- Evanston/Skokie School District 65
- School Age Childcare (SACC)
School Age Child Care (SACC)
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Evanston/Skokie School District 65’s School Age Child Care (SACC) program provides a nurturing, caring, and safe environment for children before and after school. The program is available to kindergarten through 5th grade students that are enrolled in District 65 elementary and magnet schools.
Children that participate in the SACC program are divided into small groups according to age and activity. Activities are developmentally appropriate and include story time, sports, drama, art, science, music, and indoor/outdoor play. Literacy, enrichment, and academic tutoring are integral components of the School Age Child Care Program. Space is limited but every effort is made to accommodate our families' needs at each site. All childcare sites are licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Services through the School Age Child Care program are provided during the school year from 7am to the start of the school day and from the end of the school day until 6pm. Please be advised that childcare is not available on school holidays; however, special Optional Care is available on School Improvement Days (school half-days) and on days where there is no school due to Parent-Teacher Conferences (October and February).
Program Offerings
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Before and After School Care
Before-school childcare services are offered at each elementary and magnet school site starting at 7am. Children remain in morning childcare until the school day begins. Students attending the before-school program will be offered a healthy breakfast to start their day.
After-school childcare services are offered at each elementary and magnet school site starting at the end of the school day. Children must be picked up no later than 6pm. Students attending the after-school program will be offered a healthy snack.
View/download the Break & Snack Menu (August-December 2022)
The SACC program is designed to provide a before and after school experience that:
- offers families a safe and secure environment for their children outside the regular school day;
- nurtures and promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children;
- supports each site's School Improvement Plan; and
- promotes life-long learning skills.
Literacy, enrichment, and academic tutoring are integral components of the School Age Childcare program. The program consists of multi-age groups from kindergarten through fifth grade, with children divided into smaller groups according to activity or age. Activities are developmentally appropriate.
Enrollment in SACC does not preclude children from participating in other after-school enrichment programs that include sports, clubs, or activities. However, SACC fees are based on enrollment, not attendance.
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Optional Care
Optional Care in District 65 is available on School Improvement Days (half-day of school) and on days where there is no school due to Parent-Teacher Conferences (October and February). On Optional Care days, field trips or other special activities are planned for participants. In previous school years, students have enjoyed trips to the grove, Waveland Bowl for cosmic bowling, jump zone, Centre East Theatre, Field Museum, and a fun-filled field day at Evanston Township High School. All K-5 students are eligible to participate in the Optional Care program (Enrollment in the school age child care program is not required and Optional Care fees are non-refundable).
Optional Care packages are available for all days, half days only, or full days only.
Optional Care Dates for the 2023-2024 School Year
- Friday, October 20, 2023 (full-day)
- Friday, February 16, 2024 (full-day)
- Wednesday, November 1, 2023 (half-day)
- Wednesday, December 6, 2023 (half-day)
- Wednesday, February 7, 2024 (half-day)
- Wednesday, March 6, 2024 (half-day)
- Wednesday, April 10, 2024 (half day)
- Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (half-day)
SACC Enrollment
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SACC Enrollment
Space in the District 65 School Age Childcare (SACC) program is limited at each site and availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Per DCFS guidelines, there are several documents required to complete the annual childcare registration process. Applications must be completed each school year and are only considered complete when all documents have been received by the Childcare Office.
The enrollment process can be completed in two parts:
- Complete the enrollment packet
- Send the additional required documents to the Childcare Office (documents can be accessed towards the end of the online registration process). Paper copies of application documents are also available in the Childcare Office on the first floor of the JEH Education Center.
Enrollment Packet
Parents and guardians are encouraged to review and download the 2023-2024 Enrollment Packet, 2023-2024 Enrollment Packet (Español), if they would like to enroll their child in the District 65 School Age Childcare program in the 2023-2024 school year.
Enrollment Checklist
Enrollment documents can be emailed to carterc@district65.net or frosts@district65.net or dropped off/mailed to the Joseph E. Hill Education Center (Attn. Childcare Services) at 1500 McDaniel Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201).
- Completed Enrollment Packet
- USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) form (complete sections 1, 5 and 6)
- Payment
- Copy of the child's Birth Certificate (only required for children being enrolled for the first time)
- Physical Examination Forms (only required for children being enrolled for the first time or children returning after being out of the program for two or more years)
- Review and complete (the verification of receipt) page 11 from the Summary of Licensing Standards for Daycare Centers form provided by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
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SACC Fees
2023-24 Fees (5 days)
School Age Childcare (SACC) fees are based on enrollment, not attendance.
Before-School Childcare*: $42/week
After-School Childcare*: $84/week
Before and After School Childcare*: $126/week
3-Days Per Week Option**
- AM Only: $29.50/week
- PM Only: $58.75/week
- AM and PM: $88.25/week
Initial fees for Before and/or After Childcare include a $50 non-refundable registration fee for the first child and $25 per additional child.
*Please note that Before and After School Care Fees are based on five days (Monday-Friday)
**Parents must sign up for a consistent schedule on the same three days and sessions of the week
2023-24 Optional Care Fees
Optional Care Only (All Days): $400
Optional Care - Half Days Only (6 Days): $300
Optional Care PT Conferences (2 Full Days): $200
Payments
Payment Schedule
Regular payments are typically paid in two-week installments. Parents, families, and caregivers are encouraged to view the 2023-2024 payment schedule. To avoid the cancellation of services, please ensure payments are received on the scheduled due dates. Families are not responsible for payments during winter and spring recess; these payments are not included on the schedule.
Payment Options
Payments, including checks and money orders, should be addressed to District 65 Childcare. Please include the child's name or ID number with the payment. The childcare payment dropbox is located outside of the main entrance of the JEH Education Center (1500 McDaniel Avenue, Evanston). Credit card payments can be made during normal business hours. There will be a $15 late payment fee for families who miss payment deadlines.
Need help? Instructions for making payments online
NOTE: If you have submitted a paper application for the SACC program, please allow one business day before making a payment online.
Optional Care Payments
Please contact the Childcare Office at (847) 859-8118 or (847) 859-8078 to confirm availability of Optional Care prior to making a payment. Optional Care payments are due in full one week prior to the first Optional Care date, unless you have obtained a pre-approved payment plan. For more information about Optional Care, visit our Optional Care web page.
