We are a non-profit, licensed Before & After school care program designed for Middle School students in Prince William County. We recognize the shortage of before & after school care options for families of middle school students within the county and strive to provide a safe environment for 6th, 7th & 8th grade students during those crucial hours where they would otherwise be left on their own. Our program costs are designed to make after school care an affordable option for county families. Our staff and our program comply with all of the background check, safety & educational training required by the Virginia Department of Social Services.
What We Offer:
• Van transportation to & from schools; A scheduled bus stop for bus transportation to and from Benton Middle School.
• Structured Daily Schedule
Time Activity
6:00a to 7:45p Before Care Program
3:00p to 4:00p Recreation, Social & Snack Time
4:00p to 5:00p Homework/Quiet Time
5:00p to 6:30p Continued Homework Time
Recreation/Free Time
6:30p to 7:00p Late Care Option
• Homework assistance & required homework/quiet time
• Transportation for students in after school activities
• Full Day Care on Teacher Work Days (6:00a to
6:30p) ** Additional Fee may be required and a minimum number of participants are required.
• Daily Afternoon Snack
• Indoor & Outdoor Recreational options
• A minimum 8:1 ratio of students to adults
• A maximum enrollment of 24 students
Transportation service is provided to/from the following schools:
Benton Middle School (scheduled bus stop)
Saunders Middle School
Beville Middle School
Lake Ridge Middle School (via Penn Elementary)
Transportation Service may be provided to/from other Middle Schools in Prince William County for an additional weekly transportation fee to cover fuel costs. Please call to discuss your specific transportation needs, we are happy to work with you whenever possible.
Weekly Program Fees: (School Year 2008/2009)
Before & After Program Combined: $75
After School Only (3:00p to 6:30p): $55
Before School Only (6:00a to 7:45p): $25
Reg. Fee: $30 (Non-Refundable) + Last Week Tuition
Late Care Option: $15
This option provides flexibility for the parent who cannot guarantee pick-up by 6:30 each day. If this option is elected, the fee is charged weekly and late fees will not be assessed until 7:01pm each evening.
*We have weekly, bi-monthly and monthly payment options available.
**Part-Time Tuition may be available as space allows. Please contact us for more details and to make arrangements.
If you would like more information, please contact us and we would be happy to answer any questions that you have! If you would like to go ahead and register your student, you may download Safety Zone Registration forms here.
If you would like to schedule a visit to our program or if you would like to speak to one of the parents with students currently enrolled in the program, we would be happy to set up a time and/or have someone contact you.
Please feel free to call us or send an email through our church office or directly at the phone numbers/email addresses listed here:
Prince of Peace United Methodist Church
Office: 703-670-4143
Office Hours: 8:30a to 2:30p M-F
Email: popumc@comcast.net
Safety Zone Program
Office: 703-670-7705
Office Hours (during School Year)
6a to 8a M-F
3p to 6:30p M-F
Email: safetyzone1@gmail.com
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