Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork’s After School Program is available for all ages every school day from 3:15-5:00pm*

Children are provided with a nourishing snack, time for indoor & outdoor play, arts, crafts, & gardening or time for homework for older children.

After School Program Times

*Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3:15-5:00pm (3:00-5:00pm for Kinderhaus students), Wednesday 2:15-5:00pm.

Fridays include 12:00-5:00pm care for early dismissal days with specific details for the following dates in the school year:

  • 9/29: Michaelmas: Aftercare provided until 5pm

  • 11/17: Thanksgiving break begins: No aftercare provided

  • 12/1: Winterfaire set up: Aftercare provided until 5pm

  • 12/21: Winter break begins: No aftercare provided

  • 5/3: Mayfaire set up: Aftercare provided until 5pm

  • 6/2: last day of school- No aftercare provided

Late Pickup Policy: You will be charged a drop-in rate of $16/hour if your child is not picked up by 15 minutes after regular school dismissal (one hour minimum, $10.00 per additional sibling, per hour).

After School Program Rates

Drop-in rate: $16/hour, $10/hour siblings. Please RSVP by calling the front office at (970) 963-1960 as far in advance as possible to alert the school of any drop ins so the school can plan staffing accordingly. IF RSVP and pre-paid one week in advance for drop-in, rate is: $13/hour, $8/hour siblings

Pre-paid enrollment for the entire school year (‘23/’24):
Mondays $705
Tuesdays $795
Wednesdays $1,850
Thursdays $830
Fridays $765

Drop-in enrollment is available as space allows. Prepaid for year or by RSVP guarantees availability. To pay for the year, sign up as part of your re-enrollment in FACTS and specify the day(s) of the week your child will be in the After School Program. To RSVP, please call the front office at (970) 963-1960

After School Program FAQs

  • If I am running late unexpectedly, can my student go to the after school program (aftercare)?

    Yes, students can attend aftercare on a drop in basis on a day of basis, space pending. Please call the front office as soon as possible at (970) 963-1960 to inform them of the need for your student to stay later than normal dismissal. The front office will also ensure the message reaches your student so they know where to go after school.

  • How late can my student stay in the after school program?

    Aftercare is available until 5pm Monday-Friday. Emergency contacts will be called if students are not picked up by 5:30pm.

  • Is the after school program available on early dismissal days?

    Yes, most half days the after school program is available with the exception of the last day before the Thanksgiving break begins, the last day before the Winter break begins and on the last day of school. See above in the ‘After School Program Times’ section for more details on schedule exceptions.

  • Can I prepay for after school program for the entire year?

    Yes, you can pay via FACTS for the entire year, by day. Rates listed above and on FACTS. Advanced payment is at a discounted rate from the drop in rate

  • How am I billed for drop-in After School program days?

    When a student attends the after school program on a drop-in, they will be invoiced via mail by the school. Invoices must be paid within stated time period.

  • What is the structure of the After School program?

    Children are provided a nourishing snack, time for indoor and outdoor play, arts, crafts, and gardening as well as time for homework for older children.

 

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After School Program Policies and Procedures

  • After School Program is available for current WSRF students attending Pre-K through grade 8. All regular FACTS registration forms must be on file in the office before a child can be accepted.

  • WSRF students who are on school grounds and not under direct parental supervision after dismissal will be signed in to the After School Program by a WSRF staff member on a drop-in basis.

  • Parents (or legal guardians) must sign out students on official attendance sheet.

  • Students will be dismissed from After School Program only to the person(s) listed in FACTS as authorized pick-ups. A parent must notify the office in advance if someone different is to pick up the student.

  • The minimum daily charge for the After School Program is one hour and is billed in half- hour increments thereafter. Parents will incur a late fee for any child left after 5:00 pm charged a drop-in rate of $16/hour if your child is not picked up by 15 minutes after regular school dismissal (one hour minimum, $10.00 per additional sibling). Emergency contacts will be called if students are not picked up by 5:30pm.

  • Pre-paid After School Program fees must be paid even if a student is absent or picked up early. There will be no refunds or exchange of dates.

  • Anyone failing to adhere to the policies, procedures, and the payment schedule may be requested to leave the program.