KID ZONE
It’s great to be a kid!
The Kid Zone provides safety, comfort and peace of mind.

The Kid Zone is a clean, secure, fun place where children from 6 months to 12 years old can play while their parents or guardians work out. Your child’s safety and enjoyment is our most important goal. To help you, your child, and other children get the most out of the Kid Zone experience, here are a few important guidelines.

Food and drink
To avoid mess, please don’t bring food to the Kid Zone. Drinks are fine, as long as they’re in spill-proof containers. If you do send drinks with your child, remember not to place carbonated beverages in sippy cups – if these containers are shaken or dropped, the drink may spurt out the top. Our staff will be happy to bottle-feed your baby, but please don’t bring snacks or teething cookies with your little one.

If your child is sick
The Kid Zone is not the place for children who are ill. We ask that you do not bring a child who

• has a temperature of 101 or higher
• is within the first 24 hours of receiving an antibiotic
• has a persistent cough
• is experiencing vomiting or diarrhea
• has a cold or other contagious condition

The safety and health of all who come here and work here is paramount, so if we notice that anything in the above list applies to your child, we’ll ask that you come back when your child is well and feeling better.

Discipline and behavior
Children sometimes act inappropriately, and if this happens, we first ask the child to stop the behavior. If the behavior persists, we will direct the child to a quiet time-out setting and notify his or her parents. Should disruptive behavior occur regularly, we speak with the parents and try to resolve the situation. In unusual cases where this produces no results, we ask that parents chose another option for child-care that fits their workout schedule.

Personal items
All personal items – diapers, cups, bottles, pacifiers, etc. – must be labeled to prevent cross-sharing and to make it easy for you to find when you leave. Please do not bring toys of any kind as they could create a safety hazard for children and staff. Note that we do not supply diapers or wipes and that we’re not responsible for lost or damaged items.

Fees
There is no charge for children who are Mercy Fitness members. Children who are not members pay a fee of $8 per visit.

Length of stay
Children may participate in Kid Zone activities for up to two hours. We find this is the optimal time before children begin to miss their parents and wish to be reunited with them. While your child is here, you may access any area within the fitness center, but we ask that you remain at the facility.

KID ZONE HOURS

Mercy Fitness Kid Zone
Kids play in safety
You work out in confidence

Welcome to your potential.

Find out about programs and schedules, arrange a tour of the facility, or get your questions answered at (479) 314-7400.