AKC

ABOUT

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      Arkadelphia Kid's Club was established by Third Street Baptist Church in August 2001, as a ministry to help the working families of this church, families from other churches, and the unchurched of the community, with their childcare needs during out of school time. TSBC recognized at this time that our community was lacking in available quality programs for school-age children. With the completion of the Family Life Center, space became available to provide such a program. A board of directors was selected by the church, an executive director appointed, and finally the application and acceptance of a child care facility license by the State of Arkansas.  The facility is licensed to accommodate up to 80 children.

       Out of school programs are vital to our children.  The term “out of school” includes not just the “after school” hours, but summer, holidays and other times school is dismissed as well. 

 

 

Mission

• To provide a safe, supportive, Christian atmosphere for children when school is not in session.

• To provide support for working families.

• To improve children’s academic achievement.

• To provide a place for children to have fun!

 

Eligibility

       School-age children, kindergarten through sixth grade.  Students enrolled in Arkadelphia Public School’s Pre-Kindergarten program may participate if they are five years old.  Children are enrolled on first-come, first-serve basis.

 

Hours of Operation

Afterschool Hours: Monday – Friday, 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. 

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Summer Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

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       The center will provide care on other days that school is dismissed on an “as needed” basis, and as staff is available.

 

Fees

After-School:  The regular weekly fee for after-school care is $50 per week, with discounts applying to siblings. Part-time enrollment will be considered if space is available. 

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Summer and Holidays:  When public school is dismissed, and AKC has the resources to remain open, the fee will be $100 per week, with discounts applying to siblings. You will be notified in advance the days that AKC can be available to you on an all day basis. 

       

       An enrollment fee of $30 per child is due at the time of application for enrollment.  You are responsible for paying each week even if your child did not attend his/her scheduled days. A reduced rate is given to families with multiple children.

 

Payment Policy

       Payment is due at each Friday by 5:30 p.m.  If paying monthly, payment shall be made the first week of the month.  Accounts with a balance of 30 days will be referred to the Board of Directors for appropriate administrative action.