Kids & Company: Before- & After-School Care

Kids & Company provides a safe and inclusive space for kids to explore engaging activities, build strong relationships, explore new interests, and have fun.

Group of Kids & Co Participants
Contract Requests
Kids & Company Summer 2025 (Grades 1-4)
Blink Summer 2025 Grades (5 & 6)
Contract requests will open online on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. for Summer 2025. 
 
Kids & Company School Year 2025-26 (Grades K-5)
Contract requests will open online on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 8 a.m. for the 2025-26 school year.

About Us

Kids & Company is Hopkins Public Schools' premiere before- and after-school care program for children in kindergarten through fifth-grade. A fee-based program, Kids & Company is offered in five of the District's six elementary schools. As well as limited locations on non-school days. 

Kids & Company believes that every child deserves a safe, fun, and enriching environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive. We’re not just a childcare program—we’re a vibrant community that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.

Our team of passionate, dedicated caregivers and educators work hard every day to create a warm, welcoming space for kids to explore their interests, make new friends, and develop essential skills that will last a lifetime. Whether your child is joining us for a day of after-school fun or spending the summer with us, they’ll enjoy exciting activities, hands-on projects, and tons of opportunities to discover something new.

From arts and crafts to games, outdoor adventures, and academic enrichment, our programs are designed to engage every child’s imagination and nurture their unique talents. We focus on building confidence, independence, and teamwork while ensuring that your little one has a blast along the way!

Let’s make memories that last a lifetime!

Core Values

 

Uphold Equity
Group of high schoolers with Kids & Co kids.

We work to ensure every child is welcomed, respected, and provided equal opportunities to learn and grow.

Create Community
Group photo of Kids & Co kids and staff.

We work to foster connections between children, families, and staff, building a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.

Inspire Curiosity
Kids & Co kids working on a creative project.

We offer engaging activities that spark imagination and a love for learning.

Lead with Love
Kids & Co kids in the gym.

We nurture each child’s unique needs, offering encouragement, and building confidence.

Strive for Excellence
Kids & high schoolers together.

We continuously improve our programs to ensure every child’s experience is safe, enriching, and memorable.

Kids & Company Summer 2025 (Incoming Grades 1-4)

BLinK Summer 2025 (Incoming Grades 5-6)

Kids & Company School Year 2025-26 (Grades K-5)

Site Contacts

 

Alice Smith

Kari Joseph

952-451-6105

Kari.Joseph@HopkinsSchools.org

Eisenhower

Kim Feist

952-451-9839

Kim.Feist@HopkinsSchools.org

Glen Lake/Gatewood

Jon Smart

952-451-2773

Jonathan.Smart@HopkinsSchools.org

Meadowbrook

Joe Wilson

952-451-5052

Joe.Wilson@HopkinsSchools.org

Tanglen

D’Lisa Campbell

952-451-4630

Dlisa.Campbell@HopkinsSchools.org

 

Kids & Company Main Office Information

Eisenhower Community Center
1001 Highway 7, Room 170
Hopkins, MN 55305

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m

Email Address: Kids_Company@HopkinsSchools.org

Phone Number: 952-988-4080

Make a difference to a family in need of child care support by making a donation to our scholarship fund!

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Kids & Company does not operate at Hopkins Middle Schools. Royal Zone is our middle school before- and after-school program. It is an enrichment program, not a childcare program. 

Royal Zone