After-School Care
Snack, homework help and room to play until 6:30 p.m.
Before-school care · Kindergarten to 13 years
Before-school care in Mentor, Ohio
LSU's before-school program opens at 5:30 a.m. on school days for children in kindergarten through age 13. Kids get a calm start with breakfast, quiet games and homework checks, then head to school on time.
- 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?
Calm morningsQuiet games and reading while kids wake up
Fuel for the dayBreakfast before the bell
Homework checkA last look before school
FriendsKids of all ages start the day together
Who is this program for?
Before-school care is for working parents whose shift starts before the school bell. Children from kindergarten through age 13 arrive as early as we open and leave for school together.
[How children get to school: LSU van, district bus stop at LSU, or parent drop-off].
What does a day look like?
Sample day. Times shift with each child's needs.
- 5:30 a.m.Doors open. Quiet activities while children wake up.
- 6:30 a.m.Breakfast.
- 7:00 a.m.Homework check, reading and table games.
- Bell timeChildren leave for school by bus, van or parent drop-off.
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How do you keep children safe?
- Children are checked in by name and checked out to the bus, van or school.
- Ohio allows one staff member for every 18 school-age children under 11 and one for every 20 children 11 and older.
- Staff stay with younger children until they are handed off to the school or bus driver.
Who will teach my child?
School-age staff are licensed care providers who are good with big kids: they help with homework, run games and give older children the independence they want inside safe limits.
Before-School Care questions parents ask
What time does before-school care start?
LSU opens at 5:30 a.m. on school days, so parents with early shifts can drop off before work.
Which schools does LSU serve?
LSU serves Mentor-area elementary and middle schools. Use the school route check on this page or call to confirm your child's school.
Does LSU take children to school?
Ask the director about transportation for your school. Many Mentor families use the school bus stop at LSU or drop off at school themselves.
Do children get breakfast?
Yes, children can eat breakfast at LSU before school, so mornings at home can be simpler.
Related programs
School-Break and Summer Care
Full days of care when school is out.
