STAR Before and After School Program
The Hoffman Estates Park District’s STAR Before & After School Program is for children needing before and after school care. The STAR program provides your child a safe environment in a recreational setting. Activities may include, but are not limited to, art projects, sports, games, outdoor play and homework time. A light, nut-fee, snack can be brought to the after school program.
Before School: 7:00 am until the start of school.
After School: School dismissal until 6:00 pm.
Serving the following schools within District 54: MacArthur, Muir, Armstrong, Fairview, Lakeview and Lincoln Prairie. Serving the following schools within District 15: Frank C Whiteley
Registration Closed August 1 – August 31
Enrollment Applications will not be processed from August 1st – August 31st. Registration will resume September 2nd for any remaining spots in the program.
2025/2026 Registration Information:
Current enrollees will be billed for the August 10 installment and any drops or changes will not take effect until the September billing installment. Park District Policy is FIRM.
A $50 non-refundable, non-transferable processing fee is due at the time of registration. Families will not be charged the registration fee until they are offered and accept a spot in the program.
Automatic billing is required for STAR Payments will be withdrawn from your credit or debit card account on the 10th of each month, August through May.
A discount is available for two or more children enrolled in the STAR program. The additional child(ren)’s fee is reduced by approximately 10%. Discounts are applied to the lowest priced options.
STAR 2025-2026 Fees
District 54 and 15 (9 monthly payments 10th of the months August-April of fees listed below ).
| Day Options | D54 Before: 7:00-8:40A After: 3:00-6:00P |
|---|---|
| 3 days Before | $102 $132 Lincoln Prairie |
| 3 days After | $178 $152 Lincoln Prairie |
| 5 days Before | $157 $221 Lincoln Prairie |
| 5 days After | $266 $229 Lincoln Prairie |
| Day Options | D15 Before: 7:00-8:25A After: 3:05-6:00P |
|---|---|
| 3 days Before | $108 |
| 5 days Before | $158 |
| 3 days After | $202 |
| 5 days After | $286 |
Parent Resources
Changes & Cancellations
Changes? Contact Paige Calvey, School Age Program Manager, to receive a cancellation form.
- A cancel/change form must be completed for any changes to your child’s program.
- STAR Schedule changes must be received by NOON on the Wednesday prior to the week requesting changes.
- Changes take 2 business days to process and go into effect on Mondays.
- We are unable to prorate fees for days missed due to illness, vacation or behavior suspensions.
- A service fee will be charged for all schedule changes.
- Cancellations must be received 30 days prior to the last day of attendance for a full refund.
Weather Policy
Full Day School Closing
STAR will not be in session on the days school is cancelled due to large amounts of snow or ice or emergency closing. Whiteley STAR follows the School District 15 snow days. Lakeview, Fairview, Armstrong, Muir, Lincoln Prairie and MacArthur STAR sites follow School District 54 snow days. Refunds will not be issued. Days will be added at the end of the year. You can find out about weather-related closings at our Weather Updates page.
Child Care for Elementary Kids on SEVERE COLD DAYS OFF of SCHOOL
Child care is available on severe COLD days off of school.
For kids Kindergarten through 6th grade at the Triphahn Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road. Parents may drop off children as early as 7 am, pick up is no later than 6 pm. $75 per child.
You must show proof of registration via a receipt or emailed receipt when you drop off your child in the morning. Children must bring a sack lunch and drink. Please be sure your child has eaten breakfast before arriving.
Any questions or concerns regarding STAR can be directed to Paige Calvey, School Age Program Manager, (847) 285-5526.
