Ambleside Afternoons After School Care

Purpose Ambleside Afternoons was created to broaden the availability of an Ambleside education to more families in the Hill Country and to bring a consistent approach to caring for young children in the afternoons on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Philosophy We believe that shorter days in the classroom in grades kindergarten through second provide the ideal schedule for bringing up younger children. However, we also know that some children come from single parent homes, homes where both parents are working and others who are at a greater distance than the Fredericksburg area. Because of these reasons, Ambleside Afternoons is being offered to accommodate parents in choosing an Ambleside education for their children.

Ambleside Afternoons Schedule
• 12:30 p.m.- 1:15 p.m. – Lunch and Outdoor Play
• 1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Restroom and Clean Up
• 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. – Rest Time
• 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. – Practical Life (includes some seasonal work as well as every day work)
• 3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. – Read Aloud

Cost Students are enrolled for the year at a cost of $125 per month for 9 months. This amount must be paid in full ($1,125/year) by July 1st for the school year, or may be added to the tuition payment agreement made through FACTS. Ambleside Afternoons are Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. K - 2nd students of Ambleside who are not regular Ambleside Afternoon participants may attend the afternoon class two times per semester with prior permission (space available) at a cost of $15.00/visit.

Class size This program is available only for Ambleside K-2nd grade students. A class will be formed once six or more students register. The class will be limited to 10 students in recognition of the need for the teacher to train in appropriate habits and a larger class reduces the effectiveness of this training. The class will be filled on a first come, first served basis – requiring a $75 deposit to hold the child’s space in the class. This deposit will be credited toward the Ambleside Afternoons tuition. Should more than 10 students demonstrate an interest in attending, a waiting list will begin (for students 11-15). When there are 16 students registered for the class, a second class will be opened with 8 students in each class. Class limit for each class will be 10 students (total of 20).