Wednesday, August 1, 2001

After school program waiting list available

Students who didn't get registered for Fayette County's after school program last spring should apply to be on the waiting list starting Aug. 8.

In order to insure that the growing demand for after school care does not exceed the number of quality care givers available, each school has an enrollment cap. All locations will maintain waiting lists, and if any space remains, additional applications will be accepted beginning Aug. 8.

A minimum attendance commitment of three to five days per week is required to avoid inconsistent fluctuations in staffing.

The daily tuition rate is $6.50 for three- to five-day attendees. Tuition must be received on the Friday prior to the week of attendance. If space has not been reserved and advance payment made by the deadline date, then the child will lose his or her place in the program and may be placed on a waiting list until space is available.

Children dropped in will be accepted per administrative approval only on an emergency basis. A $12 per day drop-in rate will apply for each child.

The after school program, funded through parent-paid tuition, allows students to participate in the following enriching activities within a safe, nurturing environment: homework time, socialization, recreational sports, indoor and outdoor activities, community service projects, cooking, arts and crafts, creative play, computer time and reading.

After school program handbooks and applications are available from the after school program site coordinators at individual schools.