Before and After School Program

G. Weaver Hipps Elementary

Gator’s Nest

Director
Tiffany Basto & Jessica Perrault

1200 Homestead Rd N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
Office: 239-368-6135

Registration Form English

Registration Form Spanish

Information Brochure English

Information Brochure Spanish

Gator's Nest FY25-26 English Parent Handbook

It is with much excitement that we share the following information with you in regards to Fee fee-based programs for before and after-school child care. As you know, the School District of Lee County has moved to new proximity zones in the school year 2025-26. With that in mind, many more of our families may require before or after-care for their children. Our team has worked to align our school programs to provide the most support to our families.

Key Things to Know:

All Fee-Based Staff Members will be trained in CPR/First Aid before working the program.

Early Dismissal Days:

  • December 19th, 2025
  • May 29th, 2026
  • June 1st, 2026

There are no fee-based programs on these days. (On these weeks, the flat rate will be prorated. Ex. 4-day week = $40.00 flat rate).

There are morning programs on these days.

Morning Care Program Fees:

6:30 AM - 8:10 AM: $25.00/Flat Rate Per Week Per Child

Afternoon Care Program Fees:

3:10 PM - 6:00 PM: $50.00/Flat Rate Per Week Per Child

Afternoon Fee-Based Programs: Payments are due prior to the first day of attendance each week. The extending of credit to individuals by the School District of Lee County is prohibited by Article Vll of The Florida Constitution.

  1. Registration Fee: $25.00 per enrollee/$40.00 per family* (*2 or more siblings)
  2.  Program Fee: $50.00 per week or $10.00/day* (*small group program only)
  3. $1.00 per minute late charge per child if child is picked up after closing time.
  4. Three late pick-ups will result in dismissal from the program as outlined in the fee-based guidelines.

Our goal is to provide a standardized fee-based program that allows for accessibility to families at a reasonable cost.

Please reach out to your home school for further information.

Have a safe and happy summer.