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The Just Kids school-age child care is provided by Archway Programs in cooperation with the Superintendents and the Boards of Education in sixteen school districts in South Jersey.  Archway has over 20 years of experience providing JUST KIDS in over 40 schools in Camden, Gloucester and Salem

Is JUST KIDS for me?

JUST KIDS operates in the elementary schools and in some districts, the middle schools under the name of Target Teen.  Each site is licensed as a child daycare by the State of New Jersey.  Children in grades kindergarten through six, receive a program of high quality care provided right in the child's school.  Regular preschool students are served in some districts. Care is available before and after school and during scheduled early dismissals.  JUST KIDS operates between the hours of 7:00 a.m. until the start of school and from the time of dismissal until 6:00 p.m.  Subsidized childcare is available through county eligibility.

What does the program offer?

Individual schools districts and Archway Programs realize there is a great need for quality center-based school age care in our area.  To meet your needs and concerns, we have tailored a before and after school child care program in a loving, safe and secure environment. Together, staff and children make choices and plan a program which is both fun and stimulating.

Activities Include: 

  • Arts and crafts, reading, science, and music
  • Special interest projects
  • Physical indoor/outdoor recreation
  • Free choice of activity centers
  • Community Service activities
  • Supervised quiet time to relax, enjoy friends and do homework
  • Light breakfast & afternoon nutritious snacks.

Is there flexibility in enrollment?

YES! JUST KIDS offers a variety of schedules to meet your needs.  Schedules of 5 days per week are offered in morning only, afternoon only or a combination of both.  For changing work schedules or periodic use, Flex-tickets can be purchased  and utilized as needed.  Drop-in enrollment is also available to utilize in case of emergencies. For information on costs and enrollment.  Please call our office and talk to one of our representatives at (856) 768-8190 or email us. 

Just Kids presently serves children in the following school districts.

Districts Served:

In Gloucester County
East Greenwich Township, Franklin Township, Logan Township, Monroe Township, Swedesboro- Woolwich Twp, Washington Township, Edgarton Memorial School

In Camden County

Bellmawr, Collingswood, Magnolia, Merchantville, Mt. Ephraim, Pine Hill, Runnemede

In Salem County
Pennsville


Frequently asked Questions:  

  1. When can my child start?

Answer:  Just Kids needs enrollment paperwork, registration fee and tuition prior to be given a start date.  The deadline to enroll your child for the first day of the school year is August 15, 2008. However, your child can start through out the school year. Please contact Just Kids for specific start dates.

  1. How do I enroll my child? 

Answer:  We have an enrollment packet to be completed.  You can obtain this packet by downloading the following forms, calling Just Kids to have the packet mailed to you, or requesting the packet by e-mail. 

2008-2009 Cover letter for packet

Child Development

License Statement

Food form 2008-2009

FYI Package

  1. What is the cost of tuition?

2008-2009 fee schedule

Washington Twp. Just Kids Programs:

As part of our agreement with the Washington Township School District, Just Kids pays a “use of facilities fee”. As a result there is a $27 per child “space usage fee” for any child enrolled in Just Kids. This fee is due at the time of registration along with your registration fee.

Mt. Ephraim Just Kids Programs

As part of our agreement with the Mt. Ephraim School District, Just Kids pays a “use of facilities fee”. As a result there is a $32 per child “space usage fee” for any child enrolled in Just Kids. This fee is due at the time of registration along with your registration fee.

  1. What form of payment is accepted for tuition?

Answer: Your options are to mail the Just Kids office a check, money order, or have the tuition deducted from you credit card or bank account through and EFT draft.  This deduction can be set up on-going for each month or for one month only.  Complete the form below and fax or send it to the Just Kids office.  Please note that the childcare providers can not take your payment at the program.            

        EZ-EFT Authorization Form 2008-2009

  1. How do I purchase Flex Tickets?

Answer:  Flex tickets are available for periodic use of the program.  Each ticket costs $21.00 and they are sold in books of 5 for $105.00.  One ticket is good for one morning program, one afternoon program or both on the same day.  They are prepaid and nonrefundable.  Flex tickets can be used for the entire school year but can not be transferred to another school year. 

Your child must first be enrolled in the Just Kids program.  Your enrollment selection would be for Flex Tickets.  Provide Just Kids with the registration fee and payment for at least one book of tickets.  The enrollment requirements in question #1 and #2 are the same for Flex schedules.  The tickets then can be sent to your home or given to the program for you. 

   

  1. Can I observe the program prior to enrolling my child?

Answer: Yes, we just ask that you call the Just Kids office to inform us of what school you would like to observe.  We will then inform the Just Kid Supervisor to expect you.  This procedure is for the safety of all the children in the program as well as to prepare the Supervisor to have time to talk with you about the program once you get there.  

  1. Can the childcare providers give medication to my child?

Answer:  Just Kids policy is to administer only medications for special needs if failure to take the medication would jeopardize the child’s health or prevent the child from attending childcare.  If this criteria includes your child’s needs, there are two medication forms that need to be completed and signed by your attending physician prior to the medication being to the childcare providers for administration.  These forms must be given to Lorin Powell, Just Kids Director for approval prior to the program starting any administration. 

Emergency Health Plan Form  

Medication Permission Form

Please contact JUST KIDS at 856-767-5767 or e-mail us

justkids@archwayprograms.org

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 668
212 Jackson Road
Atco, NJ  08004
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