Rice Kids Club
Rice Kids Club is a safe, structured, school-age child care program for preschoolers through fifth-graders at Rice Elementary School and is sponsored by Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Education. Your child will grow, spend time with friends and experience unique opportunities that promote exploration and creativity. Students participate in a variety of activities that incorporate language arts, science, math, technology, arts, social-emotional learning, fine and gross motor skill use, physical activity. Rice Kids Club helps students learn about themselves and the world around them in a safe, structured and inclusive environment. We hope your student will join us!
Main Contacts
Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Education Office
901 1st St. South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320-258-1577
AMY DIERKS
SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE COORDINATOR
320-258-1577
amy.dierks@isd47.org
NICOLE WILKE
COMMUNITY EDUCATION DIRECTOR
nicole.wilke@isd47.org
2023-2024 School Year registration will open June.
Days of Operation for the 2023–2024 School Year
- Rice Kids Club is offered at Rice Elementary School and is open on all regular school days.
- Rice Kids Club K-5 begins on September 5 and ends on May 30.
Rice Kids Club Hours
Before school: 6:30–8:45 a.m.
After school: 3:30–6:00 p.m.
Days of Operation for the 2023–2024 School Year
- Preschool Kids Club is offered at Rice Elementary School and is open on all scheduled school days.
- Preschool Kids Club begins on September 5 and ends on May 30.
Preschool Kids Club Hours
6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Rice Kids Club and Preschool Kids Club will be closed on the following dates:
- November 23
- November 24
- December 2
- December 26
- January 1
- January 2
- February 19
- March 29
- May 27
- May 31
Rice Kids Club and Preschool Kids Club will be open on non-school days on the following dates:
- October 19
- October 20
- November 6
- November 22
- December 1
- December 27
- December 28
- December 29
- January 15
- February 16
- February 20
- March 8
- April 1
Fees
Rice Kids Club K-5
Registration fee is $20.00 per child for new and returning students.
Payments be added to AutoPay. Please indicate this option on your registration.
Morning: $9.00
Afternoon: $9.00
Special rates are available for those who receive educational benefits (free and reduced meals). See information in the student handbook. Eligibility must be confirmed to receive these rates.
A late fee will be assessed after closing time. If an emergency situation causes families to arrive late for pick-up, contact Rice Kids Club at 320-267-7768. The late fee is $1.00 per minute per child.
Program Details
- Before School Rice Kids Club (6:30 a.m. until the start of the school day)
- After School Rice Kids Club (End of the school day until 6:00 p.m.)
- Non-School Days (6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Preschool–Grade 5)
- Preschool Kids Club (6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
- Summer Adventure Camp
Before School Rice Kids Club (6:30 a.m. until the start of the school day)
After School Rice Kids Club (End of the school day until 6:00 p.m.)
Non-School Days (6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Preschool–Grade 5)
Preschool Kids Club (6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Summer Adventure Camp
Program Standards
- Kids Club Staff
- Family Communications
- Parent Checklist
- Termination of Care
- Suggestions, Questions and Concerns
- Videos
- Snacks and Lunch - Rice Kids Club
Kids Club Staff
Family Communications
Parent Checklist
Termination of Care
Suggestions, Questions and Concerns
Videos
Snacks and Lunch - Rice Kids Club
Registration and Enrollment
All students must have a completed registration for Kids Club prior to or on their first day of attendance. You can register and pay the registration fee online or register in person at the Community Education Office.
Contract Options, Rates and Absences
Rates are charged per day. Reach out to the Child Care Coordinator for information on how to see if eligible for educational benefits (also known as free and reduced lunch rates).
- Rice Kids Club K-5 Fees
- Changes to Contract - Rice Kids Club K-5
- Changes to Contract - Preschool Kids Club
- Absences - Rice Kids Club K-5
- Absences - Preschool Kids Club
- Family Emergency
- Emergency Contact Information
Rice Kids Club K-5 Fees
Changes to Contract - Rice Kids Club K-5
Changes to Contract - Preschool Kids Club
Absences - Rice Kids Club K-5
Absences - Preschool Kids Club
Family Emergency
Emergency Contact Information
Billing and Payments
Student Expectations
Emergency Info, Illness and Medication Policy
- Building Closing/Emergency
- Illness or Medical Emergency
- Accidents
- Medication
- Emergency Site Closing/Inclement Weather
- Missing Child, Lockdowns, Weather Emergencies and Fires