providing quality child care for all children

The Kid’s Connection program provides inclusive after school and summer care for all children 5-18. Highly trained staff provide students with a safe, fun, educational environment.  All children enrolled in Kid’s Connection benefit from supervision by trained staff, individualized care, and structured activities. Kid’s connection provides opportunities for all children to socialize, go on community outings, have diverse educational experiences, and receive individualized care.

Hours of operation are Monday – Friday (closed on holidays); hours vary with school schedules to coordinate with school transportation and school holidays. Kid’s Connection is licensed through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Who does Kid’s Connection Serve?

As an inclusive child care center, Kid’s Connection after school and summer care program provides working families with a support system.  Children with or without disabilities are eligible for Kid’s Connection. Special eligibility criteria are in place for students 13 to 18 years old.

Ages served: 5 to 12 years old; up to 18 years old if child has special needs

Eligibility Criteria for students 13 to 18 years old:

• In good health and free of communicable diseases
• Free of severe medical conditions requiring medical/nursing attention or supervision
• No serious maladaptive behavior that poses safety threats to self or others
• Parent(s) must be working

What does the Kid’s Connection program offer?

After School Care Program

Kid’s Connection after school care program supports working families with high-quality child care while providing the enrolled child with individualized care to ensure the child can participate in programming.  Programming varies, but includes a daily snack and activity supported by staff.

Hours – vary with school schedules to coordinate with school transportation.  A typical schedule is Monday- Friday after school until 5:30

Cost – varies based on family need
*accepts CCRS payments

Summer Care Program

Kid’s Connection summer care program supports working families with high-quality child care while providing the enrolled child with individualized care to ensure the child can participate in programming.  Programming varies, but includes lunch and am/pm snack.  Programming includes individualized and group activities led by highly trained staff to ensure student enrichment.

Hours – Monday- Friday from 8:00am-5:30pm

Cost – varies based on family need

*Kid’s Connection is licensed through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

To get more information or enroll in Kid’s Connection, contact:

Lead School Age Specialist
1811 S. Taylor Road
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 330-6454
SRipley@maconresources.org