San Diego Cooperative Charter School
Extended Day (EDP) Program

Program Purpose

San Diego Cooperative Charter School's Extended Day Program (SDCCS EDP) is a non-profit program dedicated to supporting the positive development of young people, their families and communities. The program is provided by the school to address the need for a quality before and/or after school child care program. The program follows the same cooperative philosophy as the school.

Program Overview

The EDP high quality, well supervised program offers a balance of activities designed to develop self-esteem and provide a creative educational and recreational experience for children. Planned curriculum includes:

• Homework time
• Science and nature
• Outdoor recreation
• Literature and music
• Field trips
• Arts and crafts
• Social skills
• And more
  

The parent is a partner in insuring the well being of his/her child(ren). Program staff relies on the parent for emergency and other information about the child and family. Open communication and a variety of forms are required for this purpose. It is the parent's responsibility to insure that information provide is correct and updated as changes occur.

The program maintains a ratio of one staff for every 14 children. Individual care cannot be provided. Children who cannot function in a group setting and/or require intensive supervision are referred to other services. Religious instruction or worship will not be provided.

Goals

• To provide quality child care on or near the school site for children attending SDCCS.
• To provide an environment that is safe and well supervised by qualified staff.
• To provide a balance of educational and recreational activities to meet children's needs and interests.
• To offer subsidized services for eligible families, and offer non-subsidized care at competitive rates.
• To maintain enrollment according to admission policies and wait list priorities, and to clearly inform families about program policies, due process, and civil rights.
• To maintain staff policies which promote staff development and program effectiveness.
• To provide developmentally appropriate curriculum which encourages growth and positive self-esteem.
• To provide opportunities for parent involvement and education.

Staff

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Find out more about our operations by clicking on our contract and policies and procedures.

Five most recent parent updates on the Extended Day Program: (click on "documents" to search the entire database)