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, and first 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 46 during the 2021-22 school year!
Join us 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week, grab a Class Pack, or try out an afternoon!
Questions? Need support? Please visit our Contact Page.7
Join us 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week, grab a Class Pack, or try out an afternoon!
Questions? Need support? Please visit our Contact Page.7
FAQs
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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, 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?
Financial Aid Bitty City is shifting to a nonprofit model and will soon be able to offer sliding scale fees! In the meantime, please contact us if cost is a barrier to participation. We have a limited pool of financial assistance to distribute. Contact us for more information. A monthly installment payment plan is 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 2021-22 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: vaccinated and masked staff, children wearing masks, frequent handwashing and sanitizing, increasing outdoor activity, and disinfecting the room and supplies daily. how do i enroll? are there requirements?
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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 to change diapers. 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 2021. 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. Enrollment Process 1. Visit our Classbug registration site. 2. Choose the option you wish to enroll your child in and click on the shopping cart button to add it to your cart.
3. You will be asked to create an account, if you have not done so yet. This is entirely free. This is an account for YOU, THE PARENT, to login. 4. When you have selected your bundle/program, you will be asked "Who is this program for?". Please select NEW STUDENT. This is when you fill in your child's registration information. If you choose your own name, you enroll yourself in afterschool. Oops! *The sibling discount is automatically applied as long as you enroll all the children at the same time (same checkout). 5. Choose the days of the week you wish to enroll under Elective Courses. If you are signing up for the full year you will choose classes in Fall, Winter, and Spring. If you need to change days later, that is usually possible, just get in touch with us ASAP. Make sure you select the correct school! 6. Enter debit card, credit card, or bank account information. Payment details are not visible to Bitty City Players. Select Pay Now to pay in full, or select AutoPay to pay in monthly installments. Please note with AutoPay there is a payment due upon enrollment, and future monthly installment payments are automatically charged/deducted on the 1st business day of the month. 7. Check your inbox for an automatic confirmation email from Classbug. |
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Afterschool at PS 307 and PS 46We are excited to partner with public schools in Brooklyn to provide on-site afterschool care in Fall 2021! The program will educate, inspire, and enrich the whole child. Above all, we focus on social-emotional learning and student safety. Our beloved program is designed to be fully engaging and accessible to children of all abilities. Our 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. Click on the image at left to access the one-page flyer. To register, click here, or if you have questions or need support, please call or email us. |
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Holiday Programming
Bitty City offers full- and half-day programs on most school holidays (except Thanksgiving, Christmas/Winter Recess, and Memorial Day).
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