As part of Chelsea Area Mutual Aid, we are piloting a program to offer free child care during Chelsea City Council and Chelsea School Board Meetings. In partnership with St. Paul’s United Church of Christ who have graciously offered to let us use their preschool space, we are proud to offer this service to our community. If the pilot phase goes well, we hope to expand the service for additional evenings and days.

FAQs:

• All our volunteers have successfully completed background checks and there will always be at least one person who is CPR/First Aid certified. We also follow State of Michigan guidelines for child to adult ratios.

• Location: St. Paul's United Church of Christ (14600 Old U.S. Highway 12 Chelsea, Michigan 48118), lower level

• Drop-off is between 6:00 and 7:00PM to align with the City Council and School Board Meeting start times

• Your child must be picked up by 9:00PM

• You can reserve a spot up to 3 months in advance, and at least a week before the next meeting

• This service is available for children between the ages of 2 and 12

• We reserve the right to deny services if your child is visibly ill, the parent/guardian refuses to complete the required paperwork, or we are short-staffed and cannot meet safe child/adult ratios.