Although the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed schools to continue virtual learning for at least the start of this school year, dozens of school buildings will be open for children in Fairfax County.
County officials announced the new Supporting Return to School (SRS) Program, which will open supervised day cares for elementary school students in school buildings.
"The SRS program reflects Fairfax County’s and Fairfax County Public School’s joint commitment to One Fairfax, and to ensuring that all families have equitable access to the services they need to support children’s virtual learning," according to the SRS website.
The SRS program will provide full-day on-site programming for children in Kindergarten through sixth grade, weekdays from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. starting Sept. 8, the first day of school. Classrooms will be limited to 10 students who will stay in their own "pod" for health and safety.
According to the SRS website, programming will include:
- Support for children’s active and engaged learning during the FCPS virtual academic day.
- A supportive setting to promote children’s academic, social, emotional and physical development.
- Opportunities for children to explore, engage, relax and enjoy activities based on the program curriculum –The Great Outdoors: Road Trips Through the Americas.
- A warm and welcoming environment and a day balanced with care, learning, guidance, friendships and fun!
Parents may register by calling 703-449-8989. The cost for the program will be on a sliding scale, ranging from less than $100 per month to nearly $1,500 per month per child.
Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are included.
