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Make a positive impact on students by helping them grow, learn and thrive in a nurturing and educational environment.
About Us
Convenient, Affordable, Quality Care.
Kids Care delivers convenient, affordable, quality care right at your elementary school! We strive to enrich every student’s educational experience and personal development through curriculum-based programs, homework club, age-appropriate activities and more. The care of every student is our top priority. Our experienced staff is licensed through the State of California and we guarantee a student-staff ratio of 14:1. Every child is given attention and the opportunity to have a safe, fun, and inspiring experience.
Please Note: Enrollment is not guaranteed. We add students to Kids Care based on availability at the elementary school site. We are working hard to expand our program and offer the schedule and site you need.
Reasons to Join!
Quality of Care
Licensed staff have extensive training including early childhood development coursework. Our programs are in person and on the elementary school campuses.
Engaging Experience
Students will experience enriching activities and movement outside. Students will be grouped with school peers from their grades to socialize and build friendships.
Convenience
Our onsite program is the affordable, safe, and convenient option! No extra transportation is required.
Academic Partner
Our student care programs will have a staff liaison who will communicate with each school and grade level to address academic needs.
Kids Care is the only student care programs in Carlsbad that give 100% of its proceeds back to the Carlsbad Unified School District .
NOTE: You must receive a confirmation email in order to start care. You are not enrolled until you receive the confirmation email and a confirmed start date.
Engaging, Experienced Team
Every Kids Care site has an experienced, licensed team managed by an onsite coordinator. Team members are chosen for their experience and passion for working with students. Kids Care teachers must have college course units in Education and/or Recreation. In addition, we offer ongoing training in communication, curriculum, discipline, and First Aid/CPR certification.
Our Kids Care. Our Schools. Our Community
Kids Care is the only before-and-after school program in Carlsbad that gives 100% of its proceeds back to the Carlsbad Unified School District for programs in music, STEAM, and educational innovation that benefits every student from kindergarten through graduation. Your elementary student will experience FIRST robotics education, weekly music education, trips to Agua Hedionda Lagoon, BizTown, and more because of Kids Care proceeds.
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Safety is a Priority!
Kids Care takes essential actions to create a physical environment that promotes student and staff safety through established protocols and procedures. We comply with the State of California guidelines and are aligned with the Carlsbad Unified School District. We continually monitor guidelines, update our procedures, and will inform you of any changes.
For Covid-19 mitigation and prevention measures, please see the COVID-19 Decision Trees for K-12 Schools that is published by the San Diego County Office of Education. As of March 14, 2022, all students are permitted to wear a mask if they so choose, but masks are not required.
Hours & Tuition
We can accommodate a variety of schedules. Please select the best option for your family. Full-day Adventures are also available during school breaks and holidays for an additional daily fee.
*Club Kinder is an extension of kindergarten school hours. Schedules vary for Early Birds and Late Owls. Register for the Kinder schedule you requested with CUSD. If that changes, email KidsCare@CarlsbadEd.org as soon as you know. We'll accommodate your schedule's change!
Grades 1-5
Kids Care AM
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Tuition: $170 per month
Kids Care PM
Monday - Friday
2:20 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuition: $395 per month
Kids Care AM/PM
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
2:20 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuition: $450 per month
TK & K
Early Birds
For students who start school at approximately 8 a.m.
Early Bird AM
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Tuition: $170 per month
Early Bird 'AM Learning'
Monday - Friday
11:20 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Tuition: $350 per month
Early Bird AM + 'AM Learning'
For students who need morning care and school-day care
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
11:20 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Tuition: $410 per month
Early Bird 'Afterschool'
Monday - Friday
11:20 a.m. – 6 p.m.*
Tuition: $575
Early Bird 'Full Day'
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
11:20 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuition: $625
TK & K
Late Owls
For students who start school at approximately 10:15 a.m.
Late Owls AM
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Tuition: $170 per month
Late Owls 'PM Learning'
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Tuition: $350 per month
Late Owls AM + 'PM Learning'
For students who need morning care and school-day care
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Tuition: $410 per month
Late Owls 'Afterschool'
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
1:20 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuition: $575
Late Owls 'Full Day'
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
1:20 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuition: $625
2023-24 School Year
Hours & Tuition
2023-24 School Year
Kids Care Calendar
Grades 1-5
Kids Care AM
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Tuition: $205 per month
Kids Care PM
Monday - Friday
2:20 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuition: $425 per month
Kids Care AM/PM
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
2:20 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuition: $515 per month
TK & K
Early Birds
For students who start school at approximately 8 a.m.
Early Bird AM
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Tuition: $205 per month
Early Bird 'AM Learning'
Monday - Friday
11:20 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Tuition: $385 per month
Early Bird AM + 'AM Learning'
For students who need morning care and school-day care
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
11:20 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Tuition: $475 per month
Early Bird 'Afterschool'
Monday - Friday
11:20 a.m. – 6 p.m.*
Tuition: $610
Early Bird 'Full Day'
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
11:20 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuition: $690
TK & K
Late Owls
For students who start school at approximately 10:15 a.m.
Late Owls AM
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Tuition: $205 per month
Late Owls 'PM Learning'
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Tuition: $385 per month
Late Owls AM + 'PM Learning'
For students who need morning care and school-day care
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Tuition: $475 per month
Late Owls 'Afterschool'
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
1:20 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuition: $610
Late Owls 'Full Day'
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
1:20 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuition: $690
STEAM & Outdoor Activities!
Our after-school program offers academic support in line with your student’s in-person learning schedule. Once the school day is done, students engage in outdoor play, STEAM activities, and enriching experiences.
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