2025-26 School Year School Age Care (SAC) / Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Enrollment Information
2025-26 School Year ELO-P Registration (Go to School Year Enrollment Tab for Registration Link): Our daycare programs are full at this time.
To inquire about enrollment in ELOP, please contact Veronica Garcia. Click here to contact Veronica Garcia
2025-26 School Year ELO-P Registration: Registration for 2025-26 School Year closed on March 10
Registration for School Year 2025-26 for new families to daycare opened on March 6th at 8:00am.
The registration link was posted here and was active on March 6th.
The registration link closed on Monday, March 10 at 8:00am.
Registration Process: Students are only provisionally enrolled in daycare until they are fully registered in a BUSD school.
Enrollment in SAC/ELO-P is complete when a student is fully registered at a BUSD school.
Please contact the School Age Care office if more information is needed.
Enrollment in SAC/ELOP is limited and will be determined by lottery if need exceeds capacity.
If need exceeds capacity, students not placed in the program via lottery will be placed on a waiting list.
The waiting list will then be determined by timestamp, not by lottery.
ELO-P General Information
The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) will be operated by the BUSD School Age Care Department.
ELO-P is offererd at no cost to eligible students in grades transitional kindergarten through sixth.
To be eligible for ELO-P, students must be identified in the BUSD Unduplicated Student Count. Here are the criteria to qualify:
Approved application for free or reduced meals
Identified as an English learner
Identified as a Foster youth or Homeless
ELO-P will be offered at all BUSD elementary and middle school daycare programs for grades TK-6.
Hours of operation: 6:30am - 6:00pm (during non-school hours)
Exceptions:
School Year Camps (Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Breaks) hours: 6:30am - 5:00pm
Summer Camp hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm
FAQs
Question: When did ELO-P start in BUSD?
Answer: ELO-P started in the 2022-23 school year.
Q: What grades are included in ELO-P?
A: Unduplicated students in grades TK-6 are eligible for ELO-P.
Q: If my student qualifies for ELO-P (identified as Unduplicated and in grades TK-6), are they automatically enrolled?
A: No, if you are eligible, the ELO-P Survey must be completed for your student to be on the ELO-P registration list.
Q: Is ELO-P the same as School Age Care (SAC) daycare?
A: Yes, ELO-P is an expansion of the SAC program.
Q: Can students attend ELO-P before and/or after school?
A: Yes, the hours of operation are 6:30am-6:00pm (during non-school hours), and students can, but are not required to attend both before AND after school.
Q: Will my child attend ELO-P at his/her home school?
A: Yes.
Q: Will students be given time to complete their homework in ELO-P?
A: Yes, homework time and help is part of the daily program.
Q: What types of enrichment activities will be offered?
A: Organized games and sports, arts, structured playtime, clubs, leadership opportunities, etc.
Q: Will breakfast and afternoon snacks be offered?
A: Yes.
Bonita Unified School District Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Plan
The ELO-P is operated by: BUSD School Age Care Department
115 W. Allen Avenue
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8200
Ext. 5361, 5362
Name of Local Educational Agency and ELO-P Site(s)
Local Educational Agency (LEA) Name: Bonita Unified School District
Contact Name: Deb Brownlee
Contact Email: brownlee@bonita.k12.ca.us
Contact Phone: 909-971-8200 ext 5360
Instructions: Please list the school sites that your LEA selected to operate the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P).
Allen Elementary
Arma J. Shull Elementary
Fred Ekstrand Elementary
Gladstone Elementary
Grace Miller Elementary
J. Marion Roynon Elementary
La Verne Heights Elementary
Oak Mesa Elementary
Lone Hill Middle School
Ramona Middle School
Original Governing Board Approval Date: June 15, 2022
Review/Revision Date: June 11, 2025
2025-28 ELO-P Plan
1—Safe and Supportive Environment: Physical and Emotional Safety and Support
The program will provide a safe and nurturing environment that supports the developmental, social-emotional and physical needs of all students.
● The program will be offered on the school site in coordination with the district-run School Age Care program; transportation will not be needed.
● ELO-P will be offered to grades TK-6th during the regular school year and on summer intersession days (summer intersession will meet the 30 day requirement).
● Staff members will be identifiable by program badges.
● The location of the program on the school campus will be clearly defined for staff, students, and families throughout the duration of the program.
● Health, safety, and behavior procedures will be communicated to staff through meetings and various trainings, and with students through group meetings, and families through the program handbook and correspondence from program staff. Staff will be trained in safety and first aid.
● Staff will engage in safety procedures and practice drills with students.
● Health and medical needs of students will be communicated to staff.
● Documentation and communication of incidents (e.g., written reports and phone records) will be maintained confidentially and accessible to staff.
● Student rosters with current emergency contacts will be maintained confidentially and updated as changes occur.
● Staff will hold students to high expectations for behavior and achievement by: acknowledging positive behavior and student accomplishments and intervening and redirecting when students are engaged in physically and/or emotionally unsafe behavior. Staff and students will build a sense of community and belonging for all and will collaborate in the creation of behavioral agreements.
● Staff will intentionally identify participant strengths, interests, and learning styles, and encourage participants to develop skills related to their strengths and interests.
● Staff will intentionally build and maintain trusting, nurturing, and supportive relationships with participants.
2—Active and Engaged Learning
Program design and activities will reflect active, meaningful and engaging learning methods that promote collaboration and expand student horizons.
● The program will provide a variety of activities utilizing various learning modalities (visual, tactile, auditory, kinesthetic).
● Staff will offer students opportunities to experience working in groups that have a clear purpose and that support collaborative interaction.
● Students will be given opportunities to use technology to enhance their learning.
3—Skill Building
The program will maintain high expectations for all students and link program goals and curricula with 21st-century skills (e.g., critical thinking, creativity, and information and communications technology).
● Staff will create projects that relate to and engage students of all grade levels (TK-6).
● Staff will use practices that support mastery such as:
○ Providing opportunities to practice skills
○ Activities to allow students to build on previously learned skills
○ Facilitating reflections and offering constructive feedback
● Students will have the opportunity to work in groups where they practice skills such as team building, collaboration, and use of effective communication.
4—Youth Voice and Leadership
The program will provide and support opportunities for students to play a meaningful role in program design and implementation and provide ongoing access to student leadership roles.
● Staff will facilitate student voice and leadership in ways that promote positive relationships within the program.
● Students will be offered opportunities to engage in leadership roles that are supported by staff.
● Students will be encouraged to share their perspectives and offer input regarding program design, what they want to learn, and the quality of their experience in the program.
5—Healthy Choices and Behaviors
The program will promote student well-being through opportunities to learn about and practice balanced nutrition, physical activity and other healthy choices in an environment that supports a healthy lifestyle.
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● A healthy culture and environment will be maintained by the program.
● Nutrition considerations and physical activity will be built into operating procedures of the program and activity design.
● Students will be offered daily opportunities to engage in developmentally appropriate physical activities.
● Students will have a voice and take part in creating and maintaining a healthy culture and environment within their program.
6—Diversity, Access, and Equity
The program will be designed to address cultural and linguistic diversity and provide opportunities for all students to experience diversity, access, and equity.
● To the extent practicable, the program will recruit and hire staff that reflects the community of the students served.
● Outreach efforts to reach eligible students will be posted at the school site, posted on the district website, email/text communication, etc.
● The program will be aware of and will support student needs.
● Diversity related to students will be respected.
● Activities will be adapted to accommodate the physical and developmental abilities of all students, and actively encourage their participation in the program.
7—Quality Staff: Staff Engagement, Staff Requirements, Staff Development
The program will recruit and retain high quality staff and provide ongoing staff development and training based on assessed staff needs.
● The program will engage in a recruitment and hiring process that carefully considers experience, knowledge, interest, ability to create a safe environment, diversity, and capacity for engaging children in age appropriate and meaningful learning. Information that affects the day-to-day operations of the program will be made available.
● Staff Requirements are commensurate with ELOP guidance.
○ Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school; training in early childhood education is desirable; and experience and/or training in pre-school or early child care programs.
○ Must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Completion of two years of college, (or) (b) Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher, (or) (c) Knowledge of, and ability to assist in reading instruction, writing, and mathematics demonstrated through a local or state assessment, that is appropriate to the assigned responsibilities
● Staff will demonstrate ability to deliver a program that meets grant requirements.
● The program will provide staff with: clear titles and job descriptions, training and staff development opportunities (3 staff development days will be offered each year), resources and materials to deliver activities.
● Staff will exhibit: integrity, professionalism, caring, and competency as a positive role model and a commitment to building positive relationships with a culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse community of students, staff, and parents.
● Staff Development occurs on the first non-pupil day in October and the second non-pupil day in the fourth week of October.
○ Survey staff on topics for Staff Development Days
○ Arrange for workshops focused on physical and emotional safety of students.
8—Clear Vision, Mission, and Purpose
The program has a clearly defined vision, mission, goals, and measurable outcomes to utilize for continual improvement.
Mission: For the students in our care, we will create a safe expanded learning environment that will shape character, nurture intellect and build skills for success.
Vision: Bonita Unified School District will prepare every student to live their purpose.
● The program will ensure that its vision and mission complement each other and are reflected in program goals and outcomes.
● The program will monitor progress toward its goals and outcomes.
● The program will communicate, review, and make appropriate changes to its goals as needed.
● Staff will share the program’s mission, vision, goals, outcomes, and planned activities with families through a variety of strategies (e.g., parent meetings, electronic communication, newsletters, etc.).
● Students will be offered opportunities to provide input that is used to impact the program’s vision, mission, goals, and outcomes.
9—Collaborative Partnerships: Students and Families
The program will build and support collaborative relationships among internal and external stakeholders, including families, schools and community, to achieve program goals.
● The program will coordinate an integrated partnership between the instructional day and expanded learning program.
● To the extent necessary, the program will engage potential partners (public and private) to sustain program services.
● Staff will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders in order to achieve program goals.
● Staff will engage, communicate, and connect parents to information and services available to them within their community and school.
10—Continuous Quality Improvement
The program will use data to assess its strengths and weaknesses in order to continuously improve program design, outcomes and impact.
● The program will establish a continuous quality improvement that incorporates feedback from staff, youth, parents, and the K-6 partners.
● The program will develop a set of guiding questions that are related to the program design, desired program outcomes, and impact.
● The program will record and keep track of the information it collects in a manner that protects the confidentiality of stakeholders.
● Collectively, staff will analyze program data to understand strengths and weaknesses in programming.
● Staff will engage students in the continuous quality improvement process by seeking their feedback about program activities.
● Staff will use feedback to prioritize future work around program design, professional development, and program practices.
11—Program Management: Policies and Procedures and Budget
The program has sound fiscal and administrative practices supported by well-defined and documented policies and procedures that meet grant requirements.
Policies and Procedures:
● The program will create and distribute a user-friendly parent/student handbook that describes policies and procedures.
● The program will create and annually update documentation that addresses program operation including policies, procedures, practices, and staff roles, and adheres to federal, state, and local requirements.
● The program will utilize the district’s fiscal management system that includes a well-documented budget with line item expenses and the duration and amount of each revenue source.
● The program’s organizational structure will allow staff to focus on the needs of students, and includes job descriptions and lines of supervision.
● Staff at the program and site level will use various well-defined channels of communication, including meetings and written correspondence with stakeholders.
● The LEA/program has the appropriate insurance to protect staff, administrators, volunteers, participants, and parents.
● The program will adhere to district processes and procedures regarding written agreements that define roles and responsibilities of subcontractors and partners.
● Managers at all levels will take advantage of opportunities to develop management and leadership skills, and stay informed about new research, best practices, and innovations in expanded learning programs.
● The District will provide a program that is pupil-centered, results driven and is meant to complement, but do not replicate, learning activities in the regular school day and school year. The school year includes before school, after school, and intersession days.
● The District will ensure proper implementation of ELO-P by:
○ Engaging in continuous monitoring and analysis of student ratios, daily activities, staff requirements and expectations, and program outcomes.
○ All expenditures are consistent with statute and the LEA’s ELO-P Plan. All expenditures qualify as necessary and reasonable for an ELO-P activity. They are consistent with the LEA’s policies and procedures and are consistent and implemented uniformly and adequately documented.
Budget: The costs charged to ELO-P fund staffing, materials, and enrichment opportunities. To maintain the mandated staff to pupil ratios, the daycare staff was increased by 64%. All costs charged to the program are reasonable, necessary, and allowable in accordance with applicable statues, regulations, and program plans for ELO-P.
General Information (Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten)
Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Ratios and Personnel
Schools serving transitional kindergarten or kindergarten pupils will maintain a pupil to-staff member ratio of 10 to 1. Current School Age Care personnel will work directly with transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students. All ELO-P related personnel meet required qualifications.
Transitional Kindergarten School Day Schedule
August 19 through June 5 8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kindergarten School Day Schedule
August 19 through March 21 8:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
March 24 through June 5 8:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten ELO-P Schedule
August 19 through June 5 6:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
August 19 through June 5 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m