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 The following WDW resorts
offer childcare programs. They offer various activities, entertainments
& refreshments, some offer meals at an extra cost. Telephone
in advance. Some of the clubs are open only to WDW resort guests
& some only to those staying at that particular resort.
Boardwalk Inn & Villas - Harbor Club - 4 p.m. to 12
midnight. Takes kids aged 4-12. $10 per hour per child. This children's
entertainment clubhouse offers supervised activities. Entertainment
includes Disney movies and video games. Meal included. Reservations
accepted. Call 407 939-6301.
Grand Floridian - Mouseketeer Clubhouse - 4:30 p.m. to
12 midnight. Takes kids aged 4-12. $10 per hour per child, four
hour maximum. Offers activities, entertainment, a meal, and refreshments.
Reservations required, call 407 824-2985 or WDW-DINE (939-3463).
Polynesian - Never Land Club - 4 p.m. to 12 midnight. Offers
supervised children's activities including arts and crafts, Disney
movies and free video games. Buffet served from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
featuring pizza, hot dogs, chicken strips, macaroni and cheese,
and fruit (subject to change). Entertainment includes video games
and films. Takes kids aged 4-12. $10 per hour for the first child
and $6 per hour for each additional child in the same family; no
minimum stay. Reservations required, call 407 WDW-DINE (939-3463).
Wilderness Lodge - Cub's Den - 5 p.m. to 12 midnight. $10
per hour per child. Takes kids aged 4-12. This children's entertainment
clubhouse offers supervised activities. Entertainment includes Disney
movies and video games. Meal included. Open to all Resort Guests.
Reservations accepted, call 407 WDW-DINE (939-3463).
Yacht & Beach Club - Sandcastle Club - 4:30 p.m. to
12 midnight. Take kids aged 4-12. $10 per hour per child, four hour
maximum. Meal available for an additional charge. Reservations required,
call 407 934-8000.
Animal Kingdom Lodge - Simba's Cubhouse - 4:30pm to 12 midnight.
Take kids aged 4-12. $10 per hour, per child. Includes snack and
a meal (cheeseburgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, chicken fingers,
peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, French fries, potato
chips, fresh fruit, apple juice, orange juice and white or chocolate
milk). Offers supervised children's activities including arts and
crafts, movies, and Play Station video games.
Fairy Godmothers offers in-room babysitting both day & night,
call 407 277-3724.
Kindercare also offer
in-room babysitting, expect to pay around $12 an hour, call 407-827-5444
All About Kids.
Provides private childcare about 5000 times a year, and has a very
high reputation. Also has an extensive list of baby equipment for
rent. www.All-About-Kids.com.
FUN-ventions by KinderCare,
3497 Vine Street Kissimmee, FL 34741, Phone: 407-846-2027 Fax: 407-846-8822
KinderCare, the nation's largest childcare provider, offers children's
and youth programs. Our trained activities coordinators will supervise
children's events and provide child care in your room.
Kids Nite Out, 8324 International
Drive Orlando, FL 32819, Phone Toll Free: 1-800-696-8105 www.kidsniteout.com
In-Room Sitter Services 407-828-0920
Our caregivers provide one-on-one childcare in the comfort of your
hotel or resort room. KNO’s professional staff gives your
child the individual attention he or she deserves by playing a variety
of fun filled activities that the caregiver brings with them, including
toys, games, puzzles, and various arts and crafts.
KNO is not just a babysitting service. We provide a fun, well trained
caregiver to entertain your child in the hotel or resort room. We
can also accompany your child on and about the resort area or join
your family as a mother’s or father’s helper and help
out at the area attractions. We also plan and work children’s
conventions and have some children’s clubs at select resorts.
All of our caregivers provide a memorable and nurturing atmosphere
and have hands on training and childcare experience. We have sitters
of every age group, but they must all be at least 18 years old.
They are CPR and first aid trained, infant through adult and each
applicant is interviewed and undergoes a thorough reference and
background check. KNO is licensed and insured.
We take care of children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Certain
restrictions apply for any reservations made for children with special
needs.
Childcare Reviews
"I just wanted to add something about childcare in the resorts
that I recently dealt with. I have a son who is handicapped. He
has cerebral palsy and is blind. He is 14, but he is only 3 feet
tall and weighs 48 pounds. I also have another son who is 11. I
called Kindercare to make reservations for a night in April. I first
asked if they dealt with handicapped children. The lady I spoke
to told me that they do as long as it doesn't require heavy lifting.
Being a nurse myself, I understood her question and explained about
the size of my son(whom my 11 year old can pick up). She said that
it would be no problem. We went ahead and made the reservation and
I began giving her the specifics of both children. When i told her
that my son was 14, she said that they didn't take care of kids
over 12. I asked if she could make an exception because of my son's
circumstances and she said no. Needless to say, I was devastated.
I love my son dearly and I am truly looking forward to taking him
to disney, but I also wanted a night out. It's hard enough finding
a sitter for him at home. I have heard many wonderful things about
Kindercare and I just figured that I wouldn't get that free time
after all. Then, I got my new Passporter. I thumbed through it looking
for the childcare area. I found 3 listings: Kindercare, Fairy Godmothers,
and All About Kids. I skipped Kindercare and tried calling Fairy
Godmothers, but hung up after 15 minutes of a busy signal. So, I
tried All About Kids. I hadn't heard of this one before, but I figured
it may be good as it was in the Passporter. I called and the lady
I spoke with was very accomodating. She said that there would be
no problem with my son as they take kids up to 16 years. Finally!
I made reservations on the spot! I am leaving in 3 weeks, but I
will definitely fill you in on how they work out. "
"Last April 2000 we used KinderCare for several evenings and
one afternoon. They provided the same young woman for each visit
which was wonderful. She was very nice and seemed prepared. The
kids loved her and bought her a little gift in the end. We even
wrote KinderCare about how much we liked her. I was a reluctant
mom the first day of babysitting but after that I felt that my kids
were in safe hands." Carol Will
"We have used a variety of child care for our three (age 4,
6, and 12) kids while visiting WDW. In room Kindercare, in April
2000, provided an easy arrangement, and even a therapeutic provider
for our special needs kids, at the cost of regular childcare. For
a low-key evening we put them at the Cubs Den, also in april, where
they gave us a beeper and the kids were kept busy, calm, and happy.
Then, in August while staying off-property, for a more exciting
evening, the 2 youngest and their cousin went to Neverland Club!
Individual attention was outstanding, not a mob scene like we experienced
back in '93. The adults got to go to Ohannas for an evening in the
islands! We would use any of them again, but are considering the
Harbor Club for December. Location from DI is a difficulty, since
we only leave them for a short time and travel time takes up so
much of it. At DI there is no close kid club, so kindercare in-room
may win out." Barbara Foster
What are your
experiences with WDW childcare? If you have any stories, coments
or tips, email me.
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