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Extended Care
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Extended Care Forms
- Emergency Form
- Health Inventory
- Maryland Immunization Certification
- Blood-Lead Testing Form (children under 6)
- Asthma Action Form
- Allergy & Anaphylaxis Form
- Seizure Medication Administration Authorization
- Medication Administration Authorization
- Adult Verification Sign-Out Form
- MD State Guide to Regulated Child Care
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QUestions?
Email Extended Care at:
[email protected]
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Email: [email protected]
For the convenience of working parents, St. Elizabeth School offers an Extended Care Program for children in PK4 through Grade 8. Our program provides a safe, fun, and nurturing environment before and after school.
Hours of Operation- Morning Care:
- 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM (Regular school days only; Closed on delayed opening days)
- Aftercare:
- 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Regular school days)
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM (Scheduled half - days only)
Note: Extended Care is available only when St. Elizabeth School is in session.
ApplicationTo reserve a spot in Morning or Afternoon Care, please submit an application through Brightwheel. Due to State of Maryland licensing regulations, space is limited. Drop-in care is not available unless pre-approved.
We use Brightwheel for registration, management, communication and online bill payment.
Register here -My Brightwheel
(Create a Brightwheel account, then complete and upload the New Family 2025-2026 Extended Care Registration)
Morning Care Overview
Hours: 7:00 AM-8:00 AM (Regular days only; closed on delayed opening days)
Children may play games, read, color study or relax. Parents must accompany their child to the APR through the gym entrance, where a staff member will check them in.Afternoon Care Overview
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM REGULAR SCHOOL DAYS
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM ON HALF DAYS
Students enjoy a structured yet relaxed environment with outdoor or gym play, snacks, homework time (as needed), and social time with peers.
Rates, fees and pick ups
Registration Fee (per child): $60.00
Daily Rates (per child):
- Morning Care: $9.00
- Afternoon Care:
- $22.00 (4 – 5 days/week)
- $24.00 (2 – 3 days/week)
- $25.00 (1 day/week)
- Half-Day Afternoon Care: $48.00
- Drop-in (pre-approved only: $32.00
No sibling discounts.
Late Pick-Up Fees:
- $20 at closing time
- Additional $2 per minute after closing
Pick-up Location: Gym entrance (APR check out)Routine
PK4-2nd Grade: Children are escorted to the APR, checked in, given a snack, and guided through homework and playtime.
Grades 3-8: Children report to the APR, checked in, given a snack, and finish their homework/study. Afterward, they have supervised free play.
A wide variety of activities are offered: games, crafts, Legos, building toys, dolls, drawing materials and more.
Snacks
Offered daily: fruit, packaged snacks, cereal with milk, juice and more.
Families may provide snacks to meet dietary needs.
Please note: St. Elizabeth School is not a nut-free facility, but we avoid peanut/nut based snacks when possible.
Policies & Procedures- Extended Care follows the St. Elizabeth School Handbook
- Staff are trained in CPR, First Aid, VIRTUS and undergo background checks.
- Staff-to-Child Ratios:
- 1:10 (PK4-Grade 1)
- 1:15 (Grades 2-8)
Weather Policy
We follow Montgomery County Public (MCPS) for weather-related closures:- If MCPS is closed, Extended Care is closed
- If MCPS closes early, Afternoon Care ends 2 hours after the announced closing.
- If MCPS opens late, Morning Care is canceled.
- Morning Care: