Extended Day & Wednesday Extended Day

List of 10 items.

• Program Info for Extended Day (Beginners through Grade 4)

  Extended Day offers optional, high-quality childcare for students in Beginners through Grade 4. Families might choose this for a number of reasons, including to provide coverage while parents or guardians work or to give their child additional social playtime. We build a close neighborhood-like community with an emphasis on imaginative play along with outdoor time, sports, board games and art experiences. A snack is provided at 4:30 p.m. daily.
   
  The Extended Day Program for Early Childhood students is held in the Thacher Building. Lower School students meet in the Welles Building. Extended Day for Grades 1–4 begins Wednesday September 3, 2025, and for Beginners and Kindergarten on Thursday September 11, 2025. 
   
  Extended Day meets from 3–5:30 p.m. Children may be picked up at any time during this window. Students who are eligible may take the 4:00 p.m. bus. Those staying beyond that time require pick-up. 
   
  There is no Extended Day on most Friday half days. The school calendar provides information on childcare for those days.

• Program Info for Extended Day Wednesday (Beginners through Grade 6)

  Extended Day Wednesday offers childcare from early dismissal until 5:30 p.m. There is no bus service, so pick-up is required. Extended Day Wednesday for Grades 1–6 begins Sept. 3, 2025, for Early Childhood students on Sept. 17, 2025.

  
  Children must bring their own nut-free lunch. Children begin the afternoon eating with teachers and peers. After lunch there is a quiet choice time for older children while Beginners and Kindergarteners rest. Students spend the remainder of the day enjoying the beautiful campus or participating in small projects. A snack is served later in the afternoon. 

• Registration

  Sign-up is through our registration site. Please note, each program starts/ends at varying dates and times.

  
  All Plus Programs are on a first come first served basis. Students may enroll mid-season as space allows, and charges will be prorated.

• Cancellations

  Registration is required at the start of the school year. Charges for the full year will be billed in the fall. No refunds will be made should a student withdraw from the program after September 30.

  
  Students may enroll mid-year as space allows, and charges will be pro-rated.

• Billing

  Billing for Extended Day will be processed through our Business Office and Blackbaud Tuition Management. Registration is required at the start of the school year. Charges for the full year will be billed in the fall. No refunds will be made should a student withdraw from the program after September 30. Students may enroll mid-year as space allows, and charges will be pro-rated.

• Is there financial assistance available for Extended?

  Yes, aid is available for all Plus Programs for students who are receiving tuition assistance.

• If I have already signed my child up for Extended Day and want to enroll them in an Enrichment Class that occurs at the same time, am I paying for both?

  Yes, as staffing for each is independent of the other.

• May I enroll my child in Extended Day after the school year begins?

  Yes, if space is available, you may enroll your child mid-year. Please contact the Plus Program office at (203) 801-5890.

• What are the fees for emergency drop-in?

  As space allows, Emergency Extended Day coverage is available for any student for $60/day. Contact Paige Wallis at plusprogram@countryschool.net or (203) 951-1726.

• What is the cost for late pick-up?

  For students registered in Late Extended Day, a late pick-up fee of $35 will be charged after 5:35 p.m. to defray the additional staffing costs. Please contact the Plus Program office at (203) 801-5890 to notify us if your student will be picked up late.