[Childcare] Important details regarding childcare for linux.conf.au

Jaime Schmidt jaime at jaimekristene.com
Sat Jan 14 08:32:08 AEDT 2017


Thanks Josh!

We're excited :)

My kids can't swim but if there is a time where there aren't many kids
and a carer wants to go swim 1:1 & hold one of my kids that would be
OK :).

The kids will love the park! :)

See you all Monday Morning! :)

Jaime.

On Thu, 2017-01-12 at 15:41 +1100, Joshua Hesketh wrote:
> Hi there!
> 
> == The important stuff (tl;dr) ==
> When:              8:30am -> 5:30pm, Monday -> Friday
> Where:            Riviera room, Wrest Point
> What to bring: Food, clothes, bathers, towels, snacks, nappies, toys
> etc. (if necessary, see below).
> 
> == Full details ==
> 
> You’ve been subscribed to this list[0] (childcare at hobart.lca2017.org)
> because have registered for childcare during linux.conf.au.
> 
> This list will be used to send announcements and information that you
> may need. It is also a place that parents are welcome to use for
> coordinating activities or discussions.
> 
> We will have 3 carers for a total of 9 registered children. They will be
> at the conference from 8:30am -> 5:30pm each day from Monday -> Friday
> (inclusive). The carers may differ from day to day depending on
> availability. You are encouraged to check their working with children
> cards and status using this form here:
> https://wwcforms.justice.tas.gov.au/RegistrationSearch.aspx.
> 
> The daycare will be in the Riviera room at Wrest Point which is on the
> mezzanine level. Hotel staff will be able to point you in the right
> direction if you are having trouble finding it.
> 
> You are welcome to drop off or pick up your children at any time.
> However, to guarantee the group aren’t out at an activity it is best to
> have your children there before 9am and to discuss with the carers when
> you may like to pick them back up. There will be a sign in/out sheet
> that you must complete when dropping off or picking up your children.
> 
> The children will be provided with lunch each day at Wrest Point. This
> will be served ~12pm meaning if you’d like them to join you during the
> conference main break they will have already had an opportunity to eat.
> 
> We will also provide some snacks for throughout the day. These will be
> things like muesli bars, nuts, sultanas, crackers etc. Please let the
> carers know if you don’t want your children to be eating certain things.
> 
> We have allowed catering for children 1.5years and up. If your child is
> younger than this please provide the carers with what they will need and
> instructions.
> 
> With younger children, if you are able to help provide any portacots or
> strollers you may have then that will assist the carers. Parents of
> children that require it should also supply suitable supply of nappies
> themselves. If the children would like to go swimming, appropriate
> bathers and towels are also needed. A change of clothes is often also
> helpful.
> 
> As there are 3 carers there will be the opportunity for children to do
> some activities outside of Wrest Point. Please discuss ideas with the
> carers for what you are happy for your children to do. It may not be
> possible to please everybody and the group may at times split -
> especially for some of the older children.
> 
> Some activities that have been suggested:
>  - Swimming at Wrest Point’s indoor pool
>  - Putt-Putt golf in Wrest Point’s garden
>  - Excursion to a nearby (fenced) park
>  - Excursion to a kids movie
>  - There are activities for children at the museum from 11am to 2pm
> every day.
> 
> Some of these activities may have a cost associated. Transport we can
> offer as the bus drivers taking delegates between the university
> apartments and Wrest Point will be able to take detours to drop the
> children off and pick them up at the carers requests. If you’d like your
> kids to go to the movies, for example, please have cash that you can
> give to the carers.
> 
> We will also try to provide some toys and activities for the children in
> the room. We will have a TV and DVD player along with colouring books,
> balls and other toys. Feel free to help provide more activities for your
> children (be sure to label them and be prepared for loss/damage). Any
> provided toys should be suitable to have around infants (for example,
> nothing with small parts).
> 
> The carers are arranged through Aladdin Babysitting Service. The
> coordinator is Leila Gravell <leilagrav46 at gmail.com> who is also on this
> mailing list. She likely isn’t going to be present at the venue but is
> happy to help with anything you may need. You can reach her on (03) 6268
> 0038 or 0418 145 880.
> 
> I will also be around during the week and you’re welcome to reach me at
> this email address (josh at nitrotech.org) or directly on 0419 123 417.
> 
> See you in a few days!
> 
> Cheers,
> Josh
> 
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