Need someone to watch your children while you renew your driver’s license, apply for public assistance, attend a court hearing, apply for a passport or conduct other business at the Sherburne County Government Center?

Free childcare is now available per guidelines listed below.  No appointment required!

FOR AGES 6 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS

Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon. Located on the 2nd floor next to Health & Human Services. Childcare provided by YMCA staff.

Guidelines:

• Parent/caregiver must remain on-site in the Government Center.
• Childcare is limited to 2.5 hours per day (the only exception is to allow up to a maximum of 3 hours for those who are attending court or for those who have an appointment with Central MN Jobs & Training for an employment services overview).
• If parents/caregiver’s opt-in to having YMCA staff change their child’s diaper, appropriate supplies must be provided, and a Diaper Waiver must be signed.  
• Food/snacks are not allowed.  Breastmilk and formula are allowed.
• Parents/caregivers are responsible for picking their children up at the close of daycare hours and/or when their time limit has expired.  Those abusing pick-up procedures will be given notice that participation will be discontinued.
• YMCA staff may decline caretaking of a child who is ill, inconsolable, or disruptive. This is at the discretion of YMCA staff.
• Closed on county government holidays.
• Serves a maximum of 15 children, less if dictated by the needs and ages of the children present.