Parents Night Out and drop off child care options in the Raleigh area

November 15, 9:50 AMRaleigh Family Activities ExaminerMelissa St. John

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Sometimes you and the kids need a break from each other, but you can't find a sitter.  Or they're tracked out for the whole month of December, but you have to get holiday shopping done.  Whatever the reason, there are lots of Parents' Night Out (PNO) and drop off child care programs in the Raleigh area, so keep this checklist handy and use it to plan a date night with your spouse or to get some much-needed Mommy Time. 

Note that reservations are required for all of the PNO options below, and although age is not specified on some websites, the implication is four and up and toilet trained for most - so call the individual location if you have questions.  Those restrictions do not apply to the drop off child care facilities at the bottom of the page, but you should still call ahead before you try a new place to make sure they can accomodate your needs.

If you know of a PNO program or a drop-off child care facility not listed here, please let me know.

1)  North Raleigh Gymnastics 5400 Atlantic Springs Road, Raleigh 27616 > Phone: 790-9400

     PNO is on the third Friday of each month from 6:30pm - 10pm > $25 first child, discounts for additional children (see registration form for details).

Pizza is served and the kids do all kinds of gymnastics in their fabulous gym space.

2)  Raleigh IcePlex  2601 Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh 27604 > Phone: 878-9002

     PNO is "select Fridays" (see calendar) from 6pm - 11pm > $15 per child. 

Not just ice skating!  Ask to tour their Cool Ventures kids' facilities upstairs, where the kids will play for PNO.  They have a movie room, video game systems, a kid-sized climbing wall, bookshelves and cozy reading areas, and a craft room. 

3)  BounceU  3419 Apex Peakway, Apex  27502 > Phone:  303-3368

     PNO is "select Fridays" (contact by phone or apex.nc@bounceu.com) > $25 first child - $15 second child - $10 third or more. 

4)  Pump It Up, Brier Creek 10700 World Trade Blvd., Raleigh 27617 > Phone:  828-3344

     PNO is the last Friday of each month, 6pm - 10pm > $20 first child, $10 per sibling.

The kids jump, play games, watch a movie, and have dinner.  Bring their jammies and toothbrushes to pickup, because they'll be asleep before you get home.  ;)

 5)  Wake Forest Polar Ice House  the Factory on Main Street in Wake Forest > Phone:  453-1503

     PNO is the third Friday of each month, 6pm - 10pm > $15 per child

Note:  They have a special PNO for kids ages 3-4 which costs less; call and ask for more information.

6)  The Little Gym has several locations in the Triangle area, and each has PNO offered on select Friday and Saturday nights.  Contact the location nearest you for more information.

The Little Gym of Clayton
11761 US 70 Business Highway West, Clayton 27520 > Phone: 553-7320

The Little Gym of Durham/Chapel Hill, 2501 University Dr Suite 8, Durham 27707 > Phone: 403-5437

The Little Gym of Holly Springs  7232 GB Alford Hwy, Holly Springs 27540 > Phone:  567-2018

The Little Gym of North Raleigh/Wake Forest  10501 Shadowlawn Dr. Suite 105, Raleigh, NC 27614 > Phone: 846-9760

The Little Gym of Raleigh/Cary  1241 NW Maynard Rd, Maynard Crossing Center, Cary 27513 > Phone:  481-6701

7)  Jumpin' Beans at the Factory on Main Street in Wake Forest > Phone:  521-4445

     PNO is select evenings, see their online calendar.  > $25 first child, $5 discount for additional children.

8)  Cary YMCA 101 YMCA Drive, Cary 27513 > Phone:  469-9662

     PNO is a special event  - call for the next scheduled date.

Children participate in crafts, have dinner from Chik-fil-A, and watch a movie.  Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and slippers for extra fun! > Ages 3 through Grade 5 > Members $20 / Non-Members $28

If you need a break but PNO is not available, consider "drop off babysitting" companies that specialize in just that service and are available (in most cases) all day, every day.

1)  Elise and Friends Triangle Town Center Mall, Raleigh 27616 > Phone:  521-4331

They have drop-in, pre-paid packages, Track Out, camps, birthday parties.  Leave the kids and hit the mall for dinner and a movie or to get your shopping done.

2)  Screamin Mimi's Kids Place  813 Town Centre Boulevard, Clayton, NC 27520 > Phone: 919-359-2912

3)  KidTime  9715-D Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 > Phone:  704-895-9002

4)  Right Time Kids has four locations in the Triangle area:

107 Edinburgh Drive South Suite #111 | Cary, NC 27511 > Phone:  319-9692

3586 Davis Drive | Morrisville, NC 27560 > Phone:  380-7777

10320 Durant Road, Suite 105 | Raleigh, NC 27614 > Phone:  847-8407

311-315 Aversboro Square Shopping Center  Garner, NC 27529 > Phone:  665-2696

5)  Jasper's Place  8451B Brier Creek Commons, Suite 105 (near Blo Salon), Raleigh 27617 > Phone:  544-6181

Jasper's offers drop-in child care, parties, after school, crafts, camps, daytime and evening hours.

Give yourself a break when you need one, and let the kids enjoy a little independence at the same time.  And please, if you know of a PNO / MMO option or a drop-off child care facility not listed here, please let me know.  Thank you!

Have fun with your family!