Tiger Den Childcare 2024-25
Before & After School Tiger Den Program
Tiger Den is a licensed-exempt cooperative program between the Byron School & Park District, which provides elementary school children structured activities and quality care in a convenient and safe location. Tiger Den staff escorts students to school in the morning and picks up students in a designated location when school dismisses. The program is designed to be flexible and accommodate working parents; however, all individuals are welcome to participate!
It is the objective of Byron Park District to not only provide quality supervision and care in Tiger Den, but also help each child develop fundamental play, social, and communication skills. The school's positive behavior system is also incorporated into our program. Tiger Den activities include organized games, themed activities or crafts, snacks, study time, and supervised free play. Various toys, board games, card games, arts and craft supplies, and LEGOS are available.
Tiger Den Services will be extended/offered if the school is required to use emergency days at the end of the school year.
BEFORE SCHOOL CHILDCARE
- Time: 6:00-7:50am (Check-in 6:00-7:50 am)
- Fee: $8/day
- Optional cold breakfast before 7:00 am
- Supervised free play and/or gym time
AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE
- Time: 3:10-6:00 pm (Pickup no later than 6:00 pm)
- Fee: $12/day
- Schedule:
- 3:10-3:30 pm: Participant pickup
- 3:30-4:15 pm: K-1st outside or gym; 2nd-5th snack & homework
- 4:15-5:00 pm: K-1st snack & group activities; 2nd-5th outside or gym
- 5:00-6:00 pm: Supervised free play
SNOW/COLD DAYS
Services will NOT be offered on school snow/cold days. If your child(ren) are already at Tiger Den when school is cancelled, we will contact you and request that you pick up your child(ren) as soon as possible to ensure safety of all children and staff members. Credits WILL be given for snow/cold days when no services are offered.
FUN ZONE- No School/Holiday Program
This program is designed for the parent(s) who have to work while their child has a day off school. Age-appropriate games and activities, supervised free-time, snacks, and lunch will be scheduled daily. Children must bring their own lunch. A minimum of 8 individuals must be registered during winter & spring break days to hold the program. Children must be enrolled in the Tiger Den Childcare Program prior to participation.
FUN ZONE FULL DAY
TIME: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm (Check-in 6:00-9:00 am; Check-out 4:00-6:00 pm)
FEE: $30/day for the first child; $24/day for each additional child
2024-25 FULL DAYS
- Mon. Oct. 14
- Mon. Nov. 4
- Tues. Nov. 5
- Dec. 23 & 30 (Winter Break)
- Jan. 2 & 3 (Winter Break)
- Mon. Jan. 6
- Mon. Jan. 20
- Mon. Feb. 17
- Mon. Feb. 28
- Mar. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 (Spring Break)
- Fri. Apr. 18
- Mon. Apr. 21
FUN ZONE HALF DAY
TIME: 11:15 am-6:00 pm.
FEE: $20/day for the first child; $17/day for each additional child*
*Morning Tiger Den childcare fee is not included in the half day Fun Zone Fee.
- Fri. Aug. 30
- Fri. Oct. 11
- Mon. Nov. 11
- Fri. Feb. 7
2024-25 NO SERVICES OFFERED
- Aug. 12, 13
- Sept. 2
- Nov. 27, 28, 29
- Dec. 24-27, 31
- Jan. 1
- May 26