Welcome to Before & After the Bell Registration!
**If your household is approved for a fee waiver or in the application process, use "Fee Waiver Before & After Care - Lyseth" to proceed with registration. Please note, fee waiver spots are limited. Registration holds the child's spot in Before & After the Bell until the completed fee waiver application is received and approved based on eligibility requirements. An incomplete or ineligible application will result in the spot being released, and the application will not be processed and will be returned**
You can find the 2025 Fee Waiver form - HERE
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Dates
Follows the Portland Public School Calendar
Hours & Tuition
After the Bell
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Early Release Wednesdays | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $80 per child, per week
Before the Bell
Monday - Friday | 7:00AM - 9:00AM
Tuition: $45 per child, per week
Payment Options
Weekly Payment Plan
Choose the weekly plan by leaving the deposit amount at $0 during checkout. Automatic payments will begin August 29, 2025, and continue to draft each Friday for 38 consecutive weeks, ending three weeks before the last week of school.
Please note: Vacation trips are TBD and are not included in this program. Separate registration and fee required.
Pay in Full Option
Want to pay all at once? Simply enter the full amount in the deposit field at checkout. If a partial amount is entered, the weekly payment plan will continue until the balance is paid off.
Sibling Discount
Families receive a 10% discount per month for each additional child enrolled. If you don’t see the discount automatically applied, please give us a call at 207-808-5400 after checkout—we’ll take care of it!
What to Expect Each Afternoon
Our goal is to provide your child with a safe, positive, and active environment after school, while giving you peace of mind.
Each day includes:
- Snack time
- Time to unwind with quiet activities
- Outdoor and indoor play
- Fun, hands-on games and creative projects
Important Notes
Outstanding Balances
Participants with unpaid balances for past programs (including Before & After the Bell, field trips, vacation weeks, or summer camps) are not eligible to register. Any registrations made with an unpaid balance will be automatically canceled.
Withdrawals
If you withdraw before the first day, a $100 withdrawal fee per child will be deducted from your refund.
Late Payments
Tuition is due weekly. If payments are late, your child will not be able to attend until the balance and late fees are paid in full.
Schedule Changes
This program may adjust in response to changes in the Portland Public Schools calendar.
Have questions or need support?
Call us anytime at 207-808-5400 – we're here to help!
Let’s make the after-school hours something your child will look forward to every day!