Innovation Learning Before & After School Program
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Dartmouth Elementary School is excited to announce the launch of the 2026–2027 Before & After School Program in partnership with Innovation Learning. This partnership will provide before- and after-school care at Dartmouth Elementary. Through creative learning, caring relationships, and resilience-focused skill building, the program is designed to spark joy, confidence, and growth while turning extra time into opportunity.
Registration Information
Information Sessions
A virtual parent information session will cover program details, answer questions, and help families learn more about what to expect this fall.
Program Information
Programming begins this year, starting on the first day of school:
- Grades 1 and up: August 6th
- Kindergarten: August 10th
Monthly Rates
**PM Care cost (K-5) is covered by APS. Please submit your Free/Reduced Lunch letter to Customer Service.
Before & After School Care Options
| Program Category |
Time |
Frequency |
Rate (per month) |
| Before School Care |
6:30 AM – 7:40 AM |
5 days/week |
$129 |
| After School Care |
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
5 days/week |
$90** |
Additional Rates & Fees
- Drop-in Rate: $8.50 AM / $6.00 PM
- Same-Day Drop-in Rate: $11.50 AM / $9.00 PM
- Vacation Days: $50
- Registration Fee (Per Child): $59
- Registration Fee (Per Family): $99
Discounts Available
- Sibling Discount: 10%
- District/School Employee Discount: 15%
- Military Discount: 15%
- Free & Reduced Lunch: 100% (Families must show qualification)
Location
Dartmouth Elementary
3050 Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80013
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child have to attend every day?
Your child is welcome to attend as much or little as your lifestyle allows. Unlike other before and after school providers, you will not be penalized or have to pay more if your child does not attend regularly. At Innovation Learning, you control your costs by deciding when to use the program and you only pay for the days your child is scheduled to attend.
What is your Delayed Opening/Weather Closure Policy?
Innovation Learning will open at the school's discretion, please check with your Area Director for your specific school's policy. If your school closes early due to weather, Innovation Learning is Closed too.
How do I decide between daily, monthly, and drop-in rates?
Innovation Learning offers a variety of opportunities for families to schedule according to their specific needs. We do not lock our families into a specific number of days in an effort to ensure the highest level of flexibility. You can schedule your child one day a week, one day a month or one day a year.
How are food allergies and dietary restrictions handled?
We offer a wide variety of healthy options for breakfast and snacks. All of the food we provide is peanut-free. As part of our registration process, we ask parents to indicate whether their child has food allergies so we can cater to the individual dietary needs of each of our students. Our staff also carries iPads loaded with essential enrollment information which is updated in real time.
How do I know that my child is in safe hands?
We adhere to state licensing standards wherever we operate. We use state mandated processes to obtain licensing and to conduct thorough background checks for all of our staff. All staff are also required to undergo First Aid and CPR certification training.
What do I do if I forget my PIN?
You can recover your PIN at any time through the Playground mobile app. Tap the menu (three horizontal lines) in the upper-left corner. Select Settings and tap View PIN Code. If you prefer to speak with a live person, you can speak to our site team or call our Parent Hotline (866-239-3661). Please be ready to answer a number of questions to verify your identity when you call in.
Do you accept payment on site?
For safety reasons, we unequivocally do not accept payment of any kind on site. Our staff has been informed that they are not to accept payment and are prohibited from doing so. We ask that parents pay for the program by using a credit or debit card online or by contacting our Parent Hotline.
What are the Registration Fees?
Registration fees are nonrefundable payments applicable to the entire school year or summer programming. If a parent chooses to cancel any programming options or withdraw their child from the program at any time, Innovation Learning retains this fee. Should programming be canceled or delayed by Innovation Learning, the Registration Fee will remain on the families' account until the end of the year for use when programming resumes.
Do you have Late Payment Fees?
A $25.00 fee may be charged for any payment that is returned unpaid by your bank or credit/debit card company for any reason. This fee will be the maximum allowable fee in accordance with the state of enrollment and attendance. This fee will be added to the balance due.