6-12 Year Olds (1st Grade & Up)
After-School Care & Weekend Daycare for Elementary School Kids
Navigating life with school-age children often makes parents feel like a full-time shuttle service, rushing between school, home, and activities. This constant juggling act makes it nearly impossible to finish your workday and then transition smoothly into quality, present family time. Take-A-Break in Lafayette, Colorado, offers professional, reliable after-school care solutions designed to bridge the gap between the school bell and dinnertime.
Why Professional Afternoon Childcare is Essential
Relying on professional childcare with transportation to school and after-school programming is a game-changer for working parents. Our dedicated staff is trained to help fill in those critical hours before and after school with high-quality care that supports children's development, not just supervises them. This ensures your child is safe, engaged, and ready for home, allowing you to focus on your work and then fully enjoy your evenings.
Safe and Reliable Childcare with Transportation
The logistics of getting children to and from school, often in different locations or at different times, can be incredibly stressful for a family. At Take-A-Break, we eliminate the need for you to race the clock by providing childcare with transportation to school as part of our core service. This reliable, supervised transport is just one way we reduce parental pressure and ensure a smooth, secure transition for your child. Give us a call today to learn more about our bus routes!
Engaging After-School Activities and Programs
Our structured after-school care goes far beyond basic supervision, offering enriching activities tailored to children aged 6–12 (1st grade and older). Programs focus on a blend of creative projects, educational support, and physical play, ensuring your child burns energy and sharpens skills after a long day in the classroom. This dedicated time provides a consistent and stimulating environment where academic growth is supported and social skills flourish.
Our Staff: Trained, Screened, and Qualified
Every caregiver on our team is carefully screened and specially trained to work with children.
Specialized Training in Early Childhood or Early Elementary Education
Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Training
Extensive Criminal Background Checks with Fingerprinting
Why Choose Take-A-Break
- We offer an excellent program with small classrooms.
- Many long-tenured teachers create a stable, nurturing environment.
- Since 1997, we've provided private, one-on-one care with corporations, demonstrating dedication to high-quality, personalized service.
Addressing Childcare Concerns with Experience
Concerns about the quality and experience of staff are completely understandable when selecting afternoon childcare. We offer complete reassurance through a long history of dedication and highly trained personnel. The Take-A-Break concept was developed in 1987, and the center's owner has been in the childcare field since 1982, quickly earning the trust and respect of the community. This deep, multi-decade experience informs every aspect of our program.
Transparent Pricing for Quality Care for Elementary Age Kids
- We are dedicated to providing the highest quality childcare at an affordable rate.
Before/ After School Program
Before and After School
Daily is the same day each week.
Weekly Only: $196 Daily: $49
After School Only
Daily is the same day each week.
Weekly Only: $170 Daily: $43
Before School Only
Daily is the same day each week.
Weekly Only: $71 Daily: $25
Transportation
Bus Fee (1 or 10 trips/week)
Weekly: $20
Drop Off Before and After School
- Weekly Only: $370 Daily: $54
Drop Off After School Care
Daily: $48
Drop Off Before School Care
Daily: $30
Childcare
Full Week When School Is Out
- Weekly Only: $340
Daily Rate (All Day)
Daily: $85
Half day (any time between 7-12 or 12-5)
Half Day: $56
Day DO (field trip cost included)
Daily: $106
Dedication to Social, Emotional, and Academic Skills
Our approach to after-school care is holistic, focusing on developing healthy social, emotional, and academic skills. We provide a solid foundation for all children from varied backgrounds, offering them the opportunity to grow and develop at a pace that is right for them. We are committed to using positive guidance techniques, ensuring children respond well to expectations and feel supported in their daily routines.
Solving the School Bell Challenge
- Contact us now to schedule a tour and see the difference after school care will make for you and your elementary school child.