The Dolphin Center is a not-for-profit school district program designed to provide a safe and enriching after-school care option to Cold Spring School families. The Dolphin Center provides supervised free-play, engaging group activities, and optional homework support.
DOLPHIN CENTER AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
About the Program...
DOLPHIN CENTER STAFF
Erin Goligoski
Dolphin Center Coordinator
Isabel Martinez
Dolphin Center Worker
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday through Friday, class dismissal until 5:30pm. Students report to the Dolphin Center at the end of their school day. Dolphin Center begins on the first day of school and ends on the second to last day of the school. The Dolphin Center program is not open on school vacations, holidays, or non-school days. On “minimum days”, the Dolphin Center will provide care from the time school ends until 5:30 p.m.
SNACK TIME
A daily snack will be provided by the Dolphin Center. You may provide your own snack packed in your child(ren)’s backpack in lieu of one offered by Dolphin Center staff.
HOMEWORK TIME
Homework help will be available from 2:00 to 4:00 pm everyday but is not required.
PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTMONT COLLEGE
The district has arranged with Westmont College to provide additional support in Dolphin Center. Westmont students will assist with homework and other enrichment activities.
FEES
$11.00 per hour, charged per minute for 1st child;
$6.00 per hour, charged per minute for 2nd sibling;
Free for the 3rd + additional child for siblings attending together.
LATE PICK UP FEE
Dolphin Center closes each school day promptly at 5:30 p.m. Late pick-ups will generate the following fees:
1st time: $9.00 per child, same family, per 10 minute increment
2nd time: $12.50 per child, same family, per 10 minute increment
3rd time: $17.50 per child, same family, per 10 minute increment
Click this link, for the complete Dolphin Center Informational Handbook.
COMMUNICATIONS
Parents/guardians are encouraged to become familiar with the Procare, the payment and communication platform for Dolphin Center.
Procare Parent Website: https://schools.procareconnect.com/login
Email: dolphin@coldspringschool.net
Westmont College Student Helpers
Garden Fun
Free Play
Assistance with Homework