Welcome to High Plains Elementary Extended Child Services, also known as Growing to Greatness.
High Plains Before and After school program offers childcare before school, from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and after school from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. With sufficient enrollment, the program also operates from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM on school holidays and non-contact days.
This licensed program provides childcare and enrichment activities for the children and families of the High Plains community. Programs are fee-based and self-supporting. They are governed and regulated by the Cherry Creek School District and by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care.
Program Goals and Philosophy
To provide a safe, affordable convenient, and quality childcare.
To provide children with positive interaction and opportunities to establish relationships with peers and adults.
To involve children and parents in continuous program development and improvement.
To assist children in their physical, intellectual social, emotional, and creative development.
To provide qualified staff members who participate in continuing professional training and education.
Ages Accepted
Our Before & After School Program is open to students in grades K – 5, or ages 5 – 12 years. We are unable to accept children before they are enrolled in Kindergarten. All participants must be age 5 by October 1 of the current school year. We also do not accept children once they have entered 6th grade.
Parent Handbook
Please read the High Plains ECS Parent Handbook, which is available in our office and keep it for reference. Feel free to call the program office if you have questions.
Enrollment Form
All children must be fully enrolled before attending any ECS program. To enroll, parents or guardians must complete and sign the Enrollment Form, which is available in the program office, the school main office or to download
click here. Parents must also give the child’s current immunizations records to the program director and/or school nurse. While enrollment can occur any time, parents or guardians will complete a new Enrollment Form before each summer session and before each school year. Parents should also update the Enrollment Form if a phone number or any other information changes. The ECS Enrollment Form is available in our office.
Fees
| Before School |
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$7.00
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$35.00
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$6.30
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$31.50
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| After School |
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| 4:30 PM pick up |
$9.50
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$47.50
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$9.50
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$47.50
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| 6:00 PM pick up |
$11.50
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$57.50
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$10.35
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$51.75
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| Full Days |
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$33.00
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N/A |
$29.70
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N/A
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$10.00
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N/A |
$10.00
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N/A |
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- Make checks payable to Cherry Creek School District - ECS.
- Payment must be made by check or money order. Cash is not accepted.
- All children must be registered and fees paid before they attend.
- Financial Assistance is available for families that qualify.
Holiday Closures
Our Before and After School program is closed on the following holidays:
-New Year’s Day
-Memorial Day
-July 4th
-Labor Day
-Thanksgiving Day and 1 day after
-First week of winter break
-Christmas Day
Childcare will be offered on other holidays when enrollment is sufficient.
Cancellation Due to Weather
Closure of the school district due to weather conditions will automatically cancel the Before and After School Program.
On delayed start days due to weather, the Before and After School Program operates regular hours for registered students only.