King's Kids is an after-school child-care program for children in Kindergarten through Fifth grade. It is affiliated with the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Inc., Tallahassee, Florida. For those attending Palmetto Elementary, our staff will meet your child at Sutton Park, immediately after school is out.
King's Kids exists to provide quality care for children in a safe, loving Christian environment, with the long range goal of the children coming to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. There are plenty of opportunities for your child to play in a safe environment with adult supervision. Coloring, crafts, large group games, homework time and playground activities are all a part of your child's experience at King's Kids.
Who's Eligible:
Children who are enrolled in Kindergarten through the Fifth grades.
Program Dates and Hours of Business:
August 24, 2009 thru June 9, 2010
Monday thru Friday (After School Care Only)
2:30 - 5:30 pm
Please note: King’s Kids is closed on days that public schools are closed.
Registration:
There is a $40 registration fee per student.
Weekly Tuition:
- One Child: $40
- Two Children: $75
- Three Children: $100
- Late pickup fees: $1 per minute per child after 5:30 pm
After School Transportation:
King’s Kids can provide after-school transportation from the following Elementary Schools:
Palmview, Virgil Mills and Palmetto Christian
There is a $95 transportation fee, per child, which is charged twice per year in August and January. The first transportation fee is due prior to school starting on August 24th. This fee must be paid for King’s Kids to begin transporting your child.
Our Philosophy:
We seek to provide quality care for children in a safe, loving Christian environment, with the long range goal of the children coming to know Jesus Christ as Savior.
Dress Code:
Each student should wear play clothes and closed toed shoes ~ preferably tennis shoes. No sandals or flip flops! When appropriate, two piece bathing suits may be worn if covered with a t-shirt.
Rules & Guidelines:
- Respect other people and their belongings.
- Listen to staff members and do what they ask.
- If someone is bothering you, ask them nicely to stop. If they don’t stop, let a staff member know.
- Don’t hit, yell or tell someone to “shut up”.
- Always use appropriate language. (No cussing or name calling.)
- Clean up after yourself.
- Leave all electronic games and devices at home.
- Gum is not allowed at King’s Kids.
- You may come to the office at any time if you are hurt, don’t feel well or have a problem.
Discipline Policy:
First Offense: Talk to the child and explain the behavior change they need to make.
Second Offense: Explain to the child the rule they have broken. Give them timeout to think about it.
Third Offense: Discussion with the parents.
Other Options: Clean up crew for snack room; writing lines; carrying another student’s backpack if they have disrespected them.
Students who have disagreements with each other are asked to sit and discuss the situation, what they want to do about it and decide how they want to relate to each other the rest of the day.
King's Kids Accreditation:
King’s Kids is accredited by the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
For further information on King's Kids, please contact Kathy Taylor - King's Kids Director, or call us directly at (941) 722-0840.
