Before & After School Care

Two smiling young boys with backpacks stand in front of a blue wall, with the word %22CHAMPIONS%22 in a red banner above them and %22EXPLORE. PLAY. LEARN.%22 in white text to their left.

Discover a safe, engaging, and convenient environment for your child right here on our elementary school campuses.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District partners with Champions to provide our busy, working families with a safe, engaging, and convenient before- and after-school care for kindergarten through 5th-grade students, right inside our elementary schools. Champions balances structured homework time and quiet relaxation with a diverse mix of individual and group activities. Designed to serve a wide variety of interests and skills, Champions ensures your child keeps exploring and growing—whether school is in session or not.

We know that every family's schedule looks a little different. Champions gives you the flexibility to choose exactly the care schedule you need, including before school, after school, scheduled no school days, and school breaks. Summer camp programming is also available the 2025-26 school year.

Families interested in registering for wrap-around care for their student must contact these community partners directly.

Champions 2026-2027 Programs

Reserve your spot for the 2026-2027 school year!
Enroll Today

This is not a CRCSD sponsored program and CRCSD accepts no liability or responsibility for this program/activity.

Tuition and Fees

Champions Tuition and Fees

Enroll in four easy steps!

Register for a new online account at www.discoverchampions.com.
Enroll for your specific school and program.
Select your “re-occurring” schedule to reserve your weekly spot.
Use the custom schedule feature each week to clear days you don’t need.

Note: Enrollment with a blank schedule does not save your space.

Flexible Scheduling for Out-of-School Fun

Billing is flexible and based on your schedule, which locks each Wednesday for the upcoming week in your online portal.
Tuition is due each Friday for the upcoming week and is non-refundable for absences.
One snack is offered every day, for every program. Two snacks are provided on non-school full days.

2026-27

Program	Hours	1-2 Days	3-5 Days
School Age Before School Program	6:30 AM – Bell	$25	$40
School Age After School Program	Bell-6:00 PM	$41	$62
Non-School Day Full Day Care	7:00 AM-5:30 PM	$52 (school age)
Truman Early Learning Center Preschool Wrap Programs	8:50 AM-3:50 PM	Full Day Friday Only- $55	$175 (1-4 Days M-Th)

Tuition assistance options give your family a boost.

For income- and/or need-based assistance, go to https://www.iowa.gov/how-do-i-apply-child-care-assistance
Once approved for assistance, bring your certificate of coverage to your site director, and direct billing will be set up with your agency.

Tuition Assistance

Program	Discount
Multi-Child	10%
School District Employee	20%
Military Discount	10%

Heads Up! Extra Programs and Important Things to Know

Weekly tuition will be charged per online schedule and is non-refundable.
Break weeks are optional programs.
Drop-in availability is not guaranteed and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Speak with your site director for daily
availability.

Other Fee Information

Fee/Program	Amount
Non-Refundable Registration Fee	$60/Child, $100/Family
No School In-Service Fee: Full Day	$52
School Age Full Day Drop-In Fee	Summer- $90, 25-26 School Year- $70
Preschool and School Age Drop-In Fee	Before School- $25, After School- $45
Late Pick-Up Fee	$10 Per 15-Minute Increments
Late Payment Fee	$10

FAQ

Champions Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the program located?

How do I enroll?

Is Champions a state licensed program?

Can I change my schedule without additional fees?

YES! After you pick your weekly schedule, a custom calendar feature on your account page allows you to customize the following week (or weeks). This application needs to be complete no later than the Wednesday prior to the week needing the schedule change. You can set up a custom schedule online for the dates you need. Just remember to re-enter your regular schedule afterward so your child keeps their spot. If you do not need care for a full week, please contact our Family Support team at ChampionsHelp@KC-Education.com or 800-246-2154. You can also request a drop-in day for emergency or unexpected care needs. Just know that requests may include an extra "drop-in fee" and depend on whether we have space available.

What activities do you do? What about your homework program?

Does the program run on no school days, late starts and early release?

Yes, Champions school year program opens at 6:30 AM and closes at 6:00 PM on our regular scheduled school days. The Champions Summer program runs 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Weekly Early Releases are held at your school at no additional cost. Any non-standard Early Releases (weather, etc.) will be held at your school for an additional $10. Full non-school days are held at a consolidated site in the school district for an additional $32 if scheduled, or $45 to drop-in. If there is a weather delay or closure, Champions may operate at a consolidated site, should conditions allow our staff to safely travel.

Do you accept child care assistance? Is there a cap?

Who are your teachers? What type of education do they have?

Champion site directors are highly qualified educators, with a combination of education and experience. Education may include a Bachelor or Associate degree in Education, Social Science, Early Childhood Education or a CDA (Child Development Associate). Our directors experience includes working with school age children for a minimum of two years. Our average site director possesses their college degree and has 5-10 years of experience in the childcare field.

Learn more at DiscoverChampions.com or call 800-246-2154.