The Work-Family Connection

PROGRAMS & HOURS

The Before School Program runs from 7am until the start of the school day. The After School Program runs from dismissal time until 6:30pm. Program availability is based on enrollment numbers.

WHO ARE OUR STAFF?

Most of the staff at The Work-Family Connection are either certified teachers, hold master degrees or college graduates with degrees in education or a related field. All employees must undergo fingerprinting criminal background checks, physical exams, TB testing, reference checks, alien/US citizen verification, and conviction statements. Most staff, once employed must hold a current certification in CPR and First Aid.

DROP-IN REGISTRATION

A drop-in registration allows your child to attend the Program on an occasional basis. All drop-in students must be registered, and notification must be given in advance by calling the WFC Program phone number. Drop ins are billed at a daily rate.

MONTHLY TUITION

Tuition is due on the 20th of each month, for the following month's services.

At the time of registration, the following are due:
1.The annual, non-refundable registration fee ($40/child or $60/family) - due immediately
2.The security deposit equivalent to approx. one month's tuition including fees/discounts (applied to your June's tuition) - due immediately
3.The first month's tuition - due by August 20th

If you are registering after the above listed dates, all of the above is due at time of registration.

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

The Work-Family Connection’s teaching staff believes that the Programs should serve as the student’s "home away from home" and are places where a great deal of growth and development take place. Within structure and limits, there needs to be much freedom and many choices. We believe that the environment should be challenging, both mentally and physically, foster independence, teach life skills, and allow students to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

Based on this philosophy, a flexible daily schedule is developed. We want the Program to be the children's programs and to meet each group's needs. The daily schedule is not cast in concrete, but is flexible and changes to make room for special events, themes, and projects. The schedule may change throughout the year, after observing the groups' interactions and asking students about their interests.

A Typical After School Programs Activity Schedule (Sample)

School Dismissal: Programs begin with Attendance and Snack

3:30 pm: Homework Club

4:00 pm: Open Activity Centers

• Arts & Crafts
• Gym and/or Outside
• Science Centers: Microscopes, hands-on experiments, nature, insects, etc.
• Community Awareness Center: Careers, Transportation, Environmental Concerns, etc.
• Construction Center: Robotix, Knex, Lego construction, Electronics
• Music/Chill-Out Center: Rugs, multi-cultural music and books
• Recreation Center: Knock Hockey, Shuffle Board, Bean bag games
• Games Center: Board Games, Table top games
• Organized Sports: Non-competitive and competitive / Indoor or Outdoor

6:30 pm: Program Ends