IHM is happy to be able to offer an After School Care Program for those parents who may be interested in utilizing these services. General information is outlined on this page, or you may call our IHM School Office at 914-723-5608 for more information. 

Registration

• On school days, the program will run Monday - Friday from 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  It will follow the school calendar and begin on the first FULL day of school each September.

• The program will also be available on select days when dismissal is 11:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.  Availability may extend to 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. on these days and parents will be notified in advance through the monthly school calendar and weekly Wednesday Notes.

• The program will NOT be available when school is closed or there is an early dismissal due to inclement weather, on holidays, or on holy days.  It will NOT be available on half days before Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. There will be NO after school the last week in June (the week of 12 Noon dismissal).

• Parents are responsible for notifying the program staff of any changes in their child's schedule at least 24 hours in advance.  Messages may be left at the school office, at (914) 723-5608.

• Children should bring their own drinks and snacks.  On early dismissal days, students are expected to bring their own lunch.

• Punctuality in picking up your child is essential.

• Parents will be billed at the beginning of the month for the previous month’s services.

• Homework may be completed in After School should the student wish to do so. The student should follow directives regarding the completion of homework, which have been established by a parent.

• Students may bring sneakers and/or play clothes each day.

• After School Care provides students with an opportunity for socialization, playing games, building blocks, completing puzzles, drawing, painting or simply reading if they wish.

Fees

• Fees are computed in increments of 30 minutes. $5.00 is charged for care up to 30 minutes, or a maximim of $10 per child, per hour.
   
• $40.00 registration fee per child is required before a child may join After School Care (September through June)
   
• Registration fee is accompanied by the After School Program Registration form, to be updated by the parents as needed. This is required before a child may join After School.

Payment Policies

• A monthly bill will be sent home to each family within the first week of the following month.
   
• Payment should be given to the School Office.
   
• Checks should be made payable to "IHM School"
   
• Fees are payable after you receive your statement, but should be paid within one week of billing.

Pick-up Procedures

• Pick up for after school will be in the After School room, also known as the Kindergarten classroom.
   
• All students must be signed out by an adult. Be sure that permissions for pick up are up to date at all times, in writing. Those picking up students must have ID available when requested.
   
• Additional rates apply after 6 p.m. and are assessed at a rate of $25 per 15 minutes.
   
• ANY SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE RELEASE OF YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE MADE IN WRITING BEFORE 9:00 AM AND SENT DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE.

• Please contact the IHM School Office with questions (914) 723-5608