An Early Learning Center
Before and After School- Burlingame
Staff information
. Ratio: 1 staff member to 10 children. Friendly, professional, qualified and experienced staff
. Certified in CPR and First Aid; drilled in emergency & disaster procedures.
. Warm, caring and dedicated staff
. Hablamos Espanol!
Special features of the program
. Awesome snacks; varied, nutritious
and generously portioned
. Monthly newsletter to ACW families
. Annual Carnival in April
. Field trips to Washington Park, Round Table Pizza and Baskin Robbins
. Able to participate in Washington School's after-school enrichment programs
. Special music program
. Holiday parties
. Supervision and assistance with homework
. State licensed
DAILY SCHEDULE
· 6:30-10:00 a.m. Children are free to choose from selected games and activities. Breakfast snack/juice provided. Self-direction encouraged. Help take out bikes.
· 11:50-12:30 p.m. Lunch with Kindergartners
· 12:30 p.m. Free play for Kinders
· 1:00-1:40 p.m. Story time/ABCs with Kinders
· 1:40-2:00 p.m. Clean-up together
· 2:00-3:00 p.m. First directed activity and/or free play in/out Clean-up, take roll, group time/sharing time, make announcements
· 3:15-3:45 p.m. Wash hands and have snack
· 3:45-4:00 p.m. Clean-up after snack, wash hands
· 4:00-5:15 p.m. Quiet homework for children with Homework Contract. Second directed Activity and/or free play in/out
· 5:15-5:30 p.m. Help put away bikes and outside toys
· 5:30-5:54 p.m. Clean-up room together
· 5:45-6:30 p.m. Free choice of quiet, self-directed activity with games, books, etc
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
. Arts & crafts
. Puzzles & manipulatives
. Individual & group board games
. Building blocks and Legos
. Dress up play
. Large selection of books to read
. Music and story tapes
. Science projects
. Quiet homework time
. Computer games
. Helping teachers with projects, snacks
. Acts of Kindness check system
. Acts of Kindness student store & Movie Day (Fridays only)
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
. 2 and 3 wheeled bikes (children are required to bring/wear their own helmets)
. Roller-skating and rollerblading (same helmet rule applies)
. Ball games: kickball, baseball, four square, basketball
. Sand play
. Safe climbing equipment
. Water play, swimming (summer only)
OUR GOALS for the K - 5 PROGRAM
To provide a warm, nurturing environment for children ages 5-10.
To encourage and promote:
. Self Esteem
. Creativity
. Problem Solving Skills
. Healthy Exercise
. Friendships
. Communication Skills
. Decision Making Skills Constructive Behavior
. To offer support for working parents by creating an extended family atmosphere.
MONDAY - FRIDAY throughout the school year
6:30am-l 0:00am 11: 50am - 6:30pm
Programs Also Available:
. In-Service Days
· Conference Days
· Winter Break
. Spring Break
. Summer Vacation
