STAR Before and After School Program
The Hoffman Estates ParkDistrict’s STAR Before & After School Program is for children needing before and after school care. The STAR program provides your child a safe environment in a recreational setting. Activities may include, but are not limited to, art projects, sports, games, outdoor play and homework time. A light, nut-fee, snack will be offered in the after school program. Before school care is offered from 7:00am until the start of school and after school care is offered from the time school is dismissed until 6:00pm. Three day and five day options are available.
Click here to register for 2019-2020!
Locations
District 15 Schools —
(children are bused to Willow Recreation Center View in Google Maps).
Thomas Jefferson
Whiteley
District 54 Schools — STAR is held at your child’s school gymnasium.
Armstrong
Fairview
Lakeview
MacArthur
Lincoln Prairie
Muir
Registration
2018-2019 Registration
2018/2019 Enrollment is open throughout the school year as long as space is available in the program
Any inquiries, please contact Martha Houston at 847-285-5535 or mhouston@heparks.org.
- STAR registration is on a first come first serve basis. Enrollment is limited. A $25 per child non-refundable registration fee is required and first month’s payment is required at the time of registration.
- Registration packets are available at the Triphahn Center for District 54 schools and at Willow Recreation Center for District 15 schools.
2019- 2020 Registration
District 15
STAR priority registration for current STAR/KSTAR/Preschool/ELC families will begin on Monday, February 4 at 8:00am and will run through Sunday, February 17th
STAR/KSTAR Open Registration will begin on Monday, February18th at 8:00am
Registration closes on August 2, 2019. Individuals may still submit an enrollment packet, however the child will be placed on a waitlist to be enrolled on August 12, warranting space in the program.
Registration re-opens on August 12,2019 with a start date of August 19.
District 54
STAR priority registration for current STAR/KSTAR/Preschool/ELC families will begin on Monday, March4 at 8:00am and will run through Sunday, March 31
STAR Open Registration will begin on Monday, April 1 at 8:00am
Registration closes on August 9, 2019. Individuals may still submit an enrollment packet, however the child will be placed on a waitlist to be enrolled on August 19, warranting space in the program.
Registration re-opens on August 19,2019 with a start date of August 26.
Parent Resources
STAR Billing Dates 2018-2019 – District 54
STAR Billing Dates 2018-2019 – District 15
STAR Parent Handbook
STAR Waitlist FAQs
Changes & Cancellations
- A cancel/change form must be completed for any changes to your child’s program.
- STAR Schedule changes must be received by NOON on the Thursday prior to the week requesting changes.
- Changes take 2 business days to process and go into effect on Mondays.
- We are unable to prorate fees for days missed due to illness, vacation or behavior suspensions.
- $10 service fee will be charged for all schedule changes.
Weather Policy – Full Day School Closing
STAR will not be in session on the days school is cancelled due to large amounts of snow or ice or emergency closing. Willow STAR follows the School District 15 snow days. Lakeview, Fairview, Armstrong, Muir, Lincoln Prairie and MacArthur STAR sites follow School District 54 snow days. Refunds will not be issued. Days will be added at the end of the year. You can find out about Weather Related closings at our Weather Updates page.
Child Care for Elementary Kids on SEVERE COLD DAYS OFF of SCHOOL
Child care is available on severe COLD days off of school.
For kids Kindergarten through 6th grade at the Triphahn Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road. Parents may drop off children as early as 7am, pick up is no later than 6pm. $50 per child
You must show proof of registration via a receipt or emailed receipt when you drop off your child in the morning. Children must bring a sack lunch and drink. Please be sure your child has eaten breakfast before arriving.
Contact for STAR: Martha Houston, 847-285-5535 or mhouston@heparks.org
