2025-2026 After-Care Registration instructions are below. Please enroll early, availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The program capacity is based on staff to student ratio, once at capacity a waitlist will be available.

• The St. Mary of the Lakes After Care Program is open to all students PreK - 8; Begins on the first full day of school. 

• No food will be provided, but you are welcome to send your child a small snack; Your child will have an opportunity to complete homework, study, or play with friends. “NO NUTS PLEASE”, we are a nut and tree nut-free program. 

• The After Care Program is conveniently located in the SML school auditorium and/or PreK classroom 

• Offered to Grades K-8 Monday through Friday, 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Half Days: 12:45 pm - 6:00 pm PK 3 & 4 - Monday through Friday, 2:40 pm - 6:00 pm. Half Days: 11:30am - 6:00pm *Except where noted on the school calendar. 

• Not available when school is closed due to holidays, snow days, or other days noted. 

• Drop-Ins (Pre-registration required) - 24 hour notification required and availability is based on daily program capacity. 

• Pick Up Location for Grades 1-8 is: Door #11 in the Auditorium located at the left side of the school parking lot near the basketball nets and playground. Parents must sign the register each day to release your child, children. 

• Pick up Location for PreK and Kindergarten Students is Door #7 (Pre K 4B classroom) from 2:40 PM until 4:30 PM and then from 4:30-6:00PM Door #11

• Students must follow the guidelines set forth in the St. Mary of the Lakes School Student Handbook and the Before and After Care Rules

• Space is limited in both programs. Students will be enrolled on a first come, first serve basis. Once the program capacity is reached, a waitlist will be available. *Due to necessary student /staff ratio 

Registration: 

• A non-refundable registration fee of $60.00 for 1 student and $75 per family (2 or more students) 

• If registering for both Before and After Care the $30.00 Before Care registration fee is waived 

• Please complete (1) online form for each student attending. Please note days attending is required. 

• Complete the SMLS Emergency Medical & Contact Form below, and provide a copy to our Health Office at [email protected] or a hard copy Att: SMLS Health Office

  
  

Cost: 

• 2025-2026 School Year After Care Rates can be found on the St. Mary of the Lakes School website under the Student Life tab.

• No fees will be charged for School Holidays; Please note families will be charged for all days students are scheduled to attend.

• Any changes in program participation are requested to be provided before the 15th of the prior month to avoid incorrect billing; Please send changes to Jim Sterbenz at [email protected]

• Discounted rates are provided to families who choose 2 or more monthly scheduled days Payment: FACTS Incidental Billing -pre-existing account required. 

• Fees will be applied at the beginning of each month. 

• Questions regarding FACTS can be referred to our School Bookkeeper - Ms. Thomas [email protected], 609-654-2546 x212 

• Registration fees and enrollment forms must be completed prior to the first day of attendance

  
  

Program Attendance: 

• To assist with program Check-In, if your student will not be attending After Care due to illness, extracurricular activities or family commitments, please advise the home room teacher and advise the After Care Coordinator Lisa Mongrandi [email protected] and Jim Sterbenz [email protected]. Billing Rate Per Day and Day Attended Questions: Jim Sterbenz, Before/After Care Program Billing Coordinator [email protected] (609-654-2546 x224)

Thank you,

Lisa Mongrandi, After Care Program Coordinator [email protected]

Jim Sterbenz, Billing and Before Care Coordinator [email protected]