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Ridgewood Public Schools

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Full Day Programs

Ridgewood Full Day Programs 2023-2024 Ridgewood Full Day Programs 2023-2024 PreK

2023/2024 Monthly Rates

Before School
2 days per week $85.00
3 days per week $125.00
4 days per week $165.00
5 days per week $185.00

After School (Until 4:00 p.m.)
2 days per week $250.00
3 days per week $305.00
4 days per week $348.00
5 days per week $362.00

After School (Until 5:00 p.m.)
2 days per week $257.00
3 days per week $314.00
4 days per week $358.00
5 days per week $372.00

After School (Until 6:00 p.m.)
2 days per week $264.00
3 days per week $322.00
4 days per week $367.00
5 days per week $382.00

After School (Until 7:00 p.m.)
2 days per week $271.00
3 days per week $331.00
4 days per week $377.00
5 days per week $410.00

Glen PreK
Before School (Staff & Residents) $140.00
Before School (Non-residents) $210.00
After School (Staff & Residents) $280.00
After School (Non-residents) $410.00

Other Options
Early Release Days $15.00 per day
Full-Day Care $60.00 per day
Full Week Care $280.00 per week
Flexible Scheduling $25.50 per visit

Annual Registration Fee
$50.00 per student

Discounts (5 Day Enrollment Only)
Siblings 10%
Reduced Lunch Qualified 12%
Free Lunch Qualified 15%

Hours
7:00 a.m. to Start of School
Glen Elementary: Dismissal to 6:00 p.m.
Dismissal to 7:00 p.m.

Locations
Glen Elementary, Hawes Elementary, Orchard Elementary, Ridge Elementary, Somerville Elementary, Travell Elementary and Willard Elementary

Subsidy Program

Child Care Subsidy Programs assist families in paying for after school programs like ours. If you are eligible, the Subsidy Program can pay some or all of your tuition fees. Click HERE for more information about subsidies in your state.

Our Programs

Our programs are designed to give you peace of mind when your child is not in school. Experienced, caring, and licensed staff ensures your child is safe, engaged, and happy! Every student participates in enrichment activities every day, at no additional charge! Coding, Robotics, Art, Drama, Spanish, Mandarin, Sign Language, Fitness & Sports, and Engineering/Maker Activities keep your child engaged and having fun every day at AlphaBEST! Snacks, homework help, recreation, and student-choice clubs are also provided to every student.

Meet Your Area Manager

My name is Mildred Boles and I am proud to be the Area Manager for the River Edge and Ridgewood school districts. I have been in the education field for over 24 years and have vast experience teaching and overseeing and managing children's programs for children up to 13 years of age. This has provided me with a strong framework to offer quality programming and an opportunity to build strong relationships with my team, the children, and their families. I believe that there are so many opportunities for children to grow and learn in all areas of development and that we should provide educational value in everything we do with the children and families we serve. I believe we should never let it rest until our good is better and our better is best...AlphaBEST!

Meet Your Regional Manager

Hi, I’m Robyn Knapp your friendly Regional Manger. I’ve been providing quality programs throughout Bergen County for the past 25 years. My degrees in Early Childhood Education and Sociology provide me the foundation for implementing successful early learning centers, before, after school, and summer camp programs for children of all ages. I pride myself on being present and in the moment with the children, their families, the community, and all my “Alpha Besties”.

Frequently Asked Questions