MAP at Fordham Early Learning Academy accepts students in PK3 (Three-year-old program), VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten program), Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. This program is specifically designed to serve the needs of families with young children.
Parents must register their student for each school year and pay the non-refundable registration fee.
25/26 Pre-Registration Begins:
May 19th, 2025 at 6:00 PM
MAP at Fordham's Operating Schedule
Available every day school is in session, including Early Release days.
Fordham Early Learning Academy | Early Learners – accepts PK3 & PK4 students
Operating Schedule: based on the Marion County Public Schools Calendar 25/26
Morning Hours: 6:30 am - School Bell
Afternoon Hours: School Bell until 5:00 pm
OVERTIME CHARGES (LATE-PICK UP)
A late fee of $10.00 is charged for each 15 minutes after 5:00PM (School Clock Time)
• 5:00-5:15 = $10.00 per child
• 5:16-5:30 = $20.00 per child
• 5:31-5:45 = $30.00 per child
*5:46 = Abandoned Child Procedure Initiated
*Children who remain on site after 5:46 PM will be released to the custody of a law enforcement officer.
Fordham Early Learning Academy | VPK – 2nd – accepts VPK, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade students
Operating Schedule: based on the Marion County Public Schools Calendar 25/26
Morning Hours: 6:30 am - School Bell
Afternoon Hours: School Bell until 6:00 pm
OVERTIME CHARGES (LATE-PICK UP)
Review Marion Afterschool Programs Payment Policies
MAP Tuition and Program Schedules
To view MAP tuition and schedules, refer to our Payment Policies 25-26
Effective the 25/26 school year: Fordham Early Learning | Early Learners AM/PM weekly tuition will be a flat rate fee of $25 per child per week. Payment policies will apply.
$35.00 Registration Fee Per Child
- Students with a delinquent account will not be registered in Marion Afterschool Programs until the balance is paid in full, including emergency drop-ins.
- Contracts will be approved the week of June 9th - June 13th.
- Contracts are approved in the order received.
- Due to year end procedures, MAP will not be approving contracts between June 16th - July 4th.
- Waiting List notifications will be sent out no sooner than June 16th.
- MAP will not approve any new contracts or schedule changes between July 24th - August 8th.
- Registration fees are non-refundable.
- Registrations fees are charged upon approval.
- If the provided payment method fails during the approval process, the contract will not be approved. The contract will remain in the pending status and the approver will move on to the next pending contract. Admin will not notify the parents of the failed payment method. It is the parent's responsibility to ensure funds are available during the approval process.
- After the second failed attempt at approving the pending contract, the contract will be removed. If the parent still needs a spot for Marion Afterschool Programs, he/she may submit a new contract.
- It is the parent's responsibility to remove a pending contract if a spot is no longer needed in MAP.
- Registration will be held online only.
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Information Needed to Register
- A minimum of three emergency contacts
- First and Last Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Student's allergy and/or medical information
- A Credit/ Debit card or ACH number
Still have questions? Click the button below to view our MAP FAQ.
We look forward to serving your afterschool program needs in the 2025/2026 school year.