Berkley Schools Kids' Zone Latchkey & Summer Camp Program
Before & After School Care Latchkey
Kids' Zone is committed to providing a high-quality after school program and a strong partnership with each child's family. We work together to create life-long learners, ready to reach their fullest potential in school and in life. We focus on each child as an individual, and strive to create a unique experience in a safe, nurturing and enriching environment.
Kids' Zone (School Age Childcare Latchkey) and Summer Days Camp programs are licensed by Michigan Department of Human Services. We are committed to exceed the standards set by the State.
Any school aged child entering TK/Kindergarten through 5th grade who has completed all of the required application forms, and is 5 years of age, is eligible for admission to Kids' Zone latchkey. Students must be going into 1st-6th grade to be eligible for Summer Days Camp. Enrollment will be ongoing until the program is full, register early to guarantee your child(ren) can participate in the Kids' Zone or Summer Days Camp program.
Before & After School Care Hours
Angell, Pattengill and Rogers Elementary
Before Care: 7:00am - 8:00am
After Care: 3:15pm - 6:00pm
Half Day Care: Begins at 11:20am
Norup International
Before Care: 7:00am - 8:15am
After Care: 3:20pm - 6:00pm
Half Day Care: Begins at 11:30am
2023-24 Kids' Zone Enrollment Information & Forms
We are happy to share with you that our Kids’ Zone Latchkey program will open for Fall enrollment May 17- June 1, 2023. Kids’ Zone is available to students grades K-5, before and after-school at Angell, Norup, Pattengill and Rogers. We also offer child care for registered Kids’ Zone families on half days, snow days, and during Winter & Spring breaks.
Kids’ Zone provides a high-quality program and a strong partnership with each child’s family. We focus on children as individuals, and strive to create a unique experience in a safe, nurturing and enriching environment.
Kids’ Zone is licensed by the State of Michigan for child care. We are staffed at an 18 students to 1 adult ratio, and will expand care as needed until we reach our allowed maximum.
2023-24 Application Procedures
The Kids’ Zone application window will begin with a Kick-Off week on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Completed applications will be accepted through June 1st, 2023. This early start will allow us to plan staffing for the Fall.
Please return completed forms online, in person at Berkley Building Blocks, by fax 248.546.9238 or via email by June 1st, 2023. Families will receive notice of acceptance into the Kids’ Zone program by June 10th, and the first month’s tuition will be due in September.
Students will be considered in order of their scheduled days, with 5 days/week students first, after all applications are received. Signing up for 5 days/week and changing to less days at a later date may result in you going on the waiting list. Please only sign up for the days you need, so we can try to accommodate everyone that turned in applications during the kick-off week. If availability allows throughout the school year we will accept new students on a first come first served basis until we reach maximum capacity.
Once the program is full, students will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when space becomes available. If you are placed on the waitlist for Kids' Zone care you will be notified when ANY day you have requested becomes available.
For any questions reach out to andrea.megroet@berkleyschools.org
2023-24 Kids' Zone Tuition Fees
Kids' Zone Enrollment Packet 23-24
Payment Form
Medication Permission Form
Over The Counter Medication Form
Kids' Zone Handbook 23-24
Half Days and Break Information
Spring Break
Date: March 25-28, 2024. Monday-Thursday
Location: Norup International, 14450 Manhattan, Oak Park.
Cost: $220/week or $70/day
Kids’ Zone students must PRE- REGISTER and PRE-PAY for the break.
Contact: Berkley Building Blocks- Andrea Megroet
Please call 248-837-8904, or email andrea.megroet@berkleyschools.org
Summer camp information has not yet been released.
Kids' Zone Latchkey Office
Berkley Building Blocks
14700 W. Lincoln
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone: 248-837-8900
Fax: 248-546-9238
Available Schools
Angell Elementary
Norup International
Pattengill Elementary
Rogers Elementary
News & Announcements
Kids' Zone Spring Break Care
Spring Break care registration is open now until March 15th, 2024
Contact Andrea Megroet to register: andrea.megroet@berkleyschools.org
Kids' Zone Summer Camp
Registration information will be available March 22nd, 2024.
Kids' Zone 24-25 Enrollment
The Kids’ Zone application window will begin with a Kick-Off week on Friday, May 17, 2024. Information will be sent out via Email or found here on the Kids' Zone website. Completed applications will be accepted through May 26th, 2024. This early start will allow us to plan staffing for the Fall.