| EXTENDED CARE |
| Stepping Stone Early Learning Academy provides extended childcare for students who may require these services. The before-care program runs from 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and our after-care program runs from 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Both programs are suited to accommodate individual needs. Registration into these programs is required and fees are based on the number of hours required per day. BEFORE-CARE Children who arrive by 8:30 am. may bring in a nutritious, cold breakfast. Children arriving after 8:30 a.m should have a healthy breakfast before coming to school. Both the before and after-care program are run by our staff of qualified teachers. Children enrolled in the before-care program will have the opportunity to work quietly in several different centers that would be available to them. Reading, coloring, lacing, play-doh, and building blocks are just a few of the morning activities that the children would participate in. Computer time will also be available to our before-care students. AFTER-CARE Our after-care program begins at 2:00 p.m. Classroom teachers will bring their extended care students to the appropriate classroom for after-care where our fun and dedicated after-care staff will be there to greet them. The liberal afternoon schedule offers children the structure and boundaries they require, yet allows them the freedom to explore at their leisure. Storytime, sensory centers, music, and outdoor play make up a large part of the after-care program. Computer time is also available to all our after-care students. Children staying on beyond 3:00 p.m. will need to provide a healthy afternoon snack and disposable drink. AS-NEEDED CARE As an added benefit to our families who do not require extended care on a regular basis, Stepping Stone offers as-needed childcare at a rate of $10 an hour. This applies to currently enrolled students and their siblings who require occasional before or after-care services. Stepping Stone also offers school holiday care on an as needed basis for those students who attend public Kingergarten and/or 1st grade. Please notify the Director when services are needed. |