Before and After School Care

These programs are designed for busy parents with demanding schedules. The before and after school programs are structured to provide relaxed, recreational opportunities to counterbalance the school day's educational activities. Daily programming includes, but is not limited to: Homework help, arts and crafts, athletics, large and small group games, creative play and outdoor activities. No programming on: 9/2/19, 11/28/19, 11/29/19, 12/23/19 - 1/3/20.

Late-starts are included with the Before School program tuition and early-releases/half-days are included with the After School program, when registered for that day of the week. Non-school days are not included in before/after school care tuition. If you need care on any, or all of your child's days off school (including the days before school starts), please register for our School's Out Hang Out (shown below)!

Note: There is no drop-in option for Before/After School Care or School's Out, Hang-Out. All registration changes made after the 14th day of the prior month will incur an additional fee.

Payment Options

  • Full-Year: Pay for the entire year at the time of registration.
  • Monthly: Pay one payment at the time of registration and then monthly automatic withdrawals on the 1st of each subsequent month. *Monthly payments are based on the total number of days in the school year, not the number of days attended in any given month.

Accommodates all Dist. #116 Grade Schools, as well as most area schools within park district boundaries, see complete list in transportation information below.

Reminder: YOU must notify your child's school of their attendance in our School Age program to arrange transportation. Please notify both the school office and your child's teacher about your day care arrangements to ensure safe transportation. Thank you!

Download Before and After School Care Registration Packet

PROGRAM TIME DAYS/WEEK MONTHLY TUITION (R/NR)
Before School Program 6:30 - 8:30 am 5 Days (Full Time) $189/$208


4 Days $270/$297


3 Days $204/$224


2 Days $138/$152


1 Day $72/$79
After School Program 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm 5 Days (Full Time) $327/$360
4 Days $405/$445
3 Days $306/$336
2 Days $207/$227
1 Day $100/$110

Transportation Information

Our park district minibuses transport students to and from Grayslake Schools (Park Campus, Avon, Prairieview). *Routes are subject to change based on enrollment.

School district buses transport their own students from all Round Lake Schools (Beach, Ellis, Indian Hill, Magee, Murphy, Pleviak, Round Lake Middle School, Village) and Big Hollow Schools (Primary, Elementary).

Students from all districts will be bused to the Robert W. Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road.

School's Out, Hang-Out

Looking to keep your child busy on days off from school? We have you covered! These daily programs are designed to provide the right mix of physical activity, arts and crafts, nature exposure, structured games and time with friends! No meals will be provided - please pack a lunch and two snacks.

2019-20 prices are listed below. Note: There is no drop-in option for this program. All registration and/or changes must be completed by the Wednesday of the week prior to the day off from school.

Download School's Out, Hang out Registration Packet

DATE DAYS SCHOOL DISTRICTS
August 20 Tu Big Hollow, Grayslake
August 21 W Grayslake
October 14 M All Schools
October 24-25 Th/F Round Lake
November 8 F Grayslake
November 11 M Round Lake
November 14-15 Th/F Big Hollow
November 25-26 M/Tu Round Lake, Grayslake
November 27 W All Schools
January 20 M All Schools
February 17 M All Schools
March 2 M Round Lake, Big Hollow
March 20 F Round Lake, Grayslake
March 23-27 M/Tu/W/Th/F All Schools
April 10 F All Schools
May 1 F Round Lake
May 29 F Round Lake, Big Hollow
HOURS MEMBER FEE* NON-MEMBER FEE
6:30 am - 3:00 pm $34/day $43/day
6:30 am - 6:00 pm
 $40/day $50/day
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
 $24/day $30/day
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
 $39/day $45/day
*To receive the member fees listed above, children must be enrolled in the before and/or after school program full time (five days) for at least the last four weeks prior to the non-school day.