Our Before & After School Program operates each day that school is in session. We offer a healthy snack and homework time. We offer age-appropriate free-play and/or organized activities. The Before & After School program does not operate when the school is closed for holidays, weather-related events (example: snow days) or other unexpected circumstances. Because our program takes place in the school, we do not operate when the building is shut down. There are no charges for days that we are not in session.
Eligibility: This program is for public school students in pre-K through grade 5. PreK students must attend the RSU 21 public PreK program at KES and must be Arundel residents. Students in grades K-5 must be Mildred L Day School students in order to be eligible for participation in this program If our program should reach its maximum capacity, children who are Arundel residents will be prioritized over non-residents who may attend MLD. Our department is supported by tax dollars from Arundel residents, and we feel this is the only way to make it fair.
This recreation-based program is intended for school-age children who are fully potty-trained, no longer napping during the day, who are able to take responsibility for their actions, can communicate their needs to staff, can understand and follow directions and adhere to safety and group rules within a 12:1 child to staff ratio, and who enjoy being physically/socially active within the presence of their elementary school-age peers. If you have questions about whether this program would be a good fit for your child, please reply by email or call the office and ask for Jenn at (207) 286-9241.
Please note that we are unable to make changes to your child's registration after the registration deadline has passed due to the confusion it creates, particularly during the after school dismissal process. After the registration deadline passes, we do not offer credits or refunds on days registered for but not attended regardless of the reason.
Registrations are accepted by the month for attendance on the same days each week throughout the month.
Registrations and fees are due in full by the 25th of each month for the next month.
Maximum capacity: 36 each morning. 60 each afternoon.