COVID Policies: While we recommend that children in Babysitting make their best effort to wear masks and follow our convention-wide COVID policies, we recognize that this is sometimes difficult with younger children. Our professional childcare team will be wearing masks at all times when in convention spaces, including in Babysitting. You can see our convention-wide COVID policies here.
By advance sign-up, Arisia provides professionally supervised childcare for those too young to enjoy the convention on their own (18 months to 5 years old). All children using this service must have full $75 weekend Babysitting memberships to the convention; there is no additional fee.
We are requesting families register their children no later than December 20th. After this date, childcare will be available on a space-available basis only/p> We are requesting families register their children no later than December 20th. After this date, childcare will be available on a space-available basis only
| Babysitting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Friday | 6p-10p |
| Saturday | 9a-noon and 1p-6p |
| Sunday | 9a-noon and 1p-6p |
The Babysitting staff will offer opportunities for arts and craft projects and we will have age-appropriate toys for all of the children.
Parents and caregivers can bring small nut-free snacks for their children; Arisia will not provide snacks. Babysitting closes for lunch and dinner; it is up to the parents to provide their children with meals.
The staff will do their best to ensure that your children have an enjoyable experience. Sometimes children behave differently in a new environment. The staff reserves the right to ask parents to pick up their children early if the child is uncomfortable. The staff will also do their best to distract and prevent any child from negative behavior. The staff does reserve the right to ask that an unruly child not be brought back to Babysitting .
Babysitting is a nut-free zone to ensure the safety and health of our future fen.
Questions and Answers
Babysitting is the very first stop in a life-long relationship with Arisia. What can you and your child expect? Read on for answers to basic questions and we'll see you on the Babysitting !
Who staffs Babysitting?
Every shift is staffed by paid professional childcare providers, and staffing will be generous compared to state mandates
Can I stay with my child?
Parents are always welcome in Babysitting. You are not required to leave your child nor are you committed to have your child with us every moment we're open. You set the pace for how much or little time your child spends with us - no one knows your Little One better!
Besides the schedule of events, what else can I expect for my child?
We have toys for our children, too, so they can take advantage of our "free play" times: blocks, trucks, dolls, tea sets, dinosaurs and animals and such.
What about security?
I don't want my child being given to just anyone! When you first arrive at Babysitting, you will be asked to fill out a detailed registration form. Please make sure all questions are answered; this allows us to provide the best possible service. There is a line to enter a password. A password (like "melon" or "pigfoot") allows the caregiver to send someone for pick up who might not be on the initial authorized pick up person list, in case of emergency or convenience.
What if there's an emergency?
There are members of the Babysitting staff that are CPR trained but parents and emergency services will be called instantly in any situation more serious than a little trip or bump. In the case of an evacuation emergency, all children will be bundled in warm attire (please bring coats to Babysitting ) and brought via the stairs to a location across the street. All other pick up protocols will be in place, e.g. checking IDs, asking for passwords.
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