Dandelion
Aftercare

ABOUT Dandelion Aftercare

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We believe young people need more time, space, resources, and support to explore their interests and passions. Dandelion Aftercare provides these kinds of opportunities during after school hours. Kids from local elementary schools as well as homeschools are invited!

 

Rooted in care for ourselves, each other, and our environment, we focus on community building, creativity, and curiosity. Each day, we invite young people into fun experiences, activities, and trips in the neighborhood, and they receive a nourishing snack.

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Our offerings will be driven by the wants and needs of the young people in our program. Some examples of the kinds of offerings we may have each day include:

• Baking and cooking projects

• Arts and crafts makerspace

• Dramatic play

• Movement and dance

• Indoor and outdoor games

• Walks around the neighborhood to visit parks or other establishments

• Whatever kids dream up!

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Program Details

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 3:30-6pm

Flexible scheduling: Come 1-3 days each week

Program invoiced monthly at $37/day ($63 for early school pick up days)

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South philly school pickups

Dandelion Aftercare offers free pick ups from 

• Coppin Elementary

• Southwark Elementary

• Kirkbride Elementary

• If you are from a different South Philly school and are interested, reach out!

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DISTRICT Early Dismissals + Closures​

When the School District of Philadelphia has an early dismissal, our staff picks up young people from school at their dismissal time. When the School District of Philadelphia has off school, we will NOT host Dandelion Aftercare.

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23-24 Dates + Rates

The daily rate for aftercare is $37 ($63 for early pick-up days). We calculated the session cost and divided that into equal monthly installments.

 

• Aftercare runs Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays until 6pm.

• Last Aftercare day is Friday, June 14, 2024.

• To register, pay the first month's invoice. We'll invoice you monthly after that.

  • Early Pick Up Days: 9/29, 11/22, 12/15, ​2/2, 2/9, 3/8​, 4/5, 5/10​

  • NO Aftercare: 10/27, 11/24, 11/27, 1/15, 2/19, 4/10, 5/27

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Registration

To register, complete the Enrollment Form.

We'll send you the first month's invoice, and enrollment will be confirmed once payment is received. Please reach out with any questions.

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CANCELLATION policy

We kindly request 30 days notice when ending your Aftercare agreement. Please reach out with any extenuating circumstances. 

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COVID-19 Policy 

We believe that Covid-19 pandemic is still occuring, and we will monitor community spread and respond with updated policy as needed to keep our community as safe as possible. As of June 5, 2023, all programs from The Dandelion Project are mask optional. If young people have mild symptoms (runny nose, cough, etc.) that do not prevent them from participating in the program, we'll ask them to mask until symptoms resolve. We may need to change our policy throughout the year as new information becomes available.

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