Child Care Before and After School
A.C.E.S.
Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES) programming will provide opportunities for students in grades K-8 to build math and social-emotional skills through ACES’ unique sports-based curriculum. Please stop by their tables during Open House for more information.
Visit ACES website: https://aces4kids.org or call 612-331-3454.
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Program Start Date: Monday, September 8th (the second week of school)
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Grades Served: Kindergarten through 8th grade
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Program Hours: Doors open at 7:30 AM, with programming starting at 8:00 AM
Enrollment Details: We are now accepting online registrations for the 2025–26 school year.
Please note:
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Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Priority enrollment for our K–3 program will be given to students who have siblings in grades 4–8. Bussing is provided for K-4th grade from Upper Campus to Lower Campus before school starts.
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Submitting a registration form does not guarantee enrollment. You will receive a confirmation email from me once your child’s enrollment status is determined.
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Once our classrooms are full, we will begin a waitlist.
Angel Crowley
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Program Manager
ACES (Athletes Committed to Educating Students)
Office: 612.331.3454 Cell: 612.919.8785
angelcrowley@aces4kids.org
DISCOVERY CLUB
Discovery Club is a fun and nurturing childcare program for students in grades PreK-5 that supports learning and development before* and after school, on non-school days and during the summer. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited. For a list of fees, locations, and to register or join the waitlist, visit spps.org/discoveryclub or call 651-632-3793. *Before school care is unavailable for schools with a 7:30 a.m. start time.
COMMUNITY KIDS
Community Kids is a free afterschool and summer program offered by Keystone Community Services for students in grades K–10 at the West 7th Community Center. As Keystone’s longest-running youth program, Community Kids provides a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where students can build academic skills, explore new interests, and grow socially and emotionally. During the school year, the program runs Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 6:00 PM, and during the summer from 12:00 to 6:00 PM. Activities include academic support, hands-on enrichment in arts and STEM, leadership opportunities, social-emotional learning, and field trips. Free transportation is available for eligible families.