Subsidized Childcare Services at the 2010 Joint Mathematics Meetings

"Love it! And the boys do too!"

The American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America are pleased to announce that for the fifth year they are offering and significantly subsidizing childcare services at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)--next in San Francisco, CA, January 13-16. The childcare will be offered to parents through KiddieCorp, an organization that has been providing high quality programs for children of all ages at meetings throughout the U.S. and Canada since 1986.

Parents registered as participants at JMM can take their children for a fun few days and still enjoy the meeting. While attendees are in sessions KiddieCorp will engage children in popular tried and true games and activities including arts & crafts, music & movement, board games, story time, and dramatic play. The program offers theme activities for the older children, specially designed so that children can make friends easily in a comfortable, safe and happy environment.

The feedback on the service is enthusiastic: "Very convenient and useful. I hope it will be continued to be offered." "I really appreciated the service." "Wonderful! Please do it again!"

The dates and times for the program are Wednesday through Saturday, January 13-16, 2010, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, and it will be located at the San Francisco Marriott. The childcare services provided at the JMM are for children ages 6 months through 12 years old. Space per day will be limited and is on a space available basis. Parents are encouraged to bring snacks and beverages for their children but items such as juice boxes, cheerios and crackers will be provided. KiddieCorp can arrange meals for children at cost plus 15% or parents can be responsible for meals for their children.

Registration is now open, with the deadline of December 16, 2009. Availability is limited and handled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost for the children's program is $10.00 per hour, per child or $8.00 per hour, per child if you are a Graduate Student, plus a $30.00 (nonrefundable) registration fee per family. Full payment is due at the time of registration with KiddieCorp. To learn more about the service, policies regarding cancellation and late child pick-up fees, and to register, go to http://www.kiddiecorp.com/jmmkids.htm or call KiddieCorp at (858) 455-1718 to request a form.

Come to the Joint Mathematics Meetings in San Francisco, CA, January 13-16: Meet old and new colleagues, attend sessions, visit the exhibits--and bring your children!