BR CAREs 26-27 Information and Dismissal Changes

Can someone other than the parent/guardian pick-up a child?
Yes, individuals who are 14 or older and have valid photo ID may pick up a child as long as they are listed as parents/guardians or as the emergency contacts listed in the My School Bucks registration. With emailed consent from a child’s parent/guardian, other people who are 14 or older and have valid photo ID may pick up a child.

If you want to authorize a person to pick up your child on a given day, email the program.
If you want to add a person to the authorized pick up list after registering, email the program and the BR CAREs coordinator.
In emergent situations the program may accept a phone-call authorization from a parent/guardian for a person who is 14 or older with valid photo ID to pick up a child. Phone call authorization should be followed up with an email from the program to the parent(s)/guardian(s).

If a student would normally be a walker, can they walk home with their parents’ permission at a designated time?
No, safety and accountability is our main concern. A parent/guardian or designated individual must pick their child up from the BR CAREs program.

Can my child get bused to/from a school other than the one they attend to attend the before/aftercare program?
No, BR CAREs only serves the students at their particular school/location. Busing or transportation between schools is not offered or allowed.

Does my child have to be toilet trained to attend the BR CAREs program?
Yes, all children must be able to go to the bathroom without assistance.

Can I get a refund for withdrawing my child part way through the month?
No, refunds are not provided for early withdrawal. Tuition is due prior to the start of the month. Fees will not be refunded or waived for withdrawal after the first school day of the month.

Do you provide care during the school day for half-day kindergarteners?
In 26-27 all schools will have full day kindergarten.

Can children in pre-K attend BR CAREs?
The earliest a student can attend BR CAREs is Kindergarten.

My work schedule has changed, and I would like to adjust the number of days that my child is attending the program. What do I do?
Attendance changes can be made by emailing the program coordinator. If you are reducing your child's enrollment, tuition will be reduced starting the following month. If you are increasing your child's enrollment, the tuition increase will start when then change starts. If the change is happening in less than a week, please copy the main office staff of your child's school, the program, and the manager on the email.

I have an emergency today and need my child to attend aftercare, what do I do?
For children who are already enrolled in aftercare, follow your school/aftercare program's dismissal exceptions procedure. If your child is not already enrolled, BR CAREs cannot care for the child. There are no emergency exceptions to this.

I would like to set up an FSA (Flexible Spending Account). What is the information I need from the district?
Our Tax ID # is 22-6001692. Monthly, yearly, and school-year end receipts are also sent from the email address <brcares@brrsd.k12.nj.us>.

If a parent has already paid for a month and they decide they no longer want to utilize the program; can they use their unused days to apply that to a purchase of on demand care?
No, the money that is used toward a monthly tuition for the BR CAREs program cannot be transferred to purchase another option.

Is a parent’s medical insurance policy number necessary for their child to attend the BR CAREs program?
Yes, in the case of an emergency the staff will give your medical insurance information to medical care professionals.

Is medication allowed to be administered during the BR CAREs program?
Medication cannot be administered at the program as there is no nurse present. BR CAREs will make reasonable accommodations based on what the staff present are qualified to administer if failure to administer a medication or healthcare procedure would jeopardize the health of the child. Please contact the BR CAREs Coordinator and the program manager for more information.

I would like to request accommodations. What should I do?
Email the BR CAREs coordinator and the program manager.

If a child is injured and needs medical attention, can my child go to the hospital of the parents choosing?
No, the child will be brought to the nearest hospital in proximity to the school location where the child is injured.

Are other children allowed to play on the playground while BR CAREs is utilizing the equipment?
The Board of Education regulation 7440 states:

Access to School Buildings and School Grounds

1. Access to school buildings and grounds during the school day will be permitted to all students enrolled in the school, all authorized school staff members, and visitors pursuant to Policy and Regulation 9150.

2. Access to school buildings and grounds before and after the school day will be permitted to:

a. Members of the Board of Education;

b. Administrative and supervisory staff members, teaching staff members, and support staff members assigned to a school building or grounds in the performance of their duties;

c. Other school staff members in the performance of their professional responsibilities;

d. Students involved in interscholastic athletics, co-curricular or extra-curricular activities, and authorized spectators;

e. Members of organizations granted the use of school premises pursuant to Policy and Regulation 7510;

f. Police officers, fire fighters, health inspectors, and other agents of Federal, State, and local government in the performance of their official duties;

g. Members of the public present to attend a public Board of Education or public school-related function; and

h. Others authorized by the Superintendent or designee and/or by Board Policy.

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