Extended Day Programs
Erdman Preschool offers Enrichment and Extended Day Programs for all ages in addition to our 2, 3 and 4-day classes for Young Threes, Threes, Older Threes, Fours and Fives.
Families can choose to take advantage of our extended day programs to provide more flexibility and offer children more play time with friends. Programs are open to all ages and will run only if the minimum attendance is met.
Registration for Extended Day and Enrichment Programs opens when you register for your preschool class. It is first come, first served and is ongoing as space allows.
Early Drop-Off and Late Pick-Up
Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 9:00 AM, 3:30 - 4:00 PM
Gain more flexibility in your day! All ages welcome every day for free play. Register for the year to guarantee your spot, or sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway for the day(s) you want to drop in, as early as 2 weeks in advance. Day-of sign-up is offered by calling the office by 8:15 AM or 3:15 PM (if space is available). Drop-off and pick-up are outside on the playground, weather permitting. Max 10, min 2. Cost: $5 per child, $3 for second child in family (for all or any portion of the 1/2 hour). Begins Monday, September 17th, 2018.
Lunch Bunch
Monday - Friday, 11:30 - 1:00
Teachers and parent volunteers supervise lunch, free play games, stories and outdoor play with friends. Parents may register ahead of time for the year, or sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway each week; sheet goes up on Mondays (if your child does not attend school on Monday mornings you may call the office no earlier than 8:30 to sign up for the day(s) you want that week.)
Stay & Play
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Fridays, 11:30 - 3:30
Give your child a chance for more free play with their friends! Children enjoy Lunch Bunch, and a brief rest/quiet time followed by an afternoon with free play, snack, story and outdoor time.*
Register for the year to guarantee your spot, or sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway for the day(s) you want to drop in, as early as 2 weeks in advance. Day-of sign-up is offered by calling the office. Max 12, min 4. Cost: $35 per child (includes Lunch Bunch fee).
* This program is an extended playtime. If your 4- or 5-year old would enjoy more hands-on, curriculum-based enrichment activities, check out our Enrichment Programs.
Sign Up & Payment
Registration for Extended Day and Enrichment Programs opens when your enroll your child. It is first come, first served and is ongoing as space allows.
Sign up for these programs is offered in advance for the year, or as-you-go by using the sheets on the Parent Board in the upstairs hallway. Sheets go up 2 weeks in advance for as-you-go.
When you sign up for the year you will receive a monthly invoice. Payment can be included with your tuition payment (one check is fine). If you sign up as-you-go, payment is expected at the time of sign-up. Payments are non-reimbursable.
NOTE: When signing up for Stay & Play, please write your child's name on BOTH the Stay & Play AND Lunch Bunch sheets for the desired day.