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Butler Extended Day Program

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About Butler Extended Day Program

At the Butler Extended Day Program (BEDP), we understand the importance of providing reliable, affordable before and after school care for Butler School families in an environment that is safe, stimulating, and enjoyable for the children. We recognize the need for children to have a place to explore, learn, and play in a social setting that is tailored to their needs and interests. Our programs are designed to promote the social, intellectual, gross motor, fine motor, and emotional skills development of the children through a wide range of activities and materials, offering a seamless transition between the school day and our afterschool program. We strive to create a positive, supportive atmosphere that encourages children to be their best.

Programs

The classes, camps and experiences this business offers.

Before School: Morning Care Program (MCP)

MCP is open each day before school from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Children may arrive at any time after the program opens. Until 8:00, they have a choice of free play or an arts and crafts project. At 8:00, they may either remain in the program rooms or go to the gym for active play until 8:25. At 8:30, the children are dismissed to the playground, where they line up with their classes or to their indoor waiting places during inclement weather. MCP does not serve breakfast, but children are welcome to bring breakfast from home and eat it while they are at the program.

After School: BEDP

BEDP meets from school dismissal time until 6:00 each day. The children walk from their classrooms when school is over. They meet according to their grade in one of two groups: kindergarten and first grade; second, third, and fourth grade. A typical afternoon consists of a snack, provided by BEDP, free play, an arts and crafts project or other teacher-led activity, organized gym time, outside time, supervised homework (optional for grades 2-4), story, and group time (especially kindergarten and first grade). Weekly optional activities include drama, karate, and a special program of gym games.

Kindergarten Days

A special school day program for BEDP kindergarten children on the two days in late April or early May when kindergarten is closed for intake of the new class. The exact dates vary each year and will be announced here.