Explorers After Care

"After Care" is for students following the dismissal of a grade level at the end of the school day. 

The after-care program at SMES is referred to as Explorers. 

All St. Martin's students, Toddlers through 8th grade, can attend Explorers After Care. 

• They are housed in the Toddler, Beginner and Pre-K classrooms on the EC wing of SMES. 

• They are housed in the Commons/lunchroom in Warrior Hall.
• They are separated at each table by grade.

• Toddlers, Beginners and Pre-Kindergarten aftercare starts at 1:30 p.m.
• Kindergarten aftercare starts at 2:50 p.m.
• ES aftercare starts at 3:15 p.m.
• MS aftercare starts at 3:30 p.m.

Semester enrollment

• This option is for the fall semester, from August through December, and then for the spring semester, from January through May.
  • This option is best when set set days of care are needed.
  • Enrollment is due:
    • By July 1 for the fall semester prior to the start of the school year to plan for the upcoming year. 
    • Changes or cancellations for the spring semester are due between December 1 and the last day prior to Christmas break. 
    • We accept changes to the schedules until the end of September for the fall semester, and until the end of January for the spring semester. We do not take any new enrollments or changes to schedules after those times.
  • You must complete the Explorer enrollment form for semester enrollment: 
    • It will require you to create an account.
    • Please make a note of your login and password for this account. 
  • Fees are billed per semester in September and February for this option. 
    • Toddlers, Beginners and Pre-K
      • 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm - includes 2 snacks daily
        • 5 days - $720
        • 4 days - $600 
        • 3 days - $480 
        • 2 days - $360 
        • 1 day - $240 
      • 1:15 pm - 6:00 pm - includes 2 snacks daily
        • 5 days - $2,150
        • 4 days - $1,750 
        • 3 days - $1,340 
        • 2 days - $940 
        • 1 day - $530
    • Kindergarten - 8th grade
      • 3:15 pm - 6:00 pm - includes 2 snacks daily
        • 5 days - $1,350
        • 4 days - $1,110 
        • 3 days - $860 
        • 2 days - $620 
        • 1 day - $370 

Please email LaToyia Hawkins at lhawkins@stmartinschool.org or Morries Walker at mwalker@stmartinschool.org to make changes to enrollment.

Be sure to consult the SMES emailed Weekly Warrior for changes and reminders. 

Please contact these staff members with questions: 

• Morries Walker, Director at mwalker@stmartinschool.org or 404-237-4260 x729
• LaToyia Hawkins, Asst. Director at lhawkins@stmartinschool.org  or 404-237-4260 x 725

After 3:00 pm staff can be reached at the Explorers cell phone at 404-421-7697.

• Half Days
• Days when school is closed 
• Conference Days

September 30 - no new enrollments or changes will be accepted for the Fall semester. Only drop-in care will be available.

December 1 – last day of school prior to Christmas holiday. Changes to schedules or cancellations for the Spring semester are due.

January 31 - no new enrollments or changes will be accepted for the Spring semester. Only drop-in care will be available.

Billing from the business office will be sent out in September for Fall Semester.

Billing from the business office will be sent out in February for Spring Semester.

How to obtain receipts for taxes and Dependent Care Reimbursement

If you have a Dependent Care Reimbursement plan and need a receipt for summer camp, enrichment classes and/or Explorers after care, please find the session you need by following the procedures listed below. 

• Log into your FACTS account and choose the option to View Details.

• Choose View Payment Summary.

• Select the year 202X in the drop down and click Print. Note our Federal Tax ID prints in the top right corner of the report. Federal Tax ID: 58-1495174

• Alternatively, to print only Explorers information, select Transactions and use the drop down boxes to filter the specific Explorers information desired. This will show the Dates in Service (these are also on the invoice you are sent from the FACTS system).

If your Employer needs more information on the Explorers program, please click here for more information.

For Summer Camp, Holiday Camp or Enrichment Receipts::

• Log in to the account used to register for Enrichment classes, holiday camp or summer camp.

• After logging in, click the red button with the wording "View Registration Details" 

• On the next page find the  section on the right titled "Financial" and click the  hyperlink that reads "Download Printable Season Account Statement"

• Print