Before-School Care
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After-school care · Kindergarten to 13 years
After-school care in Mentor, Ohio
LSU's after-school program cares for children from kindergarten through age 13 from dismissal until 6:30 p.m.. Kids get a snack, a quiet homework block with help, and time to play outside before you pick them up.
- Ages Kindergarten to 13 years
- Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Prefer to talk? Call (440) 255-6011, Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
What will my child explore?
Homework helpA quiet block with staff to help
Outdoor playSports and games to burn off energy
Projects and artGroup builds, crafts and games
Snack timeRefuel and talk about the day
Who is this program for?
After-school care is for families who work past the school bell. Children from kindergarten through age 13 come to LSU after school and stay until pickup.
[How children get from school to LSU: LSU van, district bus drop-off at LSU, or parent drop-off].
What does a day look like?
Sample day. Times shift with each child's needs.
- ArrivalCheck-in by name as children arrive from school.
- SnackA healthy snack and time to talk about the day.
- HomeworkQuiet homework block with staff to help.
- PlayOutdoor games, sports, art and group projects.
- PickupSign-out with an authorized adult until 6:30 p.m.
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How do you keep children safe?
- Every child is accounted for at arrival, every transition and pickup.
- Children only leave with adults on your authorized list, with photo ID.
- Ohio allows one staff member for every 18 school-age children under 11 and one for every 20 children 11 and older.
Who will teach my child?
School-age staff help with homework, coach games and give older kids more say in their afternoon, while keeping the same safety rules for everyone.
After-School Care questions parents ask
What do children do in after-school care?
After a snack, children get a quiet homework block with help from staff, then outdoor play, games, art and group projects. Older kids get more choice in how they spend their time.
How late can I pick up?
Pickup is until 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Children are only released to adults on your authorized pickup list, with photo ID.
Can my 11- or 12-year-old still attend?
Yes. LSU cares for school-age children up to 13 years old, and Ohio allows one staff member for every twenty children aged 11 to 14, so older kids get room to be independent while still supervised.
Is there care on school days off?
Yes. LSU offers full-day care on many school breaks and in summer. See school-break and summer care for dates.
Related programs
School-Break and Summer Care
Full days of care when school is out.
