SCHOOL DISTRICT OF
HATBORO-HORSHAM
SCHOOL BOARD PRESENTATION
CHILDCARE PROGRAMS
March 15, 2010
Presenters: Nancy A. Bobkoskie, Assistant Superintendent
Jackie Barnhart, Director of Childcare
Historical Perspective
 Hatboro-Horsham School District has
operated childcare programs since 1992.
 Forerunner in childcare
 First program was implemented at
Crooked Billet School.
 Schools are a natural setting for
supporting children and families.
Licensed Program by DPW
 District programs are licensed by the
Department of Public Welfare.
 District programs are governed by
Chapter 3270 of the Pennsylvania Code
(193 Regulations)
• Staff to child ratio
• Daily programming
• Physical site
• Child and staff records, etc.
Benefits to Hatboro-Horsham
School District Families
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Affordable childcare options
High quality programming
Capable and caring staff
Safe and dependable environment
Enrich and complement children’s
school experience
 Wide variety of age appropriate
activities
Children Served in Childcare
• Preschool – Ages 4 & 5
• Students in grades K-6
• Students not attending HHSD
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Summer Camp for district and non-district
residents.
Programs Offered
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Before School
After School
Before & After School
Full-Day Teacher Inservice
Half-Day Kindergarten
Four-Year-Old Preschool
Kindergarten Camp
Summer Camp
Program Staffing
Before & After Care
56 staff members
Kindergarten C.A.R.E.
6 staff members
Preschool Program
2 staff members
Preschool Before & After
2 staff members
Summer Camp – Blair Mill
Summer Camp – Simmons
25 staff members
25 staff members
Monthly Fees
Before School
$ 70
After School
$130
Before & After School
$175
Full-Day Teacher Inservice
$ 30
Half-Day Kindergarten
$376
Four-Year-Old Preschool
$600
Four-Year-Old Preschool with Care
$750
Kindergarten Camp (3 weeks)
$180
Summer Camp
$660
2009-2010 Enrollment
Before School
70
After School
215
Before & After School
128
Full-Day Teacher Inservice
106
Half-Day Kindergarten
123
Four-Year-Old Preschool
20
Kindergarten Camp
88
Summer Camp
408
Program Activities
• Technology Usage
• Organized Sports and Games
• Educational Enrichment – Extended
Projects, Plays, Skits, etc.
• Tutoring and Homework Time
• Arts and Crafts
Program Activities
• Games, Puzzles, Legos, whole group
athletic activities, arts & crafts
• Assemblies
• Field Trips – Bowling, Miniature Golfing,
Sesame Place, Philadelphia Zoo, Camden
Aquarium, Nockamixon State Park,
Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, Swimming, etc.
• Breakfast and/or Snack
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