FAQ's

You may register by following one of the links below. Please select the school your student is assigned to based on the San Carlos School District boundaries: School Boundaries Locator 

Links for registration:

Arundel

Brittan Acres

Heather

White Oaks

Please follow the link below to view our tuition rates and schedules.

Tuition and Schedules 

TKELP operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1:25 PM to 5:30 PM, and on Wednesdays from 12:25 PM to 5:30 PM. Pick-up times will depend on the schedule selected for your student during registration.

All TK students are picked up directly from their classrooms at the end of the school day and checked in by the supervising staff.

At TKELP, we strive to maintain a staff-to-student ratio of 1 to 10 to ensure quality care and individualized attention for every child.

TKELP follows the San Carlos School District calendar for its closure dates. For more detailed information on school closures, please visit our Schedule page to view the calendar.

If you require additional care during school closures, please reach out to the following programs:

After School Enrichment (A.C.E.)

San Carlos-Belmont After School (SCBAS)

Although we always check in with teachers at the start of the day to confirm attendance, please email the Program Supervisor, Jesse Torres, at jtorres@scsdk8.org to ensure staff are informed.

Unfortunately, TKELP does not currently offer morning care. We encourage families to explore the following programs for morning care options:

After School Enrichment (A.C.E.)

San Carlos-Belmont After School (SCBAS)

If you are requesting a transfer from your home site to another school within the San Carlos School District, please complete registration for your assigned home school first. Once your transfer request is approved, you can contact the Extended Learning Program Supervisor, Jesse Torres, at jtorres@scsdk8.org, and he will assist you in making the necessary changes.

Safety is one of our top priorities at TKELP. We begin by ensuring that all TKELP staff are CPR-certified at the time of hire or shortly thereafter. Our staff conducts regular head counts to ensure all students are accounted for at all times.

In the event of an emergency, we follow San Mateo County’s “The Big Five” emergency plan. Staff receive training at the beginning of the school year, with ongoing reminders throughout the year to stay prepared.

For questions regarding the following topics, please contact our Extended Learning Program Supervisor, Jesse Torres, at jtorres@scsdk8.org:

•Registration or schedule changes

•Tuition and billing inquiries

•Student absences

•Scholarships and financial assistance

For site-specific concerns, please contact your site directly using the phone numbers listed on our Home Page if:

•You are running late

•You want to check on your student’s well-being

Students have 45 to 60 minutes of outdoor playtime every day during our program. This typically occurs at the start of the day, but some sites may offer additional outdoor time at the end of the day for further exercise.

During this time, staff support students in developing their social skills by teaching them how to problem-solve, take turns, ask for help, and express their emotions in a safe and healthy way.

During this time, TKELP students have the opportunity to unwind and enjoy a moment of calm after a busy school day. Students can choose from quieter activities such as puzzles, drawing, magnet tiles, and more, all while listening to calming music in the background.

In TKELP, we offer a variety of enriching activities for students to engage in during the later part of the day. Teachers set up learning centers that support the development of students’ cognitive, fine motor, creativity, problem-solving, and other essential skills.

Each week, we explore a different theme that inspires our daily curriculum. Through art projects, crafts, and games, we ensure that students are actively engaged and having fun. For a closer look at some of the activities we do at TKELP, please visit our Newsletter page.

During Choice Time, students have the opportunity to explore the entire classroom and further develop their social skills. This time allows students to interact with their peers through play, learning to navigate positive social interactions. Teachers support students in enhancing their social and emotional skills by guiding them to problem-solve, share, practice patience, and more.

JAMaROO is a dance and music class included in your monthly tuition. They visit our TK classrooms once or twice a month for 30-minute sessions. During these sessions, students enjoy dancing and singing with the JAMaROO instructor.

Feel free to click the link above to learn more about JAMaROO and their classes.

TKELP offers students the opportunity to learn or practice Spanish. The curriculum, developed by the program supervisor and taught by TKELP staff, introduces TK students to basic Spanish concepts, including numbers, colors, animals, and other fundamental vocabulary.

Each year, we expand and enhance our Spanish curriculum, and we look forward to continuing to grow and improve the class in the years to come.

Yes, TKELP provides snacks for the students daily. Each snack consists of a dry item and a fruit or vegetable. 

Some examples of snacks include jelly sandwiches, graham crackers, goldfish, Nutri-Grain bars, apples, oranges, carrots, bananas, and more!

Although you report any allergies during registration, please make sure to inform staff about any allergies your student may have or develop throughout the year. This ensures we can provide the best care and maintain a safe environment for all students.

Please inform staff if your student requires an EpiPen and ensure they know the location of the EpiPen at all times. This is important for the safety and well-being of your child.

Payments will be automatically processed within the first five days of each month. Please follow the link to our Tuition page for the calendar for the current and upcoming school year.

Tuition is prorated based on the number of days students are in session and is then divided into 11 equal payments throughout the year.

Yes, TKELP will charge a one-time payment of $30 if payment has not been received after five days of it being due.

Families are responsible for the cost of full tuition, ACH fees, and any additional charges related to the program.