PEPS Benefit Luncheon Childcare FAQs
Childcare Information And Frequently Asked Questions
HOW AND WHERE DO I REGISTER FOR CHILDCARE AT THE PEPS BENEFIT LUNCHEON?
Registered event guests can register their children for childcare at this link.
Who is the childcare provider?
We are partnering with our community partner, Bright Horizons, to offer childcare at our PEPS Benefit Luncheon. Bright Horizons® is a leading education and care company, trusted by families and employers around the world for safe, discovery-driven early education that responds to the specific needs of working families. Quality care and learning can be life-changing for children and parents, and Bright Horizons has created research-based curriculum that’s designed by educators and delivered by highly trained, professional teachers to engage children and support parents. Bright Horizon’s goal is to provide environments that are great places for childhood and prepare children for success in school and life.
Where is event childcare offered?
Event Childcare is offered at Seattle Children's Theatre, located in Seattle Center, right next to Fisher Pavilion, where the PEPS Benefit Luncheon is held.
What’s the age range of the children at your event childcare?
Bright Horizons is able to offer care for children between ages 18 months to 5 years at the event. Babes in arms are welcome at the PEPS Benefit Luncheon.
CHILDCARE ACTIVITIES
Childcare staff will provide age-appropriate toys, books and activities for all children.
How many spaces do you have?
Event Childcare is offered for up to 40 children on a space-available basis. However, there will be a waiting list after spaces are filled up. In the past, all children on the waiting list could be accommodated.
When is childcare available?
Children can be dropped off as early as 10:30 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 and must be picked up by 1:15 pm.
Is there a cost for the event childcare?
Event childcare is complementary for our event guests. We hope guests who take advantage of event childcare will give generously during our event.
Is there a registration deadline?
The registration deadline is April 30, 2024, but space may fill before then. There will be a waiting list after spaces are filled up. If you have signed up and don’t need childcare anymore, PLEASE be sure to let Bright Horizons know by emailing kimra.combs@brighthorizons.com.
What do I need to bring?
Since childcare will take place during the lunch hour, each child must have a pre-packed nut-free lunch with them. You will also need to pack diapers, nap time mat and bottles if applicable. Please clearly mark all your child's belongings with your child's name. And please bring anything that might help your child feel comfortable (blanket, stuffed animal…).
What if my child cries while I’m away?
Each parent must provide a cell phone number that will be available for use during the PEPS Benefit Luncheon (on vibrate), so that childcare providers can contact you in case of a medical emergency or meltdown.
Can I register my child with special needs in the event childcare?
Yes! You of course know your child best, and whether they would be ok in this setting, but Bright Horizons strives to and has successfully accommodated a wide range of special needs and individual differences in our group programs. We believe in inclusive programs that attempt to meet the needs of a wide range of children and which focus on each child’s strengths. We support a collaborative team approach – the teacher, director, specialists, and parents. The team will work closely together to try to maximize each child’s opportunities for learning, growth, and development, and to attempt to eliminate any barriers or safety issues which a group program may present.
I have registered my child for the event childcare, but our plans have changed.
If your plans change and you cannot attend the PEPS Benefit Luncheon anymore or no longer need childcare, PLEASE contact Bright Horizons at kimra.combs@brighthorizons.com right away letting them know that your childcare spot is no longer needed. We typically fill up our event childcare and maintain a waiting list. Letting us know right away allows another family to take advantage of the childcare.
Questions?
You may contact the PEPS Benefit Event team by emailing benefit@peps.org.
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