Drop-In Childcare
Once registered with our center, drop off anytime and stay as long as you need. There is no minimum stay and time is calculated down to the minute. So, you only pay for the time that you use!
How It Works
Drop-in Childcare is childcare that fits YOUR schedule! ® Come when you want and stay as long as you need. Kid Spa Austin is also open in the evenings and on Saturdays, so safe, fun and reliable childcare is available when you need it most.
Drop-In Care is the perfect solution for families needing occasional childcare for activities such as:
– Household Shopping
– School Holidays
– Date Night
– Doctor’s Appointments
- Once registered with our center, drop-off any time and stay as long or as little as you need.
- There are no minimum stays and you only pay for the time you use (rounded to the nearest minute).
- Admission is subject to center capacity, but you can reserve a spot using our Remote Check-In option or by enrolling in a scheduled program.
- Sign up for our Membership Program and receive a low drop-in rate.
Meals and Activities
MEALS: Meals and snacks are served throughout the day. Children are provided with complimentary snacks, such as animal crackers and pretzels. Meals may be brought from home or purchased at the center.
ACTIVITIES: Children will have the opportunity to participate in playful, intentional learning experiences while at our center. This includes large and small group activities, teacher-directed and child-initiated activities as well as active and quiet activities. We will also spend time outdoors every day, as weather permits, for large motor development.
- Parents are welcome to pack their own meals and snacks, but please remember nut products are not allowed.
- Do you have a picky eater? Check our online menu to see what we are serving today!
- Medically diagnosed food allergies must be documented in an Emergency Action Plan signed by both the child’s doctor and the parents. For minor allergies, ask for a red wristband at check-in.
- For practical reasons, we are unable to warm or refrigerated meals from home. Please plan packed snacks and meals accordingly.
Your First Stay
What to Wear
– Play clothes
– Gym shoes (flip-flops, sandals are discouraged)
– Coat/jacket if weather is cold
What to Bring
– Water bottle
– Diapers/Wipes
– Change of clothes, especially if potty-training
– Optional: Lovies/Blankets, Snacks, Meals
* All personal items should be labelled with first and last name. Personal toys and electronics are not allowed.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Please bring a copy of the child’s immunization card or tell us they are available through Immtrack
- No immunization records are required if they are on file at another school and you indicated so on the registration form.
- Parents must provide a doctor’s Health Statement within 7 days of your child’s first stay.
- Medically diagnosed food allergies must be documented in an Emergency Action Plan signed by both the child’s doctor and the parents. For minor allergies, ask for a red wristband at check-in.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
- Keep goodbyes short and stay out of your child’s sight lines after dropping off.
- Keep your child’s first stays short (30-60 minutes), especially if this is their first time away from you.
- Come 1 or 2 days per week until your child is comfortable at drop-off.
- Drop-off early (7:30-8:00am) to allow your child extra time to settle in.
Dropping Off
Check-In at Kid Spa Austin is quick and easy!
– Use fingerprint/passcode to check-in
– Sign meal sheet if you wish to purchase meals
– Request an allergy wristband if needed
– Communicate pick-up time to receptionist
If your plans change and you wish to purchase a meal,
just call the center!
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
- Reassure your child by acting confident and upbeat.
- If someone else will be picking up, remember to add them to your account before leaving.
- Keep goodbyes short and stay out of your child’s sight lines after dropping off.
- Rest assured that our staff will communicate if your child has prolonged difficulty transitioning.
Picking Up
We understand that parents are anxious to be on their way home, so we make picking up a breeze!
– Use fingerprint/passcode to check-out
– Account balance must be paid prior to leaving
Toddler information sheets will be provided for children 2 years and younger. These sheets will let you know all about your child’s stay with us!
CHILD RELEASE: Children may only be released to persons listed as authorized pick-ups on the account.
- Please arrange for a designated driver or taxi service if you have been drinking. We will notify the police if we are concerned for the child’s safety.
- Divorced parents: We will only release children to authorized persons, and account balances must be settled after each stay. If this is an issue for your family, please talk to us about setting up separate accounts for each parent/guardian.
Parent Handbook
Kid Spa Austin prides itself on being a clean, safe and fun place to stay. We want parents and children to be comfortable with the rules, regulations and policies that we have for our center. Some of that information can be found throughout this website, but a more thorough collection is available in our Parent Handbook of Operational Policies.
