Photo credit: Kylee Kirby
Great news: Austin is experiencing a record-breaking early voting turnout!
Downfall: long lines and long waiting hours, which are strenuous for parents who need to bring their children along with them to the polls.
This is where Austin based babysitter agency Babysitting Connection comes into play. In order to make it easier for families to get to the polls and get their vote and voices heard, Babysitting Connection is offering free childcare for voters in line at select Travis County polling locations during early voting as well as on Election Day.
“Voting is so important and I firmly believe that anyone who wants to vote, should be able to vote.” - Beth Heyer, founder of Babysitting Connection
Photo credit: Jessica Rockowitz Photography
Free Childcare at the Polls - How It Works
Parents can drop of their children at any of the voting locations below. No age or time restrictions and no pre-registration is required.
Babysitting Connection will provide toys, puzzles, and creative activities for children to play with while they are in their care.
Once parents are done voting, they simply pick their children up. There are no costs, no matter how many kids or how long it takes for parents to vote.
Early Voting Locations
Childcare will be available from 9:00am - polls close.
Yoga & Goga (Hill Country Galleria)
October 30, 2020, 9:00am - polls close.
12700 Hill Country Blvd S-115, Bee Cave, TX 78738
The Shops at Arbor Walk
October 24, October 25, and October 28, 2020, 9:00am - polls close.
10515 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78759
Retail space in between Board and Brush & Vision Works. Suite A-110
Election Day Locations
Childcare will be available on November 3, 2020, from 9:00am - polls close at all locations unless noted otherwise.
Yoga & Goga (Hill Country Galleria)
November 3, 2020, 9:00am -3:00pm.
12700 Hill Country Blvd S-115, Bee Cave, TX 78738
The Shops at Arbor Walk
November 3, 2020, 9:00am - polls close.
10515 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78759
Retail space in between Board and Brush & Vision Works. Suite A-110
St. Marks United Methodist Church
November 3, 2020, 9:00am - polls close.
601 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78753
Childcare Staff at Polling Locations
Babysitting Connection babysitters at the pop-up babysitting locations are CPR certified, had background and driving record checks, have a valid driver license and proper insurance, and are over the age of 18.
Covid-19 Safety Precautions
Childcare staff at the polling locations will be wearing masks and will be checking children’s temperatures. Children over the age of five will be required to wear face coverings. Face coverings for children ages three to five will be encouraged. There will be plenty of disinfecting supplies and extra masks for kids.
Sponsors Appreciated
While Babysitting Connection staff donated around 100 hours of their time to make this possible, the company appreciates donations as well as snacks, masks, disinfecting supplies, activities, toys and crafts for children to enjoy. A list of their needs can be found on their Amazon Wish List.
Business Sponsor
For $500 you can Sponsor one of our 7 Pop Ups. This covers the full cost of the day, from supplies to childcare to advertising. Business Sponsors will receive special recognition at the Pop Ups as well as on their social media and advertising.
Sitter Sponsors
For $50 you can sponsor one sitter for one shift at a Pop Up. However, any amount is appreciated.
For more information and to become a sponsor, click here.
Photo credit: Jessica Rockowitz Photography
Babysitting Connection Membership
If you’re interested in Babysitting Connection’s childcare services in general, here’s some more information:
Babysitting Connection is a monthly membership babysitter agency. There are four levels of membership, Standard, Plus, Premium and Platinum. Each level offers you access to high quality, background and driving record checked, valid Driver Licenses, CPR Certified, personally interviewed, babysitters.
Standard allows you to book 3 sits a month (72+ hours in advance). You also have the option to schedule additional, short notice and/or overnight sits for small additional fees.
Plus allows you to book 5 sits a month (72+ hours in advance.) You also have the option to schedule additional, short notice and/or overnight sits or services for small (lower than Standard) additional fees.
Premium allows you to book 10 sits a month (72+ hours in advance.) You also have the option to schedule additional, short notice and/or overnight sits or services for small (lower than Standard) additional fees.
Platinum allows you to book UNLIMITED sits a month (24+ hours in advance.) You also have the option to schedule additional, short notice and/or overnight sits or services for small (lower than Standard) additional fees.
The membership is month to month with no contract and can be canceled anytime. The membership fee does not include the minimum hourly rate which you will pay directly to their sitters.
Discount for Live Grow Play Austin Readers
Babysitting Connection is offering all Live Grow Play Austin Readers 50% off their first month of membership with promo code LIVEGROWPLAY.
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