Kids smiling with backpacks during before and after school care

Before/After School Care

K–6 • Buses to & from partnered schools • Full-day coverage available

A safe, flexible launchpad for K–6

5–12 years • Individualized and development-aware

Children grow fast—and not always on a neat timeline. Our team flexes to each child’s needs, using developmental observations to place students appropriately. We support families before and after school, with intentional care on no-school and vacation days by pre-enrollment.

  • Center hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (daycare closes at 6:00 PM)
  • Early release and weather delays covered
  • Homework help, active play, and faith-building moments
School-age children doing activities after school

Schools & Transportation

Partner buses + easy parent drop-off/pickup

We coordinate daily with Avon area schools. The following schools send buses to us before and after school:

  • Cedar Elementary
  • Hickory Elementary
  • Pine Tree Elementary
  • Willow Elementary

Families enrolled at other schools are welcome via parent drop-off/pickup.

Calendar & Coverage

School days, early release, weather delays, and full-day options

We operate throughout the school year with coverage tailored to your district schedule:

  • Before & After School care aligned to each school’s bell times (hours vary by school).
  • Early release and weather delays included—no extra scramble for families.
  • Full-day coverage on no-school/vacation days by pre-enrollment.

Pricing

Simple, family-friendly options
ProgramRate
Before/After School (K–6)$100 / week
Full-time School Age — Daily$75 / day
Full-time School Age — 3 Days / Week$175 / week
Full-time School Age — 4 Days / Week$200 / week
Full-time School Age — 5 Days / Week$225 / week

Enrollment is completed in person after we connect. Use the contact form to start the process.

What a Day Looks Like

Balanced structure with room to be a kid
  • Warm welcome & check-in with a quick touch-base on the day.
  • Snack & refuel after school (or a calm start in the morning).
  • Homework help and quiet focus spaces with teacher support.
  • Active play indoors & outdoors—games, gross motor, and fresh air.
  • Faith-building moments appropriate for school-age children.
  • Choice centers: art, STEM, reading corner, board games, and more.
Students playing a cooperative game during after-school care

Key Policies

Designed for safety and clarity
Authorized Pickup

Children are released only to adults listed on your authorized pickup form. Please bring a photo ID at pickup; call the office to update your list at any time.

Late Pickup

Our center closes at 6:00 PM. Consistent with our handbook, late pickup fees may apply after closing. If you are running late, please call us so we can support your child well.

Illness

To protect all children and staff, please keep your child home if they are ill or showing symptoms per our health guidelines. We’ll share the full policy at enrollment.

Let’s get you set up

Enrollment is handled after we connect briefly. Start here and our team will follow up with next steps.

Crossroads Daycare • 7209 E County Road 100 S, Avon, IN • daycare@welcometocrossroads.org(317) 449-0825