Extended Day / Extended Day Program Information

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 is operated under the Department of Finance and Management Services and is funded through participation fees and a contribution from Arlington County.  The Code of Virginia prohibits school funds from being used for child care programs. 

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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