Welcome
WRDSB operated Before and After school programs are led by Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs) registered with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators, who also work in our Kindergarten programs as part of a broader vision for a seamless and integrated care system for children from JK – Grade 6. Educational Assistants (EAs) also work to support programs where additional staff are required.
Our programs are guided by Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years; How Does Learning Happen?.
Programs offer indoor and outdoor play based pedagogy based on children’s interests. Your child will be in a familiar environment with educators and children who they have been with during the school day.
Program Information
We offer two fee-based Before and After School Programs for our students: Extended Day for children in JK – Grade 2 and Youth Development for children in Grades 3 – 6. These programs are led by Early Childhood Educators out of our classrooms and other spaces in our schools. All programs offer flexible registration and nutritional snacks.
Hours of Operation
7:00am – Entry Bell Time – Dismissal Bell Time – 6:00pm on regular instructional days Monday to Friday. Programs on designated PD Days, March Break and the non-statutory week at Winter Break will be offered at designated locations and hours of operation will be communicated closer to program dates. Space is limited and will be filled on a priority basis of application. If programs are full, you will be placed on a waiting list. You will be notified via email if a space opens up and have 72 hours to respond.
WRDSB Extended Day and Youth Development Programs Important Dates for the 2024-2025 School Year
School closure announcements including before and after school program closures due to severe weather conditions, will be announced on the WRDSB website and/or to the following radio stations:
| KOOL-FM | FM 105.3 | CKWR Kitchener | FM 98.5 |
| MAGIC FM | FM 106.1 | CHYM Kitchener | FM 96.7 |
| 570 News | AM 570 | Dave FM | FM 107.5 |
| Oldies 1090 | AM 1090 | Kicx | FM 106.7 |
| Faith FM | FM 94.3 | The Beat | FM 91.5 |
| CTV Kitchener is also contacted | CBC Radio | FM 89.1 | |
