While you are sure to make lasting memories at these Texas family resorts, not all of those vacation memories have to include your kids! Here are the child care programs available for parents to be able to relax at the luxurious spa or take in an afternoon on the golf course with the peace of mind that your children are in good hands and having fun. I’ve also included the best place to stock up on diapers/ wipes/ [insert necessary baby item you swore you packed but now can’t find anywhere here] so it doesn’t derail your vacay!
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Best Child Care Programs at Texas Resorts
1. JW Marriott
1. Child Care.
The JW Marriott San Antonio does not offer any hotel-sponsored child care options. They can recommend local San Antonio babysitting agencies through the concierge that you would contact directly to arrange care for your children.
2. Shopping.
The resort does not stock baby supplies in the gift shop. Your best bet is to pack your trip supplies from home or go to Target about 4 miles away to stock up on supplies if you don’t want to waste precious luggage space (despite your best Konmari-ing) on swim diapers.
2. Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort
1. Child Care.
The Hyatt Hill Country Resort offers 3 sessions of “Camp Hyatt” available for children ages 3-12 who are fully potty-trained. The morning session (9am-12pm) costs $40 and does not include a meal. The afternoon and evening sessions (1-5pm and 6-10pm) cost $50 and include a meal that can be selected when you reserve a spot in the camp. These must be reserved 24 hours in advance.
The hotel can connect you with a babysitting agency for younger children and those not yet potty-trained. They recommend Gentle Nanny or College Sitters. You would contact these agencies directly to arrange care.
2. Shopping.
There is a limited supply of baby items in the general store but you’ll definitely find what you need at either the Target, Walmart, or Dollar Tree all within 5 miles of the resort.
3. La Cantera Resort
1. Child Care.
The La Cantera Resort & Spa does offer a Kid’s Club child care service available daily from 9am – 10pm. It is open to kids age 4-12 and must be reserved with 12 hours advanced notice.
You can reserve child care for the following time slots:
- 9 am – 1 pm for $65 (includes lunch)
- 9 am – 5 pm for $110, (includes lunch and a snack)
- 2 pm – 5 pm for $45, (includes a snack)
- 6 pm – 10 pm for $65, (includes dinner)
2. Shopping.
There is a Target about 2 miles from the resort near The Rim shopping that is accessible via the complimentary resort shuttle to pick up any last minute or forgotten baby items.
4. Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
1. Child Care.
The Hyatt Lost Pines resort also has 3 sessions of “Camp Hyatt” available daily for children aged 3-12 that are fully potty-trained. The morning session (9am-12pm) costs $60 and does not include a meal. The afternoon and evening sessions (1-5pm and 6-10pm) cost $75 with lunch or dinner included. All Camp Hyatt sessions must be reserved 24 hours in advance through their online booking system or contacting the concierge directly.
When making your reservation for the afternoon and evening sessions, you can select your child’s drink and meal options as well as note any food allergies. The Camp Hyatt child to counselor ratio is a maximum of 6:1. Activities vary daily and may be inside or outside but will never include taking your child to the pool.
For younger children or those not yet potty-trained, you can contact a babysitting agency directly. The concierge recommends two Austin-based agencies – College Nannies and Sitters and Grandparents Unlimited. Grandparents Unlimited rates are $22/hour for 1-2 children with an additional $2 per hour for additional children up to maximum of 4 children per sitter. There is a $10 fee per session and possibly an additional travel fee as well.
2. Shopping.
The resort does have a limited stock of baby supplies. Crossroads boutique carries diapers (sizes 3 and 4 only), swim diapers, wipes, and a few children’s medications (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, benadryl, and claritin). There is a dollar general about 2 miles away from the resort for cheaper backup options.
5. Lakeway Resort and Spa
1. Child Care.
There is a Kids Zone childcare and play area available at the Lakeway Resort and Spa. Children must be potty-trained and 5+ years old to be left for childcare. Childcare is limited to 2 hours at a time, 4.5 hours max per day, and 12 hours max per week.
Children under 5 are permitted to play in the Kids Zone but must be accompanied by a parent.
Activities include: bouncy house, arts and crafts, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, basketball arcade games, and a mini putt putt golf course.
6. The Gaylord Texan Resort
1. Child Care.
The Gaylord Texan Resort does not have any resort sponsored child care programs or any recommended babysitting agencies.
2. Shopping.
There is a Target and Dollar General within 4 miles of the resort for baby supplies if needed.
7. The Woodlands Resort
1. Child Care.
There is no in-house child care at The Woodlands Resort.
2. Shopping.
There is a Target about 3 miles away for picking up any last minute baby items.
8. Horseshoe Bay Resort
1. Child Care.
The Jungle Kid’s Club at the Horseshoe Bay Resort is open 9am – 5pm weekdays and 9am- 10pm Friday and Saturday. Kids 12 and under (but fully potty trained) can do arts and crafts or play on a two-store jungle gym or rock wall. Kids night out is by reservation only, call 830-598-7852.
2. Shopping.
There is a dollar general about 5 minutes away or a Wal-Mart about 20 minutes away for any baby supplies you forget.
9. San Luis Resort
The San Luis Resort does have onsite child care options. More details to come soon!
