After-school program registration form

An after-school program registration form captures the essential details schools and community centers need to safely enroll and care for a child in an after-school program. This form records parent/guardian contact, the child's grade and schedule, an emergency contact separate from the parent, and any medical needs or allergies so staff can respond appropriately in an emergency.

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Checkboxes for days of the week let families choose partial attendance

Not every family can commit to 5 days; offering Mon/Wed/Fri-only options increases enrollment.

Emergency contact separate from parent allows a backup on short notice

If the parent cannot pick up, staff can call a neighbor, grandparent, or friend without delay.

No card required.

After-School Program Registration

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How to build this form

10 steps in the editor. Nothing here needs a paid plan.

  1. Add a text field for the parent or guardian's name.
  2. Add an email field for program updates.
  3. Add a phone field for emergency calls.
  4. Add a text field for the child's name.
  5. Add a dropdown for the child's grade level.
  6. Add checkboxes for which days of the week the child will attend (Monday through Friday).
  7. Add a text field for emergency contact name.
  8. Add a phone field for emergency contact phone.
  9. Add a textarea for allergies, medical conditions, or dietary restrictions.
  10. Add a textarea for authorized pickup persons; mark optional if your program handles that separately.

Fields in this form

10 fields, using 6 of the 19 field types available.

QuestionField typeRequired
Parent/guardian nameShort textYes
Parent email addressEmailYes
Parent phone numberPhoneYes
Child's nameShort textYes
Child's gradeDropdownYes
Days child will attendCheckboxesYes
Emergency contact name (if parent unavailable)Short textYes
Emergency contact phone numberPhoneYes
Allergies, medical conditions, or dietary restrictionsLong textOptional
Authorized pickup persons (optional)Long textOptional

What goes wrong with this form

Specific to a after-school program registration form, not general advice about forms.

Requiring a home address when zip code is enough

A full street address creates privacy concerns and does not help your program. Zip code or school district is sufficient.

Not asking for an emergency contact separate from the parent

If the parent is unreachable in an emergency, staff need a backup. Always collect a second contact.

Forgetting to note that fees are handled separately

A parent may assume this form confirms enrollment and payment. Make clear: registration is one step; billing is another.

Questions about this form

Does this form handle payment?

No. This form captures registration details only. Program fees and payment are handled separately through your billing system, not through this form.

What if a child has multiple allergies or medical conditions?

Use the allergy/medical notes textarea to list everything. Staff should review this carefully before the child's first day.

Can I ask which school the child attends?

Yes, add a text field if your after-school program serves multiple schools. If you run only one school's program, that is unnecessary.