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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 2023.

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 that week and indicate your child’s first choice. We will place your child on a waitlist for their first choice class and contact you if a spot becomes available. 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 at least 10 business days prior to the start date, tuition will be refunded minus a $50 per class, non-refundable fee. 
  • If you withdraw from a program less than 10 business days prior to the start date, all tuition will be forfeited.

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.

Please pack snacks, drinks and lunch (and utensils if required) for your child daily. There are no refrigerators in the classrooms. Please provide an ice pack if necessary. If your child is entering Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade, we recommend that they bring an extra T-shirt, underwear, and shorts/pants. Please do not send your children to Lexplorations in flip-flops. Ideally students will wear sandals with straps, or sneakers.

Children should be able to participate in peer group activities with teacher supervision. If a child is unable to do so we will contact parents immediately to discuss the appropriate 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 2023 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 at least 10 business days prior to the start date, tuition will be refunded minus a $50 per class, non-refundable fee. 
  • If you withdraw from a program less than 10 business days prior to the start date, all tuition will be forfeited.

Please do not call the Hastings or Lexington High School offices. Their staff does not administer the Lexplorations program. The LCE/Lexplorations Office i s 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.