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The Orchard: Extended Day Program

At Almaden Country Day School, we believe children benefit from having comfortable places to gear up and wind down at school that is safe, enriching and also extends learning.

We offer supervised programs for all ACDS students before and after school. In the mornings, ACDS students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade can attend our complimentary before-school programThe Orchard: Extended Day program is available to Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade students for a fee based upon the number of days your child attends.

Before-School Program: Kindergarten - 8th Grade

We offer the complimentary supervised before-school program for children enrolled in ACDS Kindergarten through 8th Grade. 

Before School Care

 

Kindergarten - 8th Grade: Before-School Program


We understand the need families have for flexibility in dropping off their children in the early morning hours. At ACDS, we offer a complimentary supervised before-school program for children enrolled in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Students will experience a relaxed morning environment where they can prepare for the school day ahead.

Hours of Operation

  • Kindergarten - 8th Grade: 7:15 to 7:50 a.m.

Fees

The complimentary before-school program is supervised by an ACDS staff member and is included in the cost of tuition.

How to Enroll

Registration is not required for the before-school program, but we ask all parents to follow the drop-off procedures using the Brightwheel app.
 

The Orchard: Pre-Kindergarten - 8th Grade

ACDS also offers a fee-based after-school program for all ACDS Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade students:

Hours of Operation

Regular School Days

Monday - Friday | 3:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

School Holidays & Teacher's In-Service Days

Closed

Fees

Please see The Orchard Fees page for more details and information.

How to Enroll

Enrollment takes place during the re-enrollment period during the start of each year. If you would like to enroll your child mid-year, please contact Amber White or Mary Jo Heindel. Drop-in is offered on a space available basis. Please note: Students requiring The Orchard five days a week are given priority for enrollment.