Day Care

8:30am Day Care Opens

On Weekends and Holidays, Daycare opens at 8:00am Parents with reservations can come right into Daycare!

Save time by printing out and completing the 5 required registration forms below ahead of time will save you a lot of time when you arrive 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 Daycare or your 3-year-old into one of our Cubbies Programs as a walk-in, please visit the Children’s Ski & Ride School Building at Wild Mountain and talk to one of our friendly cashiers to learn about your options.

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.

9:30am The Cubbies are Measured and Weighed for Their Equipment

10:00am Snack Time

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

10:15am Cubbies Boot Fitting + Indoor Lesson Getting Familiar with Their Equipment

Children enrolled as a Cubbie will be fitted for boots and will then participate in a fun indoor lesson with their instructor. While playing games to help them get comfortable walking in their boots, the children will also be taught about their skis or snowboard, as well as learn about terminology their instructor might use in that day’s lesson and how to respond.

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.

10:30 – 11:00am Cubbies Head Outside for Fun Snow Play

Cubbies head outside for some fun snow play and introduction to Skiing and Snowboarding

11:15 – 12:15pm Outside Play Time for Daycare Kids (Depending on weather and children’s temperament)

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 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.

12:30pm – 1:00pm Cubbies in Morning Lessons Return Inside for Lunch and Rest Time

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.

12:45pm - 2:45pm Cubbies in Afternoon Lessons go Outside to Ski or Ride.

Cubbies enrolled in pm classes head outside for some fun snow play and introduction to skiing and snowboarding.

2:00pm – 3:00pm Daycare Playtime

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

2:45pm - Cubbies Outside Return Inside for Snack Time

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.