beforeCare
Important! BeforeCare Program changes for 2019 -2020
Presently, Holy Family RCS anticipates infrequent use of the BeforeCare Program by families. Therefore, CARES only plans to staff and offer BeforeCare services on an as-needed basis to families that pre-schedule in advance. BeforeCare will no longer be available on an unscheduled, walk-in basis. The BeforeCare Program now requires pre-scheduling and prepayment by no later than 5:00pm, three school days prior to the date of planned attendance. See "Sign-Up & Forms" for complete sign-up instructions. Also, note changes to rates and terms of payment for BeforeCare. See rates and payment information below.
2019 - 2020
Beginning Monday, September 9, 2019, Holy Family Regional Catholic School's BeforeCare service is available for families whose schedules require student drop-off prior to when school doors officially open at 7:25am. This service is fee-based and is separate from your child’s tuition (see rates below). Students must be pre-scheduled and prepaid to use this service. Prepayment for BeforeCare is non-refundable. Students arriving at Holy Family prior to 7:25am are required to be escorted by a parent/guardian to the CARES entrance and signed in to BeforeCare.
BeforeCare opens at 7:00am. Students are dismissed to their regular classrooms beginning at 7:25 am. Pre-K and Kindergarten students are escorted to their classrooms upon dismissal.
There is no BeforeCare on school days with delayed openings such as inclement weather days. BeforeCare is available to Holy Family students [Pre-K through 8th grade].
Families are required to carefully review all of the information provided throughout this website. Rates and instructions for sign-up are located on their corresponding links on the menu of this website. All necessary forms can be downloaded and printed from the "Sign-Up & Forms" tab. BeforeCare requires pre-scheduling. To pay online, click on any blue "Pay Online" button on CARES web pages. Note that paying online does not schedule your child. See "Sign-Up & Forms" tab to preschedule students.
The 2019 - 2020 CARES Pre-Enrollment Form must be completely filled out, signed and submitted to the CARES Director. Students may not use CARES without submission of this form. In addition to providing emergency contact information, this signed form serves as your contract agreeing to abide by all terms and conditions of the use of CARES services as outlined in all of the CARES web pages.
2019 - 2020 BeforeCare Rates & Fees
Annual CARES Registration Fee = $15.00 per family*
*Registration Fee allows use of both CARES program -- Before & AfterCare1 Child: $6.00 per day 2 or more children (same family) $8.00/day per family
Terms of Payment:
- A statement will be sent weekly to the email noted on the CARES Pre-Enrollment form.
- Payment Due Date: Prepayment is required at the time of scheduling at least 3 school days prior to the date of service.
- Late Payment: Unpaid balances may not accrue. A $10 late payment fee will be assessed when payment is not submitted online by the due date. You will receive email notification of the Late Payment fee and the suspension of the use of CARES services.
- Students may only return to CARES after balance including Late Payment fee is paid in full and the duration of the suspension has elapsed.
- Missed Day Policy: (Applicable to BeforeCare only) Families that have pre-scheduled and prepaid for BeforeCare services will be charged for missed days. You will not be charged if school is cancelled or opening is delayed due to inclement weather. A CARES credit will be available for future BeforeCare use only in the event of a school closure or delayed opening when BeforeCare is cancelled.
- Your statement is your receipt for any BeforeCare payments. Maintain copies for your records.
$25.00 CARES Year-End Late Fee: Applied at the end of the school year to accounts not paid in full (including any prior assessed monthly late charges) by the last date that your child is eligible to attend CARES (See "Dates" tab). Re-enrollment and release of school transcripts may be effected by unpaid balances.
Bank Non-Sufficient Fund (NSF) Charges: Any bank fees charged to Holy Family School for non-sufficient funds for payments shall be assessed to your account. Prompt re-submission of payment of the outstanding funds plus the bank's NSF charge is required.
A 2019-2020 CARES Pre-Enrollment Form must be completed. An invoice/statement will be emailed weekly to the address provided on the CARES Pre-Enrollment Form. Prompt payment is due upon receipt of your invoice. If desired, pre-payments may be made and your weekly invoice/statement will reflect payments received and attendance activity. Payments should be made online. Any unused credits remaining on CARES accounts at the end of the school year are non-refundable and do not roll over to the next school year.
Please promptly notify the CARES Administrator and/or the school principal if there are extenuating, personal circumstances regarding a financial or other hardship that will adversely impact your ability to make scheduled payments for CARES services. When informed, we will make every effort to work together with you to offer a manageable resolution in order to continue providing uninterrupted CARES services.
See the Sign-Up & Forms tab for complete details on how to sign-up & use the BeforeCare program.
2019 - 2020 CARES Opening and Closing Dates
CARES closing dates vary according to grade level. Please note your child’s correct CARES end date.
- All Grades Before & AfterCare begins – Monday, Sept. 9th
- Pre-K last day of Before & AfterCare – Wednesday, June 3rd – final account balances due*
- Kindergarten last day of Before & AfterCare – Thursday, June 4th – final account balances due*
- Grades 1-8 last day of Before & AfterCare – Friday, June 5th – final account balances due*
*$25.00 CARES Year-End Late Fee will be applied to accounts not paid in full by the last day noted above corresponding to your child's grade level.
See the school's main web site for the school calendar of scheduled days off. There are no CARES services offered when school is closed for a holiday, in-service day, or due to emergency or weather-related reasons.
When there is a scheduled or weather-related early or half-day dismissal, then BeforeCare will be open but, AfterCare is closed. When there is a weather-related delayed opening -- then there is no BeforeCare. However, in cases of delayed openings, AfterCare should be open if there is an otherwise normal dismissal time. BeforeCare will not be available and will be closed on days when no students have been pre-scheduled to attend.
BeforeCare is staffed by a Holy Family RCS teacher. Everyone working at CARES satisfies the criteria set forth by the Safe Environment Program as required by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Holy Family School, as well as the State of Pennsylvania relating to training and background checks.
The CARES Administrator and staff are happy to answer any questions you may have concerning Holy Family Regional Catholic School's C.A.R.E.S. Program. Direct questions concerning payments and credits to the CARES Administrator. We look forward to spending this time with your children!
Terms of Use: Completing and signing the 2019 - 2020 CARES Pre-Enrollment Form and the subsequent use of Holy Family Regional Catholic School's (HFRCS) C.A.R.E.S. programs constitute a family's agreement to abide by all terms, conditions, policies and procedures as outlined on the school's website and aforementioned CARES Pre-Enrollment Form as well as the HFRCS handbook. Failure to adhere to terms of use may result in the temporary or permanent suspension of the use of C.A.R.E.S. programs. The C.A.R.E.S. program is an added service offered by HFRCS for its students. However, these services are not guaranteed to all students under every circumstance. Students may be denied CARES services due to safety or behavioral concerns. CARES services may also be denied for non-payment; a pattern of after closing, late pick-ups (AfterCare); or for other reasons noted under (but not limited to) the"Code of Conduct" tab above.