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

Sat Jan 14 16:35:29 AEDT 2017

Hi Jamie,

On 14/01/17 08:32, Jaime Schmidt wrote:
> 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 :).

Sure, I believe the child-carers may be happy to do this. I'll leave it
for you to work out what you are comfortable with them doing during the
week.

Cheers,
Josh

>
> 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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