Extended Day Program

  • **Registration for the 2023-2024 Before/After Care Program opens Monday, May 15th 10:00 a.m.**

    We understand how important before and after school care is to working families in AAPS. Rec & Ed's Before/After Care program promotes children's wellbeing through enrichment activities, positive relationships, and a safe environment. Our caring staff create a welcoming environment for all.  

    2023-2024 Before/After Care Program Registration

    Minimum enrollment for the 2023-2024 School Year

    • With state grant funds ending and a permanent increase in staff wages, Rec & Ed has established minimum enrollment numbers in order to cover all program costs.
    • Before care programs must have a minimum of 15 students enrolled to open.
    • After care programs must have a minimum of 25 students enrolled to open.
    • All parents who have registered for Before/After care programs will be notified of their school's program status by the week of July 10th.
    • Some sites that had low enrollment this year (2022-23) will be open to students from other buildings in 2023-24.

    Fees for the 2023-24 School Year

    • The 2023-2024 Before and After School Childcare fees have been adjusted to cover the actual program costs now that all supplemental state grant funding has ended.
    • A registration fee of $15 per session per student is charged at the time of registration.
    • Before Care fees: $2760/year (paid in ten equal monthly installments beginning in August 2023).
    • After Care fees: $4140/year (paid in ten equal monthly installments beginning in August 2023).

    Highlights of the 2022-23 School Year

    • Rec & Ed's intense efforts to recruit more qualified staff resulted in an increase of 17 staff over 2021-22. These additional staff allowed us to reopen two elementary school programs, bringing the total number of Rec & Ed Before/After Care programs to seven. Rec & Ed continues to actively hire qualified staff with the intention of continuing to add more sites. Our child care licenses are up-to-date at eleven additional buildings -- all we need is staff.
    • Rec & Ed has permanently increased wages for child care workers and created new positions offering full-time hours and benefits. These efforts have paid off in staff recruitment and retention. 
    • Before/After Care enrollment increased 50% over the 2021-2022 school. About 250 students have enrolled this year!
    • New coordination of themes and activities across all program sites has enhanced program quality. 

    Join Our Friendly and Caring Team!

    Rec & Ed wages and benefits are highly competitive. Schedules are flexible, with both part-time and full-time opportunities ranging from assistant to program director. Find out more on our employment opportunities page.

    Schedule

    Three schedules are available for families:

    • Full time - AM and PM 5 days/week
    • AM only - 5 days/week
    • PM only - 5 days/week
    *For full-time care, please register for both the AM and PM sessions.

    Fees

    View fees for the 2023-24 school year here.
     

    Assistance for Program Fees

    Programs are available to families needing financial assistance who meet income eligibility requirements:

    • The Michigan Tri-Share Program, coordinated locally by the Child Care Network. More information here.
    • The Childcare Network has a family support program. More information here.
    • The Rec & Ed Scholarship Program offers tens of thousands of dollars of fee waivers to families each year. We offer 25%, 50% and 75% fee waivers to those who apply and qualify. Families may apply for the standard scholarship at any time. This scholarship requires additional documentation. 

    --  Previous Rec & Ed Before/After Care Updates  --

    Rec & Ed After Care at Wines has reopened!

    The Extended Day Program staff at Rec & Ed is happy to announce that we're reopening the After Care program at Wines. 

    • Registration opens Wednesday, December 14 at 10:00am Link to registration here: Wines After Care Registration
    • Registration is available on a first come, first served basis. Once space fills, a waitlist will automatically be created. 
    • Program begins: Tuesday, January 17, 2023
    • Schedule: Monday - Friday, after school until 6:00pm
    • Registration Fee: $15
    • Program cost: $352/month ($2,112 total for January - June)
    • Scholarships are available - see below
    • For more information, contact Amy Hepp at (734) 994 2300 X 53253 or aapschildcare@aaps.k12.mi.us

    Rec & Ed Before Care at Angell has reopened!

    The Extended Day Program staff at Rec & Ed is happy to announce the reopening of the Before Care program at Angell. 

    • Registration opens Wednesday, December 14 at 10:00am Link to registration here: Angell Before Care Registration
    • Registration is available on a first come, first served basis. Once space fills, a waitlist will automatically be created. 
    • Program begins: Monday, January 9, 2023
    • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:15am until 8:45am
    • Registration Fee: $15
    • Program cost: $256/month 
    • Scholarships are available - see below
    • For more information, contact Amy Hepp at (734) 994 2300 X 53253 or aapschildcare@aaps.k12.mi.us

    Commuter Before and After Care

    Rec & Ed has a limited number of spaces available in the After Care programs at Abbot, Lakewood and Pittsfield. We are opening these spots to students/families who can provide transportation to reach these locations. The After Care program runs 5 days/week from the end of the school day to 6:00 p.m. There is no part-time care. Learn more about the program’s goals, structure, and fees here. 

    All commuter students must be dropped off at the After Care location between 3:45pm and 3:55pm.

    Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis to families who fill out and sign the Commuter After Care Information and Agreement Form here. Space is limited. 

    The Commuter After Care Agreement must be received in order to complete the registration process. 

    Questions? Contact aapschildcare@aaps.k12.mi.us 

    2022-2023 Updates for Current Before/After Care Families

     

    Extended Day Program - After School Enrichment Classes and Programs

    Rec & Ed's Extended Day Program includes after school classes that run until 5:00 or 5:30 p.m. one day per week for 6-12 weeks. Classes include art, drama, science, chess, sports, and more. For more information regarding after school enrichment classes, check aarecedonline.com. Interested in offering an after school class? Visit the Apply to Teach page.

Before/After Care Contacts