Philosophy

The Holy Spirit EDC (Extended Day Care) Program is a high quality, faith-based program that is child-centered and family-friendly.  Our students benefit from programs that nurture their spiritual, emotional, physical, academic, and enrichment needs.

Programs

Holy Spirit Extended Day Care includes six child-centered programs

Before School & After School Care

Kindergarten Extended Day Care

Full Day Care

Homework Zone

After School Enrichment Classes

Summer Day Camp- Camp Quest

Contact

EDC Director - Martha Concannon

913.492.2582, ext. 129

*The Holy Spirit EDC Program is Licensed by the State of Kansas Health Department.

Before School and After School Care

Before School Care and After School Care programs provide a safe place for students while parents are at work. Before Care and After Care are available for grades K-8. Homework Zone is included with your After Care fees. Snack, outside play, organized activities, and free-choice play are available each day.

As needed: If you need day care only every once-in-awhile, you may register “as needed” and pay on those “as needed” days.

Hours & Location

Before Care:  7:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. in the Art Room

After Care:  3:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m. in St. Elizabeth’s Hall

Number of Students for After Care

Minimum: 6 students

Maximum: 50 students

Fees

Non-refundable registration fee for the school year of $45.00 per child is due at time of registration.

Before Care: $2 per morning, per child

After Care: One child: $12 per day; second child: $9 per day; third+ child: $6 per day

Payments are due the first of the month. A late charge of $15 will be assessed to those accounts that are more than 10 days late. Yearly amounts are averaged. Monthly payments are made, September 1st—May 1st.

The EDC Program is licensed by the State of Kansas Health Department. All required paperwork must be on file prior to the start of the school year. This is includes 1. Registration form, 2. Health Assessment, 3. Emergency Transportation Release Form.

Kindergarten Extended Day Care 

Kindergarten EDC provides a safe, enriching environment for kindergarten students who need full day care. Daily activities are planned to support the kindergarten curriculum as well as foster social development. Daily activities include: academic activities, group games, arts & crafts, snack, read aloud, free-choice play, computer time, and recess.

EDC-Kindergarten is available in the morning and afternoon. Those parents needing full time care will have first priority for registration.

Hours

Kindergarten-EDC  A.M.: 7:45-12:00                        Kindergarten-EDC P.M.: 11:10-3:15

Number of Students

Minimum: 5 students per class

Maximum: 8 students per class

Fees

Non-refundable registration fee for the school year of $45.00 per child is due at time of registration. EDC-Kindergarten tuition is $13.00 per school day. (totaling $2,054.00 for the 2007-08 school year)

Monthly payments are made September 1st – May 1st. (August days are averaged into the monthly payment) A late charge of $15 will be assessed to those accounts that are more than 10 days late.

The EDC Program is licensed by the State of Kansas Health Department. All required paperwork must be on file prior to the start of the school year. This is includes 1. Registration form, 2. Health Assessment, 3. Emergency Transportation Release Form.

Full Day Care

Full Day Care is available for any students registered in Before Care, After Care, or Kindergarten EDC programs. EDC Full Days are noted on the school calendar. Activities and fieldtrips are planned for days that we are not in school. (This does not include snow days)

Hours

Full Days are either Noon-5:45 on early dismissal days, or 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. on no-school days.

Number of Students

Minimum: 6 students

Maximum: 50 students

Fees

Full Days are $30.00 per day. Siblings are $22.00 per day.

Sign-ups and Payments are due one week prior to the scheduled date. That enables us to notify parents if too few students have signed-up. Thus, allowing parents ample time to find alternate day care.

Late Pick-Up Fees: Full Day Care closes promptly at 5:45 p.m. There is a $1.00 charge per minute late.

Homework Zone

Students in grades 2-8 are welcome to attend Homework Zone. A certified teacher maintains a quiet environment and assists students as needed. This is not a tutoring program, but an opportunity for students to optimize homework time by offering a homework-friendly environment.

Students will arrive with all necessary books and supplies. Assignment planner will be filled out. If no homework, student will read silently or study for upcoming tests. Student will not be excused from Homework Zone unless prior notice from parent.

Days & Hours
September – May

Mondays – Thursdays, 3:15-4:00

Number of Students

Minimum: 6 students

Maximum: 12 students per group

Fees

(no additional fee to those already attending After School Care)

Non-refundable Registration fee: $45.00 per student

Daily fee: $6.00 per student

Monthly payments are made September 1st – May 1^{st .} A late charge of $15 will be assessed to those accounts that are more than 10 days late.

Late Pick-Up Fees: Homework Zone closes promptly at 4:00 p.m. There is a $1.00 charge per minute late. Those needing to stay past 4:00 p.m. MUST register and attend After School Care.

After School Enrichment Classes

After School Enrichment Classes are offered twice a year. Fees, dates and times vary.

 Mad Science: The wonders of science are explored through these hands-on, minds-on classes. Mad Science meets for five classes.

www.madsciencekc.org

 Mathnasium: Mathnasium offers math enrichment classes for those students who can’t get enough of math in school! Students solve problems in teams and challenge each other in math games. 

www.mathnasium.com

 Art Enrichment: We are honored to have local artist Barbara King teach art enrichment classes after school. Students learn about famous artists while they create a variety of projects using a variety of mediums.

Summer Day Camp - Camp Quest

Please click here for more information on Camp Quest!

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