Extended Hours
Extended Hours for Playgroup, Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten:
The Extended Hours Program is provided as a service for those parents who need childcare before and/or after regular program hours in order to enroll their child in the Playgroup, Preschool, Pre-K or Kindergarten program. It is strictly a childcare program and not an extension of any regular weekday preschool program.
The specific days and hours each day that the program is available will vary year to year, but once set for the current year will not be subject to change. To be offered on any given day enrollment must be sufficient to meet the financial obligation necessary to hire and maintain the staff required to supervise the program.
The specific days and hours each day for the upcoming year are determined once pre-registration for the upcoming year is completed in May of the prior year. Once determined all currently enrolled parents will receive the information in their mid summer Parent Information Packet and the information will be posted on the web site.
First preference is given to those parents who need the program on a regular and consistent basis September through May. The program is not a drop in service. Spaces for occasional use will not be guaranteed and must be arranged for 24hrs in advance.
Parents must have alternative childcare in place for days when the Weekday Programs are scheduled to be closed or when programs are closed due to inclement weather or an unexpected emergency.
Enrollment
Enrollment is open only to children who are enrolled in the Playgroup, Preschool, Pre-K and/or Kindergarten programs. Children enrolled in the Toddlers Morning Out program may not be enrolled under any circumstances.
Pre-registration is required of all children using the Extended Hours program-AM and/or PM. Children who are not pre-registered may not be dropped off early or left past their dismissal time unless prior arrangements have been made with the Director or Assistant Director except in cases of an emergency.
A child may be enrolled in the:
*Am Extended Hours program only on the days that they attend as long as the program is currently available on that day.
*PM Extended Hours program on any day the program is available.
Children using the PM program on a day they do not normally attend can be dropped of no earlier than 12noon.
Drop Off and Pick Up
AM - the person dropping off will park on the playground side, bring the child to the Extended Hours classroom, sign the child in and physically hand the child to supervising staff before leaving.
PM - the person picking up will park on the playground side, come to the playground or the Extended Hours classroom, sign the child out and go to the supervising staff who will get the child.
If a Playgroup and/or Preschool child is being picked up with a Pre-K child, the person picking up must do so using the 1pm dismissal line. There is no pick up during rest time (1 - 2:15pm) except in an emergency.
Daily Schedule
AM*
7:30 - 8:30am Self chosen play and/or teacher planned activities
8:30 - 8:45am Clean up and prepare to go to regular program classes
8:45am Go to classes
(*Children who arrive before 8:00am are welcome to bring breakfast items to eat/finish. No food items after 8am.)
PM
12n - 12:50pm Playgroup and Preschool Alunch bunch@ and self chosen play or story time
12:50 - 1:00pm Clean up and prepare for rest time
1pm Dismissals leave
1:00 - 2:15pm Rest Time (PLEASE NO PICK UP during this time except in an emergency.)
2:15 - 5:00pm Wake up, put rest things away, have snack, self chosen play outside (weather permitting), otherwise self chosen play inside and/or teacher planned activities
Staff
The Weekday Preschool Director is the administrator for the program and responsible for billing and program policy. The Assistant Director is the coordinator for the program and responsible for daily operation of the program. All other staff positions for the program are filled first by current Regular Programs staff to facilitate the transition of children from the regular program to the Extended Hours program.
Parent Responsibilities
Returning prior to their child’s first day the required enrollment forms, completed and signed. A child may not stay until all required forms have been returned to the Preschool office.
Notifying the Preschool Office 24hrs in advance when their child will not be using extended hours due to absence or a non-emergency. Parents will be responsible for payment of those hours when notice is not given.
Notifying the Weekday Preschool Director in writing 24hrs in advance when it is necessary to withdraw their child/children from the program. Places will not be held. Parents will be held responsible for payment until the written notice has been received by the Director.
Signing their child in and/or out every time. Parents will be charged for the full time when their child is not signed in and/or out on a day they were present.
Paying their bill on or before the due date. Failure to keep the account current will result in the child not being allowed to continue to use the program until the account is resolved.
Specific Information For 2010-11:
Availability
AM - Monday, Wednesday and Friday: earliest drop off is 7:30am, no drop offs after 8:30am
PM - Monday, Wednesday and Friday: last pick up time is 5:00pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays: last pick up time is 1:00pm
Fees & Billing
$5.00 per hour used, with charges assessed to the quarter hour
Charges for:
AM Extended Hours end at 8:45am.
PM Extended Hours begin when the child’s regular program ends: 12n for Playgroup/Preschool; 1pm for Pre-K
2010-11 Extended Hours Billing Schedule
Billing date October 1 for September 13 - 30 to be due on October 4
Billing date November 1 for October 1 - 29 to be due on November 3 & 4
Billing date December 1 for November 1 - 30 to be due on December 3
Billing date *mailed on 12/27 for December 1 - 17 to be due on January 4/5
Billing date February 1 & 2 for January 4 - 31 to be due on February 3 & 4
Billing date March 1 & 2 for February 1 - 28 to be due on March 3 & 4
Billing date April 1 for March 1 - 31 to be due on April 4
Billing date May 2 for April 1 - 29 to be due on May 4
Billing date *mailed June 1 for May 2 - 27 to be due by June 10
Supply List
Playgroup/Preschool children staying for A lunch bunch@ only, will need to bring a lunch that is packed in a separate bag/box from their morning snack and includes:
1. food items that do not have to be heated
2. a drink in a container with a secure lid or that can be thrown away
3. any utensils needed to eat lunch items
4. a napkin
Children being picked up after 2pm will need:
1. a nap mat
2. a beach towel
3. small pillow
4. an afternoon snack item labeled and packed in their lunch
Playgroup children will need to send a package of diapers if they are not potty trained and 1 box of wipes on their first day, to be replenished upon request.
All children will need to bring a complete change of clothes in a labeled ziploc bag