School Age Child Care

Field Trip Spending Money: Spending money is optional. There may be opportunities to purchase souvenirs and snacks or treats. Children will be responsible for the spending, handling, and safe keeping of their money. Staff will help make suggestions and assist when necessary. SACC staff are not responsible for any lost or missing money. Staff will not loan money to children or purchase items, including food. Please note: toys of a violent nature may not be purchased on field trips. 

Outdoor Play

Spending time outdoors is an important part of SACC programming. Children will frequently spend time outdoors participating in a variety of activities.

Winter: Outdoor clothing including coat, snow pants, boots, hat, gloves/mittens, and scarves are important so that children may participate. If the outside wind chill is below zero degrees, children will remain inside that day.

Summer: Children must self-apply sunscreen and insect repellent. Water play will be encouraged during the summer, so extra clothing is encouraged. Children will be encouraged to drink water frequently and may bring a spill-proof water bottle or container clearly labeled with their name. 

Summer Program

Families registered for the Summer Program will receive a Welcome Letter to be emailed late May. 

School Year Program

Families registered for the School Year Program will receive a Welcome Letter that will be emailed 3-4 weeks before the start of the school year. Parents and guardians will receive program reminders and information at this time. 

Schedules

Parents/guardians will use their online SACC account (rochester.ce.eleyo.com) to enter schedules. Changes to schedules require a one week (7 days) notice prior to when care or a change is needed. 

Non-School Enrichment Days or NSEDs

NSED’s will be available online one month prior to the date of the NSED. NSED information will be sent via email. When the capacity is reached, registration will be closed. All NSED’s will be billed to the parent’s or guardian’s SACC account. If unable to access a computer, the SACC Office may be contacted at (507) 328-4040.

Full-day care from 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM will be offered during the 2022-2023 School Year Program on most conference days, Professional Development days, District days, Winter and Spring Break, and other planned days off as staffing and space allow. Dates will be indicated on the Important Dates and Non-School Enrichment Day Information section of your Welcome Letter, as well as the Community Education SACC Calendar and Facebook. 

Once capacity is reached, parents or guardians may call the Northrop SACC Office to be put on a Waiting List, however, care is not guaranteed. SACC Office staff will only call if there are cancellations. Field trips and presentations may not be available, this will be addressed individually when calling the parent or guardian, if openings become available. Drop-in care is not available on Non-School Enrichment Days, regular care schedules will not be valid.

Longfellow 45/15 Non-School Enrichment Days

SACC will accommodate the 45/15 day schedule. Non-School Enrichment Days will be offered during the 15-days off schedule for Longfellow children. A collaboration of agencies will provide programming for the 15-days off. Longfellow break registration will be available online to families in advance of the Non-School Enrichment Days.

Inclement Weather Days

When school is closed all day due to weather conditions, SACC may be available from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM at the Northrop Education Center. If all District buildings are closed, care will NOT be available.

If children require medication while attending School Age Child Care, you must check “Yes” for the Release of Information (question 13) on the registration page.

SACC will accept EpiPens and Inhalers, but does not administer daily scheduled prescription medication during AM or PM SACC. If your child will need a daily scheduled prescription medication on our Non-School days, SACC will then administer the medication, however, you must provide a Medication Authorization signed by the provider. You must also provide all emergency care plans (if needed) before you will be allowed to schedule SACC care.

Children with special dietary needs must contact Student Nutrition Services at (507) 328-4218 for accommodations.

School Age Child Care does have a nurse available to answer any questions or address , please email or (507) 328-4046. See the SACC Parent/Guardian Handbook for further information.

Standards

Program standards for the School Age Child Care (SACC) Program are adapted from guidelines developed by the Minnesota Department of Education and have been reviewed and approved by the School Board of the Rochester Public School District.

Staff Responsibilities

The SACC Program is staffed with caring people who have experience in various fields. Background checks, first aid, CPR training, and continued staff development through workshops and trainings are required of all staff. Each SACC site is staffed with at least one Program Lead who is responsible for overseeing the operation of the program. Program Assistants are trained to assume Program Lead responsibilities in their absence, and otherwise assume numerous responsibilities toward the operation of the site. Program Aides may also be included as part of the site team. They have a very important role of spending most of their time directly with children. Special Needs Assistants will be assigned to sites as needed. Team Leader Inclusion Specialists will be available to assist with children and staffing needs. Each site is overseen by a Team Leader who directs and guides the staff in general site operation, including communication, challenging behavior, teamwork, scheduling, program planning, etc.

Ratios

SACC strives to maintain staff to child ratios of 1:7/10 for younger children, Kindergarten through 2^nd grade, and 1:10/15 for older children, 3^th grade through 5^th grade. Adjustments may be made according to individual needs.