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Licensing & Filing a Complaint Informal Care Options Early Learning School Age Parents in Transition
Checklists Choosing a Provider (PDF) Interviewing a Provider: School Age Care (PDF)
Articles School Aged Children Home Alone?
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School Aged Care School-age programs provide children and youth with a place where they can "hang out" in a safe environment as well as learn and develop important social skills. There are two types of child care for school aged children: licensed child care and exempt programs. Licensed child care programs follow standards set by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) regarding safety. The program is responsible for the child’s welfare while the child is there. The program will have specific goals and activities for the children. Families register for the program and children are only allowed to leave the care facility with an authorized adult. These programs will accept DSHS payments for the care provided. Exempt programs follow general "house rules" set by the individual program. Children do not have to be registered to attend the program and they are able to freely come and go. The program does not assume responsibility for they child’s welfare. Program activities are set day by day and do not follow specific goals. Where Can I Find Before or After School Care or Summer Programs? Child Care Resources Referral Service can help you search for licensed child care providers that provide before- or after-school programs located near your child’s school. Our service can also help you find summer care programs for your child. Community programs, such as the YMCA, YWCA, the Boys and Girls Clubs, and Parks and Recreation departments, also offer school-age care and summer day-camp programs. Some schools also offer on-site programs with before and after-school activities. Local newspapers and magazine’s, such as Seattle’s Child and Eastside Parent, often publish list of summer programs. Transportation One of the most challenging parts of school-age care is how your child will get from the program to school and back to the program. School districts offer transportation for schools within a certain area and many school-age programs can use the school bus. Also some programs will provide the transportation themselves. If the school district or the program do not provide the transportation you will be responsible for arranging transportation for your child. Contact your school district.
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