In-District, Valley View ELC and Continuing Open Enrollment Families’ Kinder Plus applications will begin being processed January 21, 2026, pending completion of Regular Kindergarten enrollment. New Open Enrollment Families’ Kinder Plus applications will begin being processed February 9, 2026, pending completion of Regular Kindergarten enrollment. Kinder Plus applications will not be processed until Community Schools receives confirmation from the school that your child’s Regular Kindergarten Registration has been received. As such, there are no guaranteed Kinder Plus spots...However, the district will do its best to accommodate as many families as possible in the Kinder Plus program.

C.A.R.E. (stands for Children’s Activity and Recreational Environment) is the CFSD before and after school child care program offered at each of our four elementary schools to enrolled students. Our goal is to provide a safe environment where your child can enjoy a broad range of planned activities with their friends. Some of these activities include arts, crafts, cooking, sports, quiet and active games, community service projects, as well as time to do homework. Hours: 7am - 8am After School: 5:30pmFull Day CARE on non-school days: 7am - 5pm * Requires a separate contract, complete by enrolling in the Breaks - Full Day CARE. Rate: $7 per hour Please schedule ahead of time Scheduling & Rates ●Scheduling request must be submitted through the Community Portal (cfsd16.arux.app) by Sunday prior to the week of service. ●Drop-Ins: Not permitted without prior approval from the Main CARE Office at 520-209-7548 and will incur a $25 fee per occurrence. ●Late Sign-Up: During the current week of CARE, will incur a $25 late fee per account per week. Staffing is determined by student attendance. ●Late Add On: During the current week of CARE, must already have at least one day previously scheduled for the current week, will incur $10 fee per occurrence. ●Absence / Removing Scheduled Day: $7.00 per day, (1-hour minimum) for any scheduled day of CARE that is not used. ●$3/minute after 5:30 PM (5:00 PM on full days). ●Full Day C.A.R.E. will incur a minimum of 4 service hours for each day scheduled regardless of pick up time. Changes require 24-hour notice. ●Balance 6 Days Past Due: $25 fee per invoice. ●Returned Checks/Insufficient Funds: $25 fee. ●Invoicing will occur weekly for the previous week's CARE and applicable fees. C.A.R.E. Parent Handbook for 2026/2027

School Year 2026 - 27 At Valley View Early Learning Center, we believe that early childhood is a time to wonder, explore and grow. And the best learning happens through meaningful, hands-on experiences. Our classrooms and outdoor spaces are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and invite exploration. Whether your child is building, painting, climbing, or imagining, every moment is an opportunity to learn. Each day, we celebrate the wonders of everyday life, honoring the cultures, languages, and lived experiences our children bring with them. We know that children thrive when they feel safe, seen, and connected. That’s why we prioritize nurturing relationships between children, families, and educators. We create a community built on respect, care, and joyful learning. We invite you to join our program and discover what makes our early learning community such a special place to grow. Valley View Early Learning Center applications will be date and time stamped. We will begin processing applications within 5 days of receipt.

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In-District, Valley View ELC and Continuing Open Enrollment Families’ Kinder Plus applications will begin being processed January 21, 2026, pending completion of Regular Kindergarten enrollment. New Open Enrollment Families’ Kinder Plus applications will begin being processed February 9, 2026, pending completion of Regular Kindergarten enrollment. Kinder Plus applications will not be processed until Community Schools receives confirmation from the school that your child’s Regular Kindergarten Registration has been received. As such, there are no guaranteed Kinder Plus spots...However, the district will do its best to accommodate as many families as possible in the Kinder Plus program.

C.A.R.E. (stands for Children’s Activity and Recreational Environment) is the CFSD before and after school child care program offered at each of our four elementary schools to enrolled students. Our goal is to provide a safe environment where your child can enjoy a broad range of planned activities with their friends. Some of these activities include arts, crafts, cooking, sports, quiet and active games, community service projects, as well as time to do homework. Hours: 7am - 8am After School: 5:30pmFull Day CARE on non-school days: 7am - 5pm * Requires a separate contract, complete by enrolling in the Breaks - Full Day CARE. Rate: $7 per hour Please schedule ahead of time Scheduling & Rates ●Scheduling request must be submitted through the Community Portal (cfsd16.arux.app) by Sunday prior to the week of service. ●Drop-Ins: Not permitted without prior approval from the Main CARE Office at 520-209-7548 and will incur a $25 fee per occurrence. ●Late Sign-Up: During the current week of CARE, will incur a $25 late fee per account per week. Staffing is determined by student attendance. ●Late Add On: During the current week of CARE, must already have at least one day previously scheduled for the current week, will incur $10 fee per occurrence. ●Absence / Removing Scheduled Day: $7.00 per day, (1-hour minimum) for any scheduled day of CARE that is not used. ●$3/minute after 5:30 PM (5:00 PM on full days). ●Full Day C.A.R.E. will incur a minimum of 4 service hours for each day scheduled regardless of pick up time. Changes require 24-hour notice. ●Balance 6 Days Past Due: $25 fee per invoice. ●Returned Checks/Insufficient Funds: $25 fee. ●Invoicing will occur weekly for the previous week's CARE and applicable fees. C.A.R.E. Parent Handbook for 2026/2027

School Year 2026 - 27 At Valley View Early Learning Center, we believe that early childhood is a time to wonder, explore and grow. And the best learning happens through meaningful, hands-on experiences. Our classrooms and outdoor spaces are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and invite exploration. Whether your child is building, painting, climbing, or imagining, every moment is an opportunity to learn. Each day, we celebrate the wonders of everyday life, honoring the cultures, languages, and lived experiences our children bring with them. We know that children thrive when they feel safe, seen, and connected. That’s why we prioritize nurturing relationships between children, families, and educators. We create a community built on respect, care, and joyful learning. We invite you to join our program and discover what makes our early learning community such a special place to grow. Valley View Early Learning Center applications will be date and time stamped. We will begin processing applications within 5 days of receipt.