Kid Care

Kid care has a whole new look and feel in 2024! Our friendly staff work extra hard to make learning and playing fun. We are pleased to share that we have some new exciting elements infused into our Kid Care program this year like dramatic play, messy art adventures, activities to boost fine and gross motor skills, and so much more! Our lively and bright room is full of toys and books just waiting to spark imaginations, and keep kids smiling their entire visit.

Kids won't want to miss out on our specialized Kid Care Gym Days on Thursday mornings. Kids can discover a treasure trove of cool and specialized toys, games, sports and activities that will offer endless opportunities for interactive play and physical development in our spacious gymnasium.

Kid Care is the perfect solution if you're looking to join participate in a program or class, go for a swim, use our fully-equipped weight room, or even free you up so you can join a sibling in another program or watch them in swim lessons. Parents must remain in the building while their child is in Kid Care.

If you're bringing your child for the first time, please be sure to give yourself an extra 15 minutes or so to fill out some paperwork and sign your child(ren) in. We can't wait to meet you!

Caregiver responsibilities

• Caregivers must remain in the building while your child is in Kid Care.
• Caregivers will be asked to return to Kid Care should their child need to be changed or need help in the bathroom. Thank you for your understanding.
• All snacks brought to Kid Care must be nut free.

Kid Care room features

• Bathroom with a sink and toilet seat safety cover
• Carpeted area for floor play
• Children's books
• Children's toys
• Craft supplies
• Dramatic play area
• Puzzles and board games
• Table and chairs

Cost

• FREE for Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Facility Membership holders
• FREE for caregivers who are participating with a child in a Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre registered program with another child
• $7.00 per child, per visit for non-members

Hours

Open Monday to Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kid Care does not operate during statutory holidays.

Our special Kid Care Gym Days take place Thursdays in the gymnasium from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., excluding July and August. 

Call us or email us if you have further questions.