Tot Watch Programs

The MHCC is happy to provide childcare services to our members and guests while using the center. The Tot Watch room is available for children ages newborn through 7 years.

The fee is $2 per hour. Each additional sibling costs $1 per hour (with no 50 cent increments permitted). Punch cards valued at $20 can be purchased for $18 in the Tot Room. The parent/guardian must be physically in the center while the child is in the Tot Watch area.

We regret to inform all parents that the Tot Room will no longer allow snacks. After reviewing concerns from food allergies, along with choking hazards, we feel it is in the best interest of the children to no longer permit this practice. Drinks will be permitted, or we can provide water if necessary. Thank you for understanding! Our goal is to provide a healthy and safe environment for all of our little visitors!

Hours for child care are:

• Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Child care is not available on Sundays.
• From June 12-August 1, we will open an hour earlier on Mondays-Thursdays, from 9 am-8 pm on Fridays & until 3 pm on Saturdays.

The following tot activities are now available for you and your child (a flyer is available by clicking here):

Open Gym

Mondays from September thru April from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Children walking age to age 8 can come to the MP gym for free play, movement activities, parachute play, etc. Parents must remain in the building and child should be separation ready. The fee is just $2 per child/per class. The last day will be Monday, April 27, 2009 and the program will resume in the fall.

Saturday Sitters

This program is an opportunity for parents to leave their child(ren) up to age 10 with us every other Saturday night from 4 to 8 p.m. Children must be potty trained, and will enjoy free and structured activities in a safe, fun environment. It costs $10 per child and is non-refundable and non-transferable. The third sibling is FREE! Pizza will be provided Parents should pack a contained drink for their child(ren).

Registrations will be accepted two weeks before each session. All sign-ups will be taken at the front desk.

Kids Korner

This program is for moms (and dads) who want an "extended" break during the day! Parents are permitted to drop off their children ages 2-4 (able to use restroom on their own) for 1 1/2 hours of fun-filled, supervised activities from 12:15-1:45 pm! Sessions are from 12:15-1:45 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays &/or Thursdays.  

Parents can literally "drop-off" their child(ren) at the curb between 12:05-12:15 pm! A Tot Watch Staff Member will help escort each child out of their car by the second set of doors (normally exit only doors). Please have goodbyes already done & the child out of their seat belt! If you arrive after 12:15 pm, you will have to park your car in the lot and walk your child(ren) to the Tot Room yourself! Remember to please pick up your child(ren) inside the building no later than 1:50 pm. If you arrive after 1:55 pm, a $5 late fee will be charged! 

Registrations for the Fall 2009 session will begin on Friday, May 1st. Classes will be held from Tuesday, September 15-Thursday, December 10, 2009.

Registrations for the Winter 2009-10 session will begin on Tuesday, December 1 with classes set to start on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. 

Mommy & Me

This class is designed to get your infant/toddler moving & socializing! Ages 6 months to 24 months are welcome. Each session will be themed and include interactive stories as well as a song with supervised free time in our Tot Watch room. 

Colorful Toddlers

This 6-week class will introduce colors to children ages 2-4 through objects, art, music, stories & games! Parental participation is requested for the first half hour. The second half hour will be supervised free time. Parents may leave the room during this time. The fee is $15 and registrations are being accepted NOW!

Kid Crafts

Come and join us for this special time! Two, fun-filled hours of crafts, games & friends for ages 3 & up! One Saturday each month from 3-5 pm. The cost is just $6 per child ($4 per each additional sibling). Sign-up in the Tot Watch Room. The dates in 2009 are: March 28, April 25 & May 9. Bring the kids in messy-friendly clothing, please!

Toddler Time

This 6-week class will introduce shapes and numbers to childrren ages 2-4 through objects, art, music, stories & games! Parental participation is requested for the first half hour. The second half hour will be supervised free time. Parents may leave the room during this time. The fee is $15 and registrations are being accepted NOW!

Afterhours

This program offers child care after our normal designated hours of operation if you rent from us! Functions such as weddings, showers and holiday celebrations are enhanced when you can have a quality, fun and safe place to place your child(ren) that is on site! the cost is just $8 per hour, per child. Payment must be made in cash! Generally, a ratio of 1 staff employee for every 5 children will be used (according to the ages og the children). Also, to reserve afterhours child care, cash payment must be paid in advance when the room reservations are made.

Summer Camps

Camps will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 am-1:30 pm on the following dates in the summer of 2009: June 23-25, July 7-9, July 14-16 & July 21-23. Registrations will begin on Monday, March 30, 2009. Potty-trained kids from age 3-12 are welcome to join us! The cost is $45 per session for residents ($38 per session for each additional sibling) & $53 per session for non-residents ($44 per session for each additional sibling). For a registration form & information sheet for 2009, click here.

Winter Camps

Similar in format to our Summer Camps, these are one-day camps that will be held over winter break from school for children in pre-school thru 5th grade. The times for both days are 9:30 am-1:30 pm. You can sign up for either one or both! For a sample registration form & information sheet from 2008, click here.

For more information on any of our Tot Watch programs, call Joanna Mocho, Tot Watch Director, at (440) 234-2255.