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Extended Day Program

The CDS Extended Day Program activities and schedules are designed to achieve a balance of organized activities and supervised free play. Children may choose from a wide variety of age-appropriate activities such as sports and games, study hall, building, art, music, cooking, gardening, and community service projects.
 

Hours and Procedure

A variety of schedules are offered to fit each family’s needs. The Extended Program is available Monday through Friday after school until 6:00 p.m. every day school is in session (except Grandparents & Special Friends Day, the day before Winter Break, and Graduation). 

Rates for 2024-2025

Full-day care (8am-6pm) is included in tuition for all preschoolers. For all other ages and grades, the hourly extended program rate is $14 and is individually adjusted according to each family's sliding scale tuition. Families may also opt into full-year care for $5,500. Prorated full-year care is available, and ask about our early bird pricing for full-year care! Please reach out to Tanner Taylor at tannert@cds-sf.org with any questions. 

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After School Program

The core of the Extended Day Program, our after school program, is offered from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. and includes age-appropriate combinations of academic and recreational activities. 
Taking full advantage of our protected acre of land, experienced teachers create a dynamic environment that is fun and engaging and provides ample time for play.

Enrichments
Taught by CDS teachers, community teachers, and instructors from accredited local organizations, three sessions of exciting enrichment classes are offered each year (Fall, Winter, and Spring). Classes meet for one hour a week after school and cost varies, depending on the nature of the class. Enrichment class are additional (optional) opportunities for structured, hands-on learning experiences and carry an additional fee (all enrichments are sliding scale based on tuition level). You can learn more information and sign up for enrichments on this page.

Vacation/Conference Camps

On many days when school is closed for breaks or family conferences, Extended Program offers all-day camps. 
Camp activities will take place either at the Boys and Girls Club or out at a field trip location (LS and MS) or the preschool yard (PS). Camp registration will open within two weeks of each camp date and will take place via Homeroom--the cost is $73 per day (sliding scale applies).

Daily schedule:
8 am - 3 pm: Camp activities (Boys and Girls Club or field trip/preschool yard) included in the cost of camp

3 pm - 6 pm: Campers are signed in to the extended program and snack is provided (after care hourly rate applies)
Children's Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  Learn More