Childcare for the 2022-23 Ski Season

Cancellation Policy

A full 24 hour cancellation notice is required prior to the first day of the reservation. Without a full 24 hours notice (that is by 10:00 am on the day preceding your reservation), your credit card will be automatically charged for one full day per child. A no call or no show on a reservation will be charged one full day cancellation fee and the rest of reservation will be canceled. Your reservation holds your child's space until 10:00 am. No refunds will be given due to weather.

Note: Your child must be fever-free, without medication, for a full 24 hours before participating in our programs.

You will be required to sign a Children’s Center ASSUMPTION OF RISK, HOLD-HARMLESS, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT prior to your child’s participation.

Operation Dates and Hours

The daycare is open 5 days a week. Our hours of operation are 8:30AM - 4:30PM. Children must be checked in no later than 10AM for all programs, and picked up no later than 4:30PM; a late fee of $1 per minute applies to any child left in center after closing.

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We look forward to seeing you at Keystone this season! Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. (970) 496-4182

See Below for links to our Illness Policy and Release Form:

Child Care Illness Policy 2022-2023 Child Care Release Form

Our infant program caters to ages 2 months to 15 months and maintains a ratio of one caregiver for every three infants, maximum group size is 6. This program is designed to provide individualized quality care to guest children within a primary care system; our trained staff adheres to schedules detailed by parents. Children will not be admitted into program after 10 a.m.

Pricing

• Advance Rate: Reserved online 48 hours prior to reservation date.
  
  • $185
• Walk-in Rate:
  
  • $199
• Employee Rate:
  • $85
• Military Rate: 
  • Advanced: $155
  • Walk-in: $166

What to Bring: You must provide any bottles or baby food your child will need during the day. Bottles need to be premade. It is important to bring six disposable diapers, a change of clothes and any special items your child has an attachment to. Cribs, blankets and sheets are provided; we also have a wide range of age appropriate toys and offer exploration areas as well as excersaucers and bouncy seats for younger infants. The Keystone Children’s Center meets or exceeds the standards set by the Colorado Department of Human Services for ski area child care facilities.

Our toddler programs allows ages 16 to 30 months to play the day away with age appropriate toys, art projects, and group activities. The toddler program is intended to provide a stimulating, fun, safe and loving environment within a primary care system. The ratio is one caregiver for every 4 children with a maximum group size of 12. Children must arrive prior to 10 a.m. Children go outside everyday, weather permitting. Children will not be admitted into program after 10 a.m.

Pricing: 

• Advance Rate: Reserved online 48 hours prior to reservation date.
  • $185
• Walk-in Rate:
  
  • $199
• Employee Rate:
  
  • $85
• Military Rate: 
  
  • Advanced: $155
  • Walk-in: $166

What to Bring: Children must be sun screened upon arrival with coat, snow pants, waterproof mittens, and hat (eye protection is recommended). It is important to bring six disposable diapers or pull-ups, a change of clothes and any special items your child has an attachment to. Parents are require to bring lunch and a snack and any other food your child might require throughout the day. Please note that toddler classrooms are bottle free, sippy cups are provided. We are a NUT-FREE center. Children must be checked in before 10 a.m.

Activity Schedule:

• 8:30-9:30 - check-in, art projects, and free play
• 9:30-10:00 - clean up, snack, diaper changes/potty
• 10:00-10:30 - group time, sing songs, dance, read stories
• 10:30-11:00 - dressed for outside
• 11:00-12:00 - outside time (weather permitting)
• 12:00-12:45 - undress, lunch, diaper changes/potty
• 12:45-2:45 - rest time (children are required to rest if in program for more than 4 hours)
• 2:45-3:15 - table activities (play dough, puzzles, sensory activities, coloring)
• 3:15-3:30 - clean up, snack, diaper changes/potty.
• 3:30-4:30 - free play & pick-up

The Keystone Children’s Center meets or exceeds the standards set by the Colorado Department of Human Services for ski area child care facilities.

What time do I need to check in with my child?
Check in time for the childcare program is between 8:30am and 10:00am. The center will not admit children after 10:00am and your spot is only held until 10:00am.

What if I am running late?
Reservations cannot be guaranteed past 10:00am. If you find that you will not be able to arrive by 10:00am, please call. We will do what we can to accommodate you in as long as it does not interrupt our programs.

Does my child need to be potty trained to be in the Playschool Program (31 months-6 years)?
No

Will my child go outside?
All children in the center in both the toddler and playschool programs will go outside every day, weather permitting. If the temperature is below 20 degrees with wind-chill, the children will stay inside and do gross motor activities indoors.

Will my child take a nap?
All children in the center, in all rooms will be given the opportunity to rest and or nap. State licensing requires that all children rest for at least 45 minutes while in group care. Cots, cribs, pack and plays and mats are provided dependent on the child's age. We provide blankets and sheets as well. Rest time for the toddler and playschool classrooms is from 12:45-2:45. This time allows children who need to sleep to do so and those who will just rest to have rest time and then engage in quiet table activities. We set up the room for nap by closing the curtains and playing quiet instrumental music or white noise. Teachers help children relax by patting or rubbing their backs.

My child has an allergy, what precautions will you take to ensure they are cared for correctly?
If your child is allergic to a particular kind of medication, you should list that on his emergency release form at check in.If your child has a food allergy, you should make the front desk aware of the allergy, what precautions to take, what their symptoms are and what steps need to be taken in the event of an allergic reaction. You will also need to note this information on the forms you fill out during drop off.If your child has a food allergy, we recommend you provide your own lunch and snacks. We are a nut free facility. If your child requires an epi-pen, this must be provided. We have staff on hand trained to administer certain medications.

Do I need to bring my child’s immunization records?
No. We are governed by state laws but operate under a special license. This is not required.

What happens if my child is unhappy or cries all day?
If your child remains upset after the initial adjustment period, which is usually about 45 minutes, we will contact you. Our staff will ask for some more information as to how to get them settled. They will continue to work with the child, engage them in activities, cuddle them, read to them, reassure them that their parents will return, etc. Some children need more time than others to adjust and we want to give them that time. If by the time the children come back in from outside, your child has not been able to settle down then we will ask you to come pick them. It is not an option to leave a child who is inconsolable at the children’s center. Children will also be sent home if they vomit due to excessive crying or if they become physically agitated.

Can I ski at Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Copper or another ski resort close by while my child is at the Keystone Children’s Center?
No. The state requires that you to be on Keystone property while your child is in our care. If you wish to visit another ski area for the day, we suggest you make reservations at their onsite facilities. If it is determined that you are not on Keystone Property, you will be asked to immediately pick up your child and forfeit the remainder of your reservations.

Can I come in and visit my child throughout the day?
It has been our experience that the less transitions and separations we can have the child encounter throughout the day, the better their day is. We do not allow parents to come back to the center to visit their child and then drop them off again (unless you are breastfeeding). If you would like to come visit your child, we would suggest that at that time you pick them up for the day.

My child loves their tablet and/or phone. Can I bring it in for them to use throughout the day?
We are a completely screen free center. A child will not be able to use any device at the center throughout the day.

How do I cancel my reservation?
A full 24 hour cancellation notice is required prior to the first day of the reservation. Without a full 24 hours’ notice (that is by 10:00 am on the day preceding your reservation), your credit card will be automatically charged for one full day per child. A no call or no show on a reservation will be charged one full day cancellation fee and the rest of reservation will be canceled. No refunds will be given due to weather. You must call 970-496-4181 to cancel. Emailed cancellations will not be accepted.

What is my child is sick prior to check in, what are my options?
You must call the center to inform us that you are not planning to attend due to your child being ill. There is a fee for cancelling within 24 hours. If we are able to fill your spot for that day, we will refund you in full.For children who become ill during their stay with us, parents will be notified and the Health Department guidelines will be followed. If your child is not well enough to return on the following days, you will not be charged.

What should I bring for my child?
Snowsuit, snow pants, snow jacket, waterproof gloves, hat, sunglasses (if preferred), change of clothes, at least 6 diapers, food if your child has allergies or dietary restrictions, security items.We provide lunch, snack, water, milk and baby wipes.