Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is based on the idea that parents provide their child’s first and most significant learning experiences and are their child’s first and most enduring teachers. ECFE classes and programs are designed to strengthen and empower families and support the healthy growth and development of young children. In addition to the featured classes below, there are several classes open to children of all ages!

Kids Place Child Care is a year round program. Grades K-5 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Before and after school care available at your child’s school. Full-day programming on non-school days and in summer. Balanced schedule includes time for homework and outdoor play. Snack offered after school. Creative, experienced teaching staff offers fun, engaging activities for children to choose from. Focus on building friendships and becoming responsible citizens. Lead teachers have 15-30 years working with children Pre K- Grade 5. Regular email communication keeps parents informed. 2025/2026 Registration is now closed, please email: kidsplace@slpschools.org to be added to the waitlist. The Online Registration Window for School Age Care for 2026/2027 was April 6 - May 1, 2026. Registration is now closed. Please send an email request to kidsplace@slpschools.org to be added to a waitlist. 2026/2027 School Age Care Rates and Fees 2026/2027 School Age Care Non-School Days School Age Summer 2026 Child Care Grades K-5 June 22 - August 14, 2026 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. - Balanced schedule includes structured enrichment activities as well as supervised play time for children to explore their own interests. - Daily academic skills practice to prevent summer learning loss. - Jam-packed summer calendar. - Focus on building friendships. Kids Place School Age Care Summer 2026 Rates and Fees Online Registration Window: March 1 - March 31, 2026 -Please register your child for the grade that they are currently in for this 2025/2026 school year. -STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADES 3-5 HAVE THE OPTION TO ATTEND THE SUMMER KIDS PLACE PROGRAM AT EITHER AQUILA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OR THE SLP MIDDLE SCHOOL. WHEN REGISTERING YOUR STUDENT PLEASE SELECT THE GRADE SECTION AT YOUR DESIRED LOCATION. Choose a minimum of 13 days. No changes or drops can be made to summer contracts after May 15, 2026 Additional days can be added after that date on a space-available basis with approval from the Kids Place Office. An additional $5 per day would be charged. Full Day Preschool at Central 33 Months – Age 5 Monday-Friday7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. High qualify, full-day preschool program with extended hour to accommodate the needs of working parents. Bright, clean classroom spaces. Balanced schedule includes daily outdoor play in morning and afternoon. Creative teachers provide learning opportunities that are exciting and relevant for every child. Kindergarten readiness activities promote children’s social-emotional development and learning in the core areas of literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Regular communication from teachers and administrators through our Seesaw app helps keep parents in-the-know. Lead teachers offer 10-30 years of experience teaching 3-5 year-olds. Full Day Preschool at Central Year Before Kindergarten (YBK) 4 by Sept 1 Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. This cohort of classrooms is designed for children heading to kindergarten the next fall. We’ll spend the year getting ready for kindergarten by sharpening our skills in the core areas of literacy, mathematics, science and social studies. We’ll focus on building friendships and becoming more independent. Children need to be 4 years old by September 1 and toilet trained to attend. Children currently enrolled in one of the 33 mo to 5 year olds Kids Place rooms have the first option to move "up" to a YBK room the Fall that they are 4 by September 1. Any spots remaining are filled with new enrollments. 2026/2027 Kids Place Full Day Preschool Rates 2026/2027 Kids Place Non-Service Dates Applications are accepted year-round. Initial enrollment is approved on a space available basis. The children that are currently enrolled in Kids Place Preschool and turn 4 by Sept 1 are moved "up" into the YBK classrooms the next Fall first. Any remaining spots in the classrooms are available to new enrollments. Children must be potty trained to attend a YBK room. kidsplace@slpschools.org 952-928-6045