Program: After School Day Care

Director: Eloise Carrier

Address: 427 Robeson Street Fall River, MA 02720

E-Mail: eloise.carrier@cfcinc.org

Telephone: (508) 675-2154 Ext. 221

Fax: (508) 324-7525

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Brief Program Description: After School Day Care is a center-based program geared for school-aged children in the Fall River area. The purpose of this program is to provide a safe and informal educational environment for the children while the parents are working, attending school, enrolled in a job training program, or participating in a program offered by the Department of Early Education and Care. The center hours are made flexible enough to coordinate with the parents’ daily activities. While school is in session the center is open from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., during school year vacation weeks, the hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Summer hours are 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Eligibility: The main criteria is the sliding fee scale which corresponds the family size to the gross monthly income. The child must be school age (K-13 years) and reside in the Greater Fall River area. Vouchers are also accepted.

Documentation Needed: Proof of income, service need documentation, birth certificates, proof of residency, Social Security cards and parent/guardian photo ID.

Application Process: Registration is provided by appointment with the program director.

Criteria for Selection: Income eligibility and availability of space are considered. A waiting list is maintained and regulated by the Department of Early Education and Care.