One-on-One Parents Helpers for Individual Child Care

One-on-one Parents' Helpers (The Tyler Place Family Resort's nomenclature for au pairs) and experienced sitters are undoubtedly one of the best and most treasured "family-friendly features" we offer parents with infants and toddlers. Before your visit even begins we arrange for you and your child to have your own one-on-one Parents' Helper to provide individual care and attention. Hours are flexible to give you as much freedom as you choose and the luxury of dining as a twosome or with friends. Our Parents' Helpers are much more than "sitters." They actively engage your child, so that even the youngest children become active participants in The Tyler Place infant and toddler programs and activities with all the extensive equipment, toys, facilities, outdoor opportunities, and special dining arrangements designed for infants and toddlers.

All Parents' Helpers have been through a training program that covers basic first aid, safety procedures and child development issues. Most Parents' Helpers are high school and college students and of course, are thoroughly screened as are all our staff. Many are nearby neighbors or are referred by friends. Also, some who care for the youngest infants are mothers and grandmothers who live near The Tyler Place. Your Parents' Helper is paid directly by you, by the hour. Depending on their tenure at The Tyler Place, these fees range from $5.75 to $8.50. Your Parents' Helper can also act as your late evening sitter on evenings you return to the Inn for night events.

Quality, experienced babysitters and sitters for older children are availabe for parents' nights out. A good deal of the unanticipated fun of The Tyler Place for first-time guests is what most family resorts and family camps don't offer-options for a real adult night life, whether it's a dance, some jazz, a bonfire with microbrews by the lake, or depending on the weather, simply a romantic nightcap under the stars on the Inn Deck or in front of the Lounge fireplace.

"The kids programs are great. Our Parents' Helper was fabulous. Good food, good activities - one relaxed, happy family. -G & D, Centerville, OH, Winnie's, 8/11-8/18. 2007

"The whole family had a wonderful time. Counselors, staff and Parents' Helper really allowed everyone to have a vacation! (That includes the parents.)" -T & V, Hollidaysburg, PA, Carriage House IV, 6/02-6/09. 2007

"After a very long trip to get here with cancelled flights, etc. we could not wait for the 'Tyler Magic Wand' to hit with our Parents' Helper at the door to pick up the kids and bring them to their activities and to finally be alone in this beautiful surrounding and RELAX!" -A & K, Montgomery, AL, Champlain, 6/09-6/16. 2007

"We would like to thank the Tyler Place, especially for arranging for babysitters while our son was sick. This gesture and generosity was greatly appreciated! The Tyler Place is absolutely magical. No detail goes unnoticed and no convenience is overlooked. The property is wonderful, the accommodations are comfortable, the staff is attentive and the programs are excellent. Oh - and the food is too tasty! We over-indulged in all the good stuff all week long." -S & C, Richmond, MA, Partridge II, 6/16-6/23. 2007

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Caregivers provide warm and nurturing care

Young energetic professional caregiver with infant

One-on-One Parents Helpers for Individual Child Care

Experienced Sitters are also available for parents' nights out.