As a parent with young children, finding time for personal fitness and wellness feels pretty much impossible. Juggling work and family life is overwhelming enough without worrying about staying physically fit and healthy. Thankfully, a growing number of locally-owned fitness centers and coworking spaces now offer dedicated childcare services.
These centers stand out for their world-class amenities, in addition to parent-saving programs. Many offer flexible childcare hours, affordable drop-in rates, and even educational programs for kids. Others build in coworking lounges, nutrition bars, and parent-first perks that turn errands into welcome escapes. Here is our debut list of NJ’s Best Fitness & Coworking Centers offering Childcare.
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North Jersey
Featured From Morris County:
The Chatham Club
Where: 484 Southern Blvd, Chatham Township
Details: First founded in 1976 primarily as a squash club, The Chatham Club has maintained its popularity for 50 years. But recent renovations and a commitment to staying relevant have made the club better than ever. Squash courts are still an important aspect of the club, but they are also a full fitness center. Their services include personal training, group fitness classes, saunas, and two separate nurseries. As for childcare, The Chatham Club offers two age-specific babysitting areas. This gives parents peace of mind, knowing their kids are close by and under the supervision of certified caregivers. But the best part? The nursery only costs $5 for an hour and 45 minutes. This gives parents plenty of time to exercise, shower, and even catch up with friends in the newly-renovated lobby cafe. It also ties into the club’s core themes of community and inclusivity. Their goal is to give Chatham a place to connect with neighbors and foster meaningful connections. Membership inquiries can be addressed to Kate McGinty at membership@chathamclub.com.
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Bloom Childcare + Coworking
Where: Montclair
Details: Bloom (stylized as bloom CC + CO) is committed to offering complete flexibility for families. They realize the only constant in life is change, especially once children enter the picture. To accommodate families who need assistance balancing working from home and childcare, they offer flexible terms. Their childcare services include both half and full day options from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Children enroll per quarter, and are asked to attend a minimum of twice per week. Each childcare enrollment includes one coworking membership.
Hackensack Meridian Fitness & Wellness
Where: Maywood
Details: This state-of-the-art gym has everything necessary for members to live their best life. That includes group fitness classes, pilates, physical therapy, personal training, wellness programs, sports performance training, and even aquatics. Their lap and spa pools are ideal for exercise, therapy, and recovery. Their childcare options are available 7 days a week, including Saturday and Sunday half days from 8:30 am to Noon. This is especially useful for working families who can’t make time to exercise during the week.
Spa 23 Fitness and Lifestyle
Where: Pompton Plains
Details: Spa 23 is an all-in-one fitness center complete with childcare, spa services, and aquatics. Their kid zone hosts both childcare and day camps for ages 6 months through 10 years. They have two playzones for kids. The first is a jungle-themed playroom complete with fitness, music, and hands-on activities ideal for younger ages. The second is a multi-level play structure that encourages development of age-appropriate physical and problem-solving skills. Members can pay monthly for unlimited dropoffs, with non-member options as well.
Central Jersey
The Club at Woodbridge
Where: Woodbridge
Details: This health and fitness center is heavy on childcare options. The Club at Woodbridge provides their signature Kidsports program as a preschool academy, summer camp, and children’s fitness club. “Weesports” classes are designed for children walking age to 4, while Kidsports classes are for ages 5 to 12. Meanwhile, their preschool academy has been providing foundational education for over 30 years. For adults, the club offers group exercise, personal training, pool access, basketball and racquetball courts, and even an ice rink.
Princeton Fitness and Wellness
Where: Princeton
Details: An affiliate of Princeton Medical Center, Princeton Fitness & Wellness is a state-of-the-art facility. The expansive property includes a sauna, swimming pool, Fairgrown Farm CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), and their Unique Eats Cafe. The latter uses local ingredients to create fresh salads, homemade lemonades, and more. The center offers childcare seven days a week. It is complimentary for the first two hours for members, and $10 per hour for non-members (per family). Pilates, group exercises, and wellness programs are also available.
RWJ Fitness & Wellness
Where: Carteret | New Brunswick | Rahway
Details: Every member at RWJ Fitness & Wellness is treated like a VIP. Each membership includes access to world-class amenities, including complimentary childcare and access to the fitness floor and aquatics center. The fitness center boasts industry-leading cardio, strength, and free weight equipment, while the aquatics center provides lap, spa, and therapy pools. Their childcare services are available Monday through Saturday, and are complimentary for the first two hours for members. Non-member childcare is available as well.
Strength and Fitness Club
Where: Cranford
Details: Strength and Fitness Club is one of the few family-owned spots on this list. This combination gym and strength-training club is built for members who are serious about getting fit. Their flexible memberships do not require annual fees, with pricing options for individuals, couples, and families. By popular request, the club now offers childcare services complete with closed-circuit TV monitoring for parents to check in. There is an hourly rate for childcare for both members and non members, with a discount available to members.
Jersey Shore
Eastpointe Health & Fitness
Where: Atlantic Highlands
Details: Eastpointe blends exercise with health and wellness programs to provide total body fitness. Their onsite childcare services are complimentary, and are available seven days a week. The childcare room offers a range of toys and engaging activities all under the careful supervision of friendly staff. Meanwhile, their fitness center features cardio and strength training equipment along with personal and group training options. Locals also love the Shore Shake bar, which serves both post-workout recovery and meal replacement shakes.
The Fort Athletic Club
Where: Fort Monmouth
Details: The Fort frequently offers monthly membership specials, so there is never a bad time to sign up. These benefits can range from complimentary personal training sessions to bonus time in their Rest & Recover lounge. Their Kids Brigade program offers childcare services for ages 18 months to 8 years old. Members can add this monthly charge to their existing membership to receive unlimited childcare time, or pay per visit. Besides traditional fitness and exercise programs, The Fort offers basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts.
Raising Sunshine
Where: Shrewsbury
Details: Rather than being a coworking space with optional childcare, Raising Sunshine is a dedicated childcare space with optional coworking. They are first and foremost an early childcare support system, with numerous educational programs. This includes story time and sensory stations, as well as the Tiny Chefs introductory cooking class. The latter teaches kids to make fun foods like harvest fruit salad, no bake pumpkin pie, and apple cider donuts. For families, they offer coworking options as well as a dedicated Mom’s Night Out event calendar.
Vive Fitness
Where: Point Pleasant Beach
Details: This is one of the few fitness centers on our list that is exclusively for members only. (This includes junior memberships for family members starting at age 13.) Vive specializes in group fitness activities, fostering a community that emphasizes socialization and camaraderie. Classes range from yoga and cycling to body sculpting and dance fitness. Their childcare service is complimentary for up to two hours per visit, and includes an outdoor play area. A virtual tour is available online for families interested in membership.
South Jersey
Active Fitness
Where: Medford
Details: Active Fitness offers modern amenities like a cold plunge tub, infrared sauna, and women’s only gym section. Their pool area includes both a gym-sized lap pool and hot tubs. Childcare services are available from Monday through Saturday, and children can enjoy free play with a variety of available toys. Both personal training and group fitness classes are available, featuring popular options such as water aerobics and kickboxing. Power yoga, pilates, zumba, and Barre Express classes are also available throughout the week.
Connect Fitness Studio
Where: Woolwich
Details: Connect is a combination fitness studio and wellness center. From their juice bar featuring fresh, local ingredients to their sweat-inducing sculpting classes, Connect is all about healthy habits. For instance, their popular “Abs & Assets” class focuses on building a strong core and firm glutes. Childcare services are available Monday through Saturday, supervised by Amy Crichlow. Onsite childcare is included with membership, with an online scheduling tool available through the Connect website.
Team 85
Where: Fieldsboro
Details: Team 85 wants everyone who comes through the door to feel like a part of their fitness family. Their climate-controlled, state-of-the-art Field House is a massive space that houses an indoor turf field, full-sized basketball courts, squat racks, plate-loaded machines, lifting equipment, and more. The facility also offers an outdoor turf field and cutting-edge training programs. It’s the perfect place for anyone serious about sports and athletic performance training. For parents, their Team Kids center offers childcare services and summer camp.
Urge Fitness
Where: Clementon | Ewing
Details: Urge fitness is one of the few 24/7 gyms in New Jersey that isn’t part of a huge franchise. Their childcare services include both traditional supervised care as well as kids fitness classes. This includes fun activities such as tumbling, basketball, and arts and crafts. Children’s group fitness classes are available for toddlers up to teens. For adults, their club amenities included a smoothie and shake Blend Bar, stretch therapy sessions, and 24-hour WIFI lounge. Serious fitness enthusiasts can sign up for their Elite program to train with the best.
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NJ’s Best Fitness & Coworking Centers with Childcare FAQs
Bloom Childcare + Coworking in Montclair and Raising Sunshine in Shrewsbury are two standout spots. They specialize in childcare and early education, while offering parents dedicated coworking spaces.
Hackensack Meridian Fitness & Wellness in Maywood offers childcare 7 days a week, including Saturday and Sunday mornings. Princeton Fitness and Wellness and Eastpointe Health & Fitness in Atlantic Highlands also provide weekend childcare.
RWJ Fitness & Wellness (Carteret | New Brunswick | Rahway) includes two hours of complimentary childcare per visit for members. Vive Fitness in Point Pleasant Beach also offers free childcare with memberships.
Spa 23 in Pompton Plains lives up to its name by combining spa services (including massage and recovery rooms) with childcare for ages 6 months to 10 years. Likewise, Active Fitness in Medford offers childcare alongside a cold plunge tub, hot tubs, and a women’s only fitness section.
Team 85 in Fieldsboro caters to athletes and serious fitness fans with high-end equipment and turf fields. But it also offers childcare and a full summer camp program through its Team Kids division. It’s ideal for families with active children or teens who want a gym that serves all generations under one roof.
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