Brainerd Public Schools

Our Mission for Child Care Programs

We strive to provide age-appropriate care and meaningful learning experiences through enrichment and recreational activities led by caring, supportive staff and volunteers. We are committed to providing quality year-round programming for our youth, building nurturing relationships and a connection to the community.

About the program

Fun & Friends is a child care program for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. It serves the students of Brainerd Public Schools for over 30 years through age-appropriate fun, recreational activities. Care is provided before school, after school, on non-school days, and over the summer. 
Locations:

• Harrison Fun & Friends provides care for students from Garfield, Harrison & Lowell (School Year only)

• Riverside Elementary
• Nisswa Elementary 
• Baxter Elementary 
  (All Year Care)

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 6:30am-6pm

Rates:

• $30 annual registration fee per student
• Before School Care: $5/day
• After School Care: $15 for 1-2 days, $12 for 3 days, $10 for 4-5 days per week                 
• Non-School Days Care: $35/day 
• Summer Care:  $40/day
• More information can be found in theFun & Friends Handbook.