Hours of Operation
Before School Care: 7:00 AM – 8:45 AM
After School Care: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Calendar: The program operates only on days when school is officially in session. It is closed during school holidays, breaks, and professional development days.
Sign-In and Sign-Out Procedures
Brightwheel: Parents must have an active Brightwheel account before utilizing Extended Care. Your Brightwheel pin will allow you to check in/out your student.
Drop-Off (Before Care): Parents must physically walk their child into the designated area and sign them in with a staff member using our check-in system. Children may not be dropped off at the curb.
Pick-Up (After Care): Children will only be released to parents, guardians, or individuals explicitly listed on the child’s Authorized Pick-Up List.
Identification: Any unfamiliar adult picking up a child must present a valid photo ID to staff before the child will be released.
Late Pick-Up Fee: The program closes promptly at 5:00 PM. A late fee of $5.00 per minute will be assessed for any child remaining after closing time.
Age-Appropriate Grouping & Ratios
Early Childhood Group (Preschool & Kindergarten): Supervised at a lower staff-to-child ratio in accordance with state licensing. Activities focus on sensory play, storytime, and gross motor movement.
Elementary Group (Grade 1 – Grade 5): Activities include a dedicated homework/quiet study time, organized group games, and outdoor recreation.
Snack and Nutrition
Before Care: Parents may send a simple, mess-free breakfast with their child if dropped off before 7:30 AM.
After Care: A light afternoon snack will be provided daily by the program.
Allergies: We are a Nut-Aware facility. Please ensure all allergy information is updated on your child’s enrollment forms. Staff are fully trained on allergy protocols.
Health & Illness Policy
Children must be symptom-free (including fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medication) for a full 24 hours before returning.
If a child becomes ill during after-school care, a parent will be notified and must pick up the child within 30 minutes of the call.
Behavior Expectations & Discipline
We expect all students to display kindness, respect, and safety, mirroring the values of our school day.
Staff use positive redirection, verbal reminders, and logical consequences to manage behavior.
Zero Tolerance: Behavior that threatens the physical safety of another child or staff member (biting, hitting, kicking) or continuous extreme disruption may result in temporary or permanent suspension from the program.