Leave your little one (ages 6 weeks to 10 years old) in the care of our highly-trained, certified staff while you get in some morning or afternoon ski runs! 

We offer full and half-day options for childcare.

Full Day sessions run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and include lunch and supervised play time with age-appropriate toys & activities.

Half-Day sessions are offered during the morning, from 8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m., and in the afternoons from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., and include supervised play time with age-appropriate toys & activities.

For an additional charge, you can opt to add a boxed lunch to your reservation ($12).

Please order your box lunch at the time you make your daycare reservation. Lunches must be ordered by 10:00 a.m. the day of your arrival.

Designated playrooms and staffing levels are based on children's ages:

Infants (6 weeks to 23 months) — minimum ratio of 1 staff to 4 children
Toddlers (24 to 30 months) — minimum ratio of 1 staff to 5 children
Children (over 30 months) — minimum ratio of 1 staff to 10 children

We have two rooms dedicated to our infants and toddlers! Rooms for the little ones are bright & cozy with cribs, cots, blankets, high chairs, swings, and bottle warmers, along with age-appropriate toys, books, and activities.

Children 3 years old and up will have access to the big room! This zone is divided up by interest areas (blocks, trucks, kitchen, dolls, books, puzzles, etc.) and there is a scheduled craft time, circle time with stories or music, and occasional viewings of age-appropriate videos.

• For children wanting to participate in the Snow Explorer program, we have a dedicated space for them to get geared up before heading out to the exclusive On-Snow Fun Zone!

Lunch is included with all Full Day childcare sessions. For Half Day enrollment, you may opt to add a lunch to your booking for $12 (must be ordered before 10:00 a.m.). We do not provide formula and baby food.

Space is limited, so reservations are highly recommended! We suggest at least 48-72 hours in advance for non-holiday times and 3-4 weeks ahead for holidays. Childcare sessions may also be booked the day of, in-person, but are subject to availability and are likely to sell out during peak times.

Please note that check-in can be time consuming, especially during weekends and holiday periods; please plan accordingly as late arrival and check-in may result in denial of enrollment into the program for that day.

PROGRAM TIMES:

Full Day  |  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
A.M. Half Day | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
P.M. Half Day | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Childcare Sessions are offered 7 days a week from Opening Day for Winter 2026 through May 31, 2027, and may be reserved online, in advance. Upon check-in, you will get to personally meet our staff and your child will be assigned a cubby for their personal belongings. You may complete any remaining paperwork and inform our staff of any changes to your lunch* (if applicable) or pick-up plan at this time, as well. Check-in can be time consuming, especially during weekends and holiday periods; please plan accordingly. 

Check-in:
Full Day and A.M. Half Day sessions begins at 8:00 a.m. (Signature Start participants need to be checked-in no later than 9:15 a.m.) If you plan on arriving later than 10:00 a.m., please call (541) 382-1709. 

Lunch* for Full Day sessions is from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Pick-Up: 
Full Day is by 5:00 p.m. Please note that the pick-up window ends promptly at 5:00 p.m., late pick-ups will be charged a $30 late fee.

MEETING LOCATION:

West Village Lodge  |  Childcare Center

Mt. Bachelor's Childcare Center is securely located in the lower level of the West Village Lodge. To reach Mt. Bachelor's West Village Base Area, follow Century Drive to the end of the road, 1/2 mile past the exit for Sunrise. In the winter the Cascade Lakes Highway is closed and you will automatically be directed into the West Village parking lot.

After you park, head up the cement walkway leading to the West Village Lodge and chairlifts. The Daycare Center is located at the top of the walkway, inside the lower level of the West Village Lodge and on your right after entering the building.

*Children in Full Day sessions may bring a nut free sack lunch. Alternatively, you may enjoy lunch with your child outside of the facility from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  

Please allow adequate time for any remaining registration paperwork and check-in. We recommend arriving to the resort at least 60 minutes prior to your session start-time on weekends and during holiday periods and 30 minutes prior to your session start-time during non-holiday dates.

For the benefit of your child's comfort and the ease of our staff, please review our list of required and recommended items to bring with you when you drop your child off for childcare. Your child will be assigned a cubby to stow their things — please label all personal belongings. Due to space availability, we ask that you limit personal items to one bag. In order to make your child's experience as comfortable as possible,

For infants and toddlers, disposable diapers, bottles, formula (if needed)/baby food, and an extra set of clothing are required. If your toddler cannot eat cafeteria food or is very picky, you may want to provide a lunch; otherwise, we provide lunch for full-day children of all ages. All children, even if toilet trained, need to bring one extra pants and underwear.

• Your product purchase confirmation e-mail
• All necessary forms completed and filled out
• Disposable diapers
• Bottles and formula/baby food (or snacks for older children)
• Extra set of clothing for infants and toddlers (we recommend extra pants for all children, all ages)
• Any additional clothing and accessories for your child that they may need to make them feel comfortable

If your child wishes to participate in the Snow Explorer Program, please be sure to dress your child in proper mountain/ski gear that is appropriate for the day’s weather conditions. Suggested items are listed below; please note that Mt. Bachelor does NOT rent any of the following items, but some may be available for purchase.

• Waterproof/water-resistant snow pants and jacket
• Hat & mittens
• Snow boots & warm socks (wool is recommended)
• Warm under-layers
• Goggles or sunglasses*
• Sunscreen

*Goggles help protect eyes and enhance visibility in all kinds of weather and are a must. Goggles can be purchased at Gravity Sports in the Mountain Gateway building in West Village Base Area.

WAIVERS & RELEASE FORMS:

A parent or guardian is required to provide a completed and signed copy of the following form for each child who will be participating in a Mt. Bachelor Childcare program. Please fill out the required form prior to check-in:

• Mt. Bachelor Daycare Enrollment

If you are unable to fill out these forms prior to your daycare session check-in, you may do so in person upon your arrival. Please plan accordingly for the time it may take to complete your child’s intake forms.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you are making reservations for others, please have the child's birth date available as well as any other pertinent information to make the reservation process go smoothly. Payment is required at the time of reservation (VISA, Mastercard, Discover & American Express accepted).

A box lunch is included with all Full Day childcare sessions; lunch is available to be added onto Half Day sessions for an extra charge. Please order your box lunch at the time you make your daycare reservation. Lunches must be ordered by 10:00 a.m. the day of your arrival. Children may bring a sack lunch. You may also enjoy lunch with your child outside of the facility at any time during the day. 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Childcare sessions are valid for use on the designated date(s) selected only and may not be switched or refunded if you are unable to attend after your session has started. No-shows on the day will forfeit 100% of the product cost. If you need to switch your child into a different daycare session or program in advance of the start of your session, please contact us at 541-382-1709 ext. 121519 to update.

Mt. Bachelor Daycare programs do not issue any cash refunds (or refunds to the original form of payment) once a product has been purchased. Only winter product vouchers will be offered in exchange for a Childcare program cancellation. Childcare reservations may be cancelled at any time up until the day of the scheduled lesson or program start date in exchange for winter product vouchers valued at 100% of the product cost, valid for redemption at any time throughout the season in which it was issued.

LATE PICK-UP FOR DAYCARE

Half Day A.M. pick-up is at 12:00 p.m. Full Day and P.M. Half Day sessions is by 5:00 p.m. Please note that the pick-up window ends promptly at 5:00 p.m. Please be on time or a few minutes early; many of our staff members have commitments in the evening and need to be able to catch a bus back to town.

Late pick-ups will be charged a $30 late fee. If you need to adjust your child’s pick-up or drop-off time due to a specific circumstance, please inform our staff in advance.