Okemo Mountain Resort

Okemo Ski & Ride School
2008/2009 Childrens' Programs

We don't expect you to trust your kids with just anyone. The Okemo Penguin Playground Day Care Centers, now located at both the Okemo and Jackson Gore Base Areas, are warm, interactive state-licensed facilities bustling with activities and fun. Each day, children 6 months to 4 years of age participate in arts and crafts, painting, story telling and singing.

For your 3 and 4 year olds, be sure to check out our Mini Stars on-snow program, now available through the Day Care Center or as a stand-alone lesson option. It's never too early to start their love of the slopes!

Okemo Mountain Childrens' Programs And, if you're loking for some private instruction for your child ages 2-7, be sure to check out our Star Booster lesson option. These half-hour lessons are a great way to help your child become more confident. (Keep in mind that daycare staff will not be available to transport children to Star Booster lessons.)

Last (but certainly not least!), if mom and dad are looking for an evening option, be sure to check out our Kids Night Out program, featuring Saturday evening entertainment for children ages 6 months to 12 years of age.

Reservations are required for all daycare programs, especially during weekends and holiday periods when space will fill quickly. Call (802) 228-1600.

Times to Remember

Morning and Full-Day Registration
8:00 a.m. - 10 a.m. (Weekends and Holiday Periods)
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. (Midweek)
12 p.m. (Morning Session Ends)

Afternoon Registration
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. (Daily)
4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Half-day afternoon and Full-day sessions end.)
4:30 p.m. (Penguin Playground closes for the day.) Late fees apply for picking up your children after the center closes.

Penguin Playground Day Care Rates

Full Day	$85
Sunday Solution (Sundays from 8 am-1:00pm)	$72
Half Day (am or pm)	$64
Mini Stars (1.5 hour am session as daycare add-on.)	$50*
Mini Stars (1.5 hour am session as stand-alone lesson option)	$65
Kids' Night Out (6 months to 6 years)	$33**
Kids' Night Out X (7-12 years to include swimming, skating and/or wallyball)	$45**
Day Care Season Pass with 25 day ($1,800) or 40 day ($2,500) options* available - Buy Online Today**

* must be enrolled in daycare for that session.
**Kids' Night Out is only offered out of Jackson Gore. Reservations are required. Call (802) 228-1600.
***If less than 24-hr notice is given for cancellation of a seasonal reservation, a cancellation fee will apply.

Adult/Child Ratios

Okemo takes the care of your children seriously. Our adult/child ratios comply with state regulations and our centers staff accordingly:

6 months to 23 months - 1:4
24 months to 35 months - 1:5
3-4 years - 1:10

With advanced notification, arrangements can be made for children requiring smaller group care (physical, learning or developmental special needs). Please contact the Day Care Director to discuss your child's specific needs well in advance of your stay.

Helpful Hints and Reminders

Minimum age is 6 months.
Label all belongings prior to arrival.
Label and supply food, formula bottles (for infants), sippy cups, special toys or blankets.
The Penguin Playground Day Care Centers are peanut-free environments. Many chocolate products also contain peanut oil or are processed on machinery that processes nuts. Peanut and chocolate products are not permitted in the Day Care.
Please supply a sufficient number of disposable diapers/pull-ups and wipes for all children not toilet trained. Please label wipes containers.
Bring a change of clothes (accidents do happen!) and appropriate outdoor wear.
Shoes must be worn inside the Center. Slippers and sandals are NOT permitted.
Please remember to pick up your child promptly at the end of his/her session (12:00 pm morning session; 1:30 pm Sunday Solution; 4:30 pm afternoon and full day sessions; 9:30 pm Kids' Night Out). A charge of $20 per child may be assessed for late pick-ups.
In order to maintain the integrity of the program, please plan to arrive during check-in times. Please call if you will be arriving late.
You may need to spend some time while your child adjusts. Always let your child know you are leaving and reassure them that you will return.
Parents (with proper identification) are welcome to visit at any time. In our Okemo Base Lodge location, we suggest you view your child via the closed-circuit monitors at our front desk, rather than disturb the group.

Reservation Information

Advanced reservations are required. Call (802) 228-1600 for more information.

Reservations are charged in full when booked and are non-refundable. If given at least 2-day notice, changed or cancelled reservations will be vouchered for future purchase. If less than 2-day notice is given, a $35 processing fee will be assessed, and the balance vouchered for future purchase. If no notice is given prior to the date reserved, no voucher will be issued.

A completed Registration and Information form is required at check-in on the first day of your child’s visit. Please allow sufficient time to complete all necessary paperwork. (This paperwork will be made available to you prior to your arrival so that you may fill it out in advance and bring it with you.)

You will be issued a security tag at check-in. Individuals picking up children must present the security tag or have two forms of identification (one must be a photo) and their name must be listed on the Registration and Information form.

Nannies/babysitters/au pairs are not permitted to stay in the Day Care Centers, but may pick up your child with authorization and proper identification.

Child care professionals will not administer medication. If your child requires medication during his/her stay, it will be your responsibility to administer it.

If your child will not be arriving by 10 a.m., please inform the center.

Additional Notes for Parents

Parents with proper ID will always have access to the Day Care Center.

As a fully-licensed day care center by the State of Vermont, we are required to report any suspicion of child abuse, whether it be physical, emotional, or sexual.

Should you desire any additional information, or have any concerns about the welfare of your child, please speak directly with our Day Care Director, or one of her staff.

Please notify Day Care Center Staff regarding any special needs including food allergies or dislikes, and any physical or medical considerations. This information should be detailed on the forms required at registration.

We endeavor to keep all the children in our care safe and healthy. No child will be admitted to Penguin Playground, or be permitted to remain in the center, who is too ill to be in day care.

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