Extended Care
Our Extended Care offers before and after school care in a safe, enriching environment for students beyond regular school hours.
Overview
The Extended Care program is a service offered that is intended to accommodate our families’ schedules. Students on campus before 7:45 a.m. or after 3:15 p.m. are required to be enrolled in an Extended Care program.
We offer a variety of Extended Care programs to accommodate each age group including: Young Explorers (PreK - 5th grade before school, PreK only after school), Go West Camps after school (Kindergarten-5th), and Middle School Learning Lodge after school (6-8th grade). To ensure student safety, staff is certified in Standard Precautions/CPR/First Aid. Registration is required to participate.
Young Explorers
Days/Times Available:
Morning Care Program: Daily Monday - Friday 7:00 to 7:45 a.m. (PreK - 5th grade)
Afternoon Care Program: Daily Monday - Friday 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. (ONLY for PreK students)
Young Explorers is an option for families that need extended care for their child(ren) before and/or after school. Due to limited availability, registration is required with a minimum of 1 session per week and a 24-hour cancellation policy. Young Explorers is not available on early release days for special events (Carnival, Fun Run, etc.) Snacks will not be provided, please pack an extra one for your child if they would like an afterschool snack. The program is staffed by CSS employees who are all Standard Precautions, CPR, and First Aid trained and certified. PreK students attending this program are required to have a Colorado state-licensed teacher in the classroom. The teacher must also follow the state rules and regulations and complete a background check/ fingerprinting. Sessions will be billed automatically to your FACTS account.
Registration:
We have a limited number of spots available and pre-registration is required. You will be charged for your child’s attendance if you do not cancel your reservation within 24 hours.
Contact:
(719) 434-3540 (during school hours only)
Young Explorers classrooms (alternating rooms):
(719) 434-3512 (PreK 1 classroom)
(719) 434-3545 (PreK 2 classroom)
(719) 434-3543 (PreK 2 classroom)
Drop off and pick up:
Please drop off and pick up students at the PreK doors (south side) or small playground door (west side).
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7:00–7:45 a.m. (daily)
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$12/session (PreK - 5th)
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3:15–5:30 p.m. (daily)
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$12/hour, with 1-hour minimum (PreK Only)
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Middle School Afternoon Program (Grades 6-8):
Learning Lodge
Welcome to Learning Lodge for Middle School students! Students are required to be under adult supervision until they are picked up from school and before classes begin. Students remaining at school after 3:30 p.m. who are not meeting with a teacher or participating in athletics or clubs can attend Learning Lodge located in the Trianon Library. Registration is required to attend and parents and guardians are required to sign out at pickup no later than 5:30 p.m.
The cost of Learning Lodge is $12 per hour, with a 1-hour minimum. All billing will be completed through the FACTS Family Portal.
Go West Camps (K-5)
Go West Camps partners with The Colorado Springs School to provide quality after-school skill-based programming for grades Kindergarten to 5th grade.
