Kindergarten-5th Grade
Before & Afterschool Enrichment Program
at Skyline Elementary School
Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 8:45 am
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Our Mission
We are dedicated to the care, education, and development of children and youth during their out
of school time. Emphasis is placed on promoting life skills through community service and
enrichment-based programming.
The Kidsplace Philosophy
Enrichment-based programming
Kidsplace follows a philosophy of teaching developed by the National AfterSchool Association
(NAA).
Child-friendly environment
At Kidsplace we create an atmosphere where children can socialize, prosper, learn and enjoy
themselves.
Parent involvement
We create a partnership between parents and teachers for the benefit of every child.Our doors
are open to parents at all times and we welcome families to drop in and observe, have snack and
hang out with their children.
Dedicated and caring staff
The strength of our program is in the dedication of our teaching staff. We support teachers
with many training opportunities and resources to grow professionally. Teachers have freedom
to create unique learning experiences for the children.
School Partnership
With the program located inside the school, a close relationship develops between the Kidsplace
program and the Skyline school staff and school events.
Enrichment-Based Programming & The Kidsplace Environment
We encourage children to become responsible, self-confident, independent, active explorers and
enthusiastic learners by stressing the process of learning and discovery through developmentally
as well as age-appropriate activities that meet their interests. The activities and environment
at Kidsplace are specially structured to address the interests and development levels of children
in Kindergarten through 5th grade by offering:
Reserved Gym play time
Well-equipped indoor activity centers
Areas for reading and relaxing
Large outdoor play area & play structure
Enrichment activities that may be new to children
Community service activities promoting positive life skills
Enrichment activities may include:
arts and crafts, group games, homework center, science projects, cooking projects, language and
culture study, community service, music, story time, and indoor games. Kidsplace offers children
a premier setting for learning to make good decisions, trying out new skills and making new
friends.
Vacation Day Programming
In addition to our regular morning and afternoon programming at Kidsplace, we offer special
programs for holiday breaks, school conference breaks, teacher in-service breaks and school
vacations.
Hours
7:30 am - 6:00 pm on full days
12:00pm - 6:00 pm on half days
Fun & educational field trips
Morning and afternoon snacks provided
Transportation services included (when at Portland Jewish Academy's Kidscorner site)
Use of community center facilities
Full day fees per child:
Kidsplace Vacation Day Package Members - Free
(included in increased monthly tuition)
Kidsplace Non-Vacation Day Package Members - $40
Non-Kidsplace Members - $50
Half-day fees per child:
Kidsplace Vacation Day Package Members - Free
(included in increased monthly tuition)
Kidspace Non-Vacation Day Package Members - $20
Non-Kidsplace Members - $30
For more information on all Kidsplace Vacation Day Programs,
please contact the Kidsplace Office, 503-531-2793.
All federal holidays and break camps will be held at the Kidscorner program located at the
Portland Jewish Academy with transportation provided to and from the Forest Park school.
All other inservice Vacation day program will be held onsite at the Forest Park school Kidspace
program. All Half-day programs are held on site. Separate Registration is required for all.
Kidsplace Quick Facts
Hours of operation: AM Care 7-8:45 am, PM Care 3-6:00PM
Licensed by Oregon's Child Care Division
1:12 Teacher to Child ratio
Open door policy for families
Flexible monthly rates
Annual registration fees
USDA quality snacks served
Full and Half-day Vacation Programs offered
Age-appropriate curriculum
Rich classroom environment
Staff has 15 years experience
Financial assistance is available
Jolene Williams, Kidsplace Program Director
Skyline Elementary School
11536 NW Skyline Blvd.
Portland, OR 97231
503-531-2793 jwilliams@portlandjewishacademy.org
