The program will provide child care for children in kindergarten through grade eight. Mr. Luce said the School Department recognizes the changing needs of the children and families it serves. Economic and cultural changes in the town have brought about the new service to the children. The School Department sent home a description and the goals of the program to parents in its monthly newsletter. Since school-age children have needs for recreation, social contact, intellectual and cultural enrichment, the program was designed with all that in mind, and provides adult supervision.
Parents can cut costs by sending their children for only two days a week.
Included in the informational package sent to parents was a registration form asking questions regarding personal characteristics of the child, whether any medications should be administered and emergency contacts.