However, the program was successful as in that Educare became an integral aspect of the school, and we learned a great deal about operating procedures, expectations for interns, and learner interests. A successful grant application covered the Educare Director's salary the following year. By the end of 1996, the program had become essentially self-sufficient, and Instructional Assistants were being made available in both upper and lower grade classrooms. Regularly Scheduled Care is designed for families with a routine, scheduled need for child care. It is anticipated that fees will be reduced as enrollment increases.
Payments are due monthly, based on averaging the child's planned attendance over a ten-month period.
There are discounts for families with high participation as well as for siblings. In Care is designed for families wanting to use Educare either for one of the special activities offered, or for occasional child care needs. Special Days are days that Educare is open, even when the school is closed. A typical year might involve 15-20 such days. Many of these dates provide special activities or field trips which might be of interest even to children not normally participating in Educare.