Sycamore School District

The Sycamore School District will offer before and after school care (OSCAR) for the 2008-2009 school year for children who are in kindergarten through fifth grade in the District. OSCAR will provide children a fun, safe, and quality experience.

The program will be offered from August 26 each day before and after school until June 5 from 7:00 am to 8:15 am and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. at each elementary school.

A 6:30 am drop off is provided at a designated site. Children will then be bussed to their home school at 6:50 am.

The before school program will offer breakfast (for children arriving before 7:45 am) and activities.

The afternoon program will provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and structured playtime. At 4:30, all students will take part in featured wellness activities provided by our partner, the Kishwaukee YMCA. Please see next page for more details.

All day care will be provided from 6:30 am to 6:00 on October 10 and 13; November 6, 7, and 11; January 16 and 19; February 16; March 2 and 20; April 9; and June 5. (Other days may become available.) Registration for these dates will be at a later date.

There will be NO care provided if schools are closed for any emergency.

A certified teacher will lead the program. Highly qualified instructors from the YMCA will teach the featured wellness activities daily. The child to staff ratio will be approximately 7:1.

Fees/day/child:

Before school only - $10.00
After school only - $13.00
Before and after school - $16.00
All Day Care - $29.00
Financial Assistance may be available. Please call Community Coordinated Child Care (4C), 758-8149, for more information.

Children will be selected on a first come, first serve basis with a requirement that a child be enrolled for at least two (2) days per week. Space may be limited.

An application must be completed and a deposit of $150.00 per child (a maximum of $300.00 per family) is required that will be applied toward your childcare fees. You will receive a payment schedule and instructions for the remaining payments with the first payment due September 15th.

For more information call Thomas Franks, OSCAR Coordinator or Karen Wickersham, OSCAR Administrative Assistant, at 815-899-8123.

Click here for information on the 2009 Summer OSCAR Program