Child Care

For: “Toddler” Child Care Children Ages 18-35 months.

See Cubbies Itinerary for Child Care “Pre-K” Children Ages 3+4 Years.

8:30am Child Care Opens (closed Tuesdays + Wednesdays except Peak Days)
Reservations are required.

On Weekends and Holidays, Child Care opens at 8:00am. Parents with reservations can check-in at the Wild Mountain Registration Desk.

Save time by printing and completing the 5 required registration forms below. Bring the packets with you in hand to check your child in. Don't forget to bring them with you.

• Registration Form
• Liability Release Form
• Child Admission Form
• Notification of Parent's Rights
• Child Personal Rights

If you would like to register your child for Child Care please call the call 530.659.7453 x108 to make reservations. Child Care will be closed every Tuesday + Wednesday except for peak days. Please call ahead of time to confirm availability during those periods.

9:15am Registration Closes

8:30 – 9:45am Free-Choice Play

Children participate in a variety of fun and engaging activities. Children will have the opportunity to explore art materials, building blocks, dramatic play, sensory play, music and literacy activities, and small manipulative toys.

10:00am Snack Time

Healthy snacks served include gluten free cereal, fresh fruit, applesauce, graham crackers and milk or 100% apple or grape juice.

10:30 – 11:00am Planned Child Care Activity

Child Care children participate in a teacher planned activity. These include art projects, sensory, fun with food, music and movement and much more.

11:15 – 12:15pm Outside Play Time for Child Care Kids (Depending on weather and children’s temperament) break for water + light snack

Children participate in a variety of snow experiences. Children may take an adventure snow walk, ride a sled, or take a ride on the Magic Carpet. Children can also play with our fun snow toys, including buckets, shovels, trucks, animals, paint, and parachute fun.

12:15pm Children Return Inside

12:20pm Child Care Lunch Time

Yummy lunches provided by Mamas Kitchen, including kid favorites such as Spaghetti with Meatballs, Lasagna, Macaroni and Cheese and Chicken Tenders. All lunches are served with fresh or canned fruit and milk. If your child has a dietary restriction or allergy you can pack their lunch however, we are a nut free facility.

12:45pm – 2:00pm Rest and Relaxation Time

After a busy morning, young children will relax during story time and have a comfortable place to take a nap. Don’t worry though, if your child doesn’t like naps, we provide a quiet area for him/her to listen to music and read books.

2:00pm – 3:00pm Child Care Playtime

When children are done resting, they will experience more indoor or outdoor games and activities.

3:00pm - Snack Time

As children transition from rest or play time to pick-up time, they can participate in music, dance, and story time, as well as snack time.

3:30pm - Pick Up Time

All children will be picked up inside the Child Care. Teachers and the Cubbies instructors will be available to share stories about their day. You are required to sign your child out for the day.

3:46pm – Considered late pick and late fee(s) will apply – See link to “ Important Child Care Policy Information ” for Fee amounts and details.

Parent Contact

In case we need to contact you, Child Care staff will use the contact numbers you provided during registration. Cell Phones have limited coverage at our resort; please check your messages throughout the day.

Parents are encouraged to check-in on their Child Care children throughout the day, especially if they are new to a Child Care setting. Parents should check-in with the Children’s Ski and Ride School sales staff at the front of the building before entering the Child Care.

Please also periodically check the message boards located at the base of the lifts and in the base area. If your child's name appears here, contact us as soon as possible .

FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD, PARENTS MUST REMAIN ON THE PREMISES.

Allergies or Medication

Please be sure to inform us if your child has any food allergies or dietary requirements.

Allergic children are welcome to bring their own lunch to be stored by the staff.

Our staff is not authorized to administer medication to children, (including sunscreen).

Clothing Required – PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING

Children should arrive prepared with clothing for both indoor and outdoor activities, including: waterproof pants and jacket, waterproof boots, warm socks, mittens, a hat, goggles/sunglasses and sun block, (already applied).

We recommend that you pack a change of clothes for young children. For those who take naps, feel free to bring your child’s favorite blanket or snuggly to comfort them.

Potty Training

Children are not required to be potty trained to enroll in our Child Care program. Please bring diapers and wipes for young children, and extra underwear for those who are potty training.

Refunds

We don't issue refunds due to weather, when children are unwilling to participate or if they become ill after being in our care.

Important Policies – Please click to review Important Child Care Policy Information regarding Late Pickup; Sick Child; Requirements for enrollment; and Child/ Staff Ratios .

Parents... Remember that a good night's sleep, a hearty breakfast and plenty of fluids will help keep your child energized, enthusiastic and active.