Extended Day Program Information
The Extended Day Program plays a critical role in the development of young people’s social and academic skills and experiences. Cognitive and social competencies are enhanced through the building of positive relationships and participation in a wide variety of activities, including games, art, drama, cooking, science, literacy, recreation and other projects and events. The major services provided include:
§ Before school child care in 22 elementary schools and the Stratford Program (opens at 7 a.m.)
§ After school child care in 22 elementary schools, five middle schools and the Stratford Program (closes at 6 p.m.)
§ Services to meet the individual needs of children
§ Daily asset-building activities and events
§ Daily homework support
§ Child care services for children attending summer school (Extended Day Summer School Information)
§ Convenient online services, including registration, payments and access to family account information
§ On-going staff development
The Extended Day Program complies with state licensing standards as established by the Virginia Department of Social Services. These standards include requirements for staff qualifications, adult-to-child ratios, programmatic and administrative procedures and expectations and a number of “best practice” principles.

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