7:30a - 8:48a Before-school care at Burns Park, Lawton Elementary Schools School day Morning and afternoon kindergarten care (K-Care) at Burns Park; see our K-Care page 3:42p - 6:00p After-school care at Burns Park and Lawton

Why we do what we do.
Community School Age Child Care’s curriculum plan is based on the philosophy that children should explore their environment in ways that are meaningful to them. The environment is warm and loving, allowing for the exercise of creativity and imagination. Our curriculum balances teacher-directed with child-initiated experiences. Staff strive to be sensitive to each child's developmental needs, while fostering a positive self-image. We use focal points as an organizational tool in our planning. Focal points, such as "friendship," "dinosaurs," or "winter," change each week. The teacher-initiated activities correspond to the focal point for the week.

How it all started.
In 1984, Community Day Care piloted a before-school program at Burns Park Elementary for the Ann Arbor Public Schools. In the spring of 1985, the Ann Arbor Board of Education approved the operation of before- and after-school care programs in all public schools based on the experience of this pilot study. We currently run programs at Lawton and Burns Park Elementary Schools.

Find out more A curriculum overview gives a picture of what our kids are doing. The Frequently Asked Questions may answer a question you hadn't yet asked. Find out more about our staff. Family involvement is important at CDC - here's how we approach it.

Attending Kids' Club Fees and schedule information describes our fees, financial polities, scheduling options, and scholarship opportunities. Download a printable version of our enrollment form (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).