U.S. vacations with a lot of childcare

[Anonymous]

I'm the OP from the "best vacation with kids under 5" thread. The mountain and lake options in the U.S. sound great except for the lack of childcare. The Caribbean options have either built in vacation nannies or kids clubs. Are there any places in the U.S. with either of those two options for kids under 5?

[Anonymous]

OP, check on Tyler Place Family Resort in Vt. They have childcare for babies and toddlers and may be just what you're looking for.

http://www.tylerplace.com/

[Anonymous]

Just hire local nannies from a good local firm where ever you want to go. We have done it all over the place. About $18-28 per hour depending on where we went

[Anonymous]

Why bother bringing your kids if you want to pawn off their care?

[Anonymous]

I have no interest in vacationing without my kids, especially if they are nearby. It's one thing to do a weekend getaway w/DH (no kids), but I have no interest in going on a "family vacation" that entails the kids being with some stranger(s).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have no interest in vacationing without my kids, especially if they are nearby. It's one thing to do a weekend getaway w/DH (no kids), but I have no interest in going on a "family vacation" that entails the kids being with some stranger(s).

How is this at all responsive to OP's question???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no interest in vacationing without my kids, especially if they are nearby. It's one thing to do a weekend getaway w/DH (no kids), but I have no interest in going on a "family vacation" that entails the kids being with some stranger(s).

How is this at all responsive to OP's question???

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, check on Tyler Place Family Resort in Vt. They have childcare for babies and toddlers and may be just what you're looking for.

http://www.tylerplace.com/

This looks wonderful! Has anyone else been there?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no interest in vacationing without my kids, especially if they are nearby. It's one thing to do a weekend getaway w/DH (no kids), but I have no interest in going on a "family vacation" that entails the kids being with some stranger(s).

How is this at all responsive to OP's question???

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no interest in vacationing without my kids, especially if they are nearby. It's one thing to do a weekend getaway w/DH (no kids), but I have no interest in going on a "family vacation" that entails the kids being with some stranger(s).

How is this at all responsive to OP's question???

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I guess her/his point is stop spending the extra money to bring kids along and then pay for child care just so you can call it a "family vacation" and you won't have this problem. Go on getaways just you and your husband/wife and leave the kids at home or go for a family vacation that doesn't involve parents alone time (it's a FAMILY vacation after all...) DH and I are going away for 10 days with DC in July and then for 5 days in August just the two of us. You don't have to have it all crammed into one trip. I would not like to have to explain to DC why mommy and daddy are going to leave them for a while while we're all supposed to be on vacation together.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no interest in vacationing without my kids, especially if they are nearby. It's one thing to do a weekend getaway w/DH (no kids), but I have no interest in going on a "family vacation" that entails the kids being with some stranger(s).

How is this at all responsive to OP's question???

+1

I guess her/his point is stop spending the extra money to bring kids along and then pay for child care just so you can call it a "family vacation" and you won't have this problem. Go on getaways just you and your husband/wife and leave the kids at home or go for a family vacation that doesn't involve parents alone time (it's a FAMILY vacation after all...) DH and I are going away for 10 days with DC in July and then for 5 days in August just the two of us. You don't have to have it all crammed into one trip. I would not like to have to explain to DC why mommy and daddy are going to leave them for a while while we're all supposed to be on vacation together.

Gee, not everyone has the option of childcare back home. And maybe mom and dad want some time alone but do want the kids around 80% of the time? Judge much?

[Anonymous]

I guess her/his point is stop spending the extra money to bring kids along and then pay for child care just so you can call it a "family vacation" and you won't have this problem. Go on getaways just you and your husband/wife and leave the kids at home or go for a family vacation that doesn't involve parents alone time (it's a FAMILY vacation after all...) DH and I are going away for 10 days with DC in July and then for 5 days in August just the two of us. You don't have to have it all crammed into one trip. I would not like to have to explain to DC why mommy and daddy are going to leave them for a while while we're all supposed to be on vacation together.

Well, obviously it is odd if you want to take the kids along and not spend any time with them at all, but I think it could be great to take them to a place that has activities or care for them for two hours a day or so. That way there is some family time, and some time to have a break for just mom and dad. What could be wrong with that, sounds like the best of both worlds! I don't feel that I need to explain to DS why I am leaving him for a while. If the activities are fun and there are other kids there, he won't question it, and if he does, the answer is because I'm doing something for a little bit where kids are not allowed, and I'll be back soon so we can all do something fun together.

[Anonymous]

OP here, to answer 10:58, I don't have to explain to my kids because they don't have set expectations about what will happen on vacation. They are 4 and under. Each day they'll spend some time with me, their dad, their grandmother, and sometime at a kids club or with a nanny. I especially love the nanny at night so we can go to dinner while the kids sleep.

You are projecting this idea that we just want to be able to "call it a family vacation." I don't want to leave kids this age for seven nights or more. And I don't want to go on vacation without being able to spend some time totally alone and some time alone with my husband.

I agree the Tyler Place looks terrific! And I love the suggestion of hiring a local nanny from an agency in some locations. Thanks, guys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm the OP from the "best vacation with kids under 5" thread. The mountain and lake options in the U.S. sound great except for the lack of childcare. The Caribbean options have either built in vacation nannies or kids clubs. Are there any places in the U.S. with either of those two options for kids under 5?

The Homestead
http://www.thehomestead.com/explore-our-activities/kidsclub/kidsclub

7 springs
http://www.7springs.com/page/category.detail/nav/5721/Kids--Fun-Zone.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no interest in vacationing without my kids, especially if they are nearby. It's one thing to do a weekend getaway w/DH (no kids), but I have no interest in going on a "family vacation" that entails the kids being with some stranger(s).

How is this at all responsive to OP's question???

+1

I guess her/his point is stop spending the extra money to bring kids along and then pay for child care just so you can call it a "family vacation" and you won't have this problem. Go on getaways just you and your husband/wife and leave the kids at home or go for a family vacation that doesn't involve parents alone time (it's a FAMILY vacation after all...) DH and I are going away for 10 days with DC in July and then for 5 days in August just the two of us. You don't have to have it all crammed into one trip. I would not like to have to explain to DC why mommy and daddy are going to leave them for a while while we're all supposed to be on vacation together.

Seriously? WTF??

OP did not say she has a "problem." She asked for recommendations that fit her vacation preference.

And here's what she did NOT ask for, among other things:

(1) How to define a "family vacation";
(2) How to travel without children;
(3) How you feel about her preference;
(4) How you would feel about explaining to your child about a vacation you clearly would never take