25 Gyms With Child Care in Los Angeles (2026–2027) 🤸🏋🏻
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The best gyms with child care in Los Angeles are YMCA branches, where a Family Membership includes free drop-in childcare, plus Equinox Kids Club locations, Bay Club El Segundo and Manhattan Country Club. For a smaller monthly bill, LA Fitness and EōS Fitness run kids clubs too. Most let you work out for up to two hours while staff watch your kids on site.
Our guide covers 25 gyms with child care across the Westside, Koreatown, the Valley, the South Bay, Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale and Long Beach, with ages, hours and costs for each. We've also added family workouts you can do with your kids, from stroller boot camps to climbing gyms, for the days you'd rather sweat together.
Key Takeaways
Free childcare: A YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Family Membership includes the Child Activity Center at no extra cost, and the YMCA of Glendale's Kids Activity Center is free for family members too.
Best for babies: Equinox Kids Club takes children from 4 months to 7 years, and Bay Club childcare starts at 6 months.
Budget picks: LA Fitness Kids Klub is an add-on you pay for at the club, and EōS Fitness Hawaiian Gardens charges $25 per child per month.
Time limit: Most gyms cap childcare at 2 hours a day, and you must stay on site the whole time.
Before you go: Kids room hours are shorter than gym hours, usually mornings and early evenings, so check your club's schedule first.
How Gym Child Care Works in Los Angeles
Gym childcare isn't drop-off daycare. It's a supervised play space for your kids while you work out in the same building, and the ground rules are similar almost everywhere.
Members only: Childcare is a membership perk, and kids usually need to be on a family or household membership.
Stay on site: You have to remain in the building or on the property while your child is in the kids room.
Two-hour limit: Most gyms cap visits at 2 hours a day, and some limit babies to shorter stays.
Book ahead: Equinox, Bay Club and EōS take reservations, and weekday morning spots go fast.
Pack smart: Bring a labeled water bottle and start with a fresh diaper, since some kids rooms, including the YMCA's, don't change diapers.
Ease in: Ask for a quick tour and keep the first visit short so your child can settle in.
YMCA Gyms With Free Child Care in Los Angeles
If you want childcare without paying extra, start at the Y. A YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Family Membership covers one or two adults plus all kids 17 and under in your household, and it includes the Child Activity Center at no extra cost. Kids from a few weeks old to 11 are generally welcome, though ages vary by branch, and visits are capped at 2 hours a day while you stay in the building.
Family members also get free youth classes like gymnastics, martial arts, STEM and parent-and-child classes, plus free youth sports leagues. Child Activity Center hours aren't posted online, so call your branch before your first visit. Financial assistance is available, so ask about it if cost is a concern.
1466 S. Westgate Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90025 Child care: Child Activity Center Gym hours: Monday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This modern West LA Y sits on the University High School campus and has an indoor heated pool, a basketball court, a rooftop recreation deck and a café. Kids play in the Child Activity Center while you take a class or swim laps.
Call 310-477-1511 to confirm Child Activity Center hours before your first visit.
4500 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, CA 90230 Child care: Child Activity Center Gym hours: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A Westside favorite for families, Culver-Palms has an indoor heated pool and a cycling studio, so you can squeeze in a spin class while your little one plays.
Saturday opens at 6 a.m. here, which makes it easy to get a workout in before weekend activities. Call 310-390-3604 for kids' room hours.
8015 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 Child care: Child Activity Center Gym hours: Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Close to LAX, Westchester has an indoor heated pool, a training pool for little swimmers and racquetball courts.
Call 310-670-4316 to ask about Child Activity Center hours and the youngest age they take.
4301 W. 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90020 Child care: Child Activity Center Gym hours: Monday to Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This Koreatown Y has an indoor heated pool, a training pool, an outdoor track and an outdoor basketball court, so older kids have plenty to do in youth programs too.
Call 213-427-9622 to check kids' room hours before you go.
2900 W. Sepulveda Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505 Child care: Child Activity Center Gym hours: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
South Bay families get an indoor heated pool, a training pool and an indoor track, and the long Saturday hours make weekend workouts easy.
Call 310-325-5885 to confirm Child Activity Center hours.
321 E. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502 Child care: Child Activity Center Gym hours: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Formerly the Burbank Community YMCA, this downtown Burbank Y is now part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. It has an indoor heated pool and a basketball court.
Call 818-845-8551 for kids' room hours.
5142 Tujunga Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91601 Child care: Child Activity Center Gym hours: Monday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A neighborhood Y in NoHo with an indoor heated pool, handy for Valley parents who want childcare without big-gym prices.
Call 818-763-5126 to check Child Activity Center hours.
18810 Vanowen St. Reseda, CA 91335 Child care: Child Activity Center Gym hours: Monday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday
West Valley families get an indoor heated pool and the same free Child Activity Center that comes with every Family Membership.
This branch is closed on Sundays, so plan weekend workouts for Saturday. Call 818-774-2840 for kids' room hours.
1605 Garfield Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030 Child care: Child Activity Center Gym hours: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Sunday
Formerly the South Pasadena-San Marino YMCA, Crowell is a cozy community Y with an indoor heated pool, popular with families from South Pas, San Marino and Pasadena.
Call 626-799-9119 to confirm Child Activity Center hours.
1332 6th St. Santa Monica, CA 90401 Child care: Child Watch and Kids Club Child Watch hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kids Club hours: Monday and Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m.
The Santa Monica Y is its own association with its own rules. Kids can stay up to 2 hours per session and up to two sessions a day, one morning and one afternoon, as long as the total stays under 2 hours.
Children need to be potty-trained or in a clean diaper; walkers need shoes, and only water, milk, or premixed formula is allowed. The same adult has to sign your child in and out with a photo ID or membership card.
Kids Club on Monday and Wednesday evenings is great for after-school workouts with older kids.
140 N. Louise St. Glendale, CA 91206 Child care: Kids Activity Center (Child Watch) Ages: 2 to 7 Hours: Monday to Thursday, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free for YMCA of Glendale Family members
Glendale's Kids Activity Center runs on weekday evenings, so it works best for parents who exercise after work or school pickup. You need to be working out in the building while your child is there, and you sign them in and out each visit.
Arrive right at 4:30 p.m. to make the most of the evening window, and bring a labeled water bottle for your child.
Equinox Clubs With a Kids' Club
Equinox Kids Club is a top pick for parents of babies and little ones. It takes children from 4 months to 7 years for up to 2 hours, and you reserve a spot in the EQX+ app, with start times every half hour. Each visit uses one Kids Club credit per child, bought in the app or at the front desk, and your membership has to include that club.
Cancel before your start time to keep your credit, and pick up within 5 minutes of your reservation ending to avoid late fees. Only some LA-area Equinox clubs have a Kids Club, and these are the ones with posted Kids Club hours. Just over the county line, Equinox Westlake Village in Thousand Oaks has one too.
10000 W. Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 Kids Club hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; closed Sunday Phone: (310) 736-3917
The only Westside Equinox with posted Kids Club hours, Culver City is a solid pick for parents who want a morning class while their baby or preschooler plays.
Book as soon as you know your workout time, since popular morning slots fill up.
5400 Rosecrans Ave. Hawthorne, CA 90250 Kids Club hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; closed Sunday Phone: (310) 727-9543
South Bay parents get a Kids Club with Saturday morning hours, handy for weekend workouts.
550 Deep Valley Dr., Suite 212 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Kids Club hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon; closed Sunday Phone: (310) 697-1016
This Peninsula club lists Kids Club hours on its club page, which makes it a convenient option for families in Palos Verdes and San Pedro.
Call the club to confirm Kids Club hours before booking, since schedules can change.
12833 Ventura Blvd., Unit 101 Studio City, CA 91604 Kids Club hours: Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.; Thursday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: (747) 205-5597
Studio City is the only LA Equinox with evening Kids Club hours, Monday through Wednesday, and it's open for Kids Club seven days a week.
Working parents can grab an after-work class on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings.
16830 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91436 Kids Club hours: Daily, 8 a.m. to noon Phone: (818) 922-0799
Encino runs its Kids Club every morning of the week, including Sunday, which is rare.
21530 Oxnard St. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Kids Club hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to noon; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon Phone: (818) 887-6450
West Valley families get daily Kids Club mornings here, with an extra hour on Saturday.
Bay Club Gyms With Child Care Included
At Bay Club, childcare is included for children on a Couple, Family, Club West or Shared membership. Kids 6 months and up can stay up to 2 hours, once a day, while you're on the property. You book in the Bay Club Connect app up to 7 days ahead, drop-ins are welcome only when there's room, and there's a fee for no-shows.
2250 Park Place El Segundo, CA 90245 Child care hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (ages 6 months to 7 years); Monday to Wednesday, 4 to 7:30 p.m. (ages 6 months to 12 years); Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (ages 6 months to 12 years) Phone: (310) 643-6878
Bay Club El Segundo is one of the most kid-friendly clubs on our list. Beyond childcare, it runs kids programs and kids camps, and the evening and weekend hours take school-age kids up to 12.
Book through the app as soon as it opens at 6 a.m. if you want a popular weekend morning slot.
1330 Parkview Ave. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Child care hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon; Tuesday to Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 to 11 a.m. Ages: 6 months to 12 years Phone: (310) 546-5656
This Bay Club country club in Manhattan Beach offers complimentary childcare in the morning, evening, and on weekends. It's a private club with a significant initiation fee and monthly dues, so contact the membership office for current rates.
Budget-Friendly Gyms With a Kids Club
Big-box gyms cost less each month, and several LA locations still run a kids room. LA Fitness Kids Klub is an add-on you pay for at the club, and Crunch calls its service Kids Crunch Babysitting. Ages, fees and time limits vary by club, so ask at the front desk before you sign up.
1833 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 Kids Klub hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon; closed Sunday Phone: (310) 202-6823
A central option for Mid-City and Westside parents, with Kids Klub in both the morning and early evening on weekdays.
3400 Cahuenga Blvd. W. Los Angeles, CA 90068 Kids Klub hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon; closed Sunday
Right off the 101 near Universal City, this club works well for Hollywood Hills and Studio City families.
355 N. Rosemead Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 Kids Klub hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 to 11:30 a.m.; closed Sunday
East Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley parents can use Kids Klub on weekday mornings and evenings.
2140 E. Carson St. Long Beach, CA 90807 Kids Klub hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon; closed Sunday
A North Long Beach option with Kids Klub mornings six days a week and weekday evenings Monday through Thursday.
More LA Fitness clubs with posted Kids Klub hours include Northridge, North Hollywood, Valencia, Downey, Harbor City, Rancho Palos Verdes and Pico Rivera. Check your club's page for times.
761 N. San Fernando Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502 Child care: Kids Crunch Babysitting Hours, ages and fees: Ask the club Phone: (818) 336-9300
Crunch Burbank lists Kids Crunch Babysitting among its amenities. Crunch Norwalk and Crunch Chatsworth list it too, so ask at the front desk for the kids room schedule before you join.
12120 E. Carson St. Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716 Child care: EōS Kids' Club Ages: 2 to 12 (call the gym for its minimum age) Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon; closed Sunday Cost: $25 per child per month
Near Long Beach and Lakewood, EōS has one of the clearest kids club prices in LA County. Reservations are required and space is limited.
Reserve your Kids' Club spot when you book your class, especially for after-school hours.
Family Workouts You Can Do With Your Kids
Not every workout needs a kids room. These LA options let you exercise alongside your little ones, or while they take a class of their own. They aren't childcare, so plan on staying with your kids or picking them up after class.
Where: Parks and outdoor spots across LA County, from Pan Pacific Park and The Grove to Playa Vista, Johnny Carson Park, Santa Monica's beach path, Live Oak Park and Colorado Lagoon Ages: Babies and toddlers who ride in a stroller, plus moms-to-be Cost: First class free at every franchise
Stroller Strides is a 60-minute outdoor workout you do with your baby in the stroller, mixing cardio and strength work. Most franchises also offer prenatal classes and mom-only sessions.
Find your nearest class through FIT4MOM Los Angeles, FIT4MOM Westside, FIT4MOM SF Valley & NE LA, FIT4MOM Santa Monica, FIT4MOM South Bay LA or FIT4MOM Long Beach. On the Westside, memberships start at $99 a month.
Parent tip: Bring water, a blanket and a snack for your little one, since classes meet outdoors.
Gyms: Hollywood Boulders (Hollywood), The Post (Pasadena), Cliffs of ID (Culver City), LA Boulders (Arts District) and Verdigo Boulders (Burbank) Family membership: $120 a month for 1 adult or $230 for 2 adults, kids 12 and under free; $150 initiation fee Day pass: $30 to $35
Climbing is a workout the whole family can share. Touchstone's family membership covers kids 12 and under for free and works at every Touchstone gym, and kids can join after-school programs, holiday camps and climbing teams starting at age 7.
There's no staff supervision during regular hours, so kids 12 and under stay within arm's reach of an adult, and children 7 and under need one non-climbing adult each.
Parent tip: Families with California EBT or Medi-Cal can ask about the $15 Access to Climbing day pass.
Gyms: LAX (11220 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045), Westwood, Playa Vista and Lakewood Kids programs: Climbing Academy for ages 6 to 13 Parent add-on: $62 a month for parents of Climbing Academy kids
Sender City at the LAX and Lakewood gyms is an auto-belay play-climbing area for kids and adults, and climbers need to weigh between 35 and 300 pounds. Kids in the weekly Climbing Academy get a full gym membership, and parents get a free intro climbing class plus an optional $62-a-month parent membership.
309 W. Elmwood Ave. Burbank, CA 91506 Youth classes: Sparks (kids) and Volts (teens), Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons Cost: $165 a month for a youth membership; first week free for new kids
High Voltage runs strength and conditioning classes for elementary-age kids and teens in its youth fitness studio, while parents can train in the adult CrossFit program. It doesn't offer childcare.
Check the website for current age ranges and class times before you sign up.
431 W. 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90014 Phone: 213-625-2211
This historic downtown club offers a Family Membership add-on that covers a spouse or partner and all children in the household. Kids get athletics, swimming, Junior Programs and summer and holiday camps. The club doesn't advertise drop-in childcare, and pricing is available by contacting the club.
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The Takeaway
Finding time to work out with kids at home is hard, but a gym with child care in Los Angeles makes it doable. For the best value, a YMCA Family Membership gets you free childcare and a pool. For babies and toddlers, Equinox Kids Club and Bay Club are hard to beat, and LA Fitness and EōS keep the monthly bill lower.
Pick a club close to home or school, book your kids room spot ahead of time, and start with a short visit so your child gets comfortable. Hours, ages and fees can change, so confirm with the gym before you go. And on the days you'd rather move together, grab the stroller or head to a climbing gym as a family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which gyms in Los Angeles have child care?
Gyms with child care in Los Angeles include YMCA branches like Collins & Katz, Culver-Palms and Anderson Munger, Equinox clubs in Culver City, Studio City, Encino, Woodland Hills and the South Bay, Bay Club El Segundo, Manhattan Country Club, several LA Fitness Kids Klub locations, Crunch Burbank and EōS Fitness Hawaiian Gardens.
Is gym child care free in Los Angeles?
Sometimes. A YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Family Membership includes the Child Activity Center at no extra cost, and Bay Club includes childcare for kids on family-type memberships. Equinox uses paid Kids Club credits, LA Fitness charges an add-on fee, and EōS Fitness charges $25 per child per month in California.
What age can kids go to gym child care?
It depends on the gym. Equinox Kids Club takes children 4 months to 7 years, Bay Club starts at 6 months and goes up to 12 at some hours, and most YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles branches welcome infants to 11-year-olds. The YMCA of Glendale takes ages 2 to 7, and EōS takes ages 2 to 12.
Can I leave the gym while my child is in child care?
No. Gym child care in Los Angeles is for members who are working out on site, and the YMCA, Bay Club and the YMCA of Glendale all require parents to stay in the building or on the property. Most gyms also cap visits at 2 hours a day, so plan your workout around that limit.
Which LA gyms have child care in the evening?
For evening child care, try Equinox Studio City (Monday to Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m.), Bay Club El Segundo (Monday to Wednesday, 4 to 7:30 p.m.), Manhattan Country Club (Tuesday to Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.), the Santa Monica Family YMCA, the YMCA of Glendale and many LA Fitness Kids Klub locations on weekday evenings.
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