Info on child care center at AKV

[khmiller]

Where can I find information about the child care center at AKV?
Child ages?
Operating times?
costs?

 

[erionm]

From disneyworld.com:

Babysitting and Child Services

• Located on the first floor of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House near the Uzima pool deck area, Simba's Cubhouse is a supervised activity center for children ages 3 to 12 that is open daily from 4:30 p.m. to midnight. At this delightfully themed playspace, children are invited to play videogames, enjoy dinner and snacks, watch Disney movies and interact with other kids their age, while parents are off experiencing more adult-oriented fare.
• Together with independent childcare provider Kids Nite Out, Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village also offers you the convenience of one-to-one in-room babysitting, allowing you the flexibiity to enjoy your vacation your way. You can even reserve a childcare specialist to accompany you and your family during your visit to the Parks, providing a helping hand where needed.
• To make a reservation for Simba's Cubhouse or in-room babysitting, please contact Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village front desk or Concierge during your visit.

No mention of cost and we don't have children so we've never used it. There is no child care in Kidani Village except for in-room.

 

[tjkraz]

This is just off the top of my head but I think the cost is around $12 per hour, per child and there is a 4 hour minimum. Dinner is included in the cost.

 

[vicki_c]

There is a DVC discount (maybe 10%?) and I believe there is also $1/hr off for additional kids over 1. Not sure how those 2 things work together if they do.

Or maybe it's an AP discount? Sorry the particulars are escaping me, but we have gotten a discount since we have been DVC members and AP holders.

 

[mom of princessx2]

I think Vicki C is right that their is $1 off for DVC members

Some deluxe resorts offer child care services on-site for Disney resort guests. In some cases these services are also available to off-site guests. (Call to determine availability.)

GENERAL CONDITIONS: The following conditions apply to most Walt Disney World resort hotels' kids' clubs, but are subject to change at any time. Call first if you have any questions or to verify specifics.

Age: Childcare is provided for children over age 3 who are potty-trained, through age 12. Resorts will not make exceptions.

Hours: 4:30 p.m. to midnight, with some exceptions.

Beepers are provided to parents so they can be contacted in case of emergency. (Parents may also call the childcare club to check on their children if desired.)

Price: $11.25 per hour. Dinner is usually included and is usually typical children's fare, such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets and French fries, fruit and ice cream.

Activities offered at the clubs include board games, puzzles, arts and crafts, video games, Disney movies.

Reservations are required in most cases, although walk-ins may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To make reservations, call 407-WDW-DINE. You may also call some of the resorts directly -- the phone numbers are listed with the resort details below.

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise a fee of $20 per child is assessed. Reservations are held for 30 minutes before they are released to other guests.

The Disney resorts offering evening childcare are:

Animal Kingdom Lodge
Simba's Cubhouse
(407) 938-4785

Grand Floridian
Mouseketeer Clubhouse
(407) 824-1666

Polynesian
Never Land Club
(407) WDW-DINE
(407) 824-2000, ext. 2184
Special Info: Noon to 4 p.m. open to Polynesian resort guests at no charge for activities.

Wilderness Lodge
Cub's Den
(407) 824-1083

Yacht and Beach Club
Sandcastle Club
(407) 934-7000, ext. 6191