Extended Learning Before and Afterschool

LCS Employee Registration For EDEP and 21st Century Programs

Leon County Schools is pleased to offer free childcare at all LCS elementary and middle school sites for the children of our employees (grades K–8) through our EDEP and 21st Century programs. This opportunity is available during a special employee-only registration window from June 16–27, 2025.

What You Need to Know:

-Eligible participants include the child (biological or adopted), step-child, foster child, or a child for whom the employee has legal guardianship.

-Employee must be listed in FOCUS as a legal guardian of the child, and must qualify for benefits as a full-time or part-time employee for the 2025-2026 school year.

-The registration form requires a valid LCS email address. You are unable to access the form with a personal email address.

-Additional registration information must be completed at your child's program site, once you have received an acceptance notification.

-Participants receiving free childcare must adhere to the attendance requirements listed below. Employees who do not wish to follow these requirements may register and pay the discounted LCS rate during your site's regular enrollment period.

-It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the district EDEP office immediately of any employment changes during the 2025-2026 school year, including a transition from one school or worksite to another, or a termination of employment from LCSB. Program fees MAY be assessed for any employment changes during the 2025-2026 school year. 

Attendance Requirements:

-All participants receiving free LCS childcare are required to maintain a minimum attendance rate of 90% to continue enrollment in the program. 

-21st CCLC program participants are expected to attend and stay the entire length of the program. Attendance is monitored and inconsistency in attendance, being picked up early or past the end time of the program, may result in a student being dismissed from the program. If a student is absent, the Site Coordinator will make every attempt to determine why that student is not present and determine if the absence is “excused” or “unexcused”. 

-EDEP participants must adhere to the following drop-off and pick-up times for daily attendance to be counted. 

*If the participant’s attendance falls below this threshold without prior notice or valid excuse, the Program Coordinator reserves the right to review the participant’s enrollment status and take appropriate action, which may include dismissal from the program. LCS parent/guardian will be assessed a late pick-up fee of $1.00 per minute for participants picked up later than 6:00pm. 

Click here to complete the LCS Employee Registration Form

Capacity is limited. If demand exceeds available slots, staff will be placed on a priority waitlist. Acceptance notifications will be sent by July 18, 2025, along with instructions for site-based registration. LCS staff will also be able to register their children during the open enrollment at each school site at a later date, pending availability.  The window from June 16-27 is to provide preference to LCS Staff ahead of opening registration to the community.