Parks and Recreation child care for students in kindergarten through fifth grade is a state-licensed program located at D.G. Cooley Upper Campus (34 Westwood Rd., Berryville).

Prior to walk-in registration, each family must create an account using the online system at clarke.recdesk.com. 

Child care registration packets are available at the Clarke County Recreation Center (225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville). Registration requires a completed registration packet, the child’s original birth certificate, a copy of the child’s immunization record, and a copy of the child’s complete school physical examination. The first week’s tuition plus a $35 non-refundable registration fee is due at time of registration.

After-School Program
August through June
3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
After-School Program offers organized and age-appropriate recreational activities throughout the school year for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The program provides a safe and healthy environment for sports, arts and crafts, supervised free play, games, and academic time.

Full-Day Child Care
September through May
7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on various days when public schools are not in session
See program description above.

Summer Play Camp
June through early August
7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Summer Play Camp provides opportunities for children – rising first graders through rising sixth graders – to participate in organized, recreational, fun activities, including age-appropriate sports, nature programs, music, arts and crafts, supervised free play, and games. Participants spend two afternoons each week at the pool in Chet Hobert Park.

Contact Child Care Specialist Melinda Seals at (540) 955-5145 or mseals@clarkecounty.gov.