Available to HVWS Students
Extended Care will not run if school is closed. Please check the Family Portal for the calendar and see holidays and scheduled early dismissals.
To sign up for the contracted rate for consistent Extended Care use, please submit an Extended Care Registration for each child you wish to sign-up. Rates will be prorated based on start date.
Extended Care Registration – Contractual Rate
Sign up here.
To sign-up for drop-in use, please submit an Extended Drop-in Registration below for each child you wish to sign up. Please click on link to see current drop-in rates.
Extended Drop-in Registration
For Early Childhood Students, sign up for drop-in here.
For Grades Students, sign up for drop-in here.
For questions about Extended Care, please contact the Enrollment Team at enrollment@waldorfct.org.
Signing up for extended care for the full school year provides our families with a more affordable rate. However, we understand that care may be required for stand-alone days.
Please click on link to see current drop-in rates.
Early Childhood Students
Please complete the drop-in form request. We request that drop-in registrations occur at least the night before so that Ms. Collet can plan accordingly and verify availability.
For additional questions about Early Childhood Extended Care, please contact Claudine Collet at ccollet@waldorfct.org.
Grades Students
Please complete the drop-in form request. We request that drop-in registrations occur at least the night before so that Ms. Morrow or Ms. Chapman can plan accordingly and verify availability.
For additional questions about Grades Extended Care, please contact the Enrollment Team at enrollment@waldorfct.org.
Your contracted rate will vary based on the number of days per week you require. Please see the attachment below for a breakdown of rates. All Extended Care is billed through FACTS.
Extended care is offered on regular school days from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm for early childhood students, 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm for grade school students, and 12:30 pm 5:30 pm for students in 1st grade on Thursdays.
Each afternoon will consist of free play, lunchtime, rest time, and additional free play, with time set aside for grade school students to complete homework. Parents must pack a healthy lunch.
- Extended Care for Early Childhood takes place on the Early Childhood campus and dismissal occurs at the Rose Garden entrance.
- Extended Care for Grades takes place on the Grades campus and dismissal occurs at the Atrium entrance (upper level of Compass Hall).
- On Thursdays, 1st graders who are dismissed at 12:35pm attend Extended Care on the Early Childhood campus and are dismissed at the Rose Garden entrance.
While there are no refunds for absences or unplanned campus closures, we do factor “free” days into the contract rates.
Early Care
7:30 – 8:10 am
Parents can avoid the morning rush to work and school. Early care drop-off is at the Rose Garden building. Early Care is available for all students. Not available on delayed start days.
Pine Tree Program
12:30 – 2:55 pm
Continue your child’s day in their home away from home; a relaxed atmosphere prevails with plenty of play time both indoors and out, story time and rest. Pack a nutritious lunch. Available to PreK and Kindergarten students Monday – Friday and 1st grade students on Thursdays. Not available on school-wide early dismissal days. The current maximum enrollment for Early Childhood students is 26 and for Grade School students, 12.
After Care
2:55 – 4:30 pm
Parents can have peace of mind knowing their child’s Waldorf experience will extend throughout the day. A gentle rhythm guides the afternoon with more time outside and time set aside for grades children to complete homework, crafts or engage in a fun board game. Available to PreK – 8th grade HVWS students Monday – Friday. Not available on school-wide early dismissal days. The current maximum enrollment for Early Childhood students is 26 and for Grade School students, 30.
late Care
4:30 – 5:30 pm
We have reincorporated our Late Care Program until 5:30 pm for our working families. Available to PreK – 8th Grade HVWS students Monday – Friday. Not available on school-wide early dismissal days.