Our Mission

Affordable, high quality, Christian inspired after school care for children in K-5; ages 5-12.

Our Vision

Compass nurtures children with licensed staff in a loving, safe and welcoming environment to help them become caring, compassionate members of the community through education, mentorship and play.

Compass nurtures with

40 spots available!

Spaces are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration tentatively opens August 5th.

Hours & Pricing

After school from 3-6pm

COMPASS follows the Petoskey Public School Calendar. When school is closed, COMPASS is closed. This includes teacher in-service days, half-days, holidays, and snow days.

Afternoon Routine & Rhythm

  • 3:00 - 3:30 Arrival & Snack 

  • 3:45 Outdoor/Recreation Games & Activities

  • 4:30 Homework Help, Exploration/Discovery Opportunities

  • 5:30-6:00  Pick-up

3, 4, or 5 days per week

*Flat rate - $370 per child/month

*We require a non-refundable fee of $100.00 per family when registering for our program. This fee is being implemented to streamline our administrative and payment processes. It will be a convenient way to access payment records, ensure timely processing of monthly fees, and ultimately enhance the overall efficiency of our program operations.

Students will be bussed from their respective elementary school to the middle school where they will hop on a COMPASS bus and be transported to the Petoskey United Methodist Church. Parents must call to arrange the drop-off​ (see Handbook for more info).

License with the State of Michigan pending!

Due to the nature of the process, we cannot guarantee full licensure by the start of the school year. We are working diligently to meet this goal before the start of the school year. In the meantime, the state has authorized us to begin accepting registrations and enrolling children.