Kings Kids Before and After School Programs
Kings Kids Before and After School programs serve students in Kindergarten through 6th grade at all Kings Local elementary buildings.
Mimi Connolly
Director, Kings Kids Before and After School Programs
513-398-8050, ext. 10040
Registration
Registration for current Kings Kids families will open on March 16, 2026. Registration will open to the rest of the district on March 18, 2026.
2026-2027 School Year
Please complete the intent Google form linked below. One form must be completed per child, not per family. This form must be received to be considered for the 2026-2027 Kings Kids Before and After School Program. You will receive a separate email confirming that you have either secured a spot or are on the waiting list. This process does take time; we hope to let families know by Friday, April 10, 2026.
The earlier your Google form is submitted, the better your chance of acceptance, as spots typically fill up quickly. Once accepted, you must complete the registration packet and submit it to the KECC office. Emailed packets will not be accepted. More detailed information will be included in your acceptance email.
Kings Kids 2026-2027 Interest FormBefore and After School Options — Weekly Fees, 2026-2027
Non-refundable registration fee: $100.00
| Days per Week | Half Day | Full Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 2 | $75.00 | $115.00 |
| 3 | $105.00 | $165.00 |
| 4 – 5 | $130.00 | $190.00 |
Kings Kids Locations
Kings Kids is available at all Kings Local elementary buildings. Childcare Director Mimi Connolly can be reached at mconnolly@kingslocal.net.
J.F. Burns Elementary School (JFB)
513-398-8050, ext. 16313
AM: 6:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. PM: 2:50 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Kings Mills Elementary School (KME)
513-398-8050, ext. 14100
AM: 6:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. PM: 2:50 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
South Lebanon Elementary School (SLE)
513-398-8050, ext. 15032
AM: 6:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. PM: 2:50 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Columbia Intermediate School (CIS)
513-398-8050, ext. 13024
AM: 6:30 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.
If your child attends the CIS Kings Kids Before School program, they will start their day at CIS. In the afternoon, any CIS student attending the Kings Kids After School program will be bussed back to their home elementary school.
About the Program
The purpose of the Kings Kids program is to provide quality care and a safe environment for children before and after school. Kings Kids adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Ohio Department of Education with regard to student and staff ratios, required in-service training, and professional development.
Inclement Weather
Kings Kids Before and After School Program is closed when Kings Local School District is closed for snow or inclement weather.
When the district is placed on a 2-hour delay, the program will open 2 hours later, at 8:30 a.m., at CIS, JFB, SLE, and KME.
If Kings Local School District has an early release due to inclement weather, or any call that would close the district early, Kings Kids will not be open.
Program Hours
The morning program begins at 6:30 a.m. and runs until children go to their classrooms. The afternoon program begins when school is dismissed and is available until 6:00 p.m. As a courtesy to our staff, parents are asked to pick up children before the program closes at 6:00 p.m. Additional fees will be charged if a parent is unable to pick up by 6:00 p.m.
Program Activities
Every elementary building has designated childcare classroom space. Students are given time to do homework, and Kings Kids staff are available to provide homework assistance. Children can also participate in a variety of activities, including crafts, outdoor and indoor play, group and individual reading, puzzles and games, and imaginative play. The Kings Kids childcare curriculum meets Ohio Department of Education criteria.
Snacks
A light breakfast of cereal and milk is offered each morning, and snacks are provided after school. Snack menus are posted at each childcare location, and individual children's allergies are taken into consideration.
