Before & After Care
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Before & Aftercare andAfterschool Enrichment Program
Mission
To provide a structured program that is dedicated to the care, education, and development of St. Brigid School students during after school hours. Our goal is to provide a positive, safe, and nurturing environment that includes a snack,
time to work on homework, options to learn new skills, opportunities to make new friends and have fun.Utilization/Schedule
Before and aftercare is provided to St. Brigid students daily throughout the school year. Before and aftercare is not available when school is not in session. Aftercare is not available on half days that preceed a holiday weekend or school vacation week. We require families who need regular care to secure a full-time or part-time slot by August 2 or until filled.
If per diem, sporadic, or emergent aftercare is needed, parents may sign up through SignUp.com in advance. Note, per diem care has a maximum number of 10 spaces each day and begins September 3, 2024. Availability is on a first come, first served basis.
All students not picked up promptly by regular dismissal time will be signed in to aftercare, and the hourly rate will be charged.
Parents must call or text the aftercare phone line when picking up, indicating student's departure. Parents must come to the doors of the main building and check students out with aftercare staff. If students are outside, please locate the aftercare staff and check students out with the staff on duty.
If you need to reach the Before & After Care Program, please call or text the aftercare phone at: 207-210-5429.Locations
Before Care is located in the school yard between the Father Hayes and the main building. After Care Check-In rooms are located in the main school building. After Care associates provide outside time and inside activities for the students in their care. Please send appropriate clothing and foot wear for all weather conditions.
Staffing
The strength of our program is in the dedication of our aftercare staff. Staff members have experience working with children and have been cleared of state and federal background checks. Before and Aftercare Staff attended Protecting God’s Children and most have CPR/First Aid Training. All aftercare staff are required to follow the requirements of training and licensing guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services, under which our program is licensed.
Enrichment Activities
A variety of enrichment activities and clubs are offered in addition to childcare in our afterschool program. Students who are registered for regular full or part time aftercare may participate in enrichment activities. They must sign up seperately, in advance. Students registered for full or part time aftercare may attend some enrichment activities for no additional cost. Please refer to specific program descriptions as they will note fees for both non-aftercare and regular aftercare students. Learn more about the activites under Beyond the Classroom/Activities and Clubs.
Licensure
St. Brigid School's before and aftercare program falls under our license as a Large Childcare Facility as designated by the Deparment of Health and Human Services. We hold a Quality for Me Certificate and are registered with Maine Roads to Quality. Our program and staff are registered members of these organizations which keep us on a track for continuous improvement.
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Benefits of regular Part time/full time aftercare slots
- FREE before and aftercare August 28, August 29. NO Aftercare August 30.
- Special rates for afterschool enrichment activities.*
- Consistent and convenient care with designated groups and aftercare staff.
- No charge for before care on regularly scheduled aftercare days.
* Many activities are FREE for regular aftercare students. Refer to the program descriptions for programs with additional fees.
*Be sure to pack appropriate clothing for all types of weather.
*No aftercare on half days or school vacations.
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Contact Us207-210-5429
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Sarah Wagnersarah.wagnerportlanddiocese.orgDirector of Before/Aftercare, Afterschool Enrichment, and Summer Camp
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Hours of operation
Before Care Hours
7:00 am to 7:30 am Preschool through 8th Grade
After Care Hours
2:45 pm to 5:30 pm ~ All Grades
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Rates and Fees
Registration Fee
$100 per family due August 16
Before Care Fee
$6.00 flat fee for all students dropped off between 7:00 am and 7:30 am.Aftercare Flat Fees
$114.95 per student, per week for Regular Full-Time (M-F)
$124.95 per student, per week for Regular Part-Time (4 days)
$94.95 per student, per week for Regular Part-Time (3 days)
$12.00 an hour per student, per day
for per diem, sporadic, or emergent care. Rate billed for the time used.
Late Charges for Aftercare
If students are not picked up by 5:30 pm, $15.00 fee for first occurence per child,
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billing
Aftercare bills are viewable on the parent page of Fast Direct. Regular Full and Part Time bills are posted on Friday and due the following Monday. Per diem bills are posted bi-weekly and are due upon receipt.
Email reminders to remit payment for outstanding balances are sent out on the 1st and 15th of each month. Payment is due promptly. In the event balances are unpaid, services will be suspended until balance is brought to current standing.
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