EXTENDED CARE (EC)

The Children's Center has several options to extend your child's day at school. Participation is available on an as needed basis. Charges are based on actual usage. Children in our Two's program may not participate in the extended care program or Play Pals program.

AM EC  (Early Care)

• Available beginning at 8 AM
• MWF Mornings in Room #3
• T/Th Mornings in Room #2
• Cost: $10 per hour / $5 per ½ hour
• Children are taken to their classroom at 8:45
• Arrival after 8:45 /Go directly to classroom / Cost = $5

PM EC  (After School Care)

• Available beginning at 3:30
• Monday–Friday in Room #3
  All afternoon children participating are brought to room #3 at 3:35 PM.
• Cost: $10 per hour / $5 per ½ hour
• After School Cell Phone Number: (650) 776-8324
• All children MUST be picked up by 4:30 PM
  Following a 5 minute "grace period", a $5 per minute Late Fee will be assessed.

LUNCH

• Children bring their own, "zero-trash", nutritious lunch. THE CHILDREN'S CENTER IS PEANUT FREE. PLEASE DO NOT SEND PEANUT BUTTER OR ANY OTHER FOOD CONTAINING PEANUTS IN YOUR CHILD'S LUNCH. If sending another "nut butter", please indicate by including a note in the lunch box.
• Cost : $10 per lunch
• Cost : $5 late pick up (Fee may be waived if continual conflict is approved by the office).
• Available daily, except for days with special programs, such as Halloween, Christmas and Spring Sing.
• Morning children are taken to Room #4 at 11:35 and will go outside to the BEACH at 11:40 for supervised free play. Children will NOT be released from the play yard except in an emergency AND with the Directors approval. Children will be returned to the multi purpose room at 12 noon. If you are picking up your child at 12, please sign them out and pick up their belongings in front of their room. Children remaining for lunch will sit at the tables and wait for the teachers to pass out hand wipes. After grace, the lunches will be handed out. The lunch staff will help the children open their containers. We encourage them to eat and to reserve any treats for last.
• Afternoon children may be dropped off in Room #4 after 11:35. The lunch program proceeds as stated above.
• Children will go to Room #2 for story time at 12:25. They are released as parents arrive and sign them out. Dismissal runs from 12:30–12:40. A late fee will be assessed at 12:45.
• Afternoon children will be taken to their classrooms at 12:45. Children remaining will join the PM Play Pals class.

PLAY PALS

There are two full day options available at the Children's Center. These programs may be reserved by calling the Children's Center in advance or checking availability with the office.

M/W/F Mornings:
9:00–11:30     Room #11     Cost: $40

Monday–Friday Afternoons:
1:00–2:30     Room #2     Cost: $20
1:00–3:30     Room #2     Cost: $40

The children will participate in a variety of activities, enjoy snack and outside play. The afternoon PLAY PALS program includes a required rest period. Children are encouraged to bring their own special blanket or "lovies". Space is limited to 12. The PLAY PALS class is NOT available on days with special events including the Halloween program, Christmas program and Spring Sing.