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Welcome to Child Sitting at the Paul Derda Rec Center!*This service is available to participants remaining inside the Recreation Center only.* Current Hours
Effective January 2nd, Child Sitting hours are changing! Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm Friday 8 am- 6pm Saturday and Sunday 8 am-12 pm |
Reservation System:
- To guarantee a spot, families will be able to make a reservation online, 48 hours in advance on: Appointment Plus.
- Reservations may be made online 24 hours a day.
- Drop-in care is welcome, based on space availability!
- There is a 1.5 hour maximum stay for all children. Children ages 18 months and older may attend twice per day with an hour in between each reservation. Infants ages 6 months to 18 months may only attend once a day.
- Call 303-460-6916 to reach the Child Sitting desk, for further information.
Fees
Type | Resident Fee | Non-Resident Fee |
---|---|---|
Drop-In | $1.50 | $1.75 |
40 Punch Pass | $50.00 | $70.00 |
What Parents Need to Know:
- Please label all personal belongings. We ask that personal toys and other items are left at home.
- Parents are required to check in and out each visit.
- Please only bring labeled and approved snacks
- Please provide a change of diapers if necessary and a carrier for children who do not sit on their own.
- The Child Sitting staff will change diapers for children between the ages of 6 months and 18 months. If the child is over the age of 18 months parents will be called back to the facility if their child needs a change.
- Special Needs:
- Please inform staff ahead of time of any special needs or behaviors that your child has so we can accommodate his/her needs.If your child requires special accommodations for participation, please contact:
- Beverly Sternberg at 303-460-6941 or bsternberg@broomfield.org
- Please inform staff ahead of time of any special needs or behaviors that your child has so we can accommodate his/her needs.If your child requires special accommodations for participation, please contact:
- If your child shows signs of illness while in our care, a parent will be contacted and asked to pick up their child immediately.
- Children exhibiting the following symptoms are asked to stay home:
- A fever in the last 24 hours
- Rash in the last 24 hours
- Green or yellow discharge from the nose
- Diarrhea, bloody stools, vomiting, pink eye or yellow discharge from the eye
- Strep throat, bronchitis or influenza/head lice
- A persistent cough
- Children exhibiting the following symptoms are asked to stay home:
Building Safety Procedures:
In the event of a building evacuation or drill or other emergencies, the children will be asked to stay with our staff. The children may NOT leave with their parents, but the parents are welcome to join the group. Child Sitting staff practice emergency drill procedures every three months and are prepared to handle emergency situations.
All City and County of Broomfield child sitting providers have extensive background checks through FBI and CBI, polygraphs, drug screens and fingerprinting. Staff is C.P.R., First Aid, and Safety Certified.
If you have any questions please let us know. The child sitting staff take pride in keeping all children safe, healthy and happy!
Beverly Burbach at 303-460-6941 or bburbach@broomfield.org or Kimberly Evelsizer at 303-460-6911 or kevelsizer@broomfield.org
Palooza:
Preschool Palooza: Ages 4-6
Keep the whole family active during school breaks! While parents take a break, kids can join in the fun with crafts, gym, and gymnastics area. A different activity each day, activities subject to change. Preschool Palooza will not be swimming.
Preteen Palooza: Ages 7-12
Keep the whole family active during school breaks! While parents work out, older kids can join in the fun in the gym, game room, gymnastics, and the pool. A different activity each day, activities subject to change.
Palooza:
Using the Child Sitting, hour reservation system, make your older child an appointment on a drop-in basis. Reservations can be made 48 hours in advance on: Appointment Plus.
Payment will be taken daily. The beginning of each session starts with sign in, the location designated daily and includes activities in the gym, games, gymnastics or swimming with the supervisors.
Fees: $5 R/$8 NR *price is per child.
Prerequisites: Ages: 7-12. Be able to swim one length of the pool. Kids need to bring a swimsuit and towel on swim day.
Click Here for more information about dates and times this program is offered.
Parents Night Out:
Ages 5 years to 12 years
Need an evening out??
While parents spend some quality time together, kids can keep busy with supervised gym time, cooking, and other activities. Sack lunch required and snacks provided. Activities subject to change.
Using the new system: BREx register your child now! Payment will be taken upon registration. The beginning of each session starts with sign in located in the Columbine Room and includes activities in the gym, gymnastics, board games and crafts with the supervisors.
Family Pricing: $30 R/$35 NR
Click Here for more information about dates and times this program is offered.
Contact Us
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Beverly Burbach
Recreation Specialist-Youth and Teen303-460-6941
bburbach@broomfield.org
Child Sitting Facility
303.460.6916
13201 Lowell Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80020