Blue Springs School District

Cub Care Learning Center is a Missouri Accredited preschool that has been a Blue Springs School District Program since 2003. We believe a child's development benefits most in a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program in which staff and family work closely together. We strive to provide a quality, loving, active learning environment for children which enables them to develop and progress in their social, physical, literacy and cognitive development. The Blue Springs School District Cub Care Early Learning Center provides high quality, full-day service in a safe and nurturing environment that supports children 6 weeks through 5 years. In order to assure sustainability, Cub Care is fee-based program with tuition covering operating costs. Cub Care does offer Bear Time, which is a fee-based before and/or after school care program. Spots are limited in Bear Time, and you can check with Cub Care staff on availability for your child. Cub Care Early Learning Center follows the Blue Springs School District Academic Calendar. Cub Care is available for service August – May. Cub Care does offer a summer school program (same dates as BSSD Summer School/ESY) during the month of June for BSSD families that meet these criteria: BSSD Employee is working BSSD Summer School or Extended School Year (ESY) BSSD Employee is taking graduate classes/professional development. Unfortunately, drop off services are not offered. Tuition Schedule Fees listed below are based on one child enrolled. Family Enrollment Fee: ONE TIME Family fee $125 Due at initial enrollment Tuition Rates: Families may drop off their child at 7:45am and pick up their child by 3:15pm Cub Care School hours: 8:00am – 3:00pm Day Week Infants ages 6 week through 1 year $49/day $245/week Two Year Olds $45/day $225/week Preschool ages 3-5 $40/day $200/week Age determination is based on what the child's age is prior to August 1st. BSSD Bear Time Before School Program: Morning (AM) 6:30am-8:00am $10/day $50/week BSSD Bear Time After School Program: Afternoon (PM) 3:00pm – 5:00pm $10/day $50/week BSSD Both AM AND PM Bear Time: 6:30am-8:00am and 3:00pm-5:00pm $15/day $75/week BSSD Sibling Discounts: When two or more siblings are enrolled in Cub Care Discount applied to oldest child’s tuition 10% TBD Discount applied to oldest child’s Bear Time tuition when enrolled in both AM AND PM. 10% TBD Inclement Weather/AMI Days: Cub Care Closed Tuition not charged during closed calendar days. BSSD Staff that support after school programs may take advantage of “seasonal” AM/PM Bear Time Bear Time Seasonal Option: Seasonal options are offered to BSSD employees when/if a spot is available. Dates should be approved by Site Coordinator two weeks prior to enrollment. Example: A staff member who coaches a sport from August – October may elect to pay for PM Bear Time for the month(s) they are supporting an after-school program. If the activity / sport concludes in the middle of the month, Bear Time fees will be assessed for remainder of that month. Unfortunately, Cub Care is not able to support other staff contractual obligations for “drop-in childcare”: IEP meetings, 504 meetings, Professional Development, etc. PROCESSING FEE CHANGE Beginning February 1, 2021, there will be a change regarding fees associated with electronic childcare payments. In lieu of the current $3.00 processing fee adjustment for electronic payments, ELEYO will automatically charge a 3.69% programming fee. This fee will only be applied to payments made by credit card, debit card, or those deducted automatically from a bank account. Because this fee is paid directly to ELEYO, the fee will not show on the Cub Care invoice but will show directly on the receipt once payment is made. BSSD Cub Care will continue to offer the flexibility of paying by check or money order without an additional fee or the convenience of paying electronically with the above-mentioned fee. In summary, all electronic payments will be charged an automatic 3.69% programming fee that will only show on the paid receipt. This will replace the current $3.00 processing fee adjustment shown on weekly invoices. Please contact the Cub Care office if you have any questions.

Cub Care Learning Center is a Missouri Accredited preschool that has been a Blue Springs School District Program since 2003. We believe a child's development benefits most in a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program in which staff and family work closely together. We strive to provide a quality, loving, active learning environment for children which enables them to develop and progress in their social, physical, literacy and cognitive development. The Blue Springs School District Cub Care Early Learning Center provides high quality, full-day service in a safe and nurturing environment that supports children 6 weeks through 5 years. In order to assure sustainability, Cub Care is fee-based program with tuition covering operating costs. Cub Care does offer Bear Time, which is a fee-based before and/or after school care program. Spots are limited in Bear Time, and you can check with Cub Care staff on availability for your child. Cub Care Early Learning Center follows the Blue Springs School District Academic Calendar. Cub Care is available for service August – May. Cub Care does offer a summer school program (same dates as BSSD Summer School/ESY) during the month of June for BSSD families that meet these criteria: BSSD Employee is working BSSD Summer School or Extended School Year (ESY) BSSD Employee is taking graduate classes/professional development. Unfortunately, drop off services are not offered. Tuition Schedule Fees listed below are based on one child enrolled. Family Enrollment Fee: ONE TIME Family fee $125 Due at initial enrollment Tuition Rates: Families may drop off their child at 7:45pm and pick up their child by 3:15pm Cub Care School hours: 8:00am – 3:00pm Day Week Infants ages 6 week through 1 year $49/day $245/week Two Year Olds $45/day $225/week Preschool ages 3-5 $40/day $200/week Age determination is based on what the child's age is prior to August 1st. BSSD Bear Time Before School Program: Morning (AM) 6:30am-8:00am $10/day $50/week BSSD Bear Time After School Program: Afternoon (PM) 3:00pm – 5:00pm $10/day $50/week BSSD Both AM AND PM Bear Time: 6:30am-8:00am and 3:00pm-5:00pm $15/day $75/week BSSD Sibling Discounts: When two or more siblings are enrolled in Cub Care Discount applied to oldest child’s tuition 10% TBD Discount applied to oldest child’s Bear Time tuition when enrolled in both AM AND PM. 10% TBD Inclement Weather/AMI Days: Cub Care Closed Tuition not charged during closed calendar days. BSSD Staff that support after school programs may take advantage of “seasonal” AM/PM Bear Time Bear Time Seasonal Option: Seasonal options are offered to BSSD employees when/if a spot is available. Dates should be approved by Site Coordinator two weeks prior to enrollment. Example: A staff member who coaches a sport from August – October may elect to pay for PM Bear Time for the month(s) they are supporting an after-school program. If the activity / sport concludes in the middle of the month, Bear Time fees will be assessed for remainder of that month. Unfortunately, Cub Care is not able to support other staff contractual obligations for “drop-in childcare”: IEP meetings, 504 meetings, Professional Development, etc. PROCESSING FEE CHANGE Beginning February 1, 2021, there will be a change regarding fees associated with electronic childcare payments. In lieu of the current $3.00 processing fee adjustment for electronic payments, ELEYO will automatically charge a 3.69% programming fee. This fee will only be applied to payments made by credit card, debit card, or those deducted automatically from a bank account. Because this fee is paid directly to ELEYO, the fee will not show on the Cub Care invoice but will show directly on the receipt once payment is made. BSSD Cub Care will continue to offer the flexibility of paying by check or money order without an additional fee or the convenience of paying electronically with the above-mentioned fee. In summary, all electronic payments will be charged an automatic 3.69% programming fee that will only show on the paid receipt. This will replace the current $3.00 processing fee adjustment shown on weekly invoices. Please contact the Cub Care office if you have any questions.

The Blue Springs School District’s K-5 Prime Time (PT) program provides high quality before school, after school, and full-day service in a safe and nurturing environment that supports children, youth, parents, and the community. PT expands and enriches learning opportunities through social, recreational, and personal life skills development. PT partners with the home and community, offers a wide variety of experiences, and affords families service within the convenient confines of their resident school. To assure sustainability, PT is fee-based with weekly tuition covering all operating costs, including field trips and special activities. As a result of being fee-based, scholarships and/or subsidies are not offered. PT service is available August-May at the district’s 13 elementary schools and is offered at designated locations throughout the summer and during full-day sessions, including those due to inclement weather. Please contact your resident school site lead for program enrollment details. Hours of Operation Before School – 6:30 AM until starting bell After School – Dismissal bell to 6:00 PM Full-Day – 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM during events such as Parent/Teacher Conferences, winter and summer break periods, and weather closure days Tuition Charges Regular School Year Registration Fee – $45.00 per student AM AND PM $65.00/week for first participant AM AND PM $60.00/week for each additional participant per family AM OR PM $50.00/week for the first participant AM OR PM $45.00/week for each additional participant per family Full-Day/Auxiliary Fees AM & PM Service – $20.00 additional per day per student AM or PM Service – $20.00 additional per day per student Extra Session – $20.00 additional per session per student (subject to space availability) Click here to view the Prime Time 2025-2026 Family Handbook PROCESSING FEE Eleyo will automatically charge a 3.69% programming fee for all payments made by credit card, debit card, or those deducted automatically from a bank account. Because this fee is paid directly to Eleyo, the fee is non-refundable and will not show on the Prime Time weekly invoice but will show directly on the receipt once payment is made. BSSD Prime Time will continue to offer the flexibility of paying by check or money order without an additional fee or the convenience of paying electronically with the above-mentioned fee. Elementary Schools, Site Leads, & Contact Information Chapel Lakes – Rustie Welch / (816) 874-3608 / rwelch@bssd.net Cordill-Mason – Nicole Lewis / (816) 874-3617 / nlewis@bssd.net Daniel Young – Emily Ball / (816) 874-3633 /eball@bssd.net Franklin Smith – Tyler Matzke / (816) 874-3647 / tmatzke@bssd.net James Lewis – Amy King / (816) 874-3653 / aking@bssd.net James Walker – Janice Smith / (816) 874-3668 /jsmith1@bssd.net John Nowlin – Lindsey Williams / (816) 874-3676 / lwilliams3@bssd.net Lucy Franklin – Daniel Sikorski / (816) 874-3696 / dsikorski@bssd.net Sunny Pointe – Joey Young / (816) 874-3705 / jyoung@bssd.net Thomas Ultican – Erin Wesselmann / (816) 874-3716 / ewesselmann@bssd.net Voy Spears, Jr. – Missy Hayes / (816) 874-3728 / mhayes@bssd.net William Bryant – Ashlyn Mitchell / (816) 874-3860 / amitchell@bssd.net William Yates – Erica Lowmiller / (816) 874-3746 / elowmiller@bssd.net

Prime Time Summer School & Summer Journey (K-5) provides high-quality before school, after school, and full-day services for Blue Springs School District elementary students during the summer months. Prime Time provides a safe, structured, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun. Please note: All students who attend Prime Time Summer from June 1st - June 25th, 2026 are required to attend Blue Springs School District's Summer School. If you have not enrolled your participant(s), please click here: Here Click here for the Prime Time Summer 2026 Family Handbook. Hours of Operation June 1st - June 25th (During Summer School) AM Session 6:30 AM - 8:20 AM PM Session 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM June 26th – August 14th (Summer Journey) Full Days: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM Important Dates June 1st First Day of Summer School Prime Time June 19th Closed for Juneteenth June 25th Last Day of Summer School Prime Time June 26th First day of Summer Journey 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. July 3rd Closed for Federal Holiday August 14th Last Day of Summer Journey August 25th First Day of School Registration Fees (All fees are non‑refundable and billed once enrollment is approved) $150 per participant - Full Summer (June 1st –August 14th) $35 per participant - Summer School Prime Time ONLY (June 1st – 25th) $150 per participant - Summer Journey ONLY (June 26th – August 14th) Summer School Prime Time Tuition (June 1st - June 25th) BOTH AM AND PM - (5 days/week): $65.00/week - first participant $60.00/week - each additional participant per family AM ONLY OR PM ONLY - (5 days/week): $50.00/week - first participant $45.00/week - each additional participant per family Summer Journey Prime Time Tuition (June 26th - August 14th) Full Time - (5 days/week): $130/week - first participant $120/week - each additional participant per family *Part Time - (3 days/week): $90/week - first participant $85/week - each additional participant per family *Families must select the same 3 days for the entire summer. This schedule cannot be changed due to staffing ratios. Payment Policies Weekly tuition is due on the first day of each week of care A $20 late fee will be applied for each week a payment is late. Please note: Fees may be modified to reflect a combined summer school and full-day week (e.g., June 22nd - 26th) or a reduced service week (e.g. June 15th - June 19th and June 29th - July 3rd). Site leads should be contacted for the actual weekly fee amount schedule. **Voy Spears Prime Time is full for Summer Journey full‑day care (June 26–August 14). All full‑day slots are currently on a waitlist. Families may submit a contract request to be added to the waitlist. SUMMER SCHOOL PRIME TIME/SUMMER JOURNEY SITES, SITE LEADS, & CONTACT INFORMATION Franklin Smith Elementary 1609 SW Clark Rd Blue Springs, MO 64015 Site Leads: Tyler Matzke (816) 874-3647 tmatzke@bssd.net; Emily Ball eball@bssd.net James Lewis Elementary 717 NW Park Rd Blue Springs, MO 64015 Site Lead: Amy King (816) 874-3653 aking@bssd.net John Nowlin Elementary 5020 NW Valley View Rd Blue Springs, MO 64015 Site Leads: Lindsey Williams (816) 874-3676 lwilliams3@bssd.net; Janice Smith jsmith1@bssd.net Thomas Ultican Elementary 1812 NW Vesper St Blue Springs, MO 64015 Site Leads: Erin Wesselmann (816) 874-3710 ewesselmann@bssd.net; Joey Young jyoung@bssd.net Voy Spears Elementary 201 NE Anderson Dr Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 Site Leads: Missy Hayes (816) 874-3720 mhayes@bssd.net; Nicole Lewis nlewis@bssd.net William Bryant Elementary 1101 SE Sunnyside Rd Blue Springs, MO 64014 Site Leads: Ashlyn Mitchell (816) 874-3737 amitchell@bssd.net; Daniel Sikorski dsikorski@bssd.net William Yates Elementary 3600 Davidson Road Independence, MO 64055 Site Leads: Erica Lowmiller (816) 874-3746 elowmiller@bssd.net; Rustie Welch rwelch@bssd.net