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, as well as 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.

 

2022 - 2023 & 2023 - 2024 Monthly Tuition Schedule

TK/Kindergarten through 6th grade  $370 After School Care ONLY, includes Modified Wednesdays
Wednesdays ONLY  $125 After School Care for FULL TIME/ON SITE Learners ONLY
Before School Care $115 7am to School Start Time

TK/Kindergarten through 6th grade

$485 Before & After School Care, includes Modified Wednesdays
Registration Fee $100

 Annual, Non-Refundable / Max $200 per family

*charged upon contract approval 

2023-2024 Fall Registration OPENS 9am on March 1st

Click Here to Register

SITES CURRENTLY ON A WAITLIST FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

ANAHEIM HILLS

CANYON RIM

CHAPMAN HILLS

CRESCENT

FLETCHER

IMPERIAL

LA VETA

LINDA VISTA

MCPHERSON

NOHL CANYON

PANORAMA

RUNNING SPRINGS

SERRANO

VILLA PARK

PLEASE CONTACT THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO BE ADDED TO THE LIST.

714-628-5412

For more info, please contact us at:

OUSDCARESInfo@orangeusd.org

CARES AT A GLANCE

DAILY CHILD CARE

Before and after-school 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. (7:00am-6:00pm) 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. 

Click Here to Create/Update Profile