Kidstop School Age Program

Our four child care centers provide early education, and a school age program is a place for older children when they are not in school. Parents who are working or studying may be eligible for subsidies for their children’s tuition. Kidstop Children’s Center is located at the Storrs Youth Center on Pleasant Street in Ware and cares for infants and young children from birth through age three. This new facility is bright and spacious with equipment and materials designed for infants, toddlers and young preschool children. The center opens at 7:00am and children may stay until 5:30pm. Parents are encouraged to visit whenever possible and provisions are made for mothers who wish to breastfeed their infants. Kidstop Preschool Center is a pre-kindergarten program for those children who will be ready to attend kindergarten in the fall. The program is located in the early childhood wing at Ware High School where we share facilities with the public school’s early learning classrooms. Kidstop opens at 7:00 am each day and children may stay until 5:30pm.

With a staff ratio of one teacher to every eight children, individual activities can be designed around the interests and developmental level of each child. The program consists of early literacy, math and science, art, music, physical activity and periods of rest. Kidstop School Age Program located in SMK Elementary School in Ware, cares for children before school, after school and during all school vacations, including a full summer program. Children may arrive at school as early as 7:00am. They are given breakfast and participate in a variety of activities, including homework help, until school begins at 9:00am. At the end of the school day, children may reenter the program and remain until 5:30 pm. Children have the option of attending the morning session only, the afternoon session only or both sessions. The school age program is open year round and is in session during all school vacations, half days and snow days. During the summer the children attend a full day program which includes many field trips and daily excursions to the Ware swimming pool.

Child Ages:

5 years - 12 years

Rates:

$

Licenses & Accreditations:

Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care

Vouchers:

This provider accepts vouchers

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM