KEY
BASP
Longfellow KEY
Before and After School Program
The longfellow key Before and After School Program is a non-profit organization formed by concerned parents back in 1984 to overcome before and after school care challenges faced by so many families. The Program for children attending Longfellow School offers a wide variety of activities that enhance self-expression, exploration and further development of the children in a safe, fun and friendly environment.
General Information
Activities
Before School: Students are able to participate in a variety of activities. They may choose to participate in a group game, art and crafts, or free choice games and activities; puzzles, board games, coloring, etc. The Before School Program has a smaller number of students giving it a casual feel to help students prepare for the school day ahead.
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After School: The After School Program begins with a nutritious snack provided daily. After snack, students may choose an activity to participate in. The KEY Program tries to provide a variety of activities to meet the students' needs. On most days student will be able to choose from a group game, art or craft project, outside play, or free time. The After School Program tries to provide both structure and freedom for the students, allowing them to unwind after the school day while also meeting program's goals.
program hours
Before School
Monday - Friday
6:45 am - 7:55 am
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After School
M, T, W, F
2:55 pm - 5:45 Pm
TH
1:55 pm - 5:45 PM
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Full Days
7:30 am - 5:30 PM
(Not included in monthly tuition)
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Summer Program
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
(Limited Availability, call for more information)
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Tuition
Before and After School
$240 per month
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Before School
$100 per month
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After School
$225 per month
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Full Day
$65 per day
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Spring Break
$175 Monday - Friday
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Summer Program
$50 deposit per week
(Due with Registration)
Additional $200 per week
(Due week attended)
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Our Mission
OUR GOAL
The longfellow KEY Before and After school program strives to provide a safe and fun environment for all children to create, imagine, and grow. We provide many daily activities so all students have the opportunity to explore a variety of interests. We want to create a culture grounded in acceptance and celebration of differences.
Our Vision
The longfellow KEY Before and after school program was created to give parents a safe place for their children outside of school hours. Our overall vision for the program is to continue to grow through imagination and free play. KEY is an extra resource for children to practice what they learn in the classroom through play.
COVID-19
The longfellow KEY before and after school program is taking every precautionary step possible to make sure our environment is safe and sanitary so students can continue to play, socialize, and interact with one another. If you would like more information regarding our covid-19 safety precautions that we have in place, please contact the program director.
WAIT LIST AND FORMS
Waitlist application
The Longfellow key before and after school program is currently full. If you would like to sign your child(ren) up for our waitlist, please click the button below. You can email your application to longfellowkey@gmail.com or mail your application to Longfellow at 1130 Seymour ave. Iowa City, IA 52240. Once we have received your waitlist application, your child(ren) will be added to our waitlist. When A spot opens, all waitlist applicants will be put in a randomized drawing. You will be notified if your application is selected to fill the available spot. Applications are valid for one year. After one year, you must submit a new waitlist application.
Information regarding the district wide waiting list policy can be found here:
Summer Registration
The longfellow key before and after school program offers summer care early june to early august (dates vary). IT is offered Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Summer registration is offered to existing KEY families first and then opens up to the Longfellow community on April 1st. To register your child(ren), please click below to access the summer registration and the highlighted words to access all other required paperwork. you can mail All Paperwork and deposit to longfellow at 1130 Seymour Ave. Iowa CIty, IA or drop it off in the main office. Paperwork will not be accepted without the deposits for the weeks requested. Summer Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and we have limited spaces available, so you will be notified if your registration has been accepted. If your registration is not accepted, you can add your child(ren) to our summer waitlist if a week you request is full.
Parent Handbook
Our Parent Handbook includes important information and policies regarding the longfellow KEY before and after school program. Please click below to access our complete Parent Handbook. To request the Longfellow KEY Bylaws please contact our Board President at longfellowkeyboard@gmail.com
Meet The Staff
Alice Creach - Director
Hi, My name is Alice, I am the Director at Longfellow KEY BASP. i was born and raised in Iowa City and went to Longfellow as a kid! I love spending time outside and listening to music! I hope to see children change the world through creativity, Fun and Kindness!
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Taylor Bowlin - ASST. Director
Hi, My name is Taylor. I am the Assistant Director at longfellow key basp. This is my Fifth year with the program. I am currently studying ultrasound at the university of Iowa. My favorite activity with the kids is arts and
crafts!
KEY Board members
Melissa Tully - Board President
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Rachel Funk - Board Vice President
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Holly Maas - Board Secretary
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Carsten Clark- Board Treasurer
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Lynne Nugent - Board Member
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Morgan Rohrbach - Board Member
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GET IN TOUCH
Address
1130 Seymour Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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