2025-2026
After School Programs
Licensed school care programs in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation.
After School Childcare for Ages 5-12
Are you seeking fun, engaging opportunities for your child after school?
Our licensed childcare programs are ready to provide fun, engaging, supportive & safe opportunities after school and during school breaks. We strive to build a sense of community while recognizing and celebrating each individual’s achievement, creativity and original thinking. Our dedicated staff work daily to create a welcoming environment that honors diversity through offering fun and active experiences in arts & culture, sports & games, outdoor play and more.
September 2025 to June 2026
Dates: September 3rd, 2025 – June 12th, 2026
Timing: M/W/F and/or Tu/Th options | 2:30-6:00pm (1:15pm on Wednesdays)
Prices: $49.60 per day; click here for full price breakdown.
- One time $50 registration fee due at the time of registration
- Monthly payments due 14 days prior to the first day of care of each month. September payment will be due on August 20th.
- Cost varies by month, depending on the number of days of the program offered. Please review the chart at the link above for specifics.
Break Camps
*Break Camps require separate registration & additional fees.
*no school for elementary and K-8 students
November 24-26 | Mon-Wed
Time: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $93.60 per day
About The Program
Week 1: December 22-26 (no camp Dec 25)
Week 2: December 29-Jan 2 (no camp Jan 1)
Time: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: 5 days: $468 | 4 days: $375
Feb 17 – 20 (no camp Feb 16)
Time: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: 4 days: $375
April 13-17
Time: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: 5 days: $468
Support
Child Care Hotline: 206-684-4203
This is a 24-hour line giving information about School-Age program closures due to extreme weather or emergencies. It is updated each day by 6 a.m. and as needed.
Transportation for Public School Students
For transportation from a Seattle Public School to any of our school-age care program sites, please contact SPS transportation. Visit Seattle Public Schools for more information.
Care Sites
School-Age Care Sites
- Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School – 206-684-0323
- Ballard Community Center – 206-684-4093
- Bitter Lake @ Broadview Thomson K-8 School – 206-386-987
- Hiawatha @ Genesee Hill Elementary School – 206-684-0323
- Hiawatha @ Lafayette Elementary School – 206-684-0323
- High Point Community Center – 206-684-4698
- Jefferson Community Center – 206-684-0109
- Magnolia @ Catharine Blaine K-8 School – 206-386-4235
- Meadowbrook @ John Rogers Elementary School – 206-684-7522
- Montlake @ McGilvra Elementary School – 206-684-4736
- Northgate Community Center – 206-386-4283
- Queen Anne Community Center – 206-386-4240
- Rainier Community Center – 206-386-1919
- Rainier @ John Muir Elementary School – 206-386-1919
- Rainier Beach Community Center – 206-386-1925
- Ravenna-Eckstein @ Thornton Creek Elementary School – 206-684-7534
- Ravenna-Eckstein @ Wedgwood Elementary School – 206-684-7534
- Van Asselt CC – 206-510-4901
Break-Camp Sites
Parent/Teacher Conference Break Camps:
- Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary – 206-684-0323
- Bitter Lake @ Broadview Thomson K-8 – 206-386-9870
- Hiawatha @ Genesee Hill – 206-684-4698
- Jefferson Community Center – 206-684-0109
- Meadowbrook @ John Rogers – 206-684-7522
- Montlake @ McGilvra – 206-684-4736
- Queen Anne Community Center – 206-386-4240
- Ravenna Eckstein @ Thornton Creek – 206-684-7534
- Van Asselt Community Center – 206-510-4901
Winter/Mid-Winter/Spring Break Camps:
- Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary – 206-684-0323
- Bitter Lake @ Broadview Thomson K-8 – 206-386-9870
- High Point Community Center – 206-684-4698
- Jefferson Community Center – 206-684-0109
- Meadowbrook Community Center – 206-684-7522
- Montlake Community Center – 206-684-4736
- Queen Anne Community Center – 206-386-4240
- Van Asselt Community Center – 206-510-4901
Enrollment Forms
Enrollment forms must be completed and immunization record uploaded through our on-line forms system, ePACT, prior to your child(ren) attending. You will receive an email after completing your registration with instructions.
If you have a child who requires program accommodations (e.g. asthma, allergies, etc.), there will be additional forms to be completed. Additional forms can be found on the Seattle Parks and Recreation site here (see the right side bar of the page).
2025 Family Handbooks
2025-2026 School Age Care Handbook
2025-2026 Licensed Childcare Center Handbook
For Help From ePact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-855-773-7228 (Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Questions About ePact for Seattle Parks and Recreation?
Email: [email protected]
Scholarship Opportunties
- Apply to Washington State Working Connection Child Care (WCCC) to determine your eligibility to receive child care subsidies from the state.
- Apply to the Seattle Parks and Recreation scholarship program.
Note: Applications can take up to two weeks to process and must be approved prior to registration when funds are available. Scholarship spots are limited.
ePact Requirements
Additional participant information and medically verified immunization form will be required in ePACT prior to participation. New participants will receive an email the evening after completing registration with a link to their ePACT accounts. If you have a child with medical or special needs, additional paperwork is required and available for download through ePACT. For children with special needs, we may request you meet with our staff, at least two weeks prior to the start of program, to ensure we are best prepared to support your child’s success. Paper forms can be found at Childcare & Preschool – Parks | seattle.gov. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your local community center.
For Help From ePact:
Email: [email protected] or call 1-855-773-7228 (Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Questions About ePact for Seattle Parks and Recreation?
Contact: [email protected]
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