Tuition Based Program Supervisor:

Rachael Birgy ~ 231-264-8289 ext. 4170 

Preschool and Kid's Club Program Directors:
Linda Dart at Lakeland Elementary ~  231-264-8289
Erica Laizure at Mill Creek Elementary ~ 231-267-9955

Summer Kid's Club Program Director:

Elaine DiGiovanni - Interim Director- [email protected]

Billing Coordinator:

Katie Knust - [email protected]

Kids' Club

To request an online enrollment link for 2024-25, please click here, space is limited.

Kids' Club is a before-school ONLY program for the 2024-25 school year, designed to provide a nurturing and enriching experience for all students in Lakeland Elementary and Mill Creek Academy, from preschool through 5th grade. This program is sponsored by Elk Rapids Schools and is licensed by the State of Michigan's Child Care Licensing Agency. All children in Kids' Club must be registered.

The philosophy of Kids' Club is to provide an atmosphere that is conducive to meeting the physical, social/emotional, and cognitive needs of the children it serves. The program will exist in an open, relaxed setting that includes an underlying structure with flexibility in order to meet the needs of each child.

Flexible schedules are offered for Kids' Club, please inquire with the Program Director.

Tuition, Hours & Calendar

Morning Session: 7:00am - 8:30am

The Kids' Club program follows the yearly school district calendar and is available on the first day of the school year.

Kids' Club will be available on Delayed Start Days on the second Tuesday of each month for the 2024-25 school year.

Kids' Club programs will not be available on snow days or scheduled school days off. You will not be charged for closed sessions. A credit will show on your following week's invoice. 

Daily Fee


Tuition information is available on the tuition tab on this page.

A non-refundable registration fee is required with the Enrollment Form
$50.00 non-refundable registration fee for each child.

Tuition Payments are to be made weekly or a minimum of two times each month (every other week).

Activity Examples:

  • Arts & crafts activities
  • Painting
  • Baking
  • Gym time
  • Outdoor playground activities
  • Games
  • Make new friends
  • Snack & drink provided
  • FUN !!!