Explorers - Grades K-5
register for 2023-24 School Year K-5 explorers*
*Registration is on a space available basis
Registration for 2024-25 School Year K-5 Explorers opens on March 12 at 8 am.
Explorers is a high quality, before-and-after-school childcare program for children, kindergarten to 5th grade. At Explorers, we provide children opportunities to learn through a wide variety of activities such as art, music, science projects, cooking, games, writing, reading, crafts, outdoor play, computers, practicing social skills, gym time, dramatic play and much more! There is a balance of activity options that includes large group, small group and individual choices.
$100 per child registration fee – non-refundable
Benefits of Explorers
- Flexible enrollment options including before and/or after school two to five days per week.
- Extended hours (6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) to accommodate the schedule of working parents.
- Full-day programming on non-school days and during the summer.
- Conveniently located in all our elementary schools.
- Low student-to-staff ratios allow staff to give individualized attention to each child.
Types of care available
- Before and after school: For families who are seeking care beyond school hours. Register for care before school, after school, or both. Both school day options include a nutritious snack.
- Non-school days: For families who are currently enrolled in the program when school is in session, but also need care on non-school days.
- Summer: For families seeking care over the summer, when school is not in session.
Schedule
Parents are asked to enroll their children in Explorers on a consistent schedule, two to five days, at the same increments each week for a minimum of four weeks. Changes to your schedule can be done online. Schedule changes will be accommodated on a space available basis. There is a $10 charge for any change to your child's schedule.
A ten-business day notice is required when withdrawing from Explorers.
Add-a-day requests require a 24-hour notice and must be made directly to your Site Supervisor. Add-a-day rates apply.
Registration Questions
Payment Questions
- How much does Explorers cost?
- Is tuition assistance available for Explorers?
- How does billing work for Explorers?
- How do I make a payment for Explorers?
- How do I update my Explorers auto pay?
- Is there credit for illness or absence?
- How do I get copies of my invoices?
- Can I get year-end summaries of Explorers payments?
- Extended Absence Policy
How much does Explorers cost?
Is tuition assistance available for Explorers?
How does billing work for Explorers?
How do I make a payment for Explorers?
How do I update my Explorers auto pay?
Is there credit for illness or absence?
How do I get copies of my invoices?
Can I get year-end summaries of Explorers payments?
Extended Absence Policy
Program Questions
- Where is Explorers located?
- Is Explorers in session on non-school days?
- What is the security system for child pick-up?
- Do I need to notify Explorers if my child will miss a regularly scheduled Explorers day?
- Will my child have a snack at Explorers?
- How does Explorers handle children with food allergies?
- What if I am unable to pick up my child by 6 p.m.?
- How do I authorize new people to pick my child up from Explorers?
Where is Explorers located?
Is Explorers in session on non-school days?
What is the security system for child pick-up?
Do I need to notify Explorers if my child will miss a regularly scheduled Explorers day?
Will my child have a snack at Explorers?
How does Explorers handle children with food allergies?
What if I am unable to pick up my child by 6 p.m.?
How do I authorize new people to pick my child up from Explorers?
K-5 Explorers: Please note that there is a $100 registration fee per child, which is non-refundable.
Summer Explorers: Please note that there is a $50 registration fee per child, which is non-refundable.
Junior Explorers: Please note there is a $200 fee due at the time of registration approval. $100 of this fee is a non-refundable registration fee. The remaining $100 is a deposit for care that will be applied to your first months invoice as a credit.