Childcare

PyCon 2017 is proud to announce that we will be offering childcare during the main conference days. Hours have been extended to 7:00pm. We have selected Big Time Kid Care again as our service provider. Follow our Twitter account for updates and announcements.

  • When: Friday May 19, Saturday May 20, Sunday May 21
  • Time: 8:00am – 7:00pm
  • Where: The DoubleTree Hotel
  • Room: TBD
  • Cost: $50 per child, per day
  • Register: Registration Opens October 17, 2016
  • 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 has kindly agreed to subsidize this outreach initiative, bringing the cost down to $50 per child per day.

Childcare Staff

Childcare will be provided by Big Time Kid Care. All caregivers and staff are:

  • Certified and experienced in child education / childcare
  • Police background verified
  • Insured
  • Best of all, caring!

Activities

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: 1:2
    • 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 to setup a private area and access to a fridge.

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.

Questions?

Ewa Jodlowska, PSF Director of Operations
ewa@python.org