WELCOME
Welcome to the Grace Christian Church After School Care (GCCASC) Program. The following information will address our policies and procedures and is designed to help your family become more familiar with our program. Our goal is to provide a first class After School Care Program for children in grades 1 – 6. The following policies and procedures will serve as guidelines for the successful accomplishment of our goal.
HOURS OF OPERATION
GCCASC operates Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 6:30 pm when Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) are in session.
INCLEMENT POLICY
GCCASC follows FCPS closing policy for inclement weather (https://www.fcps.edu/resources/safety-and-transportation/weather-cancellation-procedures). If FCPS makes an early morning or mid-day closing, GCCASC will be closed as well. In addition, if FCPS deems the weather or road conditions too dangerous for travel, we will not provide transportation to GCC to ensure the safety of all children and staff. Staff will call parents immediately to inform them of the situation should the need arise.
ENROLLMENT/TUITION
The registration form needs to be submitted by 8/14. A nonrefundable registration fee of $45 is due upon receipt of application (registration form) and will be credited to the applicant’s account at the end of the semester to reserve your child’s place in our program. Tuition will not be prorated or credited for missed days.
CHECK IN / OUT
All children will be checked in when they arrive at the GCC by a GCCASC staff member and every child must be signed out by a designated parent or guardian at the end of each day. Please notify the program director if someone other than a parent or guardian will be picking up your child. We also ask that every adult authorized to pick up a child bring a picture ID.
ATTENDANCE
GSSASC follows a strict student/teacher ratio and prides itself on timely van arrival and departure. On days when your child will not be attending GCCASC, we MUST be notified. Please call or leave a voice mail message at 703-471-4046 before 1:00 pm so the driver can be notified.
LATE PICK UP
If your child remains in the care of the GCCASC past 6:30 pm there will be a $5 charge for every additional 5 minutes he/she remains. Please let us know right away if you are going to be late.
SNACK
A light snack and water will be provided at GCCASC. If your child has allergies to specific foods please be sure to let us know during registration.
MEDICATION
Medication will only be given to children with a signed parental consent form listing a date, type, name, time, and dosage. All medication must be in the original container, have a valid expiration date, and be labeled with the child’s name. Staff cannot dispense medications in dosages that exceed the recommendations stated on the medication container. The Health Department does not allow a child with a fever of 101 or greater, diarrhea, vomiting, rashes, or sore throat to attend the GCCASC Program. If your child displays any of these symptoms, a parent or guardian will be notified immediately.
PROCEDURE FOR INJURY
The GSSASC will contact the parents/guardians of any child that is injured while in our care. If the injury is serious in nature, unless the GSSASC is instructed differently by the parents, we will call for an ambulance.