Camp Dexter Information | After Care Information Dexter Community Education’s School-Age After Care program provides dependable, state-licensed care for children in Young 5s through Grade 6 on regularly scheduled school days. The program offers a structured, safe environment after dismissal, with time for snack, play, and enrichment.After Care follows the Dexter Community Schools calendar and runs on regular school days during the 2026–27 school year. Care does not run on days school is not in session unless families are registered separately for a Non-School Day program. Program Locations & OptionsFull After Care Location: Bates ElementarySchedule: School dismissal until 6:00 p.m.Young 5- 4th grade students who attend After Care at Bates are checked in at their school (DEEC or Wylie) by After Care staff and walked to Bates for After Care. 5th & 6th grade students take the shuttle bus from Creekside to the Bus Hub and walk to Bates for After Care.Mini After Care Mini After Care is intended for families who need a shorter window of care immediately following dismissal.Locations:Wylie ElementaryDexter Early Elementary Complex (DEEC)Schedule: School dismissal until 4:30 p.m.Important Mini After Care InformationIf a Mini After Care site cannot run due to low enrollment, families will be moved to Full After Care at Bates. Your original registration date and time will be used to preserve your place in line. Families do not need to register for both Mini and Full After Care to maintain a spot. Weekly Commitment & Schedule RequirementsOnly full-week schedule requests are accepted for both Full After Care and Mini After CareFamilies may choose to only send their child on select days during the week; however, tuition is charged for the full week regardless of attendanceDrop-in care is not availableChildren may be picked up at any time before 6pm.Registration DatesReturning Families: Registration opens Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.New Families: Registration opens Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.Who Is Considered a Returning Family?A returning family is one that has had an approved After Care or Camp Dexter contract during the current season or one season prior, provided the contract was not deleted from the system.Siblings of returning students may register at the same time as the returning child.Registration & Approval ProcessRegistration is completed online. Space is limited.Each child must have their own After Care contractAll contract requests are submitted as PENDINGA spot is not secured until families receive an email confirmation that the contract has been approvedContracts are approved on a first-come, first-served basis, based on available spaceA $75 per child, non-refundable registration fee is charged when your contract is approved.Fees & BillingAfter Care rates vary by program option Bates After Care is $16.50/dayMini-After Care is $11.50/dayInvoices are run on the 15th of the month priorPayment is due by the 25th of the month priorFees are billed based on the registered schedule, regardless of attendance Non-School Days & Half DaysCare on half days and non-school days is offered through a separate Non-School Day program, typically held at Bates Elementary, and requires a separate registration.Dates, details, and pricing are posted on the Community Education website.Licensing & SupervisionAfter Care is a state-licensed child care program and follows all Michigan LARA requirements, including staff-to-child ratios, background checks, and required training.Children are supervised by trained Care Directors, Leads, and Assistants.CommunicationProgram updates and reminders are shared via:EmailWebsite announcementsDirect communication from the Community Education officeFamilies are responsible for keeping their contact information current in Eleyo.Questions?For questions about registration, schedules, or billing, families may contact the Dexter Community Education office for assistance.email communityed@dexterschools.org or call 734-424-4180.
