EARLY DISMISSAL PROGRAMMING
We offer optional care during scheduled early dismissal days (this does not apply to weather delays or other unexpected last minute closures).
Only those children currently enrolled in MAX Families After School Program are eligible to access supplemental programming.
When we are notified of an early dismissal we will post the time slot in the booking calendar and open it for registration. If you do not see your schools early dismissal date in the booking calendar contact us at registration@maxfamilies.ca.
EARLY DISMISSAL DAY DETAILS
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Due to transportation logistics (irregular dismissal times) we CANNOT provide transportation on early dismissal days. You will need to pick your child up at school and drop them off to us. End of day pick up will be at the same location you dropped your child off at. We no longer bus children back to their main site at the end of the day.
- On scheduled school closure days After School Program clients have the following options:
- Register your child for the closure day by the deadline, drop them off to the closure site assigned to their school, and they can remain at the closure day site until 5:30pm if required.
- Register your child for the closure day by the deadline, drop them off to the closure site assigned to their school, and pick them up at anytime to bring them to their normal after school site anytime from 2:30pm until close.
- If NOT registering your child for a closure day then you can drop your child off to their normal after school site anytime from 2:30pm to close.
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All early dismissal day programming will take place at our Salvation Army locations in Mount Pearl or Torbay Road. Review the table below to find out what location you need to sign up for.
- We contact schools regularly to attain closure dates and then add them to our booking calendar. If you know there is a school closure coming up, but you do not see it in the booking calendar, please reach out. We are not responsible to notify families of upcoming school closures.
- Children cannot be dropped off to us prior to their scheduled dismissal time. For example, if your child's school is scheduled to be dismissed at 11:30am, you cannot drop off until 11:30am or later.
- As a courtesy please email your site if your child is signed up but will not attend. We do NOT charge Late Notice/Transportation Safety Fees during Early Dismissal days.
- Your regular after school program site will be open at 2:30pm on early school closure days, if you wish you can drop your child off at that time.
| Location | Schools Serviced | Hours of Operation |
| Salvation Army Church, Mount Pearl |
Newtown Elementary St. Peter's Primary Octagon Pond Elementary Paradise Elementary Holy Family Topsail Elementary Villanova Junior High |
Early dismissal time to 5:30pm |
| Salvation Army Church, Torbay Road |
Bishop Feild Elizabeth Park Elementary Larkhall Academy Leary's Brook Macdonald Drive Elementary Mary Queen of Peace Vanier Elementary |
Early dismissal time to 5:30pm |
PRICING
$10 per day for one child.
REGISTRATION
If you require early care during a scheduled early dismissal you must register your child a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the start of the day.
We cannot accept late registrations.
Cancellation Policy: To obtain a full refund you must cancel a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the start of the day. Refunds will not be given past the 48 hour cut off.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN EARLY DISMISSAL
- Send your child with lunch and an afternoon snack. There will be two scheduled food breaks throughout the day. Food must be non-microwaveable. Check the Early Dismissal welcome email for specific food allergies (you will receive an email 24 hours in advance of the Early Dismissal day).
- Proper outside attire appropriate for the current weather conditions.
- Indoor sneakers.
- Electronics are not permitted.
BOOK YOUR EARLY DISMISSAL
In the booking calendar, click on the Early Dismissal slot you wish to book. A pop up window will appear, then click the "Drop In" button to book that slot.
Registration will close 48 hours prior to each Early Dismissal Day. Be sure to book prior to that time. If registration is closed or if we are at full capacity the time slot will be watermarked in the calendar and you will not be able to proceed with booking.
Please note: If the system detects more than 30 minutes of inactivity in your browser, your registration spots will no longer be reserved and you will need to begin again.