KidKare is a school-based childcare program for children ages 3-12, offered through Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Community Education. KidKare provides high-quality care Monday-Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, that extends your child’s learning day while providing a safe, engaging, and fun environment. School-Age (Grade K-5) Offers care before school, after school, and on early release days. Activities including arts and crafts, science experiments, outdoor play, gym games, and more. A structured, supportive environment where children can explore, create, and build friendships. KinderKids (Age 3-5) Theme-based activities that support social-emotional development, academic readiness, learning through play and more. Offering full-day, half-day and care for children enrolled in Bison Preschool. Want more information on Bison Preschool classes, led by licensed teachers? Click Here Has your child participated in the Early Childhood screening process? Click Here for more information on Early childhood screening. Non-School Days (Age 3-12) KidKare is open most non-school weekdays and provides full-day care for enrolled children. Our dedicated staff plan engaging activities to keep kids entertained, learning, and active throughout the day. These special days may also include field trips, special events, or unique projects to enhance the experience. Whether it's a teacher workshop day or holiday break, KidKare is here to support your family's care needs. Note: Families are required to register their child at the site the child regularly attends. Summer Program (Age 3-12) KidKare offers a full-day summer program filled with engaging, hands-on experiences. We plan weekly themes that include a variety of fun and educational activities to keep kids learning, exploring, and active throughout the day. The summer schedule also includes field trips, special events and creative projects designed to make each week memorable. It’s a safe, enriching environment where summer fun meets learning and friendships grow. Enrollment The following requirements must be met before enrolling your child: The child must be between the ages of 3 and 12. The child must be fully and independently potty trained. Online registration must be submitted and approved. The registration fee must be paid, and the account balance must be up to date. Any outstanding Community Education program balances must be paid. To attend KidKare, all children must be fully independent in the bathroom. This includes the ability to: Communicate the need to use the bathroom before it becomes urgent. Pull down and pull up their own pants and underwear without assistance. Wipe themselves after using the toilet. Get on and off the toilet independently. Wash and dry their own hands properly. Wait to use the bathroom if it is occupied or if we are away from the bathroom (e.g., outside). Registration All families, including current KidKare families, must register each summer and school year season, each year. Families will register using their arux account. You can register for an account by visiting bhmschools.arux.app. Families will pay an annual non-refundable $50 fee at the time of registration. Enrollment will be delayed if there are any outstanding balances with KidKare and other Community Education programs. All fees must be paid in full before your registration is processed. Registrations will be approved until the site has reached staff to student ratio and/or group max. capacity. Priority is given as follows: families currently enrolled in KidKare, number of scheduled days, and grade level. You will receive a confirmation email when your registration has been approved. Please allow a minimum of 3-5 business days for processing after the registration period has closed. When sites reach staff to student ratio or group max. capacity, families waiting for approval will be moved to a waiting list. Families on the waiting list will be contacted via email if space becomes available. Waiting lists are reset at the end of each season. OPEN REGISTRATION DATES: Summer 2026: Deadline was March 13 -All sites are full. School Year 2026-27: Deadline was March 27 - Waitlist registration is available Schedule Options Consistent Schedule: Choose this option if you need care on the same days of the week each month. 5 days a week is required for Full Time Rates. 1-4 days per week are required to receive Part Time Rates. Pick Your Days Schedule: Choose this option if your care needs vary each week and will not always be on the same day each week. 1 day per week is required. Care needs are to be submitted by the Monday prior to the week of care. Drop In Days: If you need care on days outside your requested schedule you can request to drop in for the day. You must call to request a drop in day. Drop ins will only be approved if room is available to accommodate additional children. We do not offer Drop In Days only care, you must have a consistent or pick your days schedule. We do not allow drop in days on non-school days. Daily Tuition Rates (2026-27) Need more details? View our 2026-27 Family Handbook

2026-27 Registration Now Open! Little Bison Preschool 2.5 years old by September 1, 2026 Little Bison Preschool is a preschool program designed for our youngest learners. This class offers opportunities that support a child’s early learning in a smaller group setting. Little Bison Preschool classes focus on your child’s early social-emotional skill development and well-being including, turn-taking, sharing, trading, and playing with peers, and building experiences with preschool routines. A gentle separating class where parents are encouraged to attend with their child for the first session. In addition, there will be opportunities for parent conversations with other parents led by a licensed parent educator one time per month. Parent Education topics may include; creating positive routines at home, building a child’s self-regulation skills, learning strategies for adults to stay calm, how and why to use visual schedules, and more. Little Bison Preschool offerings include: Explore Nature (Montrose Early Education Center), STEAM (Hanover Elementary) and Little Bison Preschool-Ready For More (Discovery Elementary) Please note: Parents are responsible for transportation to and from preschool. 2026-27 Tuition Rates A $50 non-refundable registration fee will reserve a place for your child in the class 9 monthly payments are due September 2026 – May 2027 1 day per week = $50 per month 2 days per week = $130 per month No family will be turned away due to inability to pay. Tuition assistance may be available. Contact Jen Greenhagen, Early Childhood Coordinator, at jgreenhagen@bhmschools.org or call 763.682.8753 for more information. Tuition Assistance Application