FAQ

What does B.A.S.E. stand for?

A: Before and After School Enterprises

Is B.A.S.E. licensed as a childcare provider?

A: Yes, we are licensed through the Colorado Department of Human Services as a School-Aged Child Care Program.

Does B.A.S.E. staff work for Douglas County Schools?

A: Yes, all B.A.S.E. staff members are Douglas County School District employees. They abide by the same terms and policies of the Agreement between Douglas County Federation of Classified Employees, affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers and the AFL-CIO, and the Board of Education of Douglas County School District.

Do B.A.S.E. employees the same background checks as teachers?

A: Yes, all B.A.S.E. employees, including seasonal / temporary staff, receive a criminal record check through Colorado Bureau of Investigation. In addition to a criminal record check, a review of the State Department’s automated system to determine if the employee is the subject of a report of child abuse or neglect.

What is the B.A.S.E. work organization / chain of command?

A: Our B.A.S.E. Department is part of Business Services. Our District Coordinator and the Building Principals oversee B.A.S.E. Programs and supervise B.A.S.E. Directors. Directors manage the operations of programs available at each school, and Directors meet or exceed the Director qualifications required by Colorado Department of Human Services. B.A.S.E. Directors supervise Assistant Directors, Senior Program Leaders, Program Leaders, and/or Program Aides.

What are the tuition rates?

A: Rates are set by site, and vary by program. Contact your B.A.S.E. Program for more information.

How is our B.A.S.E. program funded?

A: Our programs are self-funded and rely solely on tuition payments provided by parents. Expenses include all labor costs, including salary and benefits, supplies and materials, utilities, custodial and maintenance costs, licensing fees, and field trip costs (transportation, entrance fees).

How do I pay?

A: All sites accept payment online through SchoolCare Works.

I booked attendance but no longer need care, can I get a refund or transfer my day?

A: No, B.A.S.E. attendance is non-transferrable and non-refundable. Once attendance has been scheduled in the system, our program managers schedule staff accordingly and plan for the scheduled number of students.

What ages of children does your programs serve?

A: Children shall be a minimum 5 years and a maximum 13 years of age.

What if my child is prescribed medication, which needs to be administered while he/she is attending B.A.S.E.?

A: Please communicate your child’s health needs with the Director prior to the first day of attendance to ensure our team has the necessary training to address your child’s health needs. We also need a current medication release from the child’s doctor in order to administer medication. All medications will be stored in a locked area, unless it is emergency medication (epi-pen’s, inhalers, for example). Contact your B.A.S.E. Program for the correct forms and to discuss your child’s needs.

What are your hours of operation?

A: STME B.A.S.E. opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m on full days. During the summer, STME B.A.S.E. opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 5:30 p.m.

Do programs remain open on days that the school is closed and on In-Service / Professional Development Days, when teachers are working and students are not in school?

A: Typically yes. We operate a “Full Day” program on most In-Service / Professional Development days, as well as seasonal breaks such as Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring Breaks. Check your B.A.S.E. calendar and / or B.A.S.E. parent handbook to see when your B.A.S.E. will be open.