Wedding Childcare at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Sprawling gardens are wonderful for photographs and challenging for parents of toddlers. We hold the perimeter so nobody spends the ceremony chasing a three-year-old.
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How We Work at Fairchild Garden
The venue
Expansive botanic gardens with open lawns and pathways.
The logistics
Higher ratios for open-air layouts, defined boundaries agreed with your planner, and a shaded base station for rest and snacks.
The Kids Lounge
Nature-led activities that suit the garden setting.
What Every Booking Includes
Background-checked, CPR-certified nannies with an appropriate ratio for every age group
The Alekai Kids Lounge — setup, activities, crafts and quiet corner, fully installed and removed
Coverage that follows your timeline, from ceremony through the end of the reception
Liability insurance, safety protocol for the venue, and a single point of contact for your planner
Fairchild Garden Childcare — Questions Couples Ask
Yes. Alekai regularly staffs weddings in Coral Gables and is familiar with the layout and logistics of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Higher ratios for open-air layouts, defined boundaries agreed with your planner, and a shaded base station for rest and snacks.
In a dedicated Alekai Kids Lounge arranged with your planner and the venue. Nature-led activities that suit the garden setting. Parents are welcome to check in at any point in the evening.
Every Alekai nanny is background-checked, CPR and First Aid certified, and covered by our liability insurance. Certificates of insurance can be sent directly to your venue or planner on request.
Most of our couples plan from another city or country. Everything is arranged remotely over WhatsApp and email: we confirm the children's ages, your timeline and the venue space, then handle the rest with your planner. You meet the team on the day.
Yes — our team is fluent in English and Spanish, which matters when guests travel in from Latin America and Europe.
Three to six months is ideal, and peak season dates from November through April are often reserved earlier. If your date is close, message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you immediately whether we have a team available.
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