The Arkansas City Recreation Commission (ACRC) is excited to introduce Ark City Kidz Club (ACKC) — a childcare service designed to help parents enjoy our fitness and wellness opportunities without worrying about childcare.
ACKC is open to children ages 3 months to 8 years. This service is available to parents who are participating in ACRC Fitness Center memberships, fitness classes, walking track, or open basketball.
Important: Parents must remain on-site at the ACRC facility (225 E. 5th Ave., Arkansas City, KS) while their child is in ACKC.
Please note that ACKC is not a licensed childcare facility. In accordance with state guidelines, each child may use the service for a maximum of 1.5 hours per day.
Kidz Club Hours
- Monday–Friday: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
- Monday–Thursday: 4:45 – 6:30 PM
Fees
Fees
- Preregistered – Monthly: $20 daily use (1.5 hr max/day),
- $15 for each additional child.
- Drop-in Rate: $5 per day (1.5 hr max/day).
Drop-ins are accepted only if staff-to-child ratios allow.
Parent/Guardian Requirements:
- Must remain at the ACRC facility at all times.
- For infants under 6 months, parents must bring a portable carrier.
Check-in/check-out
- Parents must sign children in and out
- Each parent/child will receive matching ID numbers and bracelets, which must be presented at pick-up.
Download full ACKC Guidelines here
Guidelines
- Time Limits:
- Ages 6 weeks – 3 years: up to 1 hour per visit
- Ages 4 – 8 years: up to 1.5 hours per visit
- Health & Safety:
- Children must be fever-free for 24 hours before attending.
- If your child has vomiting, diarrhea, or severe coughing, please keep them home.
- If your child is on antibiotics, they may return 24 hours after starting medication.
- Meals & Drinks:
- Please feed your child before arrival.
- Drinks with lids are allowed (labeled with the child’s name).
- Snacks are not permitted due to allergies.
- Personal Items:
- Toys are provided, but personal toys may be brought if safe for all children.
- Parents must provide diapers, wipes, and a diaper bag for non-potty-trained children.
- Behavior:
- Discipline will be handled with time-outs
- If a child cries for more than 10 minutes, parents will be asked to return.