Does YouFit Gyms have daycare?
Busy parents have no time to spare. Personally, balancing my kids, work, family and everything else—finding time for fitness is incredibly hard.
My secret? A gym that offers childcare. It's the ultimate parent hack to free up time for yourself, plus give your little one some socialization and engagement.
So, what about YouFit?
Yes. YouFit Gyms do offer childcare—but only at a few select locations. Literally, just a few. Busy parents looking for an extra hand may have YouFit on their list, but with so few of their locations offering it, may have to reconsider.
Got it. Which locations have childcare?
So, we're tracking all 70 YouFit Gyms in the country. Just 4% of them, exactly 3 clubs, have childcare.
While it's not many at all, parents nearby to those 3 gyms should still be elated. Of course, you can scroll to the bottom of the page to see those exact 3.
What can I expect from YouFit's childcare offering?
They go above and beyond to make sure you understand how your kids are cared for. We love how they lay out all the important information to expect when setting your child up for supervised fun. From their "Tot Spot" webpage:
At the Tot Spot we take care of your child in a fun, safe and fully supervised environment.
Get ready to dedicate time to your fitness while we take care of your kids.
As a parent, it's extremely re-assuring to know what to expect with your kids' sitter (even if its only for an hour at a time). YouFit lists out
- Safe and supervised care
- Fun learning experience (where we assume they have active, teaching activities)
- Kid arts, crafts and videos
Is childcare free at YouFit?
Yes, with the Premium+ Membership only. If not, what you pay will depend on how many kids you bring:
- One Child: $20/month
- Two Children: $35/month
- Three Children: $45/month
Childcare just makes sense for busy parents
- It's convenient! On-site babysitting facilities means parents can reliably get their exercise done without fear or worry of their kids wellbeing. It becomes an actual one-stop for the day to make sure you don't miss a workout.
- It's safe! Daycare facilities require certain health and safety standards, usually mandated by the county or city. This often means at least CPR certification, along with other safety protocols.
- Provides Interaction: Many babysitting/daycare services at gyms focus on engaging playtime activities—giving your kids a stimulating environment where they may play games and with other kids.
- It's flexible: We like when the childcare hours are clear and easily found. This makes planning our workout both flexible and reliable. Parents, you know how it is to juggle schedules—especially around nap time!
- It gives great Peace of Mind: Happy kid = clear mind = great workout. All is intertwined. Knowing that your child is entertained and well-supervised gives you great peace of mind. Your mind is then clear to help give your body a great workout!
Wrapping up YouFit and Childcare
YouFit's "Tot Spot" childcare services looks like a solid choice for parents. They clearly describe goals and what to expect at their locations (but we wish they had more photos, and went in-depth with what specific activities).
Pricing is also a bit on the higher side compared to other locations, but $20/month for unlimited visits is still an amazing deal.
Worth noting: this gym might be the perfect pairing for parents who play pickleball! We consider them a leader in the space, so there's a chance you can get childcare during your games.
Finally, and possibly most important: only 5 of their locations have childcare. We definitely wish they opened up their kid-offerings to more gyms, parents would likely choose them over others.
