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KidsCare Before & After School Program

New Program Director

Please join us in officially welcoming Erika Ronan to our KidsCare family as our new program director.

Though Erika has been with us for the past couple of weeks, we're excited to formally introduce her and celebrate the incredible energy and expertise she’s already bringing to the team. We're so happy to have you, Ms. Ronan – and looking forward to all the great things ahead!

Welcome aboard!

About KidsCare

The KidsCare program is a before and after-school program operated by the SPCS Education Foundation located at Springfield Elementary and supports both elementary schools.

KidsCare offers programming during regular school days, early dismissals, non-school days, and summer vacation.

KidsCare operates under a school age license. In order to be eligible to enroll, all children must be currently enrolled in SPCS public schools and be of school age. School age starts the first day of kindergarten and goes through 6th grade. Due to this restriction, all incoming kindergartners will not be able to attend our summer program until after they have completed kindergarten.

KidsCare Parent Portal

We are thrilled to introduce you to our regularly updated online communication system, designed to provide you with a convenient home base of information for easy reference. Through the Parent Portal, you will have access to important updates, announcements, and resources related to your child's experience and activities at KidsCare.

Our goal is to enhance communication and keep you informed about your child's progress and upcoming events. We encourage you to check the portal regularly to stay up to date with the latest news and information.

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. We look forward to a successful and engaging school year together.

Hours of Operation

Monday
6:30 to 9:10 a.m.
3:20 to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday–Friday
6:30 to 8:30 a.m.
3:20 to 6:00 p.m.

Parent Drop-Off/Pick-Up Procedures

  • Drop-off and pick-up will be at door A (main entrance).
  • Please call the KidsCare phone: (402) 657-8125 when you arrive at the door and wait until a staff member is there to let your child into the building/dismiss your child at the end of the day.
  • Please have your ID ready to present to staff for authorized pick-up.

All children are to be picked up by 6:00 p.m. Families will be charged for late pick-up at a rate of $20.00 per child for the first 15 minutes, and $15.00 per child for each additional 15 minutes of care provided.

Breakfast

KidsCare children will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast provided by our district food service company, OPAA. The breakfast fee of $2.10 will be charged to your food service account each time they eat breakfast. Please indicate if you want your child(ren) to eat breakfast and be charged through their school food service account here: Breakfast Sign Up

Westmont Students and Bus Riders

Westmont children need to be at Springfield Elementary no later than 7:15 a.m. (8:15 a.m. on Mondays) to be able to eat breakfast (if they choose) and catch the bus to Westmont at 7:45 a.m. (8:45 a.m. Mondays). Kids ride the bus back to Springfield in the afternoon. Westmont Elementary has an attendance list of KidsCare bus riders. Children must go straight to the bus when they are dismissed. If they miss the bus, you will be informed immediately and must pick up your child at Westmont Elementary school. Please remind your child that riding the bus is a privilege and good behavior is expected.

Important: If your child is not riding the bus, please call, text, or email KidsCare. Phone: (402) 657-8125

Attendance Policy and Notification

If your child is not attending KidsCare in the morning, afternoon, or both, please let us know. We do not receive messages from the school(s) when a child gets picked up during the day or does not attend school. Please email, call, or text us at (402) 657-8125.

KidsCare Calendar

Please note the following date range for our KidsCare program: August 14, 2024, through May 21, 2025. KidsCare will be open on early dismissal days for enrolled students. Sign-up for this service is required two weeks in advance to ensure the correct amount of staffing. These sign-up forms will be posted on our Parent Portal soon.

Early Dismissal Days and Non-School Days
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Early Dismissal Days and Non-School Days
Description of Holidays - KidsCare Closed flyer

Enrollment Opportunities

Registration for our 2024–2025 school year has reached capacity. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist, please contact KidsCare via email.