St. Bernadette of Lourdes CARES Program
(Children Are Receiving Extended Services)

CARES is available to all students Preschool - 8th grades, and is open each day that school is in session. We offer Morning CARES beginning at 6:45am, and Afternoon CARES which begins at dismissal time (2:55pm) until 6pm. CARES is open on school half days unless otherwise notified.

The CARES Program offers a balance between structured adult-initiated activities and child-initiated activities, indoor and outdoor play time, and quiet time for homework. The CARES Program is held in St. Bernadette School.

The CARES Moderator is Mrs. Kathy Mascitelli, who has been running the program for the past 10 years, and is staffed by former St. Bernadette students. The moderators work together to provide well-supervised, structured time for play and activities. A scheduled homework period (with assistance from the moderators if needed) is provided each day at Afternoon CARES. A snack is provided each day at Afternoon CARES at 3:30pm after free playtime.

Fees are as follows:

• $30.00 Annual Registration Fee per Child
• $7.00 per hour
• $42.00 for school half-days (12:00-6:00pm)

A monthly calendar is sent out one week prior to the beginning of each month so that a reservation for each child can be made. The completed calendar and payment is due on the first of each month and is submitted to the school office, Attn: Mrs. Mascitelli.

In the case of inclement weather, CARES is not open when the school is closed for the day. However, if the school is open initially and then closes for early dismissal, CARES will remain open until all parents have an opportunity to pick up their children.

Parents are expected to respect CARES closure time. Prompt pickup time of the children is appreciated.

Enrollment in CARES is accepted throughout the school year.

To enroll in CARES, please contact Florence Spano at 610.789.7676 ext 216 or FSpano@Stbl.org

Any questions should be directed to CARES Director Florence Spano at 610.789.7676 ext 216 or FSpano@Stbl.org