KidCare The Beyond the Bell Branch (BTB) KidCare is a state sponsored program that provides an environment where children can participate in intellectual, creative, social and recreational activities that are developmentally and linguistically appropriate and culturally relevant. KidCare activities support and enhance elementary school programs and are designed to meet the individual needs of each child. KidCare staff work in cooperation with parents, other school staff and the community to achieve program goals and objectives. KidCare activities include homework time, multicultural activities, snacks, arts and crafts, games and other recreation. The goals of the KidCare program are as follows: • To provide a safe environment for children. • To provide activities for children that are developmentally and linguistically appropriate and which will supplement the elementary school program. • To ensure that subsidized and non-subsidized children receive equivalent services. • To serve children in a nondiscriminatory manner in regard to race, ethnicity, sex, religion and children’s special needs. • To use community and District resources including educational, cultural and recreational activities in order to promote a diversified program for children and to achieve cost effectiveness. • To provide creative opportunities for staff to continue professional growth and to foster positive communication. HOURS OF OPERATION SCHOOL DAYS The program operates from the close of the regular school day until 6:00 p.m. Operating hours are extended on minimum and shortened days to accommodate early dismissals. VACATION DAYS The program may be open from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. during school vacation periods, subject to District discretion. The program is not open on Saturdays, Sundays, and District Designated holidays. FACILITIES The program uses a classroom or other on-site school facility. Most programs can accommodate approximately 28 children. Transportation is not provided. STAFF/CHILD RATIO To ensure the safety and well being of participating students a 14 to 1 ratio is maintain. PARENTS RESPONSIBILITIES ENROLLMENT A Subsidized family must complete an application and provide supporting documentation demonstrating eligibility and need for services. Family fees are based on a sliding fee scale. A Full cost family must complete an application for services-there are no pre-requisites for enrollment. Full Cost families pay a flat full cost fee rate. NUTRITION A nutritious snack including milk or juice is served to the children enrolled in the program. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack is provided to all children enrolled in the KidCare program during intersession.		EN ESPAÑOL
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