Our before school program starts as early at 7am in the Y-Kids room. The staff will escort the children to the cafeteria for breakfast around 7:45 and they will be released to their classrooms at 8am.

Our after-school program starts as soon as the bells rings for school to be let out, about 3:25. The kiddos will enjoy a snack and then either a prepared activity or some outside play before pick up. Our after-school program ends at 6pm each weeknight.

We will not be discounting for shortened weeks due to holidays, aside from Christmas, because we do not charge for early releases.

If the school closes due to weather, we will also be closed. If the weather takes a turn at the end of the day we may also close. We will give parents a call and or email them if this would happen.

Payments will be pulled the Friday before the start of a new sessions. Sessions are 2 weeks long.

*Fees subject to change due to board approval.

Program Dates & Hours

May 26, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Swimming & Field Trips

Students will swim at Wild Water West every Monday, Hartford pool Tuesday and Thursday, a Sioux Falls splash pad/park/ or field trip on Wednesdays and an on-site day Fridays.

Pool Pass Requirements:
Families will be required to purchase a Hartford Pool Pass.
The YMCA will cover Wild Water West season passes for each child.

YMCA Field Trip Shirts:
The YMCA will provide a t-shirt for field trips.

Weather Notes:
We will always communicate any changes as early as possible.

Meals

Meals are not provided.
Please pack your child a lunch every day.
We have fridges and microwaves available, but highly encourage simple/quick lunches so children have plenty of time to eat.

An afternoon snack will be provided daily.

Weekly Schedules

A detailed schedule for the upcoming week will be emailed every Sunday.
This will include:

• Field trip times
• Location details
• What to bring
• Any special reminders

Please keep an eye out for these emails.

What to Bring Daily

Your child should have a backpack with:

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• Socks & underwear
• Water bottle

Families are welcome to leave bags at the school if preferred.

Program Schedule 

7:30–8:45 Arrival & Free Play
8:45–9:15 Outside Recess
9:15–10:15 Classroom activity
10:15–10:45 Indoor Planned Game
10:45–11:15 Lunch
11:15–11:45 Quiet time / Change for Field Trip
12:00–3:15 Field Trip (times may vary; we will communicate any changes)
3:15–3:45 Change Out of Swimsuits
3:45–4:00 Snack
4:00–5:00 Free Play (Inside or Outside depending on weather)
5:00–5:30 Clean-Up & Relax / Pick-Up

Attendance & Billing Reminder

Payments are pulled, weekly, the Friday before the start of a new week.