2023 - 2024 Extended Day Program Registration Open
WHO
Westborough Public School students in Kindergarten to 6th Grade

​LOCATIONS
  • Armstrong Elementary
  • Fales Elementary
  • Hastings Elementary
  • Mill Pond School*
*The Mill Pond AM Program takes place at Armstrong Elementary. Students must be dropped-off at Armstrong by 7:10am, and will be transported by bus to Mill Pond School.

WHEN
  • AM Program hours: 7:00am - Start of School
  • PM Program hours: School Dismissal - 6:00pm
  • 5-, 4-, 3-, 2-, 1-day weekly program options (monthly schedule), as well as an as-needed ​"drop-in" option
  • Extended hours on early release days
  • FULL DAY PROGRAMS on most holidays, vacation weeks, and professional development days
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​DAILY ACTIVITIES
  • Homework support
  • Indoor / Outdoor games and activities
  • STEM, ELA, cooking, and arts and crafts projects
  • Teambuilding opportunities
  • And more!
ABOUT THE STAFF
  • Each EDP site has a designated Site Coordinator responsible for the day-to-day management of the program.
  • Site Coordinators are assisted by Group Leaders and High School Student Assistants.
  • Site Coordinator is certified in basic First Aid and CPR.
  • A 1:13, staff-to-child, ratio is maintained in all groups.
  • All Community Education employees are subject to criminal background checks before being permitted to work in our programs.

WHY EDP?
  • ​Safe and welcoming environment in a convenient location.
  • Activities promote each child's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
  • Activities extend school day learning opportunities.
  • Children foster social skills and appropriate interactions with peers and adults.
  • ​Led by trained and experienced Westborough Public Schools professionals.​

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a "monthly schedule" and a "drop-in"?
Registering your child for a "monthly schedule" means your child will attend the same day(s) of the week, each week of a given month. This option is listed as “AM Program” and “PM Program” during the registration process. 

The "drop-in" option is available as a convenience to families who do not need a set monthly schedule, but rather use EDP on an as-needed basis. This option is listed as “Drop In Registration” during the registration process. Once registration is complete, parents/guardians will have access to the “Drop-in Calendar” in their account to sign up for specific day(s). 

How do I schedule a "drop-in" day?
To schedule an EDP drop-in day, please follow the steps below:
  • Parents / guardians sign into their SchoolCare Works Family Portal
  • Select the "Attendance" tile (on the left-hand side)
  • If you are signing up more than one child, please select the specific "Student" (child). If you are signing up more than one child who attends a different school than the first child, please make sure the correct "Room" (school) is selected.
  • Select the days for which care is needed from the provided calendar
    • Drop-in for the AM Program is listed as "2023-2024 AM Drop-In Sign-Up"
    • Drop-in for the PM Program is listed as "2023-2024 PM Drop-In Sign-Up"
Daily drop-in sign-up must be completed online, 24-hours prior to the start of the program. In order to maintain staff-to-students ratios, drop-in for a specific day may not be available if the program has reached the maximum enrollment for that day. Program payment is processed at check-out.

Is EDP open on Early Release days?
Yes - On Early Release days, EDP is open from school dismissal until 6:00pm - with the exception of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving where we close at 3:00pm. If your child is scheduled to attend a day that falls on an Early Release, your child is all set. If your child is NOT scheduled to attend on a day that falls on an Early Release, you may sign them up as a drop-in, pending availability in the program.

Who should I notify that my child will be absent from EDP?
If your child will not be attending afternoon EDP on their scheduled day, please contact the appropriate Site Coordinator (via phone call or email), as well as your child’s classroom teacher and school office staff. No notification is required for morning EDP.

What does my child need to bring to EDP?
Please make sure your child has a snack, refillable water bottle, a lunch (on Early Release Days), and weather appropriate clothing.
For more information on Westborough Community Education's Extended Day Program,
please contact the Community Education office at ​508-836-7765 or WCEP@westboroughk12.org
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