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Pre-School Early Learning Centers
Elementary School Age
Middle School Age
Optional Days
Therapeutic Recreation
Homework Club
Monthly Update

Pre-School Early Learning Centers

Howard County Early Learning Center

Staff are trained in early childhood education and take continuing education classes yearly.

Children must be toilet trained and meet minimum age requirements set for each program.

To reserve space, a $50 non-refundable registration fee and one month's tuition are required at time of registration.

Before child can participate, parent must complete all license-required paperwork. See Required Forms. However, for 2009-2010 enrollees, please wait until the packet is mailed to you, forms may not be completed more than 6 months prior to the start date of the program or they need to be re-submitted.

This academic year preschool program focuses on developing a child's social, cognitive, emotional, and motor skills through age-appropriate activities that follow recommendations established by the Maryland Model for School Readiness. The safe, nurturing classroom environment encourages a child's playful exploration of learning materials. 2009-2010 Early Learning Centers
Open enrollment began February 10, 2009 for the new school year beginning September 2009. Age determination date is March 1, 2009 for 2's program, September 1, 2009 for all 3's or 4's programs. $50 non-refundable registration fee and first month's tuition due at time of enrollment. See application for new fees and the refund policy. Call 410-313-1698 for additional information.
2009-10 Application for Early Learning Center

2009-10 Academic Year. Fees are per month.
Bushy Park Elem
Age 3 / $233 month / canceled due to low enrollment
Age 4 / $351 month / Sept 8 / M, W, F 9:30-1:30
Elkridge Elem
Age 3 / $233 month / Sept 9 / Tu & Th 9:30-1:30
Age 4 / $465 month / Sept 8 / M, W, F 9:30-3pm
Fulton Elem
Age 3 / $233 month / Sept 9 / Tu & Th 9:30-1:30
Age 4 / $465 month / Sept 8 / M, W, F 9:30-3pm
Kiwanis-Wallas Rec Ctr
Age 2 / $160 month / Sept 8 / M & W 9:30-noon
Age 2 / $160 month / Sept 9 / Tu & Th 9:30-noon
Roger Carter Rec Ctr
Age 3 / $233 month / Sept 9 / Tu & Th 9:30-1:30
Age 4 / $465 month / Sept 8 / M, W, F 9:30-3pm
Triadelphia Ridge Elem
Age 3 / $221 month / Sept 8 / Mon/Wed/Thurs 9:30-Noon,
Age 4 / $299 month / canceled due to low enrollment
Veterans Elem
Age 4 / $713 month / Sept 8 / M-F 9:30-3:30
Age 4 / $926 month / Sept 8 / M-F 8am-5pm / need a minimum of 5 to enroll to offer the before and after care option at Veteran's.

2010-2011 Next school year information will be coming soon! See our Winter Brochure or call in January, 410-313-7275.

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Elementary School Age

New participants: Registration for the current school year is open on a space available basis.

Open enrollment for the following school year 2010-2011 begins November 5, 2009.

Child must be attending school at the same location as the desired program.

Advanced written notification is required when withdrawing from the program or changing the hours of use. No retroactive refunds permitted.

This licensed program provides varied low-key morning activities and structured afternoon recreation. Activities include crafts, games, sports and special events. Because obesity in children is a serious issue with many health and social consequences, we participate in Hearts N' Parks, an innovative program that aims to reduce the growing trend of obesity in children. The curriculum focuses on healthy eating and physical activity to educate and encourage children to make heart-healthy decisions. Fee includes more healthy snacks that follow the Hearts N' Parks guidelines.

Open enrollment for Fall 2009, began November 5, 2008.

2009-10 Application for Elementary Care

Gr K-5 / Fees for 2009-2010 as of October's payment
M-F from 7am to beginning of school day / $169 month
M-F from end of school day to 6pm / $264 month
M-F 7am-6pm / $384 month

Locations:
Bellows Spring Elem
Bollman Bridge Elem
Bushy Park Elem
Dayton Oaks Elem
Deep Run Elem
Elkridge Elem
Forest Ridge Elem
Fulton Elem
Gorman Crossing Elem
Hollifield Station Elem
Ilchester Elem
Laurel Woods Elem
Lisbon Elem
Manor Woods Elem
Pointers Run Elem
Rockburn Elem
St. John's Lane Elem
Triadelphia Ridge Elem
Veterans Elem
Waverly Elem
West Friendship Elem

2010-11 Application for Elementary Care

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Middle School Age

Registration for this school year is open on a space available basis.

Open enrollment for the next school year, 2010-2011 begins November 5, 2009.

Child must be attending school at the same location as the desired program.

Advanced written notification is required when withdrawing from the program. No retroactive refunds permitted.

The New Student Union
This licensed program provides a safe, supervised environment for middle school students. Activities include arts, community outings, crafts, games, homework time, sports, and individualized programs. Special events and outings may require additional activity fees. Program is not held when schools are closed. Fee includes snacks. For information, call 410-313-4717.

Open enrollment for Fall 2009, began November 5, 2008.

2009-10 Application for Middle School Care

2009-2010 school year as of October's care
M-F from end of school day to 6pm / $299 month

Locations:
Bonnie Branch Middle
Clarksville Middle
Elkridge Landing Middle
Ellicott Mills Middle
Folly Quarter Middle
Lime Kiln Middle
Mount View Middle
Patapsco Middle

2010-11 Application for Middle School Care

Patuxent Valley Middle School will be offered as an additional location in 2010-2011 if minimum enrollment is met.

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Optional Days

Optional care is available for some days when schools are closed. This care is for current registered RLC participants only. The fee is $40 per day per child for 2009-2010 school year. For more information, click on the following link: 2009-2010 Recreational Licensed Child Care Optional Days. To register, use your payment coupon, attach a copy of this chart to your Auto Deduct form, with Option #1 checked or contact a member of the RLC registration staff team.

Registration for the optional day, Friday, November 6, ends Tuesday, November 3rd.

Registration for the optional day, Wednesday, November 25th

Therapeutic Recreation

This program is licensed through the O.C.C. for children, teens and young adults with developmental disabilities. Leisure education, community outings, special events and more are included in this after-school program designed with participant input. Completed health inventory and emergency card are required before participation. No transportation provided.

Ages 6-12 / 2009-2010 as of October's fee
M-F to 6pm / $299 month
Cedar Lane School

Ages 13-21 / 2009-2010 as of October's fee
M-F to 6pm / $299 month
Cedar Lane Park
Cedar Lane School

Open Enrollment for Fall 2009 began November 5, 2008. Please call the Coordinator or RLC Registration Staff for details.

Open Enrollment for 2010-2011 school year begins November 5, 2009. Call 410-313-4659 or 410-313-4651 for information and registration requirements.

Homework Club

This is a grant funded program through a partnership with Centennial, Dunloggin and St. John's Lane elementary schools for the children of Ellicott City. The program assists children with their homework and provides additional academic assistance to improve school performance. It is a well-rounded program that includes sports, arts and crafts, social activities, and special events.
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Monthly Update

Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year.

Licensing paperwork must be received before children can attend. Please contact the Childcare registration staff with any questions.

Registration now open for optional day Friday, September 4 at Forest Ridge, Hollifield, Pointer's Run and Rockburn for Elementary aged students, or Bonnie Branch for Middle School students. Registration will close on September 1, 2009.

The optional day for Monday, September 28th at Cedar Lane Park has been filled, due to limited capacity. We will be taking a waiting list, however, we cannot expand the number of children accepted, waiting list will be called if any of those already enrolled cancel.

November 5, 2008 was the first date for open enrollment 2009-2010 school year for Elementary, Middle School and TREC.

$50 non-refundable registration fee and first month's tuition per child is required to hold a spot at the time of enrollment.

Fees for these programs in 2009-2010 will increase with the October payment due on September 17, 2009 as follows:

Elementary AM Care : $169.00 per month

Elementary PM Care : $264.00 per month

Elementary BOTH Care: $384.00 per month

Middle School PM Care: $299.00 per month

T.R.E.C Care (all) $299.00 per month

ELC fees (September was pre-paid) have increased slightly and new fees are already posted on-line and on the registration form.

All Registrations will be accepted by walk-in, mail or fax, using the 2009-10 applications above. Telephone registrations are also permitted with a Visa or MasterCard payment. Contact the RLC Registration staff for space availability or to process a telephone enrollment. As of August 2009 several locations and/or programs are already filled.

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