North Vancouver gyms: childcare options abound

Rushing off to the gym on a moment's notice might have been easy before you had kids, but now that you've got a few in tow, you need to know your options when it comes to childminding facilities in North Vancouver gyms.

Luckily for you, that is not a problem. Most of the major North Vancouver gyms have specially designated areas with well trained staff to take care of your little ones while you work out.

Here are some of the gyms on the North Shore with daycare options:

1. Genesis Athletic Club- daycare hours are Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 1:15pm
   Monday – Wednesday 5:00pm – 7:00pm. They have a large open play area with a slide, puzzles and other activities. Drop in's available, or add the childminding to your monthly fee.
2. Steve Nash Fitness World- hours are Mon – Thur(9-2pm), Mon – Wed(4-8pm)(Not open Thursday evenings). Fri, Sat, Sun (9-1:30pm). Cameras installed to be able to see your children while you work out.
3. North Vancouver Recreation Commission- these local rec centers all have childminding at various times. One or two hour sessions are available. Their website has a great amount of information on each center, and the days and times they have available. You can rest easy here as all the staff are very highly qualified and have been on staff for many years.

Some things to look out for when inquiring about childminding:

• Do they accept sick children?
• Will they change diapers?
• Do they have CPR and first aid qualifications?
• Do they have a rate for multiple children?

Workout time should be stress free and enjoyable for all members of the family. The last thing you want to have to worry about when leaving your children is whether or not they're safe or having fun. Do some research ahead of time and find a gym that offers quality childcare that you can count on.