🚨 ** REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR : OPENS JUNE 2nd at 9 AM.**🚨

FAQs

Important information regarding payments, procedures, curriculum and discipline : District policies and regulations will apply to this program.

Who can attend the program?

Any Rutherford Public School student in Kindergarten through sixth grade is eligible to participate in the Bulldog Care program

How can I register for the program?

Enrollment selections will automatically roll over each month. Changes to registration may be submitted between the 1st and 15th of the preceding month. Requests received after the 15th will not be accepted.

Please note: There is limited space at the K-Center. Registration will be limited to first come first serve.

Is there a registration fee for Bulldog Care?

Yes, there is a nonrefundable $50 registration fee for each child enrolled in the program. Registration is online and is confirmed once the registration fee has been paid.

Do I need to re-register if nothing has changed?

No. Your Schedule Rools over automatically. No action is required.

What happens if I miss the 15th deadline ?

Changes apply the following month. Rosters must be finalized for staffing and billing.

What are the hours of operation?

Bulldog Care AM will run Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to the start of school.

Bulldog Care PM will begin at the end of the school day until 6:30pm. There are three different pick up times to choose from (4:30, 5:30, 6:30).

Where will the programs be held?

The program will be offered in the multipurpose rooms/gymnasiums at the Kindergarten Center, Lincoln School, Washington School and Pierrepont School.

What kinds of activities will the children be involved in?

Students will engage in age-appropriate activities designed to inspire curiosity and creativity. Snacks are provided in both AM and PM programs. Each site offers homework help, arts and crafts, STEM, outdoor play, and special events — all delivered through interactive, hands-on experiences. Families will receive a monthly calendar of upcoming themes and activities. Throughout the program, children will have ample opportunity to socialize, stay active, and explore the arts.

How do I update emergency contacts or who's authorized to pick up my child?

Submit the authorized pick up form : Authorized Pick Up

What happens if school closes due to inclement weather?

Bulldog Care follows the school calendar and schedules. If Rutherford Public Schools has a delayed opening there will be no before care, and if there is an early dismissal there will be no aftercare. Parents must make arrangements to have their child dropped off or picked up at the scheduled school time. There may be times that Bulldog Care needs to close during the day due to impending inclement weather. Please be sure to have an emergency contact on file that can pick up your child at the end of the school day.

What happens if I am late picking my child up?

Parents who arrive after the dismissal time listed above on more than one occasion will be charged a late fee of $20 for each 15-minute interval after dismissal time. If the child is not picked up after 45 minutes and/or no contact has been made with parent/emergency contact, the child will be placed in the custody of the Rutherford Police Department. Late fees must be paid within 24 hours or child/children will be suspended from the program until fees are paid in full.

Will flexible scheduling and Drop-In Services be offered?

Parents may enroll students for 2 to 5 days per week in both the morning and afternoon Bulldog Care programs on a monthly basis. Three pickup times are available: 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Schedule changes may be requested monthly, provided they are submitted before the 15th of the preceding month through our monthly registration.

Drop-In services are available for emergency situations for an additional fee. To utilize this option, the student must already be registered in the program and the Bulldog Coordinator or Site Director must be notified in advance.

What is the payment schedule/fees?

Please see fees here : How to Pay

Payment for the following month's services is due by the 30th of each month. A late fee of $20 per child will be applied to any tuition not received by the due date. Repeated late payments may result in removal from the program.

Monthly fees will appear in your child's PaySchool account by approximately the 20th of each month. This allows time for any necessary fee adjustments following the close of the monthly registration window, which runs from the 1st to the 15th for new families and currently enrolled families seeking to modify their child's schedule.

How do I pay online?

Tuition can be paid online via PaySchoolsCentral.com

Registration

Authorized Pick Up Form

Drop In Services

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