Our Programs
Beforeschool, Afterschool, Extended Day and Toddler ProgramAll Day Care
At Highland, we understand that families have unique schedules, so we have developed a series of Before and After School options for families to choose from. Below is a brief overview of what we offer. For inquiries, reach out to our Program Director, swilliams@hcsmke.org.
Please see the Highland Community School Paid Programs Handbook for more detailed information about policies, billing and payments, and other helpful information for families.
Before School
7:00am – 8:30am
Before the school day starts, children in our Before School Program can play games, read, and hang out with their friends in a nuturing, supportive environment. All Before School children are offered an optional free breakfast in the gym starting at 7:45 am.
Afterschool
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
All children participating in our After School Programs will start their time off with an after school snack to be followed by outdoor time, art activities, group games, and more! Our after-school programs are modeled to complement the Montessori classroom experience. Children choose materials or “work” off shelves in a similar way they do in their classrooms. Likewise, elementary groups are in mixed-age setting, which mirrors their experience during the school day.
Program Options & Weekly Rates
Toddlers (Before school is included in the Toddler Program)
- Under 2 years $280/weekly
- Over 2 years $260/weekly
- Toddler afterschool (early) 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm $28.00/weekly
- Toddler afterschool (late ) 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm $56.00/weekly
K3-6th Grade:
- Before School 7:00 am – 8:30 am $13.00 weekly
- CHECK program (K3) 11:30 am – 3:30 pm $98.00/weekly
- After School Early Care 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm $28.00/weekly
- After School Late Care 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm $56.00/weekly
Children’s House Extended Care for Kids (CHECK)
11:30 – 3:30 pm
The Children’s House Extended Care Kids Program, or CHECK Program, provides extended care for our K-3 students when their primary classroom day ends at 11:30am. Students enrolled in the CHECK Program are picked up from their primary classrooms by program staff and led to their afternoon activities. They enjoy recess, lunch, a nap, and classroom activities. At 3:30 pm, when the school day ends for all HCS students, children in CHECK can participate in the Children’s House After School Programs.
Toddler Program
14 mos to 3 yrs
The Highland Toddler Community offers young children a learning experience away from home, fostering self-confidence, a good self-image, and a positive attitude toward learning. Toddlers build independence and self-esteem through activities like self-care, meal preparation, language exploration, motor skills, art, and music in a warm, inviting environment.