Kids' Place Before and After School Care & Kindergarten Kids' Place

*Registration for 2026-2027 school year is open*

Registration deadlines for Kids' Place and Kindergarten Kids' Place are by 11:59pm on the Monday the week prior to attending.  Cancellations and changes must be completed prior to the registration deadline.  There are no exceptions to the deadline policy.

2026-2027 School Year

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.
  
• Transportation can be provided by District 13 for kindergartners to/from District 13 schools to the Johnston Recreation Center at an additional cost.  Contact the school office your child will be attending to inquire about fees.
  
• Attendance days are flexible. Select days online or in person after initial registration for convenient scheduling.
• Days off of school activities are available on most days 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 WDSRA requiresa minimum of at least 2 weeks' notice prior to the start if a program as long as reasonable accommodations can be made.  Additional time may be needed if there are specific needs or it is during peak times.

Fees per day
Kids' Place Before & After School
District 13 AM (7-8:40AM) - $13.12/day
District 13 PM M, Tu, Th, F (3:30-6PM) - $18.75/day
District 13 PM W (3:00-6PM) - $22.50/day
District 15 AM (7-8:35AM) - $13.12/day
District 15 PM (3:45-6PM) - $18.75/day
Kindergarten Kids' Place
District 13 KDG Early AM Half Day (7AM-12:30PM) - $44.09/day
District 13 KDG AM Half Day (8:30AM-12:30PM) - $32.00/day
District 13 KDG PM Half Day (12-4PM) - $32.00/day
District 13 KDG Late PM (12-6PM) - $48.00/day