BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE (Garderie)

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Here at the French Immersion School of Washington (FISW), we offer a range of

out-of-school options intended to provide childcare in a bilingual and enriching setting.

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FISW offers Garderie for families who are unable to pick up their children at school dismissal.

Garderie provides a safe, supervised environment for students before and after school,

including time for homework, play, and enrichment.

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Before-School Care

• Available from 7:45 AM until school starts.

• Students are supervised and can engage in quiet activities, reading,

       or early enrichment tasks.

• Registration for before-school care is required through FACTS

       or by contacting afterschool@fisw.org.

 

Afterschool Pick-Up

• Pick-up options: 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM.

• Children are supervised in a structured environment with activities until their scheduled pick-up time.

• Families must indicate the pick-up slot when enrolling.

 

Pricing & Registration

• Detailed pricing and registration forms are available on the FACTS portal.

• For questions or assistance, contact afterschool@fisw.org.

 

Cancellation Policy

• A minimum of 30 days’ enrollment is required to participate in Garderie.

• Families must provide 30 days’ written notice via email to afterschool@fisw.org to cancel enrollment.

• Cancellations are processed monthly only; mid-month cancellations or prorated refunds are not available.

• Example: To cancel Garderie effective October 1, notice must be submitted by September 1. Include your student(s)’ last day of attendance in the email.

 

Drop-In Care

• Available for $50/day, subject to space availability.

• Families must notify in advance to reserve a drop-in spot.

• Emergency or unplanned requests without prior communication will incur a late pick-up fee of $15 per 5 minutes beyond school dismissal.

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Enrichment Class Credit

Families enrolled in enrichment classes will receive a $14/hour credit for any class time that overlaps with their Garderie schedule.

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Billing & Payment

• Garderie charges are billed monthly via FACTS.

• Invoices are issued mid-month for that month’s attendance.

• Payment is due on the 1st of the following month.

 

Additional Notes

• Garderie provides structured activities, homework support, and supervised play.

• Students benefit from a balance of academic, creative, and physical activities.

• Families are encouraged to communicate special instructions or needs to staff via email.

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ENRICHMENT CLASSES

In addition to daily garderie, we offer a variety of weekly enrichment classes designed for students to explore new interests. A few of our popular classes are cooking, visual arts, basketball, and chess. Classes are offered from our smallest students to our 5th graders, providing age-appropriate content for each group of children.

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Enrichment Class Credit

Families enrolled in enrichment classes will receive a $14/hour credit for any class time that overlaps with their Garderie schedule.

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Mini-Camps

FISW offers three weeklong mini-camps during our Fall (October), Mid-Winter (February), and Spring (April) Breaks.

These Mini-Camps provide thematic and seasonal programming in French and English for Preschool to 5th grade students.

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During Fall 2025 camp, students entered the Magical World of FISW! How fun is that!

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Summer camp

 

We can’t forget our biggest camp of the year, Summer Camp! Each year we provide five weeks of summer camp for our students. Students can maintain their French language skills throughout the summer with our bilingual staff and projects. Each week is coordinated around a theme. Here is an example of our summer themes from Summer 2025 Camp: Voyage Francophone, un été d'aventures:

Week 1: Europe
Week 2: The Americas
Week 3: Africa
Week 4: Asia
Week 5: Oceania

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Mini-camps and summer camp are not eligible for tuition assistance.

 

For more information about our after-school programming, contact our Auxiliary Program and Community Engagement Manager: Dounia Benjdya.

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