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Schedule of Activities

(available for all ages)

Before School (7:00 am- 8:00am)

TLCare is open an hour before the 8:00am bell to give working parents that extra flexibility and convenience in the morning. During this time, your child may take advantage of a continental breakfast, which includes cereals, yogurt, breakfast bars, juice and milk

After School  (2:30pm-6:00pm)

In the afternoon hours, TLCare provides children with a safe and healthy environment in which they may pursue play, studies or other pursuits.

Between 2:45 and 3:00pm, your child is provided with an afternoon snack and drink. If the snack offered is not something the child wants, he/she has the option to eat a snack brought from home.

Following snack time, TLCare provides two individually staffed locations to accommodate both a proper study environment for those children who need to work on their homework, as well as a proper recreation area for those children who do not need to work on homework. When homework is completed, the child may immediately switch to recreation.

 3:00 - 4:00pm            Study Hall  

Library    

 3:00 - 6:00pm            Arts & Rec   

Gym* / Outside         Recreation

* When the gym is in use for other activities, basketball, etc. the children will be moved to the third grade classroom, which is the second classroom down the hallways on the right from the main entrance of the school.

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Schedule of Activities

(Pre-kindergarten aged)

  During School (8:00am-2:30pm)

TLCare ‘during school’ provides pre-kindergarten children a nurturing and playful environment before and/or after Pre-K class. TLCare uses two rooms during the school day: the far room off the gym; and our indoor recreational room, located downstairs from the first room.

Flexible enough to accommodate quiet times for the little ones, TLCare also fosters a love for learning by providing fun activities and discovering the learning within the fun!

TLCare Centers:

• Story Corner (story time, picture books, storytelling)
• Lil’ Builders (legos, blocks, Thomas trains, lincoln logs)
• Imagine It (polly pockets, little people, figurines, dolls)
• The Drawing Board (drawing, coloring, painting, worksheets)
• Tutor Computer (educational computer games)
• Puzzle Play (puzzles, board games, cards)
   

Arts & Crafts: craft projects to encourage creativity and artistic skills.

Music Time: listening, learning, reading, or playing music.

Library: weekly visit to the school library for ‘Story time.’

Recess: outside play (weather permitting).

Costs

PER DIEM PLAN

TLCare is available on a per diem basis, for those who only use TLCare occasionally. Invoices will be sent out on a weekly basis, and are payable to St. Mary School upon receipt.

MONTHLY PLAN    Savings!!

This discounted plan is for students who use TLCare every day. In order to take advantage of this discounted rate, payment must be received by St. Mary School by the 28th of the prior month. (if payment is not received ahead of time, the family will be billed at the per diem TLCare rates).

General Procedures

Hours of Operation: TLCare is open 7:00am – 6:00pm on days that the school is in session, including scheduled early release days. TLCare is not open on in-service days, holidays, vacation days or the summer. In addition, TLCare does not operate when the school day is cancelled or shortened due to severe weather (snow, ice, excessive heat, etc.) or power outages.

Picking your child up: When you are picking up your child, he/she will either be in the gym, TLCare room (located in the far right corner of the gym) or in the Library (downstairs) if during Study Hall. When the gym is in use for other activities, basketball, etc., the children will be moved to the third grade classroom. The after school program closes at 6:00pm sharp. You will be charged $5.00 for every 5 minute increment you are late.

Behavior Policies: TLCare follows the same rules and policies outlined in the School’s Discipline Policy. Any failure to follow will result in a “time-out” for your child (time away from the group, thinking about actions occurred). Time-outs usually last 1 minute per year of a child’s age, although staff may slightly increase the minutes per his/her judgment. There will be a loss of privileges if we see a reoccurring problem. A continual disregard for the Discipline Policy (I.e., if a child receives three written warnings) will result in removal of the child from the program.

Toys from Home: Children are allowed to bring in toys and games from home that can be shared. However, they are not allowed to take these toys out during school hours. TLCare or other children are not responsible for lost or broken items.

Lunch: Pre-K children are to bring a lunch every day they attend TLCare. The Hot Lunch program is also available to TLCare children, but they must place their lunch orders in advance based on the lunch program guidelines.

Illness: If your child is sick/not feeling well (coughs, colds, fever, etc), please keep him/her home. Germs spread rapidly among children and as a consideration to each other, please keep him/her home.

Staff and Contact Information:

Mrs. Jennifer Robinson, TLCare Coordinator
Mrs. Jean Deshene, Aide
Mrs. Nancy McMahon, Aide
Ms. Trudie Jaeger, Aide
860.666.3844, ext 13; or 860.205-3194
Email: jrobinson353@cox.net

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns.  As a parent myself, I understand the importance of open communication between parent and childcare provider.