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Kidstop is a quality, year-round, school-age care program offered for kindergarten-6th graders to meet the childcare needs of parents in Independent School District 279. Kidstop functions as an extension of the elementary school day.

Kidstop Calendar 2009-2010 word

Kidstop Calendar 2008-2009 word

Kidstop Program Features

  • Safe, fun, structured environment in which your child/ren experiences learning through a multi-range of activities

  • One-stop convenience in the safety of your school

  • Kidstop and classroom staff work together to support your child/ren

  • Skilled staff to work--and have fun with--your child/ren

  • Theme-based, appropriate enrichment; learning and recreational activities, including:

    • Arts & Crafts
    • Music
    • Social Skill-Building
    • Science
    • Outdoors
    • Cooking
    • Reading
    • Physical Activity
    • Themes
    • Choice Time
    • Drama/Theatre
    • Site/Group Projects
  • Daily breakfast and afternoon snack included

  • Kindergarten children have access to the school hot lunch program at school lunch prices

  • Off-site trips: Eight-to-ten all-site trips are scheduled on non-school days throughout the school year.

Other Programs within Kidstop

Kidstop, Four Star Express and Cosmic Club (summer only) are self-supporting services offered through Independent School District 279 Community Education & Services Department.

Four Star Express:
A childcare preschool program that supports the care and early learning needs of families with four-year-old children in District 279.

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