Rec Kids Afterschool Program
The waitlist for 2026-2027 will open on August 31
Rec Kids is a STARS accredited, Licensed Childcare program providing quality afterschool care for the Essex Westford School District.
- WHO: K-5 students attending Hiawatha, Fleming, Essex Elementary, Founders, or Westford
- DATE: Monday–Friday, EWSD school year calendar
- TIME: From school dismissal until 6pm
Children will engage in a variety of fun, enriching, and engaging activities such as; sports, group games, field trips, arts and crafts, and time to unwind at the end of the school day. A nutritious snack is provided each day as well.
Financial assistance is available to qualified families through Childcare Resource: 802-863-3367.
Registration Information
CURRENT FAMILIES that have been enrolled for the 26-27 school year can expect to hear from our team the second week of August 2026 to set up new accounts and complete all registration paperwork.
NEW FAMILY request for registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open and is an online request for registration only. You will need to have an account created in our system prior to completing.
The link to the online ‘Request for Registration’ form is available on this page. Please complete the online request form for the grade and school your child will attending and submit by selecting “Join Waitlist” - forms will be collected in the order they are received electronically. Submitting the form DOES NOT guarantee registration. Enrollment will be offered as capacity at each program allows, and all programs are currently running a waitlist.
If you need assistance with online registration, please call 802-878-1375 so we can assist you.
If we are able to enroll your child, the $50 non-refundable registration fee will be processed right away to secure placement using the payment method provided when completing the request form. This fee is not applicable to families who receive subsidy through Childcare Resource. If we are unable to register your child due to a lack of availability, we will not take the $50 payment to be put on a waitlist.
**Children who attend fewer than 5-days per week must maintain a consistent schedule for the days of the week that they participate, and must attend at least two days per week.
Rec Kids 2026-2027 Fees
Families are required to be enrolled have a credit card, or debit card, or ACH account on file to be charged licensed childcare fees.
Registration Fee: There is a $50 per child, non-refundable registration fee required at the time of registration for all families that do not qualify for the Childcare Financial Assistance Program through Childcare Resource.
Monthly Fees:
- 5 days - $338
- 4 days - $302
- 3 days - $252
- 2 days - $188
Sibling Discount: For families with more than one child, each additional child will receive a 10% discount.
Billing: Families will have the option to auto-pay on a monthly basis.
For more information, please call 802-878-1375 or email reckids@ejrp.org.
