Childminding & Indoor Play
Enjoy convenient childminding services and a free indoor play area at the Dow Centennial Centre. Our safe, supervised spaces let children play while parents stay active and engaged in recreation and fitness programs.
Connect Hearing Peek Caboose Play Station
The indoor play area is free for children and open Monday to Friday from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm, and Saturday from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm. It closes daily for cleaning from 12:30 – 1:00 pm and 4:00 – 4:30 pm. Please check in at the front desk before entering the Play Station.
Auggie’s Place Childminding
- Childminding for ages newborn to 8
- Available in half-hour intervals (max 2 hours)
- First-come first serve basis
- Parents/Guardians MUST remain in the Dow Centennial Centre while their child is in Childminding.
- If a child shows up while presenting any symptoms of illness, they will not be accepted.
Childminding Hours
Please note: Hours are subject to change
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday |
8:30 am – 1:00 pm |
| Tuesday |
8:30 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 – 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday |
8:30 am – 1:00 pm 4:00 – 7:00 pm |
| Thursday |
8:30 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 – 7:00 pm |
| Friday |
8:30 am – 1:00 pm |
| Saturday |
8:15 am – 12:00 pm |
| Sunday |
8:30 am – 12:00 pm 3:00 – 6:00 pm |
| Stat Holidays |
Closed |
Childminding Prices
Please note: Prices are subject to change
| Drop In Daily Admission per 1/2 hour | Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual child (with membership) | $4.50 |
| Individual child (no membership) | $9.00 |
| Family (with membership | $7.00 |
| Family (no membership) | $14.00 |
| Punch Pass Cards | Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual child (with membership) 20 Punch Pass (20 half hours) | $82.00 |
| Individual child (no membership) 20 Punch Pass (20 half hours) | $171.00 |
| Family (with membership 20 Punch Pass (20 half hours) | $136.00 |
| Family (no membership) 20 Punch Pass (20 half hours) | $252.00 |
*Membership pricing requires purchase of a monthly or annual pass
Age Ratio
Childminding Attendants have the ability to make ratios smaller if they feel it is in the safety or health of the children.
| Age | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Newborn to 13 months | 3 to 1 |
| 13 to 18 months | 4 to 1 |
| 19 to 35 months | 6 to 1 |
| 3 years to 4 years | 8 to 1 |
| 4 years to 8 years | 10 to 1 |