Before & After School Registration
The Centers for Afterschool Recreation, Enrichment & Safety (CARES) provides engaging and attentive before and after-school child care for students who attend elementary school in Orange Unified School District.
Studies have shown that children involved in after-school programs demonstrate enhanced personal and social skills, display significant increases in their self-perceptions and bonding to school, positive social behaviors, increased standardized test scores and work habits, and significant reductions in behavior problems.
The CARES program, which is available at 17 school sites and serves more than 2,000 students each year, provides students with the range of activities that support academic enrichment, social development, and physical health.
2025-2026 CARES Fall Registration opens Monday, May 12th at 9am and will remain open until site capacity has been met. Current enrollment in the 2024-2025 CARES before and after school program does not guarantee your enrollment - registration is required for the new school year.
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2024 - 2025 + 2025 - 2026 Monthly Tuition |
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| Transitional Kindergarten | $430 | After School Care ONLY, includes Modified Wednesdays |
| Kindergarten through 6th grade | $390 | After School Care ONLY, includes Modified Wednesdays |
| Wednesdays ONLY | $145 | After School Care for FULL TIME/ON SITE Learners ONLY |
| Before School Care | $135 | 7am to School Start Time |
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Transitional Kindergarten |
$565 | Before & After School Care, includes Modified Wednesdays |
| Kindergarten through 6th grade | $525 | Before & After School Care, includes Modified Wednesdays |
| Registration Fee | $100 |
Annual, Non-Refundable / Max $200 per family *charged upon contract approval |
CARES AT A GLANCE
DAILY CHILD CARE
Before and afterschool care is available, Monday through Friday, at 17 school sites. (7:00am-6:00pm)
OUT-OF-SCHOOL CARES
CARES Camp is available during the Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks at select school sites.
(7:00 am-6:00 pm)
Check out our Camp Registration page for more information.
STUDENT ENRICHMENT AND 21st CENTURY LEARNING
CARES provides students with a wide range of academic enrichment activities, including STEAM-focused learning and exploration. Many school sites support robotics teams.
COMMUNITY SCIENCE NIGHT
CARES actively participates in OUSD’s annual Community Science Night at Santiago Canyon College, where students are presented with a fun evening of science, engineering, robotic competitions, and more.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
If you feel you qualify for a state-subsidized program (free or reduced rate), please call Children’s Home Society at 714-456-9800 or click here to view their program online.
ELO-P ASSISTANCE
As a part of the CA State Budget, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) has been established to provide funding for afterschool and summer school enrichment programs for TK through sixth grade students. ELO-P will offer these activities through the CARES program. Families may qualify for free CARES/ELO-P clubs and activities, before school, after school and during intersession and summer school. Please contact our Child Development Services office for eligibility. Capacity at each school site may vary due to student/staff ratio.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
- Homework time
- Snacks
- Indoor and outdoor organized games
- STEAM activities, including robotics
- Social and emotional curriculum + other enrichment activities
To Create or Update Your Account Profile
Orange Unified School District is moving to a convenient, mobile-friendly, online tool to register and manage your Child Care account from any device, including your smartphone or tablet.