Lower Level at Whittier Elementary
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Financial Assistance and Discounts
Some families may be eligible for financial assistance or tuition discounts, including employer, sibling, military, and public programs. Check with your site director before registering to see if you qualify and to receive any required discount code, documentation, or authorization number.
Explore Your Options
Enroll now for Summer Champ Camp 2026! Please note that the summer program may move to a nearby school location as we monitor enrollment activity. We’ll let you know as soon as possible if this program is going to take place at another school in your area.
The Tacoma Child Care Collaborative was established to bring together a network of Child Care providers who offer fair and consistent pricing, shared hours of operation, shared collaboration of Child Care policies, and equitable access to licensed Child Care at District elementary schools throughout Tacoma.
Ages: 5-12 years (Children under 5 are NOT accepted due to school age licensing requirements)
Hours: 7:15 AM - Start Bell // School Bell - 6:00 PM
Pricing:
Full-time Care: AM/PM, Mon-Fri: $575/monthly
Part-time Care: AM ONLY, Mon-Fri: $350/monthly
Part-time Care: PM ONLY Mon-Fri: $375/monthly
Non School Day Rate $50/Day – for currently enrolled students
$50 Registration Deposit (No Registration Fees)
DCYF Subsidy is accepted. Please apply online or call Child Care Subsidy Programs Family Line at 1-844-626-8687.
Before-School & After-School: Grades K-5
Ages: 5-12 (Children under 5 are NOT accepted due to school age licensing requirements)
Dates: 2025/2026 School Year: Dates based on school district's schedule
Hours: 7:15 AM - Start Bell // School Bell - 6:00 PM
Summer Break
Dates: June 22 - August 26, 2026
Hours: 7:15 AM - 5:30 PM
Spring Break
Dates: April 6, 2026 - April 9, 2026
Hours: 7:15 AM - 5:30 PM
2025/2026 School Year
Before-School:
1-5 days: $80 per week
After-School:
1-5 days: $86 per week
Spring Break:
Full Day:
1-4 days: $62 per week
Summer 2026
Summer Break
Full Day:
1-2 days: $124 per week
3-5 days: $310 per week
2026/2027 School Year
Before-School:
1-5 days: $80 per week
After-School:
1-5 days: $86 per week
Winter Break:
Full Day:
1 day: $67 per week
2 days: $130 per week
3 days: $195 per week
Spring Break:
Full Day:
1-5 days: $65 per week
Fees and Discounts
Additional Fees:
Break Full Day: $37 per day
Drop-In: $30 per day
Early Release: $30 per day
Non-School Full Day: $62 per day
Discounts
Military or School District Employee: 15%
Champions accepts DSHS Child Care Subsidy. If you qualify for free and reduced lunch you may be eligible. Please call the DSHS Child Care Subsidy line prior to enrolling to see if you qualify. 1-877-501-2233. Champions at Whittier Elementary's provider ID # is: 128933
How soon can my child start Champions?
Your child can attend our program as early as 48 hours after you complete the online enrollment process.
When is tuition due?
You’ll receive your weekly invoice every Thursday, and AutoPay processes on Monday for the week ahead. AutoPay will also process additional charges, such as drop-in days or fees.
What if I want to change my child’s care schedule?
You can make changes up until Wednesday before the upcoming week. After that, changes depend on available space and will include a drop-in fee. You can set up a custom schedule online for specific dates. Just remember to re-enter your regular schedule afterward so your child keeps their spot. See our How to Enroll page for step-by-step guides. If you do not need care for an entire week, please contact our Family Support team for assistance at ChampionsHelp@KC-Education.com or 800-246-2154.