For parents of Faber Elementary School students in Lincoln looking for before school care options, understanding the costs associated with the BeforeCare program is essential. The Faber Elementary School District’s BeforeCare program for the 2024-25 school year offers a convenient and supervised environment for children starting as early as 7:00 AM on school days. But how much does this valuable service actually cost? Let’s break down the fees and available discounts to give you a clear picture.
2024-2025 BeforeCare Program Fees
The standard monthly fee for the BeforeCare program is $150 per month. This fee includes a complete breakfast from the school cafeteria, ensuring your child starts their day with a nutritious meal at no extra charge. For families who occasionally need before care services on an emergency basis, the program offers an Emergency BeforeCare option at a rate of $15 per day per child.
Discount Programs to Lower Your BeforeCare Costs
To make the BeforeCare program more accessible and affordable for families, several discount programs are available:
- Bundle Discount: Families enrolling students in both the BeforeCare program and the AfterCare program (5 days a week) are eligible for a $100 monthly discount per child. This provides significant savings for parents needing both before and after school care.
- Multi-Child Discount: Families with multiple children enrolled in either the 5-day per week AfterCare program or the BeforeCare program can benefit from a family discount applied to their total bill. This discount is applied once per family, not per program:
- 2 Children: Receive a $25 per month discount off the total bill.
- 3 or More Children: Receive a $50 per month discount off the total bill.
- Meal Program Discount: Families approved for the Free and Reduced Meals Program can receive a 50% discount on their total monthly BeforeCare bill. To access this discount, you must email your letter of approval to Miss Scolaro at FaberAfterCare@dunellenschools.org.
Payment Information and Important Dates
Payments for the BeforeCare program are due monthly, on the 1st of each month. A $25 late fee per child will be applied if payment is not received by the 15th of the month. Families with outstanding balances will not be able to register for the program until the full balance is paid.
The BeforeCare program for the 2024-2025 school year begins on the first day of school and runs until the last day of school, mirroring the Faber Elementary School calendar. Children can be dropped off as early as 7:00 AM at BeforeCare Door B, with supervision provided until the regular school day begins. It’s important to note that students must arrive before 7:45 AM. Children arriving after 7:45 AM will need to wait before entering the school building.
By understanding these costs and discount options, parents can effectively plan for their before school care needs at Faber Elementary School in Lincoln for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
