Donations are an integral part of any not-for-profit organization.  Monetary donations are always welcome and are tax deductible.  Anyone who would like to donate items such as toys, games, furniture, etc. may contact the Executive Director to make arrangements.

Children who are enrolled in full-time after-school care are eligible to enroll in half-day programs with no additional charge. Children who are enrolled in part-time after-school care will be eligible to enroll ONLY if the half-day falls on a day they would normally attend. If the half-day does not fall on a day that your child attends or your child only attends the before-school program you can register your child at an additional cost, should space be available.

Currently the demand for full-day care only necessitates GCC to secure one location in each school district. GCC workes with the EGCSD &  APCSD to secure a designated school to operate full-day programs each year. BBCSD full-day programs will be held at Tamarac Elementary School.

Yes, the cost is $45 per day. (See parent handbook for multiple day and sibling discounts.)

Full-day registration forms are completed and submitted electronically through the parent portal. Full-day schedules and events are emailed approximately one month prior to the full-day program.

You will receive a confirmation letter via email. If the full-day program has been filled to capacity our Administrative Assitant will contact you directly.

GCC has designed their payment schedule so the first and last month of the school year is paid for prior to the start of the school year. School year payments are due from July-April. Those who register their children for summer camp will make payments during the months of May and June.

No. GCC is a private, non-profit organization that has a rental agreement with each school district.

All persons who are authorized to pick-up a child must be 16 years of age and must be listed in the Parent Portal and will receive a unique pin number for pick-ups.  Changes to the pick-up list are made in the Parent Portal at any time. Please contact the Administrative Office if you need to delete an authorized pick-up.

Yes. Payments can be made electronically via the parent portal as a one-time payment or monthly automatic payment.

Yes, credit card payments can be made via the parent portal. There is a 3% non-refundable convenience fee for all credit card payments.

No. Payments can only be accepted at the GCC Administrative Office or through the Parent Portal.

Yes. GCC must charge a enrollment fee for each program, each year to cover administrative costs.

Yes. Occasionally during half-day and full-day programs the children will be taken on field trips. Parents are notified in advance of field trips.

Yes, each program has a designated quiet space where children can work on their homework.

No. Children are prohibited from bringing personal possessions from home. These include electronic devices and toys. Please be aware that GCC does not accept responsibility for belongings children bring to the program. GCC reserves the right to request that children put away personal belongings brought from home.

GCC direct care employees receive numerous hours of training in the following topic areas: First aid/CPR, behavior management, special needs, recreational activities, health and safety, child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention, nutrition, child day care program development, principles of child development, and statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care.

Snack will only be provided during the after-school program. Each afternoon all children are served a healthy snack with juice or milk.

Children are welcome to bring their own breakfast to eat during the morning program.

No. In the instance of a school delay, the before-school program will not operate.

No. In the instance of an early dismissal from school the after-school program will not operate. If either district closes at regular dismissal time, BUT they cancel after-school activities GCC will operate its after-school programs

No, if the district is closed, our programs will also be closed. When the schools close for the day, we are unable to use their facilities.