Registration for 2006-2007 begins Monday, Febrruary 6, 2006.

 

FIDELITY HOUSE SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM 2005 - 2006

 

Welcome to the Fidelity House School Age Child Care Program (SACCP).  We offer programs throughout the school year, available to children in Kindergarten through 6th grade.

 

Fidelity House’s SACCP provides quality care programs for regular school days, early release. In addition, we offer full day programs for holidays, vacation days, snow days and all other no-school days.

 

The program was established in 1984 and is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).

 

Philosophy

 

The School Age Child Care Program provides an environment which encourages the development of greater self-esteem and improves the skills of cooperation, sharing and independence.

 

staff

 

Our program is supervised by Department of Early Education and Care qualified staff who are dedicated to the well-being and safety of the children.  The staff is composed of college graduates and undergraduates with a wealth of experience working with children.

 

Vacation Weeks/Full Day Programs

 

Full Day programs run from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM on all school vacation days and most holidays. If you are interested in only the Full Day/Snow Day Programs, the requirements are as follows: a Registration form and non-refundable fee, completed EEC forms and a current Full Day Form.  A Full Day Form is mailed monthly to registrants.  These days are optional and not billed in advance. Payment is due by date of attendance.

 

 

schedule &  Activities

 

2:00    Arrival / Snack / Play Time

3:00    Meeting and Choice Activities

               (See activities below)

4:00    Specific Age Group Activities

               (See activities below)

5:00    Clean-up - Quiet games

5:30    Extended Care begins

6:30    Close of Extended Care

 

We feature a variety of activities:

 

*  Arts & Crafts                

*  Special events

*  Contests & Games         

*  Ice skating

*  Computer time            

*  Gymnastics

*  Science activities         

*  Pizza parties

*  Chess                          

*   Music

*  Sports-indoor/outdoor  

*  Field trips

*  Trips to local parks        

*  Library visits

*  Drama

*  Homework club             

*  Cooking

                              

tuition/billing

 

A non-refundable $50.00 fee ($35 for current children/siblings) is due upon registration.  Required EEC Child info forms will be provided upon receipt of this deposit and are due prior to your child’s first day.

 

School week                                   $60.00

Per day 3+ days wk                          $13.00

Per day 1 or 2 days wk                     $14.00

Early release days (includes lunch)   $6.00 + daily fee

Full day programs                           $28.00 & up

Transportation (from

designated public schools)               $ 3.50

Extended Care (5:30 – 6:30)

      per 15 minutes                         $ 1.50

 

Bills are mailed in advance monthly.  If you choose to keep your child out of the program for any reason, payment is due.  A two week notice must be given when taking the child out of the program or you will be billed for that period.

 

Extended Care

 

Extended care is offered until 6:30 for your convenience.  The fee is $1.50 per 15 minutes after 5:30.  After 6:30, a late fee of $3.00 per 15 minutes will be charged.  Full Day Programs require payment at time of pick-up for this service.

 

important information

 

Please call Fidelity House by 1:00 p.m. on any regular school day (by 9:30 a.m. on early release days and by 8:30 on full day programs) if your child will not be attending for any reason.  No credit shall be given for any absences, including illness, for any day(s) the child is registered.  There is limited enrollment.  Registrations are now being accepted.  Enrollment is on a first come basis.

 

More about fidelity house

 

·        Fidelity House is a non-profit community center, which has been serving the needs of Arlington and surrounding communities for the past 50 years.  As times and needs have changed, so have we.  Our current offerings include:

·        SUMMER CAMPS

·        PRESCHOOL for children ages 2.9-5 years

·        PRE-KINDERGARTEN for ages 4-5 years

·        OPEN MEMBERSHIP FOR GRADES 1-12

·        GRADE 1-4 INSTRUCTIONAL SPORTS CLINICS

·        TODDLER PROGRAMS

·        GYMNASTICS

·        YOUTH SPORTS for Grades 1-High School-including Basketball, Floor Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Whiffle Ball & Weight Training

·        ADULT & SENIOR CITIZEN programs, including men’s and women’s basketball leagues and building rentals

 

More program information is available at the Fidelity House Office.