Afterschool Programs

 

The SMARTE program is dedicated to enriching children's lives after school. We provide a fun, safe and welcoming place to spend time each day. Through daily homework help, physical activity, and STEAM enrichment, children enhance their academic performance and character development preparing them for future success. Programs are available to all Kindergarten-3rd grade students at all four elementary schools.

 

Program Options

The SMARTE Clubhouse will continue to offer three options for families - 5-days, 3-days or 2-days per week. Our program begins when your child gets out of school and walks over to the SMARTE classroom. Kindergarten students are escorted from their classrooms by our staff, and older children walk over in groups on their own.

We believe that children need a balance between structured activities (such as building a lego project with a group of classmates) and unstructured time, where they are free to choose their own activities and partners. Activities include arts and crafts, playing outdoors, doing homework or spending quiet time reading a book. Most school days are highly structured, and kids need some time, particularly in the afterschool hours, to unwind and make their own choices.  

Snack Time

We provide a healthy afternoon snack each day that always includes fresh fruit or vegetables. In addition, we are always willing to work with any parent of a child who has a specific concern or food allergy. Due to a large number of children with peanut allergies, we do not serve peanut butter or any item that we know has peanuts in it.

Homework Club

We know getting homework done each day is a priority for many parents. To address this priority, we provide a Homework Club, available to any child who wants/needs to participate. After snack time each day, the Homework Club meets in a group together at quiet tables to do their homework. Homework Club is managed by one of our staff members, who are there to support children’s homework needs and make sure that they finish the majority of their homework when possible. Homework Club runs for approximately one hour and children are free to leave the area and join in on the other activities as soon as their homework is completed.

Coming Next Year - More Enrichment!

We are working with vendors to offer more enrichment as part of our program day. We are excited to bring in additional programming like STEAM, sports, music, and more.

Health & Safety Measures

We follow all San Mateo County health requirements including:

• Face coverings are required for all staff and students at all times
• Frequent handwashing and hand sanitizing
• Routine cleaning and disinfecting
• Air purifiers in every classroom with windows and doors are open for ventilation

 

Monthly Fees

Our fees are prorated for ten (10) even, monthly payments for the 180 days we are open during the year. We also offer staff and sibling discounts. Our staff are school district employees and follow the same calendar as the District. We are closed when schools are closed and our fees are adjusted accordingly. There is no additional discount for school holiday or break schedules. There is a $75 non-refundable registration fee. Once we receive your registration, your spot will be secured in the program and an email confirmation will follow. 

 

*Fees adjusted annually & are subject to change

SMARTE Hours of Operation

The SMARTE Afterschool Clubhouse is open from the end of the school day until 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Parents may pick up children from the program at any time. There is no additional charge to accommodate children for additional hours for early dismissal time on parent conference days and minimum days.

For Kindergarten Students

K-Play is one additional hour of care for early bird Kindergarteners from 1:30-2:30 pm. Parents can choose this option only or in addition to the regular SMARTE schedule - $200 per month. Most parents wait to register for K-Play until the school assigns their child to an early or late bird schedule.

We are excited to welcome your children to the SMARTE Clubhouse next year! Please let us know if you have any additional questions by emailing us at smarteinfo@scsdk8.org.

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San Carlos Belmont Afterschool Program (TK-3rd Grade)

 

San Carlos Belmont After School is a private school-aged childcare company that began in 1981. With a fully-licensed staff that meets California State Department of Social Service requirements as well as advanced training in early childhood education, safety, and health-related issues. Each center has its own 2400 square foot classroom and unlimited access to the playground area of the school it serves.

 

Children come to the After School program directly after their school day ends and stay until their parents can pick them up after work. After school closes at 6:00 pm.

 

Looking for a morning program? After School also offers a Breakfast Club program from 7:30 am until the beginning of the school day.  Late bird Kindergarten students can attend until their day begins at 9:25 am.

 

Need kid coverage during summer and school holidays? You don’t have to be in After School during the academic year to attend either the summer program (Kamparama) or any Holiday program (Spring Break, Presidents’ Week, Winter Break, Thanksgiving week.)

 

Visit the San Carlos Belmont After School website for more information.

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Afterschool Care Enrichment (ACE) Program (4th-5th Grade)

 

We are excited to announce (ACE) Afterschool Care Enrichment, was selected by the San Carlos School District as the Upper Elementary After School Childcare program. Afterschool Care Enrichment, also known as ACE is a new licensed After School program (pending licensing) founded by Eve Daskalakis who has served families in the San Carlos Childcare Community since 2008. ACE will provide a familiar family-oriented program where students feel safe, at home, challenged, and excited to be a part of each day.

Arroyo Registration 

Mariposa Registration 

 

Please visit the ACE website for detailed program information at www.acesancarlos.com or feel free to reach out to Eve Daskalakis directly at Email - eve@acesancarlos.com - Phone: 650-931-4007.

 

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