Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What exactly is a drop-in childcare center?
Drop-in child care is a pay-by-the-hour, flexible use service available to busy parents! Drop-in centers are fairly new, with the oldest centers only having been open less than 10 years. They are a wonderful alternative to traditional child care.
Do I need reservations?
Reservations are not needed, but we will certainly welcome them! If you have an important event coming up, you may want to make a reservation to guarantee your child's spot.
What are your hours of operation?
Mon-Thurs 7AM to 10PM
Fri 7AM to 1AM
Sat 8AM to 1AM
Sun 9AM to 6PM
If no children are present in the facility, the center will close early; 8PM Monday through Thursday, 10PM on Friday and Saturday, and 5PM on Sunday. These are also the latest times that children may be dropped off without a prior reservation.
Fri 7AM to 1AM
Sat 8AM to 1AM
Sun 9AM to 6PM
If no children are present in the facility, the center will close early; 8PM Monday through Thursday, 10PM on Friday and Saturday, and 5PM on Sunday. These are also the latest times that children may be dropped off without a prior reservation.
How can I contact you?
Telephone: 1-855-KIDSPAD (543-7723)
Fax: 1-855-475-3744
Email: admin@thekidspad.com
Fax: 1-855-475-3744
Email: admin@thekidspad.com
Where are you located?
Location coming soon!
How much does it cost?
There is an annual Family Registration fee of $30. The child must visit once in a 12 month period to keep registration active. Registration is valid at all the kids PADs. Fees are rounded up to the nearest half hour.
Children 12 months – 36 months: $12.00
*All Non-potty-trained children: $12.00
Children 36 months – 12 years: $10.00
*All Non-potty-trained children: $12.00
Children 36 months – 12 years: $10.00
Methods of payment?
We accept cash, check, debit, and credit.
Late Fees?
Children may not be at the center for more than 10 hours in any one day. If they are at the kids PAD for more than 10 hours, a late fee of $1 per minute per child will be assessed for each 1 minute after 10 hours that you are late picking up your child. A late fee of $1 per minute per child will also be assessed for each additional minute after closing that a child is under the kids PAD's care.
Will you administer medicine?
The kids PAD will not administer any medications, creams, or sunscreens. We will administer certain life saving medications, such as an EpiPen.
Schedule
- Schedule is for children 12 months-7 years old. Children 8-12 years old have the option to participate in structured activities if they wish to do so. This schedule is intended as a guideline only. We will try to stick to this schedule as much as possible. Please understand that ages and number of children determine how our day is planned. Block play, manipulatives, dramatic play, library, music and movement, puzzles and games, active play, arts and crafts, discovery and exploration.
o 7:00am-10:30 – Arrival and Free Play (open Mon-Fri 7am, Sat 8am, Sun 9am)
o 10:30-11:00 – Morning Snack
o 11:00-12:30pm – Free Play
o 12:30-1:30 – Cleanup, Wash-up, Prepare for Lunch, Lunch
o 1:30-2:00 – Quiet Time (Books, Quiet Play)
o 2:00-3:30 – Arts and Crafts/Structured Group Activity
o 3:30-4:00 – Afternoon Snack
o 4:00-5:00 – Free Play
o 5:00-6:30 – Arts and Crafts/Structured Group Activity; *Close at 6 on Sun
o 6:30-7:30 – Cleanup, Wash-up, Prepare for Dinner, Dinner
o 7:30-8:30 – Free Play
o 8:30-9:00 Story Time/ Quiet Time
o 9:00-11:00 – Evening Snack and Movie/ Quiet Time; *Close at 10 Mon-Thurs
o 11:00-1:00am - Movie/ Quiet Time; *Close at 1am on Fri and Sat
Must have lunch ordered by 11:00am and Dinner ordered by 5pm,. Group activity includes exercise, games, dancing, music, books discussion, etc (staff choice).
What qualifications do your staff have?
All of the staff at the kids PAD are well-qualified and have Criminal Background Checks, Child Abuse Clearances, and are certified in First Aid and CPR.
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