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  • C.A.R.E. Program 2025-2026

    What is the C.A.R.E. Program?

     

    C.A.R.E. (Children’s Activity and Recreational Environment) is the CFSD before and after school child care program offered at each of our four elementary schools to enrolled students grades K-5.   C.A.R.E. is a flexible prepaid program and changes can be made to your schedule at any time (additional fees may apply after Sunday prior to the scheduled week).    We specialize in offering a flexible, secure, supervised learning and play experience that enhances the quality of time children spend away from parents and classroom.  Our main goal is to provide a safe environment where your child can enjoy a broad range of planned activities with their friends.  Some of these activities include arts, crafts, cooking, sports, quiet and active games, community service projects, as well as time to do homework.

    You must complete the C.A.R.E. registration process in order for your child to participate in our program. 

    How do I register for the C.A.R.E. Program?

    • You will need to complete registration online in our registration portal.
    • There is a $75.00 annual non refundable registration fee for the first child in a family, payable upon registration. A $45.00 fee will be charged for each additional child. 
    • 2025-2026 rate is $6.50 per hour. This fee will be automatically calculated when you schedule your drop off or pick up dates and times on the C.A.R.E. calendar located at in our registration portal.  
    • If you need further assistance with registration, you may call our office at (520) 209-7548.

     

    What are the C.A.R.E. hours of operation?

    • Our Morning Program (Early Drop off) begins at 7:00 am until school starts at 8:00 am.
    • Our Afternoon Program begins at school dismissal and ends at 6:00 pm on Normal, Early Release & Half Days, but at 5:30 pm on the Full Days of C.A.R.E. which are offered on most weekdays when school is closed for breaks.  
    • Your child may participate in hourly increments any number of days per week.  No minimum use requirements.  

     

    How do I schedule my child to attend C.A.R.E.? 

    • Once registered for C.A.R.E. you will log into your online account, access the calendar, select the days/times needed and make payment.  Your schedule must be completed by 11:59 PM Sunday for the upcoming week.  
    • Scheduled changes after Sunday will need to be made by phone (520)-209-7548 and will only encounter a $15.00 late add charge if no C.A.R.E. had been scheduled at all for that week.  Once one day has been scheduled, any additional changes can be made to your schedule without encountering a late fee.   Cancellations after Sunday are not refundable.  
    • Pick up allows a 10 minute grace period, anything past will result in an additional hour of C.A.R.E. being billed, pick up after 6pm results in a $3.00 per minute overtime rate with no grace period.  Fees /additional time used will be added in the office,reflected in the balance due and required to be paid when submitting your calendar.  

     

    SEE FAQ below, click on C.A.R.E. Parent Handbook  or call directly 520-209-7548 for more detailed program information.

    Are you a new C.A.R.E. Kindergarten student?

    We take extra care with our kindergarten children. They will be escorted from the Morning Program to their school classroom at the beginning of the school day. At school dismissal time, our kindergarten children will be escorted to the C.A.R.E. facility for the Afternoon C.A.R.E. Program. 

    How can I learn more about my school’s C.A.R.E. Program?  

    Contact your school’s Site Lead with questions:

  • C.A.R.E. Parent Handbook  (PDF)

  • 1. What are the hours C.A.R.E. is open?

    The C.A.R.E. Morning Program is open from 7:00 to 8:00 am and the C.A.R.E. Afternoon Program begins at school dismissal to 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday. On full days of C.A.R.E. we are open from 7:00 am to 5:30pm. For scheduling purposes, the C.A.R.E. main office hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

    C.A.R.E is open during most school half-days or closed days.

    2. What will I pay for C.A.R.E.?

    Each account created will require a $75 non-refundable registration fee payable upon registration. A $45 fee will be charged for each additional child. . Hourly fees for the 2025-2026 school year are based on a rate of $6.50 per hour. 

    3. Do I have to register every year?

    YES. Registration takes place online at: cs.cfsd16.org. For any questions please call 520-209-7548.

    4. When and how do I register?

    Registration is currently underway for the school year 2025-2026. If you have an existing account on cs.cfsd16.org you will not need to create a new one.  Once logged in you will need to create a new registration per school year.

    5.Scheduling once schools in session.

    For 2025-2026 beginning with the July calendar you will be able to schedule up to twelve weeks at a time at the rate of $6.50 per hour. Care will open July 21, 2025.

    6. What if my calendar and payment are late?

    If your child's schedule and payment are not completed by Sunday of the prior week of use there is a $15 late fee per account.

    7. Since I am registered, can my child attend an "un-scheduled" day at C.A.R.E.?

    Yes, however, you will incur unscheduled fee charges as well as possible late charges. Refer to the C.A.R.E. Parent Handbook. Read about "adding Days" and "Canceling Days". Or you may call the C.A.R.E. main office at 520-209-7548.

    8. Can I make changes to my calendar once it has been submitted?

    Yes. For details please refer to the C.A.R.E. Parent Handbook. Read about “Adding Days” and “Canceling Days”. Or you may call the C.A.R.E. main office at 520-209-7548.

    9. What if I am running late and do not pick up my child at the scheduled time?

    You will be charged for the additional hours your child will attend, at the rate of $6.50 per hour. If you are not able to arrive by the closing time, 6pm,  you will be charged $3 per minute per family.

    10. Do you provide a snack for my child?

    Snacks are provided in both the morning and afternoon programs. If your child requires an additional snack, you may send one with him/her.

    11. How does the teacher know where my child is supposed to go after school?
    A list of children going to C.A.R.E. is given to the school office and to each teacher. Your child’s teacher will call the names of the children scheduled for C.A.R.E. and will then dismiss them to go to C.A.R.E.

    12. My child is in Kindergarten, How do they get to C.A.R.E.?

    All Kindergartners will be escorted to and from the C.A.R.E. program by an adult..

    13. My child would like to take a Community Schools class but is also enrolled in C.A.R.E. How would this work?

    We offer the service of escorting your child to and from on-campus activities. To advise us you may download and complete a C.A.R.E. Activity Information Card. Please note you will still be required to pay the C.A.R.E. hourly rate. For more information please call the C.A.R.E. main office, 520-209-7548.