School Year Child Care Programming

Laker Legends Before School Program (BSP) and After School Program (ASP) are designed to provide a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment where children can be cared for before and after school and on non-school days throughout the school year.

Programs are available for children enrolled in all-day preschool through 6th grade who attend Minnewaska Area Schools.

• Before School Program (BSP)
  Monday–Friday | 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
  Cost: $5.50 per day
• After School Program (ASP)
  Monday–Friday | 2:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  Cost: $8.00 per day

School Age Child Care 2025-26 Parent Handbook

Bussing to the After School Program is provided for students in grades 4–6. Attendance options include full-time, part-time, or drop-in care; however, all children must be registered online prior to attending. Parents/guardians are responsible for making schedule changes through the registration system.

Laker Legends also offers Non-School Day Child Care during select school-year non-school days. Programming includes games, crafts, enrichment activities, gym time, outdoor play, and social opportunities in a safe and supervised environment.

Automated payment withdrawals occur every two weeks. A $10 late fee will be charged for late payments.

If Minnewaska Area Schools is closed due to inclement weather or emergencies, School-Age Child Care programming will not be offered. If school starts two hours late, the Before School Program will also open two hours late at 8:30 a.m. If school closes early due to weather or emergencies, the After School Program will not be offered.

For School-Age Child Care questions outside of regular school hours, families may contact the program at 320-345-8268. Please note this number accepts phone calls only and does not receive text messages.

Programs are available for children in all day preschool through 6th grade that attend Minnewaska Area Schools. Bussing to the After School Program is provided for students in 4th-6th grade.

Attendance can be full-time, part-time or drop-in; however, the child must be registered online to attend.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for making changes to child's schedule.

Transportation to the After School Program is provided for students in grades 4–6. Attendance options include full-time, part-time, or drop-in care; however, students must be registered online prior to attendance.

Non-School Day Care

Laker Legends also provides child care on select non-school days throughout the school year, giving families a reliable option when school is not in session. Programming includes games, crafts, enrichment activities, gym time, outdoor play, and social interaction in a safe and supervised environment.

Summer Child Care

During the summer months, Laker Legends offers full-day care featuring structured and unstructured play, recreation, STEAM activities, enrichment opportunities, field trips, arts and crafts, gym time, outdoor activities, and social-emotional learning experiences. Activities are designed to fit a variety of ages, interests, and ability levels while creating a fun and memorable summer experience.

Our dedicated and professional staff create an environment that promotes positive relationships, responsibility, creativity, and confidence. Laker Legends follows all Minnewaska Area Schools policies and encourages students to demonstrate Laker Pride by being respectful, responsible, and safe.

Automated payment withdrawals occur every two weeks, and parents/guardians are responsible for managing schedule changes online. If Minnewaska Area Schools closes due to inclement weather or emergencies, School-Age Child Care programming will also be canceled or adjusted accordingly.

Laker Legends Summer 2026 Handbook

For questions regarding School-Age Child Care outside of regular school hours, families may contact the program directly at 320-345-8268. Please note this phone number is for calls only; text messages are not received.