The Just Kids’ mission is to work in collaboration with the hosting 13 school districts to provide quality school-based childcare to children attending the specific elementary/ middle school. This service ensures child safety while providing a relationship building and child enrichment curriculum. Archway has over 20 years of experience providing JUST KIDS in 33 schools in Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties.
Is JUST KIDS for me?
Just Kids operates in elementary/ middle schools. See the list of schools below. Each site is licensed for school-age childcare by the State of New Jersey. Children in grades kindergarten through eighth, 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 school 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.
Enrichment Activities Include:
• Quiet time for homework and individual activities
• Free choice of activity centers
• Community Service and Parent Involvement projects
• Arts and crafts
• Science and music activities
• Special projects and themes (ex. Anti-bullying)
• Indoor and outdoor play including competitive and non-competitive games
• Small and large group games and activities to foster good citizenship, cooperation and positive social skills
• Light breakfast and healthy snack
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, see “frequently asked questions” below or email us.
What makes us different:
Our Childcare Providers:
• 110+ mature and experienced staff
• Consistent staff to child ratio below 1:15
• Average length of service for supervisor is 8 years
• Average length of service for childcare assistants is 3 years
• Average length of service for support/ managerial staff is 13 years
• Over 40 hours of extensive summer staff training and routine monthly training
• Childcare staff focus on supervising children– not in enrollment or payment
Our Program:
• Monthly individualized curriculum calendars
• Curriculum includes:
Science, Cooking, Music, Anti-Bullying, Safety, Community service, and Parent Participation opportunities
• Activity Centers for student choice
• Soft space for comfort and individual quiet activities
• Breakfast and afternoon snack served, meeting federal regulations
 Enrollment:
• On-line registration forms
• Payment electronically from debit card, credit card, or bank account monthly
• Flex ticket option for affordable occasional use
• Extra services are billed to parent rather than paid for in advance
• Yearly registration fee; not required to re-pay if re-enroll within the school year
Safety and Monitoring: These are above all NJ State Licensing Requirements
• Notification to County Office of Emergency Management
• Monthly Code Blue Drills- strangers in building or playground
• Medical Emergency Drills– three times per year
• Policies and Procedures for emergency preparedness, evacuation, lock down, etc.
• Thorough medication administration practices
• Internal monitoring system to ensure monthly compliance with licensure standards and Just Kids standards.
Schools/Districts Served:
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GLOUCESTER COUNTY |
SALEM COUNTY |
Barrington School District:
Avon School |
East Greenwich Twp. Schools:
Jeffrey Clark School
Samuel Mickle School |
Pennsville School District:
*Central Park Elem. School
Penn Beach Elem. School
*Valley Park Elem. School
*(served at Penn Beach Elem. School) |
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Bellmawr Public Schools:
Bellmawr Park. School
E.M. Burke School |
Franklin Twp. School:
Janvier Elem. School
Mainroad School
Reutter School |
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Collingswood Public Schools:
James A. Garfield School
Mark Newbie School
Thomas Sharp School
William Tatem School
Zane North School |
Logan Twp. School District:
Center Square School
Logan Elementary School |
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Magnolia Public School:
Magnolia Public School |
Monroe Twp. School District:
Holly Glen Elem. School
Oak Knoll Elem. School
Radix Elem. School
Whitehall Elem. School
Williamstown Middle School |
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Merchantville School District:
Merchantville School |
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Runnemede Public School
District:
Bingham Elem. School
Downing Elem. School
Mary E. Volz School |
Washington Twp. Public
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District:
Bells Elem. School
Birches Elem. School
Hurffville Elem. School
Thomas Jefferson Elem. School
Wedgewood Elem. School
Whitman Elem. School
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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. Your child can start throughout the school year on a Monday. All paperwork and fees must be in the office by the Tuesday prior to the Monday start date.
2. 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 or calling Just Kids to have the packet mailed to you, or register online at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/justkids_registration
Cover Letter
Child Development Information For 2011-2012
Licensing Statement
Child Food Form (Required even if ineligible if free or reduced lunch program)
FYI Packet
3. What is the cost of tuition?
Answer: See the fee schedule below.
2011-2012 Fee Schedule
Runnemede Just Kids Programs: As part of our agreement with Runnemede School District, Just Kids pays a “use of facility fee”. As a result, there is a $25 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.
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 $30 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.
Monroe Twp. Just Kids Programs:
As part of our agreement with the Monroe Township School District, Just Kids pays a “use of facilities fee”. As a result, there is a $24 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.
4. 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 your credit card or bank account through an EFT draft. This deduction can be set up on-going for each month or for one month only. Complete the form below for an EFT draft and fax or send it to the Just Kids office. In addition, we have an option called “Click to Pay” in which an invoice can be e-mailed to you with a link to pay your tuition on-line yourself. Just call the Just Kids office and request a “Click to Pay” invoice at the time you want to pay. Please note that the childcare providers cannot take your payment at the program.
EZ-EFT Authorization Form 2011 - 2012
5. 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.
6. Can the childcare providers give medication to my child?
Answer: Just Kids policy is to only administer 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 brought 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 of medication.
Emergency Health Plan Form
Medication Permission Form
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