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Before & After / Extended Childcare Services
 
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Whitney Trayer, Director
wtrayer@cherrycreekschool.org
720-886-8280

Welcome to Independence Elementary School Extended Child Services,
also known as ECS.

Independence Before and After school program offers childcare before school, from 6:30 AM and after school to 6:00PM. 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 Independence 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 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
 
Independence Before & After School Program is open to students in grades K - 5, or ages 5 - 12 years. We are unable to accept childrenbefore 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 Independence ECS Parent Handbook and keep it for reference. Feel free to call the program office if you have questions.
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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission to its programs, services or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. The Cherry Creek School District No. 5 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance officer: District Compliance Officer or directly to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region VIII, Federal Office Building 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite #310, Denver, CO 80204.