Child minding
Pre-registration NOW CLOSED
Registration for Child Minding Service during Congress 2014 is now closed. Congress attendees requesting child minding services on or after May 1, 2014 will be reviewed however, cannot be guaranteed space. Should you wish to be considered, please email Marie Reimer at [email protected] with the age of your child(ren) and the exact date(s) the Child Minding Service would be required. We will consider your request however, cannot guarantee space and will reply to your email request accordingly. Drop-in child minding services are not available during Congress 2014.
For pre-registered children
We will email all attendees who have pre-registered their child(ren) with our child minding service closer to the Congress dates with further child minding information. This will include the location on campus of where to drop off your child during Congress 2014.
About the service
Brock University is pleased to offer child minding services to registered attendees of Congress 2014. Two child minding services have been developed in order to cater to the age of your children, one for children 6 months to 6 years of age and the other for children 7+ years of age. Both programs will be available on Brock’s campus for the convenience of Congress attendees starting Friday, May 23 through to Friday, May 30 from 8:00 to 17:30 each day. Congress attendees who require child minding services will need to pre-register their children in advance and also, remain on campus during the period(s) their child(ren) is (are) registered. Drop-in child minding services are not available during Congress 2014.
Hours of service
Friday, May 23 to Friday, May 30 – 8:00 to 17:30
Drop-in service not available.
Cost
$60 per child, per day
What’s included?
- Morning snack
- Lunch
- Afternoon snack
- Age appropriate morning and afternoon programming
- Convenient, on campus drop off and pick up location
- Licensed staff
Children 6 months to 6 years of age
Working with the Rosalind Blauer Centre for Child Care, Brock University will have licensed staff available during Congress 2014 for the child minding service. Staffing levels will be maintained based on age group ratios of the children who are pre-registered. As such, drop-in service will not be available. Age appropriate programming will be implemented each day, along with nutritious snacks and lunches. We are working with the Rosalind Blauer Centre for Child Care in creating the programming and what a “typical day” would look like for your child(ren) and hope to have that information available soon.
Children 7+ years of age
In partnership with Youth University, Brock University is pleased to offer enrichment programming for children seven + years of age. Youth University is a premier educational resource for pre-university aged youth dedicated to helping children meet their greatest potential – socially, emotionally and academically. Children must be pre-registered as drop-in service will not be available.
Medical conditions and special care
Should your child have any known medical conditions, require prescription medication, have special care needs and any allergies or food sensitivities, please state this on the registration form accordingly. Please note, prescribed medication should be brought with you at the time of drop off and be in the original container stating the child’s name and dosage information. There is also an opportunity on the registration form to inform us of any other information you feel we should know about your child while in our child minding service during Congress 2014.
Cancellation policy
In order to plan accordingly and provide adequate provisions/staffing levels, the following cancellation policy is in effect:
- Cancellations received on or before Wednesday, April 30, 2021 will receive a 50% refund
- Cancellations received on or after Thursday, May 1, 2021 will NOT receive a refund
- Cancellations must be sent and received via email to Marie Reimer at [email protected]
For registered children
We will email all attendees who register their child(ren) with our child minding service closer to the Congress dates with further child minding information. This will include the location on campus of where to drop off your child during Congress 2014.
For further information, please contact Marie Reimer at [email protected] or 905 688-5550 ext 3860.
