- Northbrook School District 28
- KidCare FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there drop-in services available for enrolled students?
Drop-in services are available to students who are enrolled in KidCare and require a few additional days in any given trimester. In the event you need to add a few days, please contact Mary Berger, KidCare Director. The cost for this service is $7 for AM and $14 for PM. Please note, additional days will be billed on the next upcoming invoice.
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Is my child allowed to come to or leave KidCare by him or herself?
Your child must be signed in by an adult in the AM and out by an adult in the PM, so he or she is not allowed to come or go on his or her own.
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Is KidCare available on half days?
KidCare is available from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the following days when elementary students are dismissed at noon for students who have been registered to attend for the extended hours:
- Thursday, October 14, 2020
- Friday, January 14, 2021
- Thursday, February 17, 2021
Space is limited for the half days, and the cost is $20 per day. Registration is set to close the Sunday prior to the half-day or once the program is at capacity.
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Can I adjust my child’s KidCare schedule after the school year starts?
In the event you need to make changes to your child’s schedule, you will have the opportunity to do so in writing to the KidCare Director at the end of the first and second trimesters.
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What are the hours for KidCare?
KidCare is open from 7 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on regular school days with exception to the Friday before Labor Day weekend and the last day of school. KidCare is only in session when school is in session.
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Can my child attend KidCare for a shorter period of time before or after school?
Express KidCare is available for families who do not require the full duration of services. AM Express is available from 7:50 a.m. to 8:10 a.m., and PM Express is available from 3:30 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. The breakdown of fees for Express KidCare is as follows:
AM Express KidCare
2 days/wk= $21 per month
3 days/wk= $32 per month
5 days/wk= $52 per month
PM Express KidCare
3 days/wk = $63 per month
5 days/wk = $104 per monthIn the event your child needs to occasionally come early or stay late beyond the Express times, please contact Mary Berger, KidCare Director and the KidCare Coordinator at the school at least 48-hours in advance to secure a spot. Please note, if you arrange for your child to come early or to stay late, you will be charged the full day rate.
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How much does it cost to send my child to KidCare, and when are payments due?
The cost for the program varies according to how often your child is registered to attend, and the breakdown of fees is as follows:
AM KidCare
2 days/wk = $42 per month
3 days/wk = $63 per month
5 days/wk = $104 per month
PM KidCare
3 days/wk = $125 per month
5 days/wk = $209 per monthThe annual cost to attend KidCare is divided into nine equal payments which are required monthly and invoiced from September to May. Monthly tuition invoices are emailed on the first of the month, and accounts must be paid by the 15th to maintain participation in KidCare.
Please note, non-attendance days on the school calendar are taken into account when determining annual cost.
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When and how can I register for the 2021-2022 school year?
KidCare registration for the 2021-2022 school year will open on Monday, May 10th. To register, click on the link to our Web Store. Please note, you will be charged a $25 non-refundable registration fee to hold your child’s spot.
If you are registering for both AM and PM KidCare, please note your registration receipt will reflect one program. However, your child will be registered for both sessions.
In the event your child is placed on a waitlist for an AM and/or PM session, you will not be charged the $25 registration fee until your child is placed. Also, if your child is placed on a waitlist, you will receive additional information via email from Mary Berger, KidCare Director.
Registration closes on Thursday, August 5, 2020, at 5 p.m.
Questions about registration can be directed to Mary Berger at mberger@northbrook28.net.