C.A.R.E.S. is designed to meet children’s after-school needs in a professionally supervised and caring atmosphere.
CHILDREN will be at their home schools #2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9E starting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Kindergarten C.A.R.E.S. begins on Friday, September 5, 2024. There will be NO transportation to or from any school
Caring certified teaching staff, including experienced instructors for specialty areas, conduct classes with an average ratio of eight children per staff member.
Online registration through the Department of Community Activities website is required.
In order to start C.A.R.E.S. on the 1st day of school, you must register by Sunday, August 24th
If you register between August 25th and September 2nd, your child can start C.A.R.E.S. on Thursday, September 4th, at the earliest
There is always a 2 school day waiting period from the date of registration
Call the DOCA office for more information at 516-594-2336
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