BULLDOG CARE

Grades K-6

Safe, engaging before and after-school care for your child.

Registration

PaySchoolsCentral

Registration for September 2026-2027 is now closed.

Any current Rutherford Schools PreK 4 students who are enrolling in the Bulldog Care program for 2026 - 2027 will be able to make their registration fee payment in Payschools.

Please do not bring a check to the Board of Education.

Bulldog Care provides quality after-school programs at your school. Register once — your schedule rolls over automatically every month.

Rutherford Public Schools is proud to offer Bulldog Care. Bulldog Care will take place before school starts and after school ends to meet the needs of today’s working parents who need childcare outside of school hours. Registered participants will be involved in age-appropriate activities, which are planned and supervised by experienced staff.

GETTING STARTED

3 simple steps to enroll

Getting your child into BD Care takes just a few minutes. After that, your schedule carries over automatically each month.

Register

Complete the Monthly Registration Form with your child's info and your preferred schedule.

Pay

Submit your monthly fee through PaySchoolsCentral by the 1st of each month. You'll receive a confirmation email.

Enjoy

Your child is checked in before/after school. Snack, homework help, and enrichment activities are included every day.

ABOUT BD CARE

After-school care you can count on

Bulldog Care runs before and after-school programs at multiple schools across Rutherford Public Schools. We provide a safe, structured environment for children from the end of school through the evening, with dedicated staff and age-appropriate activities every day.