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:

• Canyon View C.A.R.E. – Autumn Hill at 520-209-7752  
• Manzanita C.A.R.E. – Ashley Glaser at 520-209-7814
• Sunrise Drive C.A.R.E. – Camille Warner at 520-209-7943 
• Ventana Vista C.A.R.E. – Erin Usie-Cooper at 520-209-8023

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. How far out may I schedule on the C.A.R.E. calendar? 

You will be able to schedule up to twelve weeks at a time.

6. What is the weekly scheduling cut-off time?

You must complete your child's schedule and payment by the Sunday of the week prior in order to avoid a $15 late fee per account.

7. How do I make a change to my C.A.R.E. schedule?

Before Sunday at midnight, prior to the scheduled week of C.A.R.E. (“Sunday cut off”), you can make any changes needed.

After the Sunday cut off, please call the C.A.R.E. main office at 520-209-7548 or email care.cfsd16.org for any changes needed.

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

No worries!  After a 10 minute grace period, we will automatically charge your account at the rate of $6.50 per hour. If you arrive after closing time, 6pm, you will be charged the overtime rate of $3 per minute per family.

10. Do you provide a snack for my child?

No, snacks are NOT provided. If your child requires a snack, you must send one with him/her and we will accommodate their needs.

11. Will my child know where to go after school?
Yes!  Teachers are provided weekly schedules and any last minute updates are communicated directly to key staff for kids going to C.A.R.E. to ensure that they are not sent for regular dismissal. 

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?

Your child will be escorted to and from their Enrichment class to the C.A.R.E. facility.  You will not be billed for the time your child is attending an Enrichment class.  An overlap credit will appear on your C.A.R.E account for time spent in Enrichment.  

C.A.R.E. Parent Handbook  (PDF)

Annual Required Registration Form   -   Please email completed forms to care@cfsd16.org