The Before School Program operates from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. every day school is in session. The children start their morning in the Extended Care room, where they can engage in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, board games, puzzles, and dramatic play. The children also play outdoors when weather permits.
The Before School Program can be used full-time or on a drop-in basis as needed. Children are signed in on arrival.
The After School Program operates from 3:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. every day school is in session, with the exception of specific days indicated on the school calendar. The children gather in the Extended Care room, which is set up for arts/crafts, blocks and manipulatives, dramatic play, reading, board games and puzzles. They also play outdoors and utilize the gym. See information about our Thursday Ice Skating below.
Communication with parents and caregivers is an essential element of the program. Monthly calendars, notices, reminders and messages are sent home. For safety reasons, all children in the program must be signed out daily by a parent or caregiver.
Supervised homework time begins after the children have snack and time to unwind from the school day. Staff encourages a quiet and independent atmosphere while providing problem-solving assistance as needed. Please let the program director know if your child has special homework arrangements or materials.
A nutritious snack is provided daily.
Beginning in October, Ice Skating will be available every Thursday at the After School Program. Staff and students will leave school at 4:15 p.m. to walk to the Clary Anderson Arena located at 41 Chestnut Street (973-744-6088).
The skating session extends from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Pick-up and sign-out is from the Arena. More specific information will be provided closer to the activity date.
Before School Program (7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
After School Program (3:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
Charges when ASP in session after a half day
