ET KidZone – General Info

Quality Before and After School Programming

ET KidZone is a quality before and after school program designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for kindergarten and elementary school children in Cary School District 26. ET KidZone participants will enjoy independent and organized activities in a supervised setting. Children will have the opportunity for indoor and outdoor play, activities such as crafts, group games, table activities, and time for homework and/or reading. A snack will be offered to participants in the afternoon.

ET KidZone is held at the following schools:

• Briargate Elementary (1st – 5th grades)
• Deer Path Elementary (1st – 5th grades)
• Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center (Kindergarten only)
• Three Oaks Elementary (DL Kindergarten – 5th grades)

2025/2026 ET KidZone

Early bird registration is held Monday, June 16 – Sunday, June 29. Early birds receive 20% off their registration. The registration fees return to their regular rates beginning June 30. The first month’s payment is due upon registration. Registration is accepted online and at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary.

Schedule Changes & Absences

ET KidZone will continue to allow flexible scheduling options to meet families’ individual needs. However, schedule changes will need to be submitted in writing, via e-mail, to the Recreation Program Manager by the 25th of each month for the upcoming month. Any requests to add days require a seven business day wait period.

Refunds or credits will not be given for missed days due to illness, vacation, or changes in schedules that are not submitted in writing by the 25th of the month prior.

Monthly Payments

Monthly payments are due on the 1st of each month. Payment options include monthly auto-payment, cash, check, and most major credit cards. Payment Plan Authorization forms are available at the Community Center.

Day-Off School Programs

Day-Off School programs will be offered on select days when school is not in session. The Day-Off School programs are held at the Cary Park District Community Center from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. These programs have a separate registration and payment and will be advertised through the Park District website, social media, and through e-mail. ET KidZone will open on Cary School District 26 scheduled half-days at noon and children will need to bring a sack lunch.