How strict are age limits for childcare?

[chrisw127]

What about upper age limit? I have a 13 year old with mild delays who would be happy with activities geared toward younger children. I am thinking about leaving her younger sibling so that I can have a break, but thought that she might tire of WDW quicker than the older teens. Thanks.

If leaving her doesn't work out, you could always try a sitting service like Kids Nite Out. They'll come to your room and tailor the activities toward the child. I've used them several times and have been very happy with them. The nice thing about KNO is that they work around your schedule, so if you want them during the day, they're there, whereas the kids' clubs are only at night. Also, you don't have to move a sleepy kid from the kids club back to your room. Tell the sitter when to put them to bed and that's it.

 

[mamaLori05]

The reason for the age limits is FL laws regarding the number of caregivers required for specific ages. Younger children require more caregivers. The 4-12 allows them to use fewer care givers.

I was just going to say that. If they get caught having a 3 yr old and not enought care givers they can get in big trouble.

 

[mamaLori05]

What about upper age limit? I have a 13 year old with mild delays who would be happy with activities geared toward younger children. I am thinking about leaving her younger sibling so that I can have a break, but thought that she might tire of WDW quicker than the older teens. Thanks.

I would think they would be okay with taking a 13 yr old. That wouldn't affect their child to teacher ratio since she is older. Woudn't hurt to call and double check though.

As for trying to sneak in a 3 yr old, they could very easily ask to see a birth certificate. Daycare centers need to have a birth certificate in order for the child to attend, so I could very easily see them requiring one as well. Expecially if they are in question at all. If someone is thinking of trying to sneak in a younger child, please don't. The company doesn't just get a slap on the hand if they get caught. They could potentially loose their license, which would end the service for everyone else.

 

[tspnmb]

If you go to this page on Disney Web Site it does show that the starting age has now changed to 3 no longer 4....


I dont think I can post urls... but here it is without the http.
disneyworld.disney.go.com/recreation/kids-activities/

Children's Activity Centers

Located throughout Walt Disney World Resort, Children's Activity Centers are delightful playspaces where children ages 3 to 12 are invited to enjoy videogames, have dinner and snacks, watch Disney movies and interact with other kids their age—usually while parents are off experiencing more grownup fare.

 

[summerrluvv]

The limit is 3 now. My DD went to the Neverland Club at the end of August and she is 3.