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:

Before School & After School Care

Full Day Care

Homework Zone

After School Enrichment Classes

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 $50.00 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.

Full Day Care

Full Day Care is available for any students registered in Before Care or After Care. 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: $50.00 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. Classes offered might include: chess club, art classes, guitar lessons, crafting, math enrichment, or Mad Science classes.