Before and After School Care

Registration for 2023-2024 school year begins July 20.

Overview

Kids’ Place is a cooperative before- and after-school care program between the Bloomingdale Park District and School District #13 (DuJardin Elementary & Erickson Elementary), and School District #15 (Winnebago Elementary). It is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Kids' Place for District 13 is conducted at DuJardin & Erickson, while Kids' Place for District 15 is conducted only at Winnebago Elementary.


Highlights

• Kids’ Place works cooperatively with school and park district extra-curricular activities.
• Homework/quiet time provided daily at PM Care.
• Staff assistance with homework.
• Group and individual activities include indoor and outdoor activities, arts, crafts, and active sports and games designed to educate and entertain.
• Activities will be adjusted to meet COVID requirements.
• Transportation provided for kindergartners to/from District 13 schools to the Johnston Recreation Center.
  
• Attendance days are flexible. Select days online or in person after initial registration for convenient scheduling.
• Days off of school activities are available when school is not in session (additional fee required).

Quick Tips for Successful Registration

• Initial Kids Place registration may take place in person at the Johnston Recreation Center or online.
• Pay the one-time, non-refundable $25 registration fee.
• Complete required forms.
  
• You will receive instructions regarding our participant emergency information collection software, ePACT.
• Registration must be completed by 11:59pm on the Monday the week prior to attending. There are no exceptions. 
• If your child requires special assistance, at least two weeks advance notice is required.

Fees per day
Kids' Place Before & After School
District 13 AM (7-8:40AM) - $10.50/day
District 13 PM (3:30-6PM) - $15.00/day
District 15 AM (7-8:55AM) - $12.00/day
District 15 PM (3:45-6PM) - $13.50/day
Kindergarten Kids' Place
District 13 KDG Early AM Half Day (7AM-12:30PM) - $35.75/day
District 13 KDG AM Half Day (8:30AM-12:30PM) - $26.00/day
District 13 KDG PM Half Day (12-4PM) - $26.00/day
District 13 KDG Late PM (12-6PM) - $39.00/day