Hours/Attendance Options
“TLC” hours are 7:00 AM until school starts and after school until 6:00 PM. Please call the Child Care office at 949-768-0981 regarding attendance options and “TLC” calendar.  The program operates on minimum days and limited school recess days.  During the summer, limited year round locations are open.

Holidays (Child care is not available on these days)
Independence Day
Summer Recess, last week of  August
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Recess (Thursday and Friday)
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Winter Recess, last week of December
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day
Admission's Day Observance
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Lincoln's Birthday and Washington's Birthday Observance
Spring Recess Day
Memorial Day

Registration and Tuition
Registration is ongoing.  There is limited space and waiting lists are being taken for some locations.  There is a $50 nonrefundable registration fee.  Children must be registered at least 48 hours before participation begins and new participants may start on Mondays only.  Tuition for September must be received by August 25 and all paperwork completed to attend “TLC” the first day.  Tuition is calculated based on 180 school days.  Minimum days are included (except for children enrolled in morning only).  Non-school days when "TLC" is open are also included.  For fee information, please call the Child Care Division, 949-768-0981.

Returning participants must complete pre-registration by mid April. 

Transfer Policy- If a “TLC” participant is granted a school choice transfer by the School District, this does not guarantee placement in “TLC” program at that site.  Participants may be placed on the waiting list, upon request, if space is not available.

Programming
The Learning Connection maintains a high standard by offering stimulating, well-rounded daily activities.  Each day may include activities such as arts, crafts, stories, outside team or individual sports, group games, projects, cooking, drama, music, discussions and sharing, movies and special events.  Each month a daily calendar is available for parents and children to plan and prepare for upcoming activities and events.  Of course, each afternoon there is ample time for homework in a quiet setting.

Kindergarten Curriculum
The “TLC” kindergarten program provides a structured environment utilizing learning/activity centers focused on complimenting SVUSD kindergarten content standards.  The program is designed around a center-based approach that models and reinforces what the children are learning in their kindergarten classroom.  Curriculum includes centers involving Science/Technology, Mathematics/Manipulative, Art/Creative Expression, and Language Arts.  Children also participate in organized games, sports, or dance.  Programming is implemented with a healthy balance of staff-directed and child-initiated learning activities.  

Snack Time
Each afternoon a nutritional snack is provided.  A menu is posted at the beginning of each week.  Discussion about nutrition and good eating habits are also included in the program.

Program Staff
Upon entering any “TLC” center, one senses the cleanliness, organization and warmth generated by the center’s appearance and the staff’s concern and caring.  The staff is highly qualified to provide top “TLC” care.  The centers include a Site Coordinator and Assistant Site Coordinator who together plan and implement a monthly calendar to provide a wide variety of activities.  One or both of these staff members will be on site daily and in charge of a complete and safe program.  Staff to child ratio is one adult to 10 children during kindergarten program operation.  During regular hours before and after school the ratio is one adult to 14 children.  A positive attitude and consistency will be observed by adults in care of the children.  The atmosphere will be one of love and respect.