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LECP Program Guidelines
2024-2025
200 Schoolside Ct., Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 | Phone: 239-369-2477 | Fax: 239-369-4506
Program Goal:
- ●The goal of LECP is to provide an alternative environment for the children of working parents.
Program Objectives:
- ●To provide a positive educational and recreational care program that includes:
- ○Homework assistance
- ○Arts & Crafts
- ○Physical activities
- ○Social interaction
Enrollment:
- ●Students must be enrolled by completing an ONLINE enrollment form. Registration fee and upcoming participating week payment must be made in advance.
Hours of Operation:
- ●LECP will be held each day school is in session from 6:00 A.M. to 8:15 A.M. and 3:10 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. LECP gates will open at 4:00 P.M. for student pick-up. LECP will be open each school day with the exception of the following days:
- ○September 2 (Labor Day)
- ○October 3 (Rosh Hashanah)
- ○October 14 (Professional Duty Day)
- ○November 25 – November 29 (Thanksgiving break)
- ○December 23 – January 3 (Winter Break)
- ○January 6 (Professional Duty Day)
- ○January 20 (Martin Luther King)
- ○February 17 (Presidents’ Day)
- ○March 14 (Professional Duty Day)
- ○March 17 – March 21 (Spring Break)
- ○April 18 (Good Friday)
- ○April 21 (Easter Monday)
- ○May 26 (Memorial Day)
There is no LECP in the afternoons on Early Dismissal Days. Morning services will be offered (August 26th, October 28th, December 20th, February 24th, April 28th, May 29th, and May 30th.).
If your child is not going to attend LECP on a specific day, a blue note must be submitted and given to the front office.
Food:
- ●A meal will be provided to each child in LECP in the afternoon from 3:10 p.m. till 3:45 p.m.
Program Fees:
- ●Registration Fee: $25 per one child/$40 per family Non Refundable
- ●Mornings Only -$25.00 weekly
- ●Afternoons Only -$50.00 weekly
- ●Morning & Afternoon - $75.00 weekly
Payments:
- ●LECP is a prepaid program. Payments must be paid in advance of the week beginning services. All fees are due by the FRIDAY prior to the participating week.
- ●The Florida Constitution Article VII prohibits the School District of Lee County to extend credit to any individual.Due to these guidelines, we must adhere to this policy.Please do not ask for other arrangements.
- ●Three (3) late payments can result in the dismissal from the program.
- ●Payments will be accepted by the director or assistant director of the program from 6:00 A.M to 8:15 A.M. and from 4:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M.
- ●Insufficient Funds:All returned checks are subject to a service fee.Upon notification, the Program Director will contact the family and the following procedures must occur.The amount of the returned check, plus the service fee must be paid in cash to LECP.Further attendance for LECP will not be allowed until fees are paid.All future payments must then be made in cash.
Program Rules:
- ●LECP will begin at 6:00 a.m. sharp!Children are not to be dropped off and left unattended prior to this time.Children must be walked in by parents.
- ●LECP begins at dismissal (3:10 P.M.) and closes promptly at 6:00 P.M.If you are unable to pick up your child by this time, please make arrangements with persons listed on your enrollment form.Unauthorized persons will not be permitted to remove a child from the facility.A penalty of $1.00 will be charged for every minute a child is left after 6:01 p.m; must pay upon arrival.After three (3) late pick-ups will result in dismissal from the program.
- ●Important Note:If at 6:30 p.m. your child has not been picked up and no contact from a parent/guardian has been made, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Children and Families will be contacted.Your child will be taken to an overnight facility.Please do not place your child or the school in this position.
Behavior Policy:
- ●LECP emphasizes a culture of collaboration, support, and mutual respect. Positive peer relationships and a cooperative learning environment for students and staff is important to us. Children and parents should be aware of our behavior policy:
- ○FIRST OFFENSE: Verbal Warning
- ○SECOND OFFENSE: Time-out
- ○THIRD OFFENSE: Referral written and parents/guardians will be contacted
- ■NOTE: Three written minor referrals or one major referral will result in a suspension and/or dismissal from the program for the remainder of the school year.
- ●Parents will be notified of any discipline problems or positive changes in student behavior.
- ●LECP is a service that is provided as a courtesy to Lehigh Elementary parents and families outside of the regular school day. Inappropriate behavior towards the staff and other children will not be tolerated and can result in your child being terminated from the program.
Electronic Device Policy:
The electronic device policy is consistent with the school policy, therefore, cell phones, gaming devices, or other electronics are not to be used during a child’s time in the before or after-care program. All devices must stay in a child’s backpack. We request that toys, games, and any electronic devices be left at home as our school will not be held responsible for missing, damaged, or stolen property.
Medication:
Any medications that your child must take during the program hours must be registered with the program director. Head lice may be a problem when dealing with the number of children in a school facility. If a case should arise, parents will be notified. A child having lice will be permitted back into the program when the child is cleared by the school nurse or with a doctor’s affirmation.
**All children MUST be potty trained in order to be enrolled in LECP.**