Gyms with Childcare

Childcare at your gym is a necessity!

Who’s with me on this?

Well, at least it is a necessity to all the mommies out there, and we at Plano Moms have heard you asking for help in this regard.

We are always looking out for concerns and questions that people have in common, and the past few months, some of you have asked about gyms with childcare.

Most of us can personally vouch for that at some point in our life as a mother, we have come to the realization that we want to improve our fitness and health, but we don’t know what to do.

You may have had the baby and you may have lost most of the baby weight but after a few months have passed by, the scale seems to be telling us that we have gained all the baby weight back. Then the dilemma, how are we supposed to get back in shape when we’ve got an infant to take care of, 24/7?

Fortunately, there are lots of new at-home workout technologies such as live streaming classes, interactive workout equipment, and fitness apps, that can help you get started but they don’t give you a certified personal trainer in real life with you.

However, most of us feel the need to get out (being out of the house can make a big difference to our mental well-being) and do some group exercise classes, even if it’s just to just interact with other adults.

And, that’s when a gym with childcare or a childcare center is worth investigating.

In this article, we make it just a bit easier for you.

Here is a list below that will definitely help you and hopefully, you will find the right place for you and your family. All the very best on your fitness journey!

Gym Clubs

Lifetime Fitness

Age: 3 months to 11 years old

Kid’s Club Schedule (each location may vary):

Monday to Thursday – 8 am to 8:30 pm

Friday – 8 am to 5 pm

Saturday – 8 am to 5 pm

Sunday – 9 am to 4 pm

One of the best in the area with a fantastic child care facility. It is an upscale fitness center with a great group and private programs, personal training, luxurious spas, indoor and outside pools, a wellness center, a cafe, etc… you name it, they’ve got it at Life Time. Pricing varies, depending on your membership plan.

Infant Activities

Ages 3 Months–1 Year

Exploring new worlds and engaging your little one in sensory play and activities that encourage movement, interaction, and social development. Infants receive up to 2 hours of childcare with junior membership dues. Reservations are required and can be made up to 48-hours in advance.

Toddler Activities

Ages 1–2 Years

Toddlers engage in imaginative play with obstacle courses and fitness exercises to help them increase strength, motor skills, and coordination. Toddlers receive up to 2.5 hours of childcare with junior membership dues (no reservations are required).

Kids Activities

Ages 3–11 Years

Kids begin to discover their areas of passion, meet new friends and engage in active play. Kids receive up to 2.5 hours of childcare with junior membership dues (no reservations are required).

TEXAS FAMILY FITNESS

Age: 6months and older

Kid’s Club Schedule (each location may vary):

Monday to Friday – 8 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 8:30 pm

Saturday – 8am to 1pm

Sunday – 10am to 3pm

All of their clubs have state-of-the-art equipment and they’ve got the amenities needed for a great fitness experience. Texas Family Fitness will help reach your fitness goals at an affordable price; services include fun group exercises, customized personal training, and a kids club. Kids clubs feature:Games, Indoor jungle gyms and Kid’s movie theater (select locations)

24 HOUR FITNESS

Age: 3months to 11 years old

Kid’s Club Schedule (each location may vary):

Monday to Thursday – 8 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm

Friday – 8 am to 1 pm

Saturday – 8 am to 1:30 pm

Sunday – 8 am to 1 pm

Now in a majority of clubs, Kids’ Club gives children from 6 months through 11 years old a fun, safe and supervised place to play while you get moving on feeling great. Their Kids’ Club service attendants offer lots of activities, games, and crafts to keep kids busy while you get your workout done.

Their attendants are CPR/AED certified and must pass a background check before hiring. They take pride in giving every kid the focused care they need, and they can quickly get your attention in the club if your kid really needs you.

FITNESS CONNECTION

Age: 3months to 11 years old

Kid’s Club Schedule (each location may vary):

Monday to Thursday – 8 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm

Friday – 8 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm

Saturday – 8 am to 1 pm

Sunday – 9 am to 1 pm

This gym does not have additional fees for childcare in your membership. How awesome is that?!?

Many of their Kid’s Club facilities offer large group play areas, separate infant areas, movie theaters, gaming areas, and homework/craft areas to accommodate the needs of kids of all ages.

YMCA Plano

Child Watch at the YMCA Plano for children ages six weeks to 12 years is available while parents use the facility, with a ratio of one qualified childcare staff person per eight children (infants ratio is 1 to 4).

Child Watch can be utilized up to 2 hours per day per child with the monthly Child Watch fees. Parents must stay on site while utilizing Child Watch.Parent Handbook

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Thursday 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m and 5:00-8:30 p.m.

Friday 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sunday closed

Holiday hours may vary.

Monthly Fee:FREE With Family Membership with Adult Membership

1 child $10 or 2+ children $15

Frisco Athletic Center

​The Frisco Athletic Center offers two age-appropriate options for childcare during your visit to the FAC. To utilize childcare, children two years old and up must be on an active family membership or purchase an individual/guest pass. Children under two years do not need a day pass.

The Fun Club (8 weeks to 7 years)The Fun Club is a special place for young children ages 8 weeks to 7 years. Kids can have tons of supervised fun while their parents workout or take a class. The Fun Club includes an infant room, toddler room and two additional recreation rooms for older kids.

Kids are welcome to visit the Fun Club once a day for a maximum of 2 hours. Parents must remain in the facility at all times.

The Zone (8 to 12 years) The Zone is a fun, supervised area for kids ages 8 to 12 years. Kids may participate in Foosball, billiards, ping-pong, air hockey, Wii video games, or hang out in the lounge area.

All Barre3 locations have a Play Lounge which you can use at a cost of $5 per session. Packs are available for 10 for $45.

It’s easy to fit exercise into your life when you can bring the kids. Minors under 18 years of age are welcome. If minors are on the premises while guardians are in class, you must purchase a play lounge package. Reservations are highly recommended. Please reserve under your name and not your child’s name.

BOUTIQUE GYMS

The popularity of boutique gyms has been on the rise; these are gyms that focused on group exercises or only one-on-one training and usually specialize on one or two particular areas of fitness (e.g. pilates, barre, cycle, yoga). They are exclusive and tend to be smaller compared to gym clubs.  A boutique gym will commonly have a higher price tag, for example, $25 and up per class. So why choose one of these expensive gyms?

Some of the reasons, which I personally agree with are:

•A small class which tends to give you a more personalized and/or customized training program.  Also because the classes are smaller, the instructor can observe you more closely and help correct your technique if needed.

•You choose the gym based on the exercise you want and it is precisely the exercise you love or would like to master.

•It is fun to be working out with people who like the same workout as you do which makes it easier to make new friends. And, more often, it is the same people who show up every time. Here are a few boutique gyms in the area that allows you to take your kids at the gym (granting they behave while you are working out) and has a special relationship with a kid’s club nearby.

Here are a few boutique gyms in the area that allows you to take your kids at the gym (granting they behave while you are working out) and has a special relationship with a kid’s club nearby.

STUDIO 6 FITNESS

A Lagree Fitness Center in Plano which uses the patented Megaformer machine. If you haven’t heard of Megaformer, it is a machine that was designed by trainer and CEO of Lagree Fitness, Sebastien Lagree, with the goal of merging Pilates with cardio, but in a low-impact way.

Studio 6 Pilates is committed to providing workouts that will burn more calories, develop core strength faster, stimulate balance and body coordination and build strength quicker than traditional isolation exercises.

Their workouts are designed to be intense on the muscles but minimize stress on the joints and spine, all the while lifting the spirit and the mind in an encouraging, welcoming and fun environment. So, if you are looking for a full-body high intensity low impact workout, then this is for you. This studio has a lounge area where you can let your kid sit and wait for you while you are working out.

CROSSFIT ALPHA 1 ATHLETE – Plano

This gym is a premiere training facility and committed to improve your fitness and the whole well-being of every people who walks through their doors.

The member athletes are their lifeblood and they are on a mission to keep them strong, and full of vitality and help them achieve their goals in health and fitness. People of all fitness levels are welcomed with open arms and you can tag along with your kids, too.

The Barre Code Plano

The workout lengthens and strengthens your muscles during this 50-minute, full-body workout. Incorporating the best of Barre, this cornerstone class will push you to challenge both the body and mind while focusing on working each muscle group to fatigue.

This studio is located right next to Adventure Kids Playcare, where you can drop your kids off for only $7 per hour.

The DESTINATION FITNESS

Address: 2655 Premier Dr, Plano, TX 75075

They’ll allow your kids to hang around at their lounge area quietly during class.

The gym is their pride and joy. …destination’s main floor is home to an incredible variety of equipment, all of which was hand-selected by our team to give you the best workout possible. They feature a full selection of traditional free weights, as well as strongman equipment that most gyms don’t stock.

This includes dumbbells up to 200 pounds, Atlas stones, and a log bar. The main floor also features the world’s heaviest chalk bowl. Check them out and they may change your life forever.

So, where do you go to workout? Let us know if you choose one of these options or we’ve missed your favorite!