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Rec Kids Afterschool Program

We are currently on a waitlist for the 2025-2026 school year. Please complete the form below to submit a request for registration and get placed on the waitlist.

Click here for the 2025-2026 Rec Kids “Request for Registration” form

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, Summit, 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, homework support, 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.


Rec Kids 2025-2026 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- $330
  • 4 days- $295
  • 3 days- $246
  • 2 days- $183

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 weekly or monthly basis.

For more information, please call 802-878-1375 or email reckids@ ejrp.org.

Rec Kids Family Handbook