Childcare Guidelines

Childcare services reopen Monday, Nov. 2, at the Park Board's three family centers.

Reservations are now required for childcare at Chesterfield, Dan Kinney and Doling family centers. Kids ages 3 months to 8 years may be registered for childcare, offered free of charge for members (an additional $3 for paying guests) for up to 2-hour intervals. Capacity is limited. Parents must remain in the building at all times while their kids are in childcare. Numerous COVID-19 prevention measures are in place. Read more about childcare operations.

• Care is available for children ages 3 months to 8 years old 
• Childcare staff should be made aware of any special considerations 
• The childcare staff will not be responsible for lost clothing or other items 
• Disruptive children will need to be picked up by their parent or guardian upon being paged 
• If these needs arise, the parent or guardian will be paged to the childcare room 
• The parent or guardian will be responsible for feedings and diaper changes 
• The parent signing the child in must be the parent signing them out 
• Parents with infants should bring their child in a car seat or carrier 
• Please do not bring your child when he/she is ill 
• There is a 2 hour limit on childcare