Full day school-age care services are planned at regional centers for Conference Days, In-service Days, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer Vacation.  Flyers are distributed to parents through the caregivers approximately three weeks prior to the non-school day(s). If you do not receive a copy, ask the caregivers for one or call the Metro Kids office (515-242-7951).  Parents need to sign up for a full-day service immediately after receiving a flyer so staff arrangements may be made.

No Drop-In Policy

Metro Kids was not designed to be a drop-in school-age service.  We understand that hospitalization, lay-off, and other emergency situations do occur.  If you must withdraw your child for two continuous weeks or more, you need to notify the Metro Kids Office immediately at 242-7951 or your weekly fees will continue, and you will be expected to pay them.  Children dropped from Metro Kids are re-enrolled on a space available, first-come, first-serve basis.  The annual registration fee is paid only once per child each school year. Friends and siblings of children in Metro Kids are not to be admitted to the program on a drop-in basis.  This includes, but is not limited to, visiting relatives or friends who have stayed overnight, etc.

Hours

The Metro Kids schedule operates throughout the school year calendar except for legal holidays.

Breakfast and Snacks

Nutritious snacks from the Department of Food & Nutrition Management Service will be provided after school at no additional charge.

Weather Policy

There are occasions during the school year when classes are impacted due to severe or extreme weather. If school is cancelled or dismissed early, there will be no Metro Kids after school program.