through the MyJ app.
- Reservations are for a maximum of 90 minutes.
- If you arrive more than 30 minutes after your reservation slot has begun, your reservation will be cancelled.
- You must pick up your child promptly at the end of your reservation. Arriving late does not add time to the other end of your reservation.
- Caregivers must sign-in their child(ren) on the paper registration form in the room.
- Caregivers must always be accessible by cell phone while their child is in the program.
- If a caregiver knows they will be in a place where they cannot have their phone (pool, sauna etc.) they must notify pool staff that they have a child in babysitting in case a babysitter calls for a caregiver through the pool staff.
- Caregivers must notify babysitters of any allergies or medical conditions to be aware of for their child.
- Please do not bring children who have a fever, symptoms of illness, or are contagious in any way.
- Babysitters cannot guarantee that they will be able to bottle feed or supervise food consumption during a child’s visit. Any bottles or food brought into the program must be labeled with their name and be nut-free. Please plan accordingly when utilizing the program.
- Babysitters may contact caregivers via text message to return for diaper changes, feedings, or if your child is unable to settle, despite our best efforts in the first 20 minutes after drop-off. If your child needs a diaper change or feeding, you will be contacted to come change/feed them and can drop them back off once clean/fed during your reservation time slot.
Violation of these policies may result in suspension or termination of program privileges.
