Built for the families who need it most
Military families balancing duty schedules, drills, and deployments at NAS Whidbey Island.
Healthcare workers, retail and hospitality staff, and anyone working weekend shifts.
Parents needing occasional weekend support for appointments, family events, or personal time.
What Weekend Care includes
Weekend care runs the same way our weekday program does. Your child gets a full day of structured learning, play, and rest with the same teaching team and curriculum we use Monday through Friday.
- ✓ Full day of care from 8 AM to 5 PM
- ✓ Same qualified teachers and Creative Curriculum used in our weekday program
- ✓ Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack provided at no extra cost
- ✓ Outdoor play, indoor learning activities, and rest time
- ✓ ASQ-3 developmental screening for enrolled children
- ✓ Early Achievers Level 5 quality standards
Weekend Care pricing
We offer two flexible options so families can use Weekend care in the way that fits them best. Drop in when you need a few hours, or enroll for a regular weekly slot. Choose Private Pay below, or DSHS and military subsidies if you have an authorization.
Drop-In
- $15 per hour
- 4-hour minimum ($60)
- Daily cap: $90 (ages 3 to 13), $110 (ages 1 to 3)
- Book either day, or both, by Friday 3 PM
- Pay at drop-off
- Subject to availability
How drop-in pricing works
At drop-off, let us know how long your child will be staying and pay for that time. Pay $15 per hour for the time your child attends, with a 4-hour minimum.
The daily cap is $90 (ages 3 to 13) or $110 (ages 1 to 3). You will never pay more than the daily rate for a single day, even if your child stays the full day.
If you end up staying longer than expected, the extra time is charged at pickup, up to the daily cap.
If your 4 year old attends from 9 AM to 2 PM (5 hours), you pay $75 at drop-off. If your child stays from 8 AM to 5 PM (9 hours), you pay $90, the daily cap for ages 3 to 13.
We accept DSHS Working Connections Child Care, MCCYN, and MCCYN-PLUS subsidies for Weekend care. Weekend coverage depends on your individual authorization.
- ✓ Bring or send us your current authorization before enrolling so we can confirm weekend coverage.
- ✓ If your authorization doesn't include weekend hours, we'll walk you through how to update it with your caseworker.
- ✓ Any hours beyond your authorization are billed at the private-pay day rate above.
- ✓Our SSPS Provider Number is 587902. Our MCCYN Provider ID is 3000072010. Child Care Aware Military Provider ID is 9245115.
How to enroll
You only need to complete the intake form once. After that, you can book Weekend care any time.
For drop-in care
- Complete the NWCKA Weekend care intake form.
- We will review your form within 2 business days and reach out to confirm.
- Book the weekend days you want by Friday 3 PM each week.
- Drop off any time between 8 AM and 5 PM (4-hour minimum).
- Pay at drop-off based on the hours your child will attend.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose just Saturday, just Sunday, or both?
Any of the three. Drop-in families book whichever days they want, week by week. The rate is per day, so booking both days costs twice the single-day rate.
Do you offer Sunday care?
Yes. We are licensed for weekend care and run both Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 5 PM, at the same rates. Book the days you want by Friday 3 PM, the same way for either day.
What if my child is sick on a day they were scheduled to attend?
Can we use Weekend care without enrolling in weekday care?
How does drop-in payment work?
How do I book a drop-in day?
What happens if I book a drop-in day and do not show up?
What should I pack for my child on weekends?
My child has allergies or special needs. Can you accommodate?
Questions?
Contact us at Info@NurtureWithCareKidsAcademy.com or call (360) 682-8920. We're happy to walk you through any details.