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The Kid Zone Enrichment Program is a dynamic community response to
changing lifestyles and needs of families in Tempe, Arizona. Our goal is
to address the increased number of children needing a safe, enriching
place to be in out-of-school time.
Kid Zone operates both before and after school programs at 19
Tempe and Kyrene Schools. Our program is for children in the
grades K-5 at 15 of our schools and K-8 at 4 of our schools (Broadmor,
Curry, Rover, Ward). We also offer a Pre-School Program for 2 year
olds - Pre-K's. |
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Reasons Why Your Child Should Join The Kid Zone Enrichment Program!! |
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1. We are affordable
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Our program is not only high quality, but also
affordable. We even offer financial assistance through the Department of
Economic Security (DES).
2. Your child will be safe
- Our staff are required to undergo
background checks through local, stage and federal authorities. To further
ensure your child’s safety, our staff is certified in both CPR and First Aid.
Our Kid Zone staff members meet or exceed established educational and experience
requirements for the position held. Many hold degrees in early childhood or
elementary education. We perform formal training each year and are supported
with administration and resources.
3. Low child to staff ratios
- We believe that less children in a class
means your child is receiving more individual attention. The Arizona Department
of Health Services (DHS) sets the standard of 1 staff member for every 20
children. Our staff-to child ratio is approximately 1 staff member to
every 13 children.
4. Find us on your school campus
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Convenient locations eliminate transportation for most participants.
5. Free enrichment and specialty programs
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The Tiger Woods Start Something Program promotes leadership and
community service. Our Eat Smart Play Hard Program encourages healthy living.
Specialty instructors teach classes at no additional fee and may include
cooking, nutrition, tennis, fine arts, languages, sports, dance, yoga, or
science.
6. We have age appropriate activities
- Children from Kindergarten through 5th
grade participate in Kid Zone. The Older Kid’s Club meets as a separate group
and is available for children between 4th-5th grade, and if available at your
school 6th-8th
grades.
7. We offer a variety of activities
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Participants are able to develop their cognitive, social, and physical skills
through well balanced activities. We have a variety of structured enrichment
activities on a daily basis.
8. We are aligned with the school district’s curriculum
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We are proud to enhance the mission and
learning goals of the Kyrene and Tempe Elementary School Districts, we
implement the emergency, safety, and operating procedures of the school,
as well as the policies and procedures set forth by the school. We are
also engaged in an annual program evaluation with the input from the
school's administration.
9. We are certified
- We are safe, licensed and accredited. We
are certified by the Department of Economic Security (DES), licensed by the
Department of Health Services (DHS), and have nationally accredited sites
through the National Afterschool Association (NAA): Ninos Kid Zone NAA (2006),
Broadmor Kid Zone NAA (2007), Rover Kid Zone NAA (2008), and Manitas Kid Zone
(2009). More of our sites are actively seeking accreditation.
10. We operate year round
– We operate all days that school is in
session, plus we offer Fall Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break Camps throughout
the year and also provide a Summer Program. |
For more information about the Kid Zone Enrichment
Program, please visit the different pages of our website. You may also
call the main office at (480) 350-5400. |
Number of Visitors
as of 9/17/2009
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