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][2] again as our service provider. Follow our [Twitter account][1] 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][3] has kindly agreed to subsidize this outreach initiative, bringing the cost down to $50 per child per day. <div align="center" id="sponsor_logos"> <img style="display: inline; margin: 5 5px;" title="psf_logo" src="https://us.pycon.org/2017/site_media/media/sponsor_files/PSF-Logo.png" alt="PSF" width=300"/>  </div> Childcare Staff ------------------- <div align="center"> <img src="https://us.pycon.org/2016/site_media/media/images/2016/02/09/logo_0Auo0kA.png" height="200" width="200"> </div> 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 ------------ 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](mailto:ewa@python.org) 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](http://www.bigtimekidcare.com/contact-us/). Questions? -------------- Ewa Jodlowska, PSF Director of Operations<br>[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/