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Frequently Asked Questions

As Lexplorations/Lexington Community Education are a part of the Lexington Public Schools, we do not issue a tax ID #.

Here’s some information regarding the tax ID question from the Lexington Public School business office:

On all tax ID inquiries for Child and Dependent Care Expenses please direct parents to irs.gov publication 2441(http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i2441.pdf).  This explains and defines the eligibility to tuition or other expenses as a child and dependent care expense.  We are Tax Exempt and do not need to provide the number.  It is cited on page 2 of the 2441 instructions (http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i2441.pdf). They are to write “Tax Exempt” in Part 1, line 1, column c for the School District’s Tax ID number.  Kindergarten does not qualify as stated on page 1 of the instructions.  

The district or school employee will not sign or provide a letter.  If someone would like a receipt, it is the program prerogative to provide one.  Canceled checks are their receipts.  If you would like to provide one, usually on day care center receipts they have on the bottom in the footer “TaxID:  XX-XX-XXXX” You may write “Tax ID:  Tax Exempt. Number not required.  See IRS publication Instructions for Form 2441 for determination of qualified expenses.”  We do not validate that our tuition or program expenses are eligible for the child care deduction or provide any other tax advice.

Grade level refers to the grade your child will be entering in the Fall of 2025.

Confirmation of registration is emailed to you once your online registration has been successfully completed. If you do not see an email confirmation in your mailbox, please check your email spam folder.

We suggest that you register your child in a “second choice” class for the same week and complete the online waitlist request form for your child’s first choice. We will notify you if a spot becomes available for the waitlisted class. You will not be charged a switch fee if your child moves to their first choice class.
  • All changes to a student’s registration/schedule must be completed by email correspondence and sent to: Lexplorations@lexingtonma.org
  • A $15 “switch fee” will be charged for each change to a child’s registration.
  • All tuition is refunded if Lexplorations cancels a class.
  • If you withdraw from a program prior to May 1, tuition will be refunded minus a $50 per class, non-refundable fee. 
  • If you withdraw from a program between May 1 and May 31, 50% of tuition and a $50 non-refundable fee will be forfeited per class.
  • There will be no refunds issued after June 1 for any reason, including illness or injury.

Please notify Lexplorations immediately via phone (781 862 8043) or email: lce-lexplorations@lexingtonma.org As part of the Lexington Public Schools, Lexplorations follows all LPS COVID guidelines.

Students will be allowed to return to Lexplorations after consultation with and approval of the Lexplorations nurse.

Most Lexplorations programs meet from 9:00 am-3:00 pm unless otherwise noted. To ease traffic congestion at the Hastings School there will be staggered arrival (8:45 am-9:00 am) and dismissal (2:45 pm-3:00 pm) times. Complete information will be contained in the parent packet that will be emailed after registration and before the start of the program.

Lexplorations, in collaboration with Kidsborough, offers an After Care program from 3:00-6:00 pm at the Hastings School for students in grades K-5. Students must be enrolled in a Lexplorations program at Hastings to participate in this program. Please note After Care is available ONLY at the Hastings School and ONLY for Grades K-5.

Lexplorations does not supply lunch or snacks.

Pack a water bottle, snacks, and lunch (and utensils if required) for your child daily. For younger students please also consider packing an extra change of clothes in case of accidents. Ideally students will wear sandals with straps, or sneakers. Flip-flops are discouraged.

Children should be able to participate appropriately in peer group activities with teacher supervision. If a child is unable to do so we will contact parents immediately to discuss next steps. We expect students in our programs to follow their teacher’s instructions and behave respectfully toward teachers, staff and fellow students. If your child does not meet these expectations we will bring this to your attention. If your child’s behavior continues to be inappropriate you will receive a call from our staff to discuss solutions, including possible withdrawal from the non-refundable program.

High school students entering their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year in September 2024 may earn community service credit hours as aides in the Lexplorations program. The daily/weekly hours for high school aides are 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of one full week.

To apply, please see the aide application form tab at the top of the page.

  • All changes to a student’s registration/schedule must be completed by email correspondence and sent to: Lexplorations@lexingtonma.org
  • A $15 “switch fee” will be charged for each change to a child’s registration.
  • All tuition is refunded if Lexplorations cancels a class.
  • If you withdraw from a program prior to May 1, tuition will be refunded minus a $50 per class, non-refundable fee. 
  • If you withdraw from a program between May 1 and May 31, 50% of tuition and a $50 non-refundable fee will be forfeited per class.
  • There will be no refunds issued after June 1 for any reason, including illness or injury.

Please do not call the Hastings or Lexington High School offices. Their staff does not administer the Lexplorations program. The LCE/Lexplorations Office is open from 8:30 am-4:30 pm when Lexplorations is in session. To reach Lexplorations staff via email, please write to lce-lexplorations@lexingtonma.org.