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Elementary After-School Program

2024-25 Extended Care Information & Policies

Extended Care at LCA is a way we can assist families bridge the gap if they are unable to pick up their students by 3:15 p.m. Applications are opening for Extended Care in May this year, as opposed to July, so we can get an accurate count of how many students will need our services so we can provide a welcoming and engaging environment in aftercare. Applications will begin to be reviewed mid-June and communication about enrollment in aftercare will occur in early July. 

Our mission is to provide an environment for our kids to feel safe, know they are loved by God and our staff, and to have fun each day.

Students will be provided with an after-school snack and have time to play outside on the playgrounds and kick-ball fields. Those who wish to do homework have the option to do that. On inclement weather days, our students are inside playing games, coloring, and connecting with our staff of high school and college-aged students.  

We ask all families who intend to regularly use Extended Care register their student(s) so we can appropriately staff our program each day. We understand that some families may have unforeseen or extenuating circumstances that would result in them needing to use Extended Care on an irregular basis. In this case, a drop-in fee of $50 per day per child would apply.

Applications - Open May 2nd and will begin being reviewed June 10th
  • A link to the application form is available HERE.  
  • In the application, families will be able to indicate their desire for Extended Care as well as the days in which they will need care.
  • We will not be using the previous system, Procare, where you would need to update your schedule every 12 weeks. You will indicate your needs for the year upon submitting your extended care application.
  • We understand some working parent’s days are flexible — you may be able to pick your child(ren) up in carline but you won’t know until that day. If you know there is a possibility you will need care 5 days a week, please indicate that on the application. When those changes occur, you will need to communicate with teachers and our extended care staff by 2:00 p.m. so your child can be directed to the correct location at dismissal. 
     
Schedule - 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m./6:00 p.m.
  • Extended Care is offered Monday - Friday on days school is in session for Preschool-5th grade students. Students are gathered in one location during dismissal and then move to their Extended Care locations around 3:15 p.m.
  • Preschool students must be picked up by 5:30 p.m.
  • Elementary students must be picked up by 6:00 p.m.
  • Authorized individuals can begin picking students up around 3:20 p.m. - 3:25 p.m., so we have time to ensure students get their snack, water, and restroom breaks. If you arrive between 3:15 p.m. - 3:25 p.m., your student may not yet be available for pickup as they are in their transition time. 
     
Cost - $250 month fee billed 9 months
  • The monthly fee secures your spot for extended care 5 days a week for the entire school year.
  • If you only need care 2-3 days a week, the fee is the same for us to consistently staff our program.
  • There is a $15 discount per family for siblings enrolled in Extended Care each month. This $15 discount only applies once per family per month.
  • Your FACTS account will be charged on the first business day of each month. 
     
Billing Schedule
  • A built in “flex” month will be built into the fee schedule to account for short months (Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, etc.).
  • Fee schedule for Extended Care will be as follows: 

          August 1- $250
          September 2 - $250
          October 1- $250
          November 1 - $250
          January 6- $250 
          February 3- $250
          March 3- $250         
          April 1- $250
          May 1- $250 


 

Withdrawal Policy
  • If you want to withdraw and no longer be charged the monthly fee, you will need to notify Extended Care Staff by the 15th of the month prior.
  • You may change your enrollment one time per year without penalty if there is a student on the waitlist to fill your spot. If you withdraw, you will not be allowed to re-enroll until the next academic year.

 

Spring Semester Only Needs
  • Our mission is to provide an environment for our kids to feel safe, know they are loved by God and our staff, and to have fun each day. We want to provide this for all our students. We will continue to work to make spots available for newly enrolling families as needed. New families will not be enrolled until staffing allows for additional spots.
Drop-In Fee
  • These occur when a student is not picked up at dismissal by 3:15 p.m. Students who are not scheduled for Extended Care and not picked up by 3:15 p.m. will be charged a drop-in fee of $50.

STAFF

Faith Cracraft
Extended Care & Summer Camp Manager

Questions? 

Contact Faith here.