WHAT IS EXTENDED CARE?
Extended Care is an extension of our students’ day and consists of four main components: Literacy Development, Social-Emotional Learning, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Activities and Physical activities (indoor and outdoor).
Literacy Development and activities are extended in to the afternoon so that students continue to have the opportunity to build their reading and comprehension skills. Social-emotional learning is offered in order to build students’ understanding of their emotions, self-awareness skills, social-awareness skills , self-management skills, responsible decision-making skills and relationship skills through student and parent groups, various programs and Out-of-School-Time curricula.
In order to keep Extended Care fun AND educational, students are exposed to various STE(A)M activities (such as Nelson-Atkins sessions, School Beats program and the V.I.P. Movement among other programs. Every student has the opportunity to participate in activities that involve physical science, incorporates technology, constructs engineering and design models, creates art and/or applies math.
Finally, students have the chance to exercise and get some fresh air. Outdoors/indoor physical activity is a way to move oxygen to the brain so that students can focus and continue learning late into the afternoon.
HOW TO BECOME A PART OF THE EXTENDED CARE FAMILY
Extended Care is available to all Brookside Charter students, PreK-8th.
3:30pm-6pm Monday-Friday
$35/week for the first student, $15/week for each additional student
WE ALSO ACCEPT CHILDCARE SUBSIDY THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Think you may qualify for a subsidy? Apply at https://dss.mo.gov/fsd/child-care.htm Or call 1-855-373-4636 option #1 Brookside’s DVN# 000184492
$25 registration fee per family (non-refundable)
Extended Care Enrollment Process
STEP 1:
Make an appointment with Mr.Nelson, clear any financial balance, and complete orientation.
STEP 2:
Make 1st payment at the Front Office
$25 non-refundable family registration fee and first week’s fee
Receive subsidy? A copy of your approval letter is due at this time.
STEP 3:
Receive a link from Mr. Nelson to complete enrollment. You are not enrolled until all 3 steps are completed.
Questions and/or concerns? Contact Mr. Nelson at 816-531-2192 x1114 or cnelson@brooksidecharter.org
Hours
Elementary: Monday-Friday 3:30pm-6pm
Middle School: Monday-Friday 4pm-6pm
Daily late fees will accrue per student NOT enrolled in Extended Care or any student picked up after 6pm.
Elementary School:
4pm (or after) pick up, there is a $5 fee/day
4:15pm (or after) pick up, there is a $10 fee/day
Middle School:
4:30pm (or after) pick up, there is a $5 fee/day
4:45pm (or after) pick up, there is a $10 fee/day
After 6pm pick up, there is a $15 fee/day
**Consistent late pick ups (3 or more) and will be reported to the Division of Family Services. After 6:30pm pick-ups without any contact/notification will be reported to the Division of Family Services**
Extended Care Payment