TREASURES — Child Care for ages 6 weeks to 3 years at Smugglers' Notch
Smugglers' million-dollar child care center!
Limited availability.
TREASURES All-Day Child Care For Ages 6 weeks - 3 years.
TREASURES Child Care Center offers all day child care Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Children are encouraged to arrive before 9:30 am to maximize their participation in morning activities. Private in-condo weekend babysitting is available on Saturdays and Sundays. Must call by 10:00 am on Friday to reserve a private in-condo sitter for Saturday and/or Sunday.
Over the years, Smugglers' has been single-minded in its approach to providing exceptional family vacations. That's why we built our state-of-the-art child care center - TREASURES. We have created a wonderland for infants and toddlers that is more accessible and more convenient for parents. Most importantly, while your children frolic in this fully state licensed center, you can rest assured that we continue to care for them with the same dedication and professional staff that has always been here for your family.
TREASURES has some very special features for both kids and parents including air conditioning, giant fish tanks in every room, a multitude of age-appropriate toys, tiny toilets and small sinks, 5,400 square feet of indoor space, over 4,000 square feet of outdoor playground, one-way mirror viewing for parents, and easy drop off and pick up.
At TREASURES your infants and toddlers are in good hands with our caring counselors. Our staff is trained in first aid, CPR, child development and behavior management. Some of our staff are certified Early Childhood Teachers and Special Education Specialists. And, our child-to-caregiver ratio assures full attention and the best possible care. Entertaining your kids will be no challenge at all!
Regular price $119 per child per day. Bring your own lunch and snacks.
TREASURES full day child care is 25% OFF for families on the SimplySmuggs or the Vermonter Daycation Pass. Half-day care is available between 9:00 am & 1:00 pm only, $85 per child.
Reservations are strongly recommended, but walk-ins are welcome based on space availability. All services are based on space availability. Child care cancellations 24 hours prior receive a full refund; less than 24 hours receive a 50% refund; a no-show results in no refund. Call 802-644-1180 for reservations. You may also contact a TREASURES staff member at 802-644-1180 with any questions. Combining the best modern technology with a kid-centered, homey atmosphere,TREASURES Child Care turns it up a notch using Brightwheel software for iOS and Android. TREASURES child care professionals recognize it can be hard for parents (especially new ones) to leave their little ones in someone else’s care. Now, Brightwheel offers added comfort so parents are able to have an instant link to the space where their children can play and grow. In addition to the care of licensed, trained professionals, the staff at TREASURES are thrilled to add to the transparency within the facility. Brightwheel allows for instant updates through photo sharing, record keeping, and communication regarding meals, diaper changes, and activities. Parents can leave their littles in the care of TREASURES professionals and spend their days feeling the utmost comfort, knowing, and seeing, their little treasures are having a great time!
"Treasures was an invaluable part of our vacation. I was able to do activities with my older kids that I would not have been able to otherwise. I felt totally comfortable with my baby there and we have never used day care so that's saying a lot. The brightwheel app was amazing and helpful in making me feel comfortable leaving my child there. They stuck to his schedule and kept me informed." Dara from Bethesda, MD
"Amazing program, wonderful, patient, loving, kind staff, beautiful building with a lot of stimulating toys, would not change anything about it! It is the CROWN JEWEL of Smuggs... loved loved loved it all." Brenda from Madison, CT Fireflies - 6 weeks to 16 months These little ones have fun indoors and out. Inside they'll enjoy floor mats, climbing structures, crawling, and object and spatial play. Outside there are swings, backpacks, strollers and a spacious screened-in play space.
Little Dippers - 17 months to 2 1/2 years This group spends time together listening to music, dancing, singing, painting, squishing play-dough, chasing bubbles, building with blocks, storytelling with circle games or sitting on laps and reading. Outside, they can find rocks and flowers and bugs on a nature walk, dig in the sandbox, roll trucks, bounce balls, balance on logs, splash in the water table or enjoy swinging.
Little Rascals - 2 1/2 to 3 years These tykes take mini-hikes around the Resort, look for pollywogs at the reservoir, may choose to have a picnic lunch, visit the nature center, and splash at Notchville Park splash pad. Inside, they'll enjoy circle time, singing, stories, arts and crafts, create with magna-tiles and blocks, participate in dramatic play and enjoy playing games with new friends. Our Rascals may participate in resort wide family activities such as Story Time, Preschool Games, and Creature Feature!
TREASURES will help to arrange a private caregiver for evenings in your vacation home. Babysitters will entertain your children in your resort home with games and stories, or take them to activities that are occurring at the resort, if you wish.
TREASURES Child Care Center is closed Saturdays and Sundays. However, private, in-condo, weekend babysitting is available. Must call extension 1180 by 10:00 am on Friday to reserve a private, in-condo, sitter for Saturday and/or Sunday.
Reservations for babysitting can be made by calling TREASURES at extension 1193 directly from your condominium or by calling 802-644-1180. TREASURES will take reservations daily between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. A 48 hour advance reservation is required.
