Childcare

On-Site Childcare Services

Plant Biology 2025 is family friendly! ASPB is proud to support parents with onsite childcare at Plant Biology 2025 in Milwaukee. Thank you to the members of the Women in Plant Biology Committee for your hard work to ensure that this program meets the needs of the plant science community.

Provider: Kiddie Corp

Ages: Childres of all ages, up to 17, are accepted; most participants are in the 6-month to 12-year age range. If your child is under 6-months, please contact info@aspb.org for arrangements and pricing.

Rates: ASPB subsidizes the cost of on-site childcare. The discounted pricing listed below is for children 6 months to 17 years old.

  • On or before May 21: $10.00 per hour for the first child; $8.00 per hour for any additional child.
  • After May 22: $12.00 per hour for the first child; $9.00 per hour for any additional child.

Note: Babysitting rates in Milwaukee, Wisconsin range from $14.90 to $26.63 per hour, with an average of $17.47 per hour as of October 2024.

Hours of availability

until May 21, 2025

Saturday, July 269:00am – 7:30pm
Sunday, July 277:30am – 7:30pm
Monday, July 287:30am – 7:30pm
Tuesday, July 297:30am – 6:30pm
Wednesday, July 308:00am – 12:00pm

Kiddie Corp will confirm staffing levels and hours with ASPB at the close of business on May 21, 2025.

After May 22, hours are limited based on child: staff ratios established by reservations made on or by May 21, 2025.

How to register for Childcare at Plant Biology 2025

Registered attendees of Plant Biology 2025 should email info@aspb.org to get a link to the Kiddie Corps online form.

About Kiddie Corp

To learn more about Kiddie Corp, visit their website or email info@kiddiecorp.com

Note: Child tickets are available for social activities. The price is $20 per child for the welcome reception and Annual party and $15 per child for the Sunday/Monday Poster and Networking sessions.