Heritage Christian Academy offers high quality before and after school care, for children ages 30 months to 12-years-old. We are a licensed program and operate according to Washington State’s Department of Early Learning.
Extended Care Registration (Early dismissals, Non-school days)
While reservations are not needed for school days, we do require reservations when school is not in session.
Extended Care will be open:
Extended Care will be open:
- Christmas Break
- Extended Care will be open on Monday, 12/23, Monday, 12/30, and Thursday, 1/2. Registration is required; please see the button below.
- We are closed 12/24-12/26 for Christmas and 12/31-1/1 for New Year's.
- We are also closed on Friday, 12/27, and Friday, 1/3, due to a lack of interest.
- Extended Care will be open on Monday, 12/23, Monday, 12/30, and Thursday, 1/2. Registration is required; please see the button below.
- January Preschool Conferences
- There is no preschool for students on Thursday, 1/16, and Friday, 1/17, due to conferences, but extended care will be open. Registration is required for preschool students planning to use school day care.
Hours of Operation
7:00am - 8:30am and 11:00am - 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Exceptions and Holiday Closures noted below.
Exceptions and Holiday Closures noted below.
Rate
$14.00/hour per child, billed in 30-minute increments. Charges will be added to your FACTS account.
All students not picked up within 15 minutes of school dismissal will automatically be taken to extended care. For billing purposes, time will begin at the official end time of the academic day (11:30 for half day preschool, 2:45 for all other students).
Discounts: We do not offer a discounted rate for siblings.
All students not picked up within 15 minutes of school dismissal will automatically be taken to extended care. For billing purposes, time will begin at the official end time of the academic day (11:30 for half day preschool, 2:45 for all other students).
Discounts: We do not offer a discounted rate for siblings.
Late Pick-up Fee
Parents picking up their children after 6:00pm will be charged a late fee of $1.00 per minute, per child.
All students not picked up within 15 minutes of school dismissal will automatically be taken to extended care. For billing purposes, time will begin at the official end time of the academic day (11:30 for half day preschool, 2:45 for all other students).
All students not picked up within 15 minutes of school dismissal will automatically be taken to extended care. For billing purposes, time will begin at the official end time of the academic day (11:30 for half day preschool, 2:45 for all other students).
Holiday closures and exceptions to hours
Extended care is closed on the following Holidays:
On all other scheduled, non-school weekdays, Extended Care is open. For staffing and scheduling purposes, registration must be made in advance for these dates. For pricing and deadline information, please contact our Extended Care Team at ExtendedCare@HCABothell.org.
- Labor Day
- Veteran’s Day (observed)
- Thanksgiving Day, including the day after
- Christmas Day, including the day before and day after
- New Year's Eve (December 31)
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Good Friday
Open 7:00am-8:30 am only
No after-school care - Memorial Day
- Summer Camp setup - closed the week after the last day of school (Summer Camp setup week)
- 4th of July - entire week unless otherwise specified
- Summer Camp closes at the end of August for Teacher-In-Service (check for specific dates)
- Please check our school calendar for any additional non-school days where Extended Care is not offered.
- In the event of inclement weather, Extended Care may close early or be canceled entirely. Parents will be notified of these closures with as much advanced notice as possible.
On all other scheduled, non-school weekdays, Extended Care is open. For staffing and scheduling purposes, registration must be made in advance for these dates. For pricing and deadline information, please contact our Extended Care Team at ExtendedCare@HCABothell.org.
Policies and Procedures
- Bathroom Practices – Students must be fully potty-trained to attend Extended Care. This includes being able to communicate clearly that they need to use the restroom before it’s an immediate need, be able to postpone going for a few minutes in the event of bathroom stalls being in use or needing to walk in from recess, as well as be able to pull down/pull up their pants and underwear, wipe themselves and wash their hands independently or with occasional assistance from a teacher. They also need to be able to communicate clearly if they have had a potty accident.
- Registration and Enrollment - A student must be a minimum of 30 months as well as registered and enrolled with HCA before they can start Extended Care. If there are any changes to emergency contacts, phone numbers or other important information, please notify us immediately.
- Student Release - All children must be signed out daily by the parent or other authorized person. If someone not listed on your registration form needs to pick up your child, we must have written permission from you. Please provide the written permission in advance of the end of the academic day.
- Activities include: arts and crafts. cooking projects, music and movement, guided activities that coincide with the preschool curriculum, games, and outdoor exploration. 30-40 minutes of quiet homework time is provided for Elementary Students.
- Outer garments - Washington state law requires us to take children outside a minimum of 2 times a day, regardless of weather. Please always send your child with appropriate clothing (both base layer & outer layer) and footwear for the conditions.
- Lunch - All children who will be attending Extended Care past noon must bring their own nut-free lunch. Both sack (cold) and warm-up type lunches are welcome.
- Snacks- Afternoon snacks are provided by the school at 2:00 (preschool students) and 4:00 (preschool and elementary students).
- Late pickup - Any child not picked up after dismissal will be checked into Extended Care. Any child not picked up by 6:00pm from Extended Care will incur a late fee of $1.00 per minute until picked up by a parent or other authorized person.
Have Questions?
For questions or anything else, please email extendedcare@hcabothell.org. You may also send a message through ProCare to reach extended care.
If you need to contact us immediately during school hours, call (425) 406-0645.
If you need to contact us immediately during school hours, call (425) 406-0645.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pre-register my child?
Registration is not required for Extended Care on typical school days. For staffing and scheduling purposes on non-typical school days, we require registration at least 24 business hours in advance. A link to the registration form will be provided on the website for any non-typical days.
What is a non-typical school day?
Non-typical school days are school breaks, conference days, and half days. See the "Hours + Fees" tab for a list of scheduled Extended Care holiday closures.
Can I drop my child off even if it's not their day?
Preschool students who are not on a 5-day class schedule are welcome in Extended Care beginning at 11:30am (there is no care between 8:30 and 11:30). For any non-typical school days, we require registration at least 24 business hours in advance.
Where do I pick-up/drop-off for Extended Care?
Pick-up/drop-off is at the blue double doors by the preschool playground next to the staff parking lot. Ring the doorbell on the right-hand side for Extended Care. Pick-up and Drop-off for all Extended Care kids, regardless of age, will be at the double doors.
What should I pack for my child on a non-typical school day?
Your child will need a morning snack and lunch (two afternoon snacks are provided).
Please pack appropriate outdoor gear for your child.
Please pack a change of clothes in case of accidents or weather.
For preschool, please pack naptime gear (ex: 1 small blanket, 1 small pillow, 1 stuffy).
What are my kids doing in Extended Care?
We do our best to make sure your kids are engaged in fun activities throughout the day. Below you can see what an average week may look like in Extended Care.
Registration is not required for Extended Care on typical school days. For staffing and scheduling purposes on non-typical school days, we require registration at least 24 business hours in advance. A link to the registration form will be provided on the website for any non-typical days.
What is a non-typical school day?
Non-typical school days are school breaks, conference days, and half days. See the "Hours + Fees" tab for a list of scheduled Extended Care holiday closures.
Can I drop my child off even if it's not their day?
Preschool students who are not on a 5-day class schedule are welcome in Extended Care beginning at 11:30am (there is no care between 8:30 and 11:30). For any non-typical school days, we require registration at least 24 business hours in advance.
Where do I pick-up/drop-off for Extended Care?
Pick-up/drop-off is at the blue double doors by the preschool playground next to the staff parking lot. Ring the doorbell on the right-hand side for Extended Care. Pick-up and Drop-off for all Extended Care kids, regardless of age, will be at the double doors.
What should I pack for my child on a non-typical school day?
Your child will need a morning snack and lunch (two afternoon snacks are provided).
Please pack appropriate outdoor gear for your child.
Please pack a change of clothes in case of accidents or weather.
For preschool, please pack naptime gear (ex: 1 small blanket, 1 small pillow, 1 stuffy).
What are my kids doing in Extended Care?
We do our best to make sure your kids are engaged in fun activities throughout the day. Below you can see what an average week may look like in Extended Care.
Monday
Storybook:
Imani's Moon
Storybook:
Imani's Moon
Tuesday
Cooking:
Alligator Pie
Cooking:
Alligator Pie
Wednesday
Crafting:
Koinobori Windsocks
Crafting:
Koinobori Windsocks
Thursday
Science:
Elephant Toothpaste
Science:
Elephant Toothpaste
Friday
Movie:
Finding Dory
Movie:
Finding Dory