Oxford School Age Childcare Program

It is the mission of this organization to provide quality childcare in a safe environment for families and children enrolled. Through activities, we will involve, challenge, intrigue and assist children in ways that enhance their character and develop their minds and bodies.

Description:
The Oxford School Age Child Care Program operates with a philosophy of service to children, parents, and community. For children, the program offers a safe, supportive environment that encourages creativity and positive self-esteem. This is accomplished through wholesome and fun activities; including age appropriate educational activities, creative play, and nutritious snacks. For parents, the program offers affordable childcare with dependable scheduling and flexible enrollment policies. For the community, the program provides support for families of local business, social services, and school. The program receives direction from a diverse local community board.

History:
In 1996, a group of concerned parents and professionals had a vision to provide an opportunity for quality child care during the hours that school is not in session for the children enrolled in the SAD 17 Oxford Elementary School, in Oxford. A task force was formed and a needs assessment survey was distributed to parents of school age children. The surveys determined there was a need, so after working diligently the task force became a board with a non-profit status and opened the SACC doors in June 1997.
The hours we are open are 6:00am – 6:00pm Monday - Friday. What started out as a before and after school program is now operating at a full day capacity. This program involves children as young as four, and those from kindergarten through 6th grade, in planned and supervised activities designed to meet the individual educational, social, and recreational needs of each child. We are open during school and summer vacations, teacher workshops, snow days, early release days, and some holidays. We are state licensed up to 49 children. We have available drop in rates, but on a first come first serve basis. Our provider/children ratio is 1:10. But we have maintained 2 providers at any given time due to emergencies, illnesses and behavior issues that may occur.

Contact person: Linda Allen, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (207) 539-2406

Address:

PO Box 549 Oxford, ME 04270

Web Site: None specified

Directions:

Next to the Oxford Elementary School, Pleasant street, Oxford ME and the Town office

Last updated on December 3, 2008