After School Activities

Richfield Kid Zone, an after-school childcare program provided by Richfield Community Education, offers a safe and enriching environment for your child. Our mission is to empower children and support families by providing high-quality care, inspiring learning and serving as a reliable partner for working families.

Kid Zone is offered beginning immediately after the school day at Centennial Elementary, and is open to Centennial students. We also welcome students who attend Richfield Dual Language School (RDLS) or Richfield STEM Elementary (R-STEM). Transportation from RDLS and R-STEM to Centennial Elementary is available, and families must pick up their children at Centennial anytime before 6 p.m. 

If your child will need transportation from RDLS or R-STEM, we encourage you to register as early as possible, beginning when the school year starts. Transportation arrangements can take a few weeks to coordinate. 

We are excited to welcome your child to Kid Zone!

Program Details

• Kid Zone is an after-school program for children that focuses on providing a variety of age-appropriate activities. Kids will enjoy art, active play, quiet time and creative projects. A snack or meal is also provided each day. We encourage children to make their own choices while in our care.
• The program is held at Centennial Elementary School and runs after school until 6 p.m. Monday-Friday on school days.

Registration & Pricing

• Registration is open now! You can register on the Richfield Community Education website. 
• A $25 registration fee is required.
• To register, you must sign up for a consistent schedule of at least three days per week.
• Tuition is billed monthly, and the daily rate is $20.
• Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is accepted.
  • Families needing additional financial support are encouraged to explore CCAP eligibility. If you are experiencing extenuating circumstances that cannot be supported through CCAP, please contact Amy Skare-Klecker at amy.skare-klecker@rpsmn.org or 612-243-3001 to discuss possible scholarship options.

Parent Handbook

For more program details, please review our Parent Handbook in English or Spanish.

Questions? 

Reach out to Richfield Community Education at 612-243-3000 or communityeducation@rpsmn.org.

The mission of Richfield R.E.A.D.Y. is to support individuals and families in their efforts to develop competent, caring and responsible youth. Richfield R.E.A.D.Y. supports participation in positive youth development experiences by providing fee assistance to help cover the cost of program fees to several community serving organizations. 

Fee Assistance Information

• Any youth living in Richfield or attending Richfield public or non-public schools is eligible. 
• Fee assistance is for Richfield Community Education Programs (Enrichment, Drivers Education and swim lessons only) and Richfield Athletic Associations.
• Richfield R.E.A.D.Y. assistance dollars are only to be used for program fees, not for costumes, uniforms, travel expenses or tickets. 

Apply for Fee Assistance

• Richfield R.E.A.D.Y. is now accepting applications. Apply at the link below.
• Current maximum fee assistance is $100 per school year (July 1-June 30). Scholarship max amounts are subject to change based upon available funding.

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