Kids Programs

When you arrive in the childcare area, your child will receive a slip of nametags that you can apply to their bottles and personal gear. We ask parents to always sign your child in and out and leave a note if someone else will be picking your child up. The rooms have space for each child to leave specific toys, blankets, changing supplies, an extra set of clothing, etc in their cubby, if you would like. It’s also helpful if you have a bag or backpack  with a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, light jacket and diapers in case your child goes on a trip to the beach or the playground. For our two long days of programming, Monday & Thursday, we ask parents to pack & leave your child with a sack lunch, avoiding common allergens, such as nuts.

We encourage parents to feel free to linger for a little while if you think it will help your child adjust to the new temporary surroundings. Children often have difficulty separating, (especially if they have never been left in such a situation before.)  The best way to deal with this is to quietly say goodbye and remind the child that you will return soon to pick them up.  Although very tempting, it is usually more upsetting for your child if you check-back into the room to see if your child is okay—oftentimes, children are reminded that you left and get upset again.  If you feel you must check back during the care hours, please do not let your child see you — perhaps you could ask someone to tell you how your child is doing.

We ask parents to please be prompt in bringing your child and picking him or her up at the appointed hour. Early pick-ups often leave other children worried and nervous about why they have not yet been picked up.

Babysitting Opportunities

If you are interested in child care outside of scheduled kids programming, ask about completing a babysitting request form at the Office. Sometimes our staff can be available to babysit outside of their working hours. Additionally, our coordinators for the Macro & Micro Rooms are sometimes available to babysit outside of kids group hours.  If you would like to learn more about their babysitting hours, please inquire at the Office.

Please note, any child care providers should be compensated directly for these babysitting times.