Topper Care Program

Topper Care Program

2026-27 Returning Families: register now by emailing Lauri Zampino at [email protected]. 

“New Family” Registration: begins Monday, July 13, after 9:00 a.m.
Dear Families,

Registration for new families for the Topper Care program will begin on Monday, July 13, at 9:00 a.m.
To register, please email Lauri Zampino (lauri.zampino@chardonschools.org) no earlier than 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13. Emails received before 9:00 a.m. will not be considered.
Please include the following information in your email:
  • Student's full name
  • School the student will be attending, and grade level
  • Program preference:
    • Morning, Afternoon, or BOTH (if BOTH, please indicate which session is more relevant to your needs, morning or afternoon)
  • Days of the week the student will attend (Monday–Friday as applicable)
Registration requests will be processed based on the order in which complete emails are received after 9:00 a.m.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.  We look forward to welcoming your family to Topper Care!

Thank you,
Lauri Zampino 

headshot photo:  Lauri Zampino (Pastor Photography)
Topper Care logo; text:  New Name! Same Commitment to Care

Ms. Lauri Zampino
Topper Care Director
Phone:  440.286.0407 (mobile: 216.402.8106)

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NEWS
HOW TO REGISTER for TOPPER CARE
Please contact Topper Care Director Ms. Zampino at the above email or phone to REGISTER. 


About Chardon Topper Care
  • provides dependable and economical child care for working parents/guardians
  • provides a pleasant and informal atmosphere where children feel safe and accepted
  • operates only when school is in session
  • is closed when the school building is closed
    (holidays, breaks, calamity/snow days, or emergency remote learning)
  • charges a 1-hour minimum
Offered for Students Enrolled in:
  • Munson Elementary and Park Elementary 
    (Grades K-3; A.M. and P.M. Topper Care)
  • Chardon Middle School 
    (Grades 4-7; P.M. Only Topper Care)
Topper Care Policies by Grade Levels
We look forward to serving you and your student(s) in the 2026-27 school year!

Topper Care Team

Lacy Abe
Abe, Lacy
Topper Care - Assistant
Sara Abe
Abe, Sara
Topper Care - Assistant
Samantha Bell
Bell, Samantha
Elementary Cafeteria Monitor
Topper Care - Lead Supervisor
Marcy Hilger
Hilger, Marcy
Recess Monitor Topper Care Assistant
Jackie Lennox
Lennox, Jackie
Topper Care - Topper Assistant
Heidi Marks
Marks, Heidi
Topper Care - Site Supervisor
Scott Mihalic
Mihalic, Scott
Topper Care - Site Supervisor
Diane Pirnat
Pirnat, Diane
Topper Care - Substitute
Kara Rifici
Rifici, Kara
Topper Care - Topper Assistant
Franki Veverka
Veverka, Franki
Child-Specific Educational Assistant Topper Care Assistant
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