KidsCare Before & After School Program
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.
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.
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.
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.
Job Opening
Exciting Opportunity! The Springfield Platteview Foundation is looking for a dedicated Kids Care Program Director to oversee our before and after school program! In this role, you'll manage programming development, staff supervision, and parent engagement while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. If you’re passionate about creating a nurturing environment for kids and have experience in education or child development, we want to hear from you! Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
We are looking for candidates who have a sincere passion for working with children and possess strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage and interact with groups of children. Apply today for the KidsCare lead teacher position!
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.