Child Watch
Reservation System:
- To guarantee a spot, families will be able to make a reservation online, 48 hours in advance on: Appointment Plus.
- Reservations may be made online 24 hours a day.
- Drop-in care is welcome, based on space availability!
- There is a 1.5 hour maximum stay for all children. Children ages 18 months and older may attend twice per day with an hour in between each reservation. Infants ages 6 months to 18 months may only attend once a day.
- Call 303-460-6916 to reach the Child Watch desk, for further information.
Fees
| Type | Resident Fee | Non-Resident Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-In | $1.50 | $1.75 |
| 40 Punch Pass | $50.00 | $70.00 |
Current Hours
- Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hours may vary based on facility closures and holidays.
What Parents Need to Know:
- Please label all personal belongings. We ask that personal toys and other items are left at home.
- Parents are required to check in and out each visit.
- Please only bring labeled and approved snacks
- Please provide a change of diapers if necessary and a carrier for children who do not sit on their own.
- The Child Watch staff will change diapers for children between the ages of 6 months and 18 months. If the child is over the age of 18 months parents will be called back to the facility if their child needs a change.
- Special Needs:
- Please inform staff ahead of time of any special needs or behaviors that your child has so we can accommodate his/her needs.If your child requires special accommodations for participation, please contact:
- Beverly Burbach at 303-460-6941 or bburbach@broomfield.org
- Please inform staff ahead of time of any special needs or behaviors that your child has so we can accommodate his/her needs.If your child requires special accommodations for participation, please contact:
- If your child shows signs of illness while in our care, a parent will be contacted and asked to pick up their child immediately.
- Children exhibiting the following symptoms are asked to stay home:
- A fever in the last 24 hours
- Rash in the last 24 hours
- Green or yellow discharge from the nose
- Diarrhea, bloody stools, vomiting, pink eye or yellow discharge from the eye
- Strep throat, bronchitis or influenza/head lice
- A persistent cough
- Children exhibiting the following symptoms are asked to stay home:
Building Safety Procedures:
In the event of a building evacuation or drill or other emergencies, the children will be asked to stay with our staff. The children may NOT leave with their parents, but the parents are welcome to join the group. Child Watch staff practice emergency drill procedures every three months and are prepared to handle emergency situations.
All City and County of Broomfield child sitting providers have extensive background checks through FBI and CBI, polygraphs, drug screens and fingerprinting. Staff is C.P.R., First Aid, and Safety Certified.
If you have any questions please let us know. The child watch staff take pride in keeping all children safe, healthy and happy!
Beverly Burbach at 303-460-6941 or bburbach@broomfield.org or Kimberly Evelsizer at 303-460-6911 or kevelsizer@broomfield.org
Our mission is to provide a pleasant, healthy, and safe learning environment for all children within our care. We offer care for kids age 6 months up to their 10th birthday, whose legal guardians are participating in open recreation center activities or programs. Our goals are to hire staff qualified for positions through the City and County of Broomfield’s specific requirements. To develop age-appropriate activities that will aid in the development of social, emotional, intellectual and physical skills and to use positive methods of individual and group guidance that encourages independence and responsibility.
*This service is available to participants remaining inside the Recreation Center only.*