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PHILOSOPHY

The St. Cecilia Extended Care Program is a school program supported as an extension of the school day. The parents are the child's primary educators, and the Extended Care Program cooperatively accepts participation with the parents in the child's growth. We strive to create a safe, warm, fun, and Christian environment that promotes a high self-image and positive attitude. Our program offers a special place for staff to share their unique qualities and talents while supporting children's academic and social skills development.

SCHEDULE

We are open every school day from dismissal until 6:00 P.M, & Fridays from dismissal until 5:30 P.M. Any changes in the child’s schedule should be reported to the child’s teacher and program director in the morning. Parents must notify the program director in advance, regarding pick-up arrangements for play dates, practices, meetings, etc.

Please note TK/KINDERGARTEN Extended Care is from dismissal until 5:00 P.M.

Extended Care’s schedule is as follows:

  • Mondays-2:00 P.M-6:00 P.M.
  • Tuesdays-3:00 PM-6:00 P.M.
  • Wednesdays-3:00 PM-6:00 P.M.
  • Thursdays-3:00 PM-6:00 P.M.
  • Fridays-3:00 PM-5:30 P.M.
  • *Minimum days-12:00-6:00 P.M. Fridays-12:00-5:30 P.M.

FEES

Families are responsible for the full-year program fee. The yearly cost will be divided into five payments:

August, September, November, January, and March.

These fees will be added to your Blackbaud Account, starting with the first payment in August 2025.

No reimbursements are given for withdrawals, absences, or early dismissals. Families who wish to remove their child from Extended Care must notify the Program Director in writing by the first of the month, providing 30 days' notice to cover the remaining fees. Fees already withdrawn will not be reimbursed. A $50 service fee applies for changes made within 30 days. Anyone who registers after the start of school will be responsible for paying an equivalent percentage of the annual fee.

*CHILDREN MUST BE SIGNED UP FOR SPECIFIC DAYS OF THE WEEK*

Full-Time Care: 3-5 days per week

$3,200 for one child, $5,760 for two children, $8,320 for three or more children

Part-Time Care: 1-2 days per week

$2,000 for one child, $3,600 for two children, $5,200 for three or more children

Minimum Days 12:00~3:00 =$900 per year, per child

Monday Early Dismissal 2:00~3:00= $400 per year, per child

TK/KINDERGARTEN FEES Dismissal until 5:00 PM

Full-Time Care: 3-5 days per week

$2,700 for one child, $4,860 for two children, $7,020 for three or more children

Part-Time Care: 1-2 days per week

$1,500 for one child, $2,700 for two children, $3900 for three or more children

Minimum Days 12:00~3:00 =$900 per year, per child (1 payment)

Monday Early Dismissal 2:00~3:00= $400 per year, per child (1 payment)

DROP-IN

Drop-in is available for children registered in Extended Care. Drop-in status is for students who use the program five times or less a month and not on a consecutive basis. Students who exceed those days or use the same day weekly will be charged the yearly fee. Drop-in is on a first-come, first-served basis, and a 24-hour notice is required.

RATES FOR DROP-IN

$20 per hour/per child

Emergency Drop-In (same day notice)

$40 per hour/per child

SPORTS, AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, and CHANGES IN SCHEDULE

Children participating in after-school sports or activities must have permission to do so. All children involved in any after-school activity (sports practices and games, music lessons, tutoring, Altar Servers, Student Council meetings, Kid stock, Chess Club, Art Club), must have a written note or email on file with the Program Director before they can be released from the program. Parents must pre-arrange for an authorized adult to escort children to and from the activity.

MONDAYS and MINIMUM DAY CARE

Students who sign up for the Monday schedule from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and/or the Minimum Day schedule from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. must be picked up by 3:00 p.m. Pickup after 3:00 p.m. will result in the above late fee policy.

HOMEWORK/QUIET TIME

A supervised study session is provided daily for grades 1st-8th, except on Fridays. The staff will encourage and supervise homework assignments. However, it is the responsibility of the parents to check and monitor the completion of the child’s homework.

SNACK

A snack will be provided daily in the afternoon. Children are welcome to bring snacks and/or eat the rest of their lunch after school. On minimum days, all children are required to bring lunch. Hot Lunch meals are not provided on minimum days. Please be sure to list children’s allergies on the forms provided.