For working parents, stay-at-home parents or those with homeschooled kids who just need few hours of break or respite, here are childcare suggestions:
CHINO YOUTH MUSEUM (Chino) $12/child 3-12 years old) Parents can drop off their children at the Museum from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a fun-filled Friday evening including supervised activities and dinner.
CITY OF ARTESIA PARKS & RECREATION (Artesia) $5 Resident/$8 Non-Resident (ages 4 to 12) Kid's Night Out - Drop off your kids for a supervised evening of themed fun. Dinner will be served. Every second Friday of each month 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FROGGY'S ARTS & CRAFTS (Toluca Lake) Parent's Night Out $25/child, $15 sibling (ages 3 to 10) Drop your kids from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Froggy's staff will entertain your children with painting, playing games, and eating pizza dinner. One wood project is included for each child and an endless amount of paper, paint, art and lots of fun. Check website for schedule.
GYMNASTIKIDS (Pasadena) $10/hour Drop your child off at GymnastiKids for 3 hours of fun & fitness. Their energetic instructors will lead your child through obstacle courses, trampoline fun, foam pit games, parachute, fort building, arts & crafts, movement games, popsicle breaks, rope swing, rock wall climbing & so much more!! No experience necessary, ages 3 & above.
JUMP 'N JAMMIN (Arcadia/Mission Viejo) $10/hour, $6/hour sibling (3 to 12 years old). Jump 'n Jammin's J-Care program gives you flexibility and puts you in control. You decide when to drop off your youngster(s) and when you want to pick them up. This center has a security procedure in place.
KIDS ISLAND (Arcadia) $6/hour, $4/hour sibling (potty trained to 12 years old) From 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., Kids Island staff and teachers will offer games, movies, arts & crafts, dinner, and supervision in its indoor playground, parents can have a night out on the town!
KIDS KLUB (Pasadena) $6.50-$8.50/hr depending on age (6 wks old to 12 years old) 20% on 2 or more children. Kids Klub is open evenings and weekends, which is helpful for those times when you have to work late or just need a parent's night out.
KIDSPARK (Corona) $8/hr; $4/$3 sibling It is a unique childcare solution that offers a safe and fun play space that is available without reservations so you can drop in days, evenings and weekends whenever you need childcare.
MY GYM (Several Locations) My Gym’s Parents’ Night Out gives parents the opportunity to take a well-deserved break. This incredible evening for your children is filled with a variety of fun games, rides and activities, including food. Check their website for the location nearest you.
24-HOUR FITNESS (Several Locations) - Work out while your kids have fun. Just because your kids come first doesn’t mean your fitness has to come last. That’s why 24 Hour Fitness offers Kids’ Club, a place where your kids can hang out while you achieve your fitness goals - not bad for $3 for 2 hours of supervision per day (ages 6 months to 12 years).
SPECTRUM CLUBS (Several Locations) This club offers Parent's Night Out so parents can enjoy four hours of freedom away from the kids. The evening begins with a yummy dinner, followed by interactive play, themed games and lots of delicious treats! Check their website for the location nearest you.
THE IDEAS STUDIO (Pacific Palisades) Parent's Night Out every friday night 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. Ages 3 & up
