New Jersey Gyms with Child Care

9/22/14 - By Rachel Sokol

As busy mamas, we cherish those oh-so-rare moments when we have a few hours (if we're super lucky!) to do whatever we want; whether it's sleeping, shopping, taking a class, or hitting the gym for an intense workout. It can be tricky to squeeze in a spin class when you're in full-time mommy mode, but there are many gyms in New Jersey that offer babysitting options so you can get in shape while your children stay safe. Below is a list of gyms that offer on-location daycare for fitness-oriented mamas.

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Princeton Fitness & Wellness (Princeton; Two locations)
At this comprehensive heath center for both adults and children, childcare  is available for members’ children, while the members are using the facility. Infants must be at least 3 months old for the center and all age groups share the childcare space. Older children are encouraged to bring reading materials, homework, card games, etc. There are TVs, games, and other activities on-site to keep your kiddos entertained, plus experienced childcare providers.The best part? You can watch your children on-screen in the daycare area from your equipment's TV screen.

New Jersey Athletic Club (Lawrenceville)
On-site childcare is available for those with either a basic or platinum gym membership at this facility with fitness needs for the entire family. Childcare is available daily, the space is large and sectioned off for baby-babies (with clean bassinets and cribs). For older kids there are plenty of books, blocks, TVs, video games, basketball and more. Basic members can bring their children into daycare for up to two hours daily; and unlimited time for platinum members.

Meadowlands Athletic Club (Lyndhurst)
This fitness facility offers a plethora of promotions for moms and dad and membership plans include free childcare (called the Fun Zone) for when you're running on that treadmill. Meadowland's toy-stocked, colorful nursery is supervised by an experienced, compassionate staff. Daycare is offered daily and there are even evening hours which may better help work around your schedule.

PEAC Health and Fitness (Ewing)
Childcare here has been described as a "safe haven" with a caring and professional staff who dote on the children of PEAC members. From newborn to school-aged, the KidSpace has a separate infant area, a fun place for toddlers, a pre-school activity area, and work/computer stations for your children to do their homework while you exercise worry free. Babies are in section; older kids in another.

Centercourt Athletic Club (Chatham)
A hotspot for both indoor and outdoor tennis, with a multi-level, state-of-the-art fitness center, Centercourt Athletic Club offers a full service nursery which is available to children ages 3 months to 7 years of age. Babysitting is available in the nursery to members and non-members seven days a week. The room features couch seating, flat panel televisions, toys and books, a Nintendo Wii and a DVD player.

Powerhouse Gym (Hillsborough)
Everything but the kitchen sink! Powerhouse has personal training, group classes, spinning classes, resistance training, and more, so it's no shock that childcare is also available at this workout mecca. The daycare staff is trained--even in CPR--undergoes background checks, and are screened professionals who know how to carefully care for children. Childcare is for members only, for kids 6 months to age 10.

24 Hour Fitness (Hasbrouck Heights, Paramus, Englewood Cliffs)
At 24 Hour Fitness, the Kids Club is a safe, secure and supervised environment where kids (from 6 months to 11 years) can play for up to 2 hours per day while mommy works out. Experienced attendants help children enjoy a fun-filled play area where older kids can watch movies, color, play with new friends, and more. All specially trained attendants are certified in CPR and First Aid and must pass a background check before they're hired. If a situation arises and it's appropriate to alert the parent, our staff can easily page mommy in the club. (Note: Additional membership fee for use of Kids Club)

The Atlantic Club (Manasquan, Red Bank)
Available Mondays through Fridays, the Atlantic Club’s KidZone provides top-notch childcare in a safe, stimulating environment for youngsters from six-months old up to nine-years old. The KidZone is stocked with plenty of fun games and activities for the children to enjoy at the Manasquan or Red Bank fitness facilities. Supervised activities include arts and crafts, play centers, video games, and movies. The reliable and compassionate staff is there to supervise and interact with every child. Each staff member is Red Cross certified in infant and child CPR and first aid procedures.

Fitness Factory Health Club (Edgewater, Rockaway)
A fabulous amenity at Fitness Factory, which has multiple locations, is an on-site child care room that is clean, neat and super fun. You can peek through the window from the gym into the play room to check in on your kids in-between workouts. The Edgewater location has a TV and toys in its carpeted play space (and a private changing table--good for mommy to know); The Rockaway child care space has been expanded, is chock-full of toys, coloring books, board games, a pretend play stove, and more. Sitters are experienced, knowledgeable, and well-trained.

Island Gym (Northfield, Egg Harbor)
Two locations of Island Gym has on-site daycare (up to 2 hours) for the kids of members. Childcare is a colorful room with a trained, experienced childcare staff, plus traditional games, toys, and TVs for the kids. (Separate fee)

Eastpointe Health (Atlantic Highlands)
Available free to members, childcare is available at Easpointe Health for babies as young as 3 months to older. Parents are encouraged to fill out the childcare registration form online before bringing their child to the on-site daycare. Room is off the side of the gym with play rugs, a TV, and toys. Supervised daycare is only offered (at present time) from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. but extended childcare services are available by appointment for a small additional fee.

 

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