Many of our school families have the need for a consistent, supervised, safe haven for their children before and/or after school. For this reason, the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School provides an Extended Day Program (EDP) offered each school day in the St. Elizabeth Seton O’Mara Hall (lower level of St. Elizabeth Seton Church).

Our Extended Day staff provides a safe haven, as well as supervised activities for your child/ren, under the direction of the Extended Day Director and the CJB Principal. There is a quiet Homework Room for students who wish to complete academic assignments before going home. An Arts & Crafts area is stocked with artistic supplies and holiday-specific items for children who prefer to focus on their creative talents after the school day! Importantly, there are special spaces for our younger students -- a Playroom for K-2nd graders and a separate Pre-K Room for 3-and 4-year old children. We have plenty of toys ... a wide assortment of board games ... and lots of fun outdoor activities when the weather cooperates.

During the school year, EDP operates Monday through Friday on days school is in session. Doors open “before school” at 6:30 am. (The Program does not operate during regular hours when classes are in session.) When full-day classes dismiss, EDP doors re-open until 6:00 pm. Because we have so many families who require this service, we ask that EDP be used to assist with early-morning or after-school needs, and not just for “play dates.”

An annual (per family) registration fee is required to enroll. Families must register for Extended Day each year. The proceeds from the fee are used to provide snacks and games/crafts. Hourly fees are added MONTHLY to your FACTS statement. A balance beyond 30 days will suspend the use of Extended Day. Costs are assessed according to the number of children in the family who use the Program as per the below.

BELOW ARE THE EDP FEES FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR:

• $75 annual enrollment fee (per family) deadline to enroll is May 31.
• Before School Rate:
  • $10.00 per child, regardless of arrival time
• After School Rates:
  • $10.00 per hour for one child
  • $15.00 per hour for two or more children
• After 5:30 pm fees increase as per the below:
  • $20.00 per hour for one child
  • $30.00 per hour for two or more child. This cost is not pro-rated.

Fees for “partial hours” will be pro-rated. Half the hourly fee will be assessed for the first half-hour or any portion thereof. The full hourly assessment will be charged for any time over thirty minutes. A late fee of $1.00 per minute will be charged for any time after 6:00 pm.
EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM

Registration and Payment Policy – 2023-24
If you are having difficulty meeting the billing timeline, please contact the Director of Extended Day. A family statement of payments will be provided at the end of each calendar year (for tax purposes).

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