Edmonds & Northshore districts
Support around the school day
Before and after school care helps families connect the elementary school day with the rest of their daily schedule. Journey offers this care for families at select elementary schools in the Edmonds and Northshore School Districts. It is a separate program interest from toddler, preschool, or outdoor elementary enrollment.
The aim is reliable, enriching care at the edges of the school day. Children are arriving with their own energy, experiences, and needs, so a good fit involves more than matching a time slot. It also involves understanding the relationships and environment your child will return to.
Confirm the details for your school
Because the program serves select schools, district membership alone does not establish eligibility. Contact Journey with your child's school and grade to ask about current service and available space. School coverage can be more useful to confirm early than a general description of the program.
Ask about the arrangements for transitions between school and care, the actual hours, and what happens on early-release or closure days. This site does not publish a current transportation plan or promise coverage for every school calendar. Those details need to be confirmed directly rather than inferred from the school's overall opening hours.
Choose care with the whole child in mind
Share what helps your child settle in after school, what they enjoy, and any support needs. Ask how the program balances enrichment, connection, and the transition from a busy day. A conversation about your own child will give you a clearer picture than assuming every out-of-school-time program works the same way.
Journey can explain the enrollment process for your situation and how it relates to current availability. For a much broader guide to school-age care, ChildCare.gov explains the different kinds of programs, licensing considerations, and questions families can ask when comparing options.
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