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BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM JOINS THE HEALTHY KIDS FAMILY
We’re excited to announce that beginning Winter 2025, the after school program you know and trust will become part of the Healthy Kids Programs family! For over 17 years, we’ve partnered with schools across the country to provide enriching, safe, and affordable before and after school care—and we’re honored to now support families in Birmingham City School District.
WHAT'S STAYING THE SAME
Tuition: No changes to what you’re currently paying. $55 a week for the first child, plus $35 for the second child and $25 for each additional child. Registration will continue to cost $10 per child.
Hours: After School program hours remain the same.
Structure: Same curriculum and familiar routines.
Same Staff* (We Hope!): We’re working to hire the current staff so your children will see the same friendly faces they know and love.
Locations: We are proud to offer care at the same schools listed below.
ENROLLMENT FOR BCS FAMILIES
Choose your school to see program hours, tuition, and start your enrollment in the Playground parent portal.
ENROLLMENT HELPFUL HINTS
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Click your school from the list.
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Select “Register Now” to open the Playground Parent Portal.
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Create or log in to your account.
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Complete a short form and upload any required documents.
Registration is easiest on a desktop, but can be done on any device!
If you're currently enrolled in the BCS after-school program, you’ll still need to complete enrollment in Playground so your child’s spot transfers and safety info is up to date.
School Name | Register | Launch Date |
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Sun Valley Elementary | Visit Location Page | Dec 1st |
William J. Christian Elementary | Visit Location Page | Dec 1st |
John Herbert Phillips Elementary | Visit Location Page | Dec 1st |
Charles A. Brown Elementary | Visit Location Page | Dec 1st |
Huffman Academy | Visit Location Page | Dec 1st |
Avondale Elementary | Dec 8th | |
EPIC Alternative Elementary | Dec 8th | |
Glen Iris Elementary | Dec 8th | |
Hemphill Elementary | Dec 16th | |
Henry J. Oliver Elementary | Dec 16th | |
Oxmoor Valley Elementary | Dec 16th | |
Princeton Alternative Elementary | Dec 16th | |
South Hampton K-8 School | January 5th | |
Tuggle Elementary | January 5th | |
Wylam Elementary | January 5th | |
Richard Arrington Jr Elementary | January 5th | |
Central Park Elementary | January 5th | |
Minor Elementary | January 5th |
WHY HEALTHY KIDS? & OUR PROMISE
At Healthy Kids, we believe the best child care is personal, consistent, and community-driven. That’s why our #1 priority is honoring the outstanding program that BCS has built—not reinventing it, but strengthening it with additional support, resources, and care.
We commit to:
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Maintaining the school-based care model you trust
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Transparent communication throughout the transition
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Ensuring staff continuity and strong training ahead of the shift
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Offering state-of-the-art online parent tools and family communication, while staying rooted in each school’s community
QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP!
We understand this is a time of change. That is why we have a team of dedicated staff here to help with anything you need.
Email us at alabama@healthykidsprograms.com or call us at 845-330-0200.
Carla Hall
Registration Manager
Jessica Clouser
Senior Subsidy Specialist
Lindsey Mitchell
HR Generalist
Cathy Amirand
Onboarding & Recruiting Manager
Justin Zaimes
Marketing & Strategic Communications Associate