WHO IS THE KID'S ROOM FOR?
Anyone is welcome to drop their kid(s) off in the Kid's Room while they participate in our weekly gathering. We do ask that parents wait until their kid(s) is at least 1 year old.
If your kid(s) has special needs, please contact us so that we can discuss how to best accommodate them and ensure they have a happy and safe experience. Our regular caregiver has professional experience with autistic and other special needs children.
WHO WILL BE CARING FOR MY KID(S)?
You will find two (or more) experienced and vetted adults. All caregivers must pass a background check and at least one will have attended a CPR class. We have one regular caregiver every week and the second caregiver will either be from our partner agency, Sitting Made Simple*, or from a small pool of screened volunteers.
On your first visit, and periodically after that, you will be asked to complete an information sheet to tell us about your kid(s) and to provide your contact information.
You are welcome to check on your kid(s) as often as you like.
*this is a referral link
WHAT TYPES OF ACTIVITIES SHOULD MY KID(S) EXPECT?
Free play, games, drinks & snacks, and special activities throughout the year (like baking cookies, rock painting, and treasure hunts). We have books, toys, and games for multiple age groups, and STEAM project kits for older kids.
Kids are also welcome to bring their own toys and personal electronic devices. We have wifi so if the kids play the same games, they can join each other online (e.g. Minecraft, Roblox).
WHERE IS THE KID'S ROOM LOCATED?
The Kid's Room and main gathering space are co-located nearby, and you will pass by it on the way to the main gathering.
WHEN IS THE KID'S ROOM OPEN?
The Kid's Room is open on Sundays when the doors open at 10:30 am and closes promptly at 12:00 pm. Wichita Oasis will occasionally have field trips during this time and host other activities outside of this time. In these cases, the Kid's Room will be closed. When planning field trips, we keep the kids in mind so they can participate too.
WHY HAVE A KID'S ROOM?
The Kid's Room provides kids an opportunity to play freely with other kids from different age groups in a safe and supportive environment. This type of environment lends itself to the development of social skills and friendships, and it creates opportunities for kids to learn from each other.
Parents are always welcome to keep their kid(s) with them at the main gathering. We will include content warnings in the event details when the main gathering may not be suitable for younger audiences so that you can plan accordingly.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please don’t hesitate to reach out!
