GAME CHANGER

Transportation

Explorer Express: Kid Voyage Services

Transportation is a crucial game changer for families, offering numerous benefits. It saves valuable time, eliminates the need for parents to drive, and creates opportunities for children to participate in programs that might otherwise be inaccessible. Our transportation service for pre-K students ensures a smooth and enjoyable journey. Children will be picked up from their school or designated Kid Explorer Club location and safely transported to their destination.

Kid Explorer Club AM Extended Day

Pick Up: 6:30 am - 7:30 am
Drop Off: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Kid Explorer Club PM Extended Day

Pick Up: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Drop Off: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Kid Explorer Club Full Day

Pick Up: 6:30 am - 7:30 am
Drop Off: 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm

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BUS SERVICE

In an effort to add convenience for Kid Explorer Club families, we offer bus service as an optional add-on. Buses will be provided and driven by a fully licensed company in the Chicago, Illinois area used by many local schools and camp organizations. Supervision on the bus rides will be provided at all times by Kid Explorer Club Bus Monitors.

Morgan Park Sports Complex

Kid Explorer Club offers the Extended Day Pre k morning and afternoon program.  Bus service is included to all host sites from schools within 1-6 miles. The bus is complimentary and convenient add-on for families who select to enroll and can be added during the registration process.

Transportation is within 10 miles of the host site. Follow the steps below to check to see if your child’s school is within the 10-mile limit.
Bus Stops are created based upon the student enrollments and school locations.
 Follow the instructions below:

  Click on link here: CPS School Locator ( please note, if your child attends a non Chicago Public School type in the nearest Chicago Public School)
 
  1. Type in location address of host site (ex. 11505 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60643) (Morgan Park Sports Center))
  2. Click on Find Schools near me (triangle icon located at the top right of the screen) 
  3. Click on Elementary schools
  4. Click on mile drop down and scroll to 10 miles
  5. Click on Elementary schools
  6. Click on nearest local school to your home or your child’s school to confirm transportation eligibility.

Example AM/ PM Little Innovators Daily Schedule

Kid Explorer Club Little Innovators Program - AM Extension

Kid Explorer Club Little Innovators Program - PM Extension

Kid Explorer Club Little Innovators Program - Full Day

Bus attendants will be present to ensure a safe and fun experience for all students, making it easier for families to manage their schedules and access valuable programs

 

Nutritious Meals and Snacks

Neuro Fuel Bites

At our nut-free campus, we prioritize your child’s health and well-being with nutritious meals and snacks delivered hot and fresh each day from a local vendor. We understand that preparing lunches and meals can be time-consuming and stressful for parents. By handling this for you, we alleviate the daily hassle of meal prep, giving you more time and peace of mind. Our approach to food emphasizes high-quality, balanced options that fuel growing minds and bodies, ensuring every meal is both delicious and healthy. This means you don't have to worry about dietary restrictions or nutritional balance, and your child enjoys a nutritious, nut-free dining experience that supports their overall health and energy levels.

Podcast

Love in Action with Beatrice Woods

Turning your love for your child into tangible action, one conversation at a time.

Welcome to Love’s A VERB, the podcast for parents who are ready to turn their love for their children into action, one conversation at a time. I’m your host, Beatrice Woods, and I’m here to guide you through the ups and downs of parenting with practical advice and actionable strategies.

Whether you’re looking to boost your child’s confidence, navigate tricky conversations, or create a strong bond that lasts a lifetime, Love’s a VERB covers it all. From tackling tough topics like discipline and boundaries to fostering creativity and independence, we dive deep into the issues that matter most to parents.
 

Magazine

Welcome to the unveiling of “Dreme 9,” a parent magazine that serves as a beacon of hope, resilience, and unyielding determination. In the pages of this publication, you will find the echoes of countless parents who have dared to dream amidst adversity. “Dreme 9” is not just a magazine; it is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to soar, even in the face of the harshest storms of parenthood. Each story within these pages is a testament to the unwavering resolve to rise, to overcome, and to become.  Join us as we navigate the depths of parenthood, emerging with newfound strength and wisdom.

Financial Freedom: Unlocking Access to Kid Explorer Club

At Kid Explorer Club, we’re dedicated to supporting families with financial assistance through sibling discounts and accepting tuition grants from Act For Children. Act For Children provides need-based tuition grants to help low-income families access quality educational programs. To qualify, parents or guardians must be currently enrolled in school or actively working during the hours their child(ren) are attending our programs, and they must provide documentation of financial need. While we facilitate access to these grants, the copay assignment—determined by Act For Children—is handled independently. Kid Explorer Club does not influence or control this process, ensuring a fair and unbiased approach to financial support.

Application (English)
Checklist
Application (Spanish)

FAQs

In order to qualify for Action for Children, you must meet the following requirements:

  • All parents and or/adults living in the household must be working and/or in school during the time the family is requesting the care in need.
  • Parents/Guardians must be Illinois Residents
  • Children receiving care must be under the age of 13 (children can be up to age 18 if there is a documented special need requiring they be supervised)
  • You must meet the income guidelines as listed below (please note the monthly income must be BEFORE taxes)
Family SizeMonthly Gross Income – Before Taxes
2$3,433
3$4,318
4$5,203
5$6,088
6$6,973
7$7,858
8$8,743
9$9,628

You would need to complete the following application here and submit to Feeassistance@kidexplorerclubs.com and include two consecutive pay check stubs within the last 30 days OR a letter from your employer on your company’s letterhead verifying your hourly wage, work schedule, with your employers’ contact information if pay check stubs cannot be provided.

Once your paperwork is received, please allow 3-5 business days to receive an email from one of our fee assistance team members to confirm if you qualify and what your estimated coverage would be.

There is no cost to apply for Illinois Action for Children.

Depending on your income, family size, and the program registered for, you can receive anywhere from 25% to 100% off your child care costs.

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