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AFTERSCHOOL LEARNING
Bitty City Players partners with schools to provide on-site afterschool care built around a curated daily enrichment program. Programs are designed for 3-K, Pre-K, kindergarten, first & second grade students and take place Monday through Friday, dismissal until 6:00 pm. We are excited to offer afterschool programming at PS 307 and PS 270 during the 2023-24 school year!
Join us 1, 2, 3, 4 or all 5 days a week, grab a Class Pack, or try out a single afternoon!
Questions? Need support? Please visit our Contact Page.
Join us 1, 2, 3, 4 or all 5 days a week, grab a Class Pack, or try out a single afternoon!
Questions? Need support? Please visit our Contact Page.
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REGISTRATIONPLEASE NOTE: Pricing listed below reflects the cost for one day a week only. CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL PRICE LIST & INFO and select "how much does aftercare cost" section.
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Why Bitty City?
Bitty City's afterschool programs provide a wide variety of classes rooted in one goal: to educate, inspire, and enrich the whole child through unique, nurturing, and delightful “hands-on, brains-on” programming. Our afterschool programs are designed to be fully engaging and accessible to children of all abilities. The curriculum is carefully planned, and every teachable moment is joyously seized. Students grow as creative thinkers through imaginative self-expression and exploration, and they grow as community members through active collaboration with their peers. At PS 307 and PS 270 we provide the sole 3K and Pre-K afterschool programming. At PS 46, we provide the sole afterschool programming. Our Staff Our talented and dynamic staff includes experienced preschool teachers, graduate students in early childhood and social work, and professional teaching artists. We are committed to setting the stage for a lifetime of creative thinking, curiosity, and excitement for learning! What will my child learn?
Our afternoon includes active outdoor play; a small meal time; daily theater, science, or art enrichment lesson; free play, and storytime. Each day of the week has a theme: Music and Movement Monday, Tuesday Superhero Day, Wacky Science Wednesday, Theater Thursday, and Fun Art Friday. Sign up for 1, 2, 3, 4, or all of these days! Student Accommodations Bitty City Players is an inclusive community and we believe strongly that providing equal access to children of diverse needs and abilities enriches the experience of every student. If your child needs additional support or has an IEP, please let us know in advance. We will work with you to ensure your child has adequate support while taking part in this program. We welcome SEITs and aides in our classroom. If Bitty City Players determines that it is not possible to provide the necessary support, your tuition will be refunded. How much does aftercare cost?
Pricing
Bitty City offers a range of options for enrollment, ranging from one day per week to five days per week, plus class packs for more flexible options. The more days you sign up for, the lower the price per day! We are currently offering registration for the full school year. If you are interested in starting out with just one term, let us know and we can arrange it. The chart represents our early bird pricing and may be subject to change after September 1st. If you are interested in financial aid, link for the application is below the chart. *Please note that the price below is only for PS 307* For PS 270 tuition please contact us. 
Financial Aid
Bitty City is shifting to a nonprofit model and will soon be able to offer sliding scale fees! In the meantime, we do have a limited pool of financial assistance to distribute. It will be given out to qualifying families first come first serve. APPLY HERE Our financial aid will be determined based on your eligibility for the schools free and reduced lunch program. Please fill out our form and once we have received the necessary information to determine your eligibility and the amount available to you we will contact you. Please note that our financial aid is first come first serve. For families who do not qualify please know that we have a variety of installment payment plans that are available to all participants on our registration page at no additional charge. Bitty City Players' afterschool tuition is tax-deductible for parents who need childcare to enable them to work or to attend school. Cancellation Policy If you enroll today for the 2023-24 year and cancel before September 1st, your deposit will be refunded in full (less the registration fee). For full current cancellation and make-up policies, please refer to the Family Handbook. What about COVID safety?
Our top priority is the safety and well-being of the children in our care. Bitty City strictly adheres to NYC, DOH, CDC, and DOE guidelines for sanitization and infection prevention. While we can't be sure what those guidelines may look like in the future - whether it be next week, next month, or next season - at present we are abiding by the following health and safety measures: staff are vaccinated and masked when required (at the least), students are masked when required and we strongly encourage student vaccination, frequent handwashing and sanitizing, awareness of student proximity and body position, increasing outdoor activity, and disinfecting the room and supplies daily. how do i enroll? are there requirements?
Toileting
Children must be potty trained and able to use the toilet fairly independently to attend Bitty City's after school programs. Program spaces and staff are not equipped or authorized by the DOH for diaper changing. If your child is right on the cusp of toilet independence, reach out and we can discuss further with you. Medical Information You must submit a medical form signed by your child's physician before your child is allowed to begin participation in the program. You can send us a copy of the same health examination form you submit to the school, as long as it is dated in the current calendar year. You can find a blank form HERE for your child's doctor to complete. Fax the completed form to 212-757-2780, or email it as a PDF file, or clear and fully legible photo of the document to admin@bittycityplayers.com. Behavioral Disclosure We welcome students of all abilities and needs, but we need your help to make the program successful. In order to give your child, and the group as a whole, the best experience possible, we need a full understanding of the student's needs and personality. Be aware that if your child requires a SEIT or dedicated paraprofessional in their classroom, they may need one in after school as well, and this may be an additional cost. We are more than happy to work with specialists brought in by families. Please see our Family Handbook - if after a 2 week trial we determine the program is not the right fit for your family or not able to provide what your child needs for a successful afterschool experience, we will refund you in full for all unused days no matter what time of year. |
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