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Grain Valley presents Valley Kids evaluation, seeks state subsidy to expand access
Summary
Valley Kids director Amanda Hegarty briefed the Grain Valley R-V Board of Education on the before- and after-school program’s services, capacity, staffing and a state subsidy application for the Matthews site that could reduce fees for eligible families.
Amanda Hegarty, director of Valley Kids, told the Grain Valley R-V Board of Education that the district’s before‑and‑after school program offers before/after care, full‑day services during breaks and two distinct summer contracts, and is pursuing state subsidy certification to expand affordability.
Hegarty said the district submitted a state subsidy application for Matthews Elementary and that an inspection is scheduled for Jan. 22. "I believe if there are families in our district who want to be a part of this program, they should have access to services even if they can't afford it," Hegarty said.
Valley Kids operates three program contracts: (1) the school‑year before/after program (August–May) with full‑day care on teacher workdays and closures; (2) a June “Summer Soar” program tied to summer school; and (3) a full‑day July–August program that runs roughly 6:30…
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