Childcare

PyCon 2016 is proud to announce that we will be offering childcare during the main conference days! We have selected [Big Time Kid Care][2] as our service provider. Follow our [Twitter account][1] for updates and announcements. - **When**: Monday May 30th, Tuesday May 31st, Wednesday June 1st - **Time**: 8:00am – 5:00pm - **Where**: The DoubleTree Hotel - **Room**: Idaho - **Cost**: $50 per child, per day - **Register**: [Registration is open!](https://us.pycon.org/2016/registration/register/) - **Includes**: Lunch & 2 snacks per day, certified childcare - **Ages**: infants to 12 years old The actual cost per child per day is about $200, but the [Python Software Foundation][3], [Instagram][6], and [Facebook][5] have kindly agreed to subsidize this new outreach initiative, bringing the cost down to $50 per child per day. Childcare Staff ------------------- Childcare will be provided by [Big Time Kid Care][2]. All caregivers and staff are: - Certified and experienced in child education / childcare - Police background verified - Insured - Best of all, caring! Activities ------------ Once we select a childcare provider, we will detail the activities here. The qualified and fun Big Time Kid Care providers will be ready and waiting to take good care of your little ones in this safe and stimulating tots & kids play room. High staff ratios have been arranged so that all children will get exceptional care to guarantee a relaxed and fun atmosphere for all our little adventurers. Blankets and pillows will be provided. Age-appropriate & educational games, toys and crafts will be available, ball tent and active play areas will be set as well as age appropriate movies, video games & story time. - A selection of themed arts and crafts materials (rotated daily) - A selection of books, puzzles and games - A selection of gross motor toys and activities - Inflatable bouncer ball pit (0-4 years) - Recently released movies/Wii Station & games - Rest area equipped with pillows and blankets for the younger ones - Play carpets/children size furniture - Photo identity check-in and check out - A secure child / caregiver ratio: - 0-12 months: 1:1 - 1 year- 3 years: 1:3 - 4-12 years: 1:6 Nursing/Pumping Parents -------------------------------------- If you are a nursing/pumping parent, please contact [our coordinator](mailto:ewa@python.org) to setup a private area and access to a fridge. Extra Private Babysitting ---------------------------------- Big Time Kid Care offers private babysitting as well. It is $20.00 per hour, per family, up to 2 children. If you require private babysitting, please [contact Big Time Kid Care](http://www.bigtimekidcare.com/contact-us/). Questions? -------------- Ewa Jodlowska, PSF Director of Operations
[ewa@python.org](mailto:ewa@python.org "ewa@python.org") [1]: https://twitter.com/pycon/ [2]: http://www.bigtimekidcare.com/ [3]: http://www.python.org/psf/ [4]: https://us.pycon.org/2016/venue/ [5]: http://www.facebook.com [6]: http://instagram.com/