Before School Care

Registration for 2026–27 is designed so you sign up once and you’re set for the whole year. Here’s how:

1. Choose your school and track using the cards above and click any registration button.
2. Add all four programs to your cart — September, Fall Session (Oct–Dec), Winter Session (Jan–Mar), and Spring Session (Apr–Jun). Use the + button in RecDesk to add each one.
3. Check out — but watch your payment selections. For September, check “Pay only security deposit of $50.00” instead of the full amount. For Fall, Winter, and Spring, check “Pay Later” on each. Your Amount to Pay Today should be $50 per child before you submit. If it shows more, go back and correct those selections.
4. Set up AutoPay to have billing handled automatically each month on the 15th.

Avoid the monthly hassle. With AutoPay, your stored payment method is charged automatically on the 15th of each month for the following month’s balance.


If you prefer to pay manually, you can opt out of AutoPay during checkout. You will receive a monthly invoice and can pay online through your RecDesk account.

A $50 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of September registration to secure your child’s spot. This deposit is applied directly toward your September balance.

Billing schedule:

• September balance (minus deposit already paid): August 15, 2026
• October: September 15
• November: October 15
• December: November 15
• January: December 15
• February: January 15
• March: February 15
• April: March 15
• May: April 15
• June: May 15

Add your child to the waitlist for your preferred program. As spots become available, waitlisted families will be contacted in order.

Please note that before school is only offered at the three elementary school sites — Colonial Park, Robin Hood, and South School. There is no before school program at the Stoneham Club.

No. Your enrollment forms are completed once at checkout and apply to all registered sessions for the entire 2026–27 school year. You will not be asked to fill them out again for each session.

If any of your child’s information changes during the year (medical, emergency contacts, etc.), please notify your Site Coordinator in writing so we can update your file.

We accept Child Care Resource (CCR) vouchers issued through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

Please do not register or pay online. Instead, email billing@bgcmetronorth.org with your voucher information. Our team will verify your voucher and manually complete your registration.

If you don’t yet have a voucher but think you may qualify, visit mass.gov/ccfa or call Child Care Circuit at 978-686-4288.

Yes. We offer limited financial assistance for families enrolled in our licensed Child Care & Enrichment programs, made possible by our generous supporters. Priority is given to families who qualify for a state CCR voucher but do not yet have one, as well as families near that eligibility threshold.

Apply for financial assistance at bgcmetronorth.org/access →

Funding is limited and reviewed on a rolling basis. Completing an application does not guarantee assistance.

Your monthly charge is simply $10 multiplied by the number of school days your child is scheduled to attend that month. Because school calendars vary — some months have holidays, vacations, or conference days — your bill will not be the same every month.

You are never charged for days schools are closed. Monthly totals are calculated in advance and billed on the 15th of the preceding month so you always know what’s coming.

Email billing@bgcmetronorth.org as soon as possible.

• Canceling before a monthly installment: No charge for that month. Your child’s spot will be released.
• Withdrawing mid-month (after a charge has been processed): Two weeks written notice is required. Refunds are not issued after a monthly charge has been processed.
• Not registering for a future session: No penalty, but your child’s roster spot is not held and will be offered to waitlisted families. Returning to the program later is subject to availability.

Monthly fees are charged based on your registered schedule, not actual attendance. You are responsible for paying for days your child is absent due to illness, appointments, or any other reason.

If your child will not be attending on a given day, please notify your site at least one hour before the 7:30 AM start time.

Our tax ID (EIN) is 23-7025777.

Drop-off begins at 7:30 AM. Staff will be in the school gym or cafeteria to receive children. At 8:30 AM, children transition directly into the school day — there is no pickup required.

Only individuals listed as authorized on your Child & Family Profile may drop off your child. A valid photo ID may be requested.

Before school is a supervised, low-key start to the day. Kids enjoy open gym time, free play, and social time with friends. It’s designed to be a calm, positive transition into the school day rather than a structured enrichment program.

Breakfast may also be available through the school’s food service program during our hours.

No. Before school registration is for the full week (Monday–Friday) only. We do not offer partial-week schedules for the before school program.

If you need care on specific days only, our after-school program offers Tuesday/Thursday and Monday/Wednesday/Friday track options.

1. Go to your RecDesk profile page.
2. Look for Manage Payment Options.
3. Click Add Payment Option and submit.

Note: We do not accept prepaid debit cards.