The City of East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts Department offers quality School-Age Childcare for children grades kindergarten through 5th grade, including Before & After School and Summer Camp programs. Call (517) 319-6979 for additional information.
Before & After School Program (K- 5th grade)
The Before & After School Program (B&A) is available to children
(kindergarten through 5th grade) enrolled in the East Lansing Public Schools. The program is offered
in all the elementary schools during the academic calendar year.
Winter Break Childcare
Winter Break Childcare will be offered at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center for children enrolled in the Before & After School Program. Childcare will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 28-30 Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Participants are eligible for enrollment beginning Friday, Nov. 20. The deadline for signup and payment is Friday, Nov. 27 at noon. For more information, email Julie Anne Jennings or Lois Fogarasi.
Inclement Weather
All B&A programs are closed when the East Lansing Public Schools are closed for inclement weather. If schools are dismissed early for this reason After School Care will not be offered.
Before School |
Mon-Fri |
7 a.m. - school |
Free choice, games, homework |
After School |
Mon-Fri |
School - 5:45 p.m. |
Arts & crafts, homework, outdoor play, gym. |
Half Day |
Available on half days |
Noon - 5:45 p.m. |
Arts & crafts, homework, outdoor play, gym. |
Break Care |
Winter, mid-winter & spring breaks |
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Arts & crafts, outdoor play, field trips |
Summer Camps |
One-week sessions |
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Different theme each week |