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We are proud to re-open after temporarily closing during COVID and the Caldor Fire! Finding a sitter for little ones who aren't ready to hit the slopes isn't always easy on vacation. Sierra-at-Tahoe alleviates this problem by offering Sierra-at-Tahoe Child Care Center (aka Wild Mountain Daycare). Sierra has proudly been providing quality care for our guests children since 1994, here in our licensed facility (CA License #093600514) located right at the base of the mountain.
The Daycare is proud to offer 2 different experiences to choose from to keep your young child safely entertained during your visit here at Sierra-at-Tahoe!
Ages
Professional childcare is available for children aged 18-months to 35 months (just prior to turning 3). Don't worry about your child being potty-trained, at the Sierra-at-Tahoe Child Care Center they don't need to be.
Our Daycare Only Program (does not include ski lessons) will be available 8:30am - 3:30pm.
Our Cubbie Program is for 3-4 year-old children who are ready for an introduction to skiing through our snow experience program. If interested, please see our Cubbie Program Lessons HERE.
Activities
While at the Daycare, children will participate in a variety of fun and stimulating preschool activities. Children will stay busy exploring art projects and construction toys, plus music, dance, and story activities. Young children will love our outside activities too, including adventure walks, snow paint, lots of toys and tons of fun snow experience. After lunch, the children will be given the opportunity to rest or take a nap if needed during our quiet time.
Lunch & Snacks
Parents don’t need to worry about meals either. At the Childcare Center, all of the cubbies and daycare children will be provided yummy and healthy; kid-favorite lunches and morning and afternoon snacks.
Daily itinerary + Helpful Information
For: “Toddler” Daycare Children Ages 18-35 months.
See Cubbies Itinerary for Daycare “Pre-K” Children Ages 3+4 Years.
8:30am Day Care Opens (closed Tuesdays + Wednesdays except Peak Days)
Reservations are required.
On Weekends and Holidays, Daycare opens at 8:00am
Parents with reservations can come right into Daycare!
Save time by completing the 5 required registration forms below ahead of time which will save you a lot of time when you arrive with completed packet printed + in hand to check your child in. Don't forget to bring them with you. Once fully completed annually, the forms will be kept on file for your child “as required by licensing” for the remainder of the season + will only need to be updated with any changes that season. The forms only need to be submitted upon seasonal initial enrollment.
- 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 Daycare or your 3 or 4-year-old into one of our Cubbies snow experience Programs Please call the call center to make reservations. During the week the Daycare will be closed every Tuesday + Wednesday throughout the season 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 Daycare Activity
Daycare 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 Daycare 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 from All Day Daycare Return Inside
12:20pm Day 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.
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 Daycare 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, including 100% juice and animal crackers, pretzels or goldfish.
3:30pm - Pick Up Time
All children will be picked up inside the Daycare. Teachers and the Cubbies instructors will be available to share stories about their day.
3:46pm – Considered late pick and late fee(s) will apply – See link to “ Important Daycare Policy Information ” for Fee amounts and details.
Parent Contact
In case we need to contact you, Daycare 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 Daycare children throughout the day, especially if they are new to a Daycare setting. Parents should check-in with the Children’s Ski and Ride School sales staff at the front of the building before entering the Daycare.
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 Daycare or Cubbie 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 Daycare 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.
Click here to see important Policies of Sierra-at-Tahoe Child Care Center
Reservations $200 per day.
Reservations are required during the week and highly recommended on weekends and peak days. We are a California licensed day care and on many days we do sell out. For reservations or more information please call 530.543.3150. Reservations are held until 9:15 a.m. No Daycare provided on Tuesday or Wednesday except on Peak Dates.
Book NowGood things for parents to know
- Children are not required to be potty-trained.
- Bring diapers and wipes for toddlers.
- Bring a change of clothes for young children.
- Bring outdoor snow boots, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves, a hat and goggles and/or sunglasses.
- Apply sunscreen to your child.
- Dress child appropriately for weather.
- Be sure your child eats a good breakfast.
- To help protect our children with severe nut allergies - We do not serve peanuts or nuts in this facility, and ask that our guests refrain from bringing any into the facility.
- Please label all personal belongings. Wild Mountain Day Care is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings.
- Adult Lesson Packages and lift tickets can be purchased at Wild Mountain Children's Center.
- Reservations cannot be changed on the day of your arrival, but we know plans can change. Cancellation Policy.
Important Documents
Save time by printing out and completing the Day Care Registration Forms below. Then present completed forms upon arrival to expedite admission of your child into Day Care.
- Registration Form
- Liability Release Form
- Child Admission Form
- Notification of Parent's Rights
- Child Personal Rights
2023/24 Peak Dates
Nov 24-26, 2023; Dec 16, 2023 – Jan 7, 2024; Jan 13-15, 2024; Feb 17-25, 2024
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