Community Education
- Deer Valley Unified School District
- Before & After School Care Programs
Before and After School Care Programs
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Federal Tax ID# 86-6004178
Community Education school-based Before & After School Care programs offer families with students in grades K-8, age 5-14, the opportunity to extend their children's learning and development beyond the school day in a safe and supervised environment. Our diverse set of enrichment activities such as homework assistance, literacy, organized play indoors and out, crafts, STEM, and access to optional after-school enrichment classes ensures there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Seasonal break camps are also offered at select locations throughout the district.
2020-2021 Registrations continue throughout the year.
2021-2022 Registrations will open in the Spring - watch for information and an e-flier on Peachjar soon.
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COVID19 Updates
For the most current information regarding COVID-19, please visit www.dvusd.org/returntolschool.
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DES Assistance
If you are eligible to receive financial assistance from the AZ Department of Economic Security (DES), you will be responsible for the following:
- Your daily co-pay as determined by DES
- Any difference between the daily rate that is subsidized by DES and our daily rate
- Choosing only the days your child will attend camp
- if you choose days that your child does not attend, you will pay the full daily rate
- DES will not subsidize days that your child does not attend
- Submit the required documentation
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Invoice & Payment Dates
Payment OptionsYou will receive a monthly invoice which will be emailed around the 25th of each month. This date will vary due to school closure dates, such as winter or spring break when our offices are also closed, or when it falls over a weekend. Payments are due the first of each month and can be paid online at https://deervalley.ce.eleyo.com; just log into your account. All automatic payment plans will process on the first at approximately 4:00 a.m. Late payment fees will automatically be assessed during the month for any balance that is five (5) days or more past due. The amount of your monthly invoice will vary depending on how many days you reserved for the month ahead.Invoices will be generated around the 25th of each month for a due date of the 1st of the upcoming month; this date will vary for weekends and holidays. Once invoices are generated, your dates are locked in for the month, and you will need to email your account representative (see below) to modify your schedule. Please watch for messages on your monthly invoices regarding invoice dates, especially around holidays and break times.
Invoice Dates for 2020-2021 are listed below. All changes must be requested prior to each of these dates for the upcoming month:
- July 24th
- August 25th
- September 25th
- October 26th
- November 20th (due to Fall break)
- December 16th (due to Winter break)
- January 25th
- February 25th
- March 25th
- April 26th
- All payments are due on the 1st of the month
- If the last week of the month continues into a new month, you must select your days for the entire week
- For example, September ends on Wednesday, 9/30/2020; if you need Thursday and Friday of that week (10/1 & 10/2), you must select these dates, as well
- Call your Account Representative if you have questions or need assistance; they are listed below
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Locations & Contacts
SCHOOL MASCOT LEAD INSTRUCTOR LEAD PHONE # ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE ACCT REP PHONE # Anthem Rockets Jessica Walsh 602-501-3319 Beth Harvill 623-376-3976 Arrowhead Panther's Pride Patricia Herman 623-687-6724 Beth Harvill 623-376-3976 Canyon Springs Wolves 602-501-2530 Cindy Edwards 623-376-3977 Copper Creek Bobcat Den Seana Martinka 602-376-3994 or 602-573-9370 Teri Thorley 623-376-3978 Desert Mountain Blackhawks Heather Panis 623-687-1237 Beth Harvill 623-376-3976 Desert Sage Gecko Corral Shawn Chavez 623-445-4797 or 602-819-8409 Beth Harvill 623-376-3976 Diamond Canyon Coyote Corner Kayla Hale 623-445-8077 or 623-262-1015 Cindy Edwards 623-376-3977 Gavilan Peak Firebird Bella Corte Contact Account Representative
Teri Thorley 623-376-3978 Greenbrier Sidewinders Dahlen Benere 623-606-8303 Cindy Edwards 623-376-3977 Highland Lakes Bears Den Vivian Bauer 623-256-1816 Cindy Edwards 623-376-3977 Las Brisas All Star Club Diane Bushu 623-445-5572 or 623-399-0350 Cindy Edwards 623-376-3977 Legend Springs Leopards Paola Graciano-Gomez 602-501-2871 Teri Thorley 623-376-3978 Mirage Roadrunners Becki Brown 623-695-3958 Cindy Edwards 623-376-3977 Mountain Shadows Coyote Clubhouse Sherry Thackston 623-445-4331 or 623-262-2465 Cindy Edwards 623-376-3977 Norterra Canyon Pirate's Cove Jeri Campton-Jackson 623-271-3980 Beth Harvill 623-376-3976 Park Meadows Stinger’s Activity Club Debra Craig 623-445-4184 or 623-262-1406 Teri Thorley 623-376-3978 Paseo Hills Rattler’s Den Patti Eardley 623-445-4579 or 623-262-3632 Beth Harvill 623-376-3976 Sierra Verde Champions Tina White 602-501-3919 Beth Harvill 623-376-3976 Sonoran Foothills Bobcats Jennifer Martino 623-692-7507 Teri Thorley 623-376-3978 Stetson Hills Stallion's Stable Victor Gomez 623-445-5386 or 480-268-1020 Cindy Edwards 623-376-3977 Sunrise Lion’s Den Kathy Hinderberger 602-467-6010 or 623-293-1341 Beth Harvill 623-376-3976 Sunset Ridge Hawks Chloe Cohen 623-687-1201 Teri Thorley 623-376-3978 Terramar Titans Teresa Lipson 623-262-1504 Teri Thorley 623-376-3978 Union Park Toros Contact Account Representative Beth Harvill 623-376-3976 West Wing Mustangs Linda Pepe 602-501-2073 Teri Thorley 623-376-3978 Community Education is located on the east end of the parking lot of the Copper Creek Elementary School campus, 7071 W. Hillcrest Boulevard, Glendale, AZ 85310. We are open 12 months a year. We are closed for all school scheduled holiday closures. A summer schedule will be in effect during June and July; please call 623-376-3903 for hours.- School days we are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
- At this time, our offices are closed and all staff are working remotely from home
- We are maintaining hours of 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
- During June and July we are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
*All sites are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment.
- School days we are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
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Parent Handbook
Parent HandbookFor more detailed program information, please download the Parent Handbook containing important information regarding program procedures.We do ask you to acknowledge and accept the terms of the Parent Handbook at the time of registration.
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Rates & Plan Options
You have the following plan options to choose from when registering online:- Consistent plan is for the same days every week for the entire school year, whether 3, 4, or 5 days per week. Mornings and afternoons must all be the same days to qualify the $14 daily AM/PM rate; if the reserved days are not the same, you will be charged the morning rate of $6 per day and the afternoon rate of $10 per day. Additional days will be at the rate of $11 for mornings, $15 for afternoons, or $19 for morning and afternoon. This plan is designed for those families with a consistent schedule that remains the same every week.
- Pick Your Days plan is for 3, 4, or 5 days per week. The days may vary, and you choose which weeks you will use for the calendar month. You may reserve for as few or as many weeks at a time as you wish, but we do ask you to choose your days for a minimum of the calendar month to avoid additional charges. Your weeks chosen do not have to be consecutive weeks. A calendar will open during registration to allow you to see the dates. You may reserve additional weeks throughout the year if you are uncertain of which weeks you need. PLEASE NOTE that on this plan, any days that are added after the invoice has been issued for the next month will be charged as additional days and/or be subject to a change fee. In addition, if days are added to a week you do not have scheduled, you will be charged the Daily Drop In rate. This plan is designed for families who have fluctuating schedules that may change from week-to-week.
- Your schedule and/or schedule changes on the Pick Your Days plan must be submitted to your account representative BEFORE the invoice date (see below)
- Daily Drop In is for occasional days when you need care but you are not on a regular plan. No discounts available. Dates not chosen and approved in advance are subject to availability at the site. It is recommended that you choose your dates in advance, if possible, to ensure the dates you require. Please note, however, that dates reserved but no longer needed must be removed; once they are invoiced, they are locked in and will not be refunded.
- Your schedule and/or schedule changes on the Pick Your Days plan must be submitted to your account representative BEFORE the invoice date (see below)
- Employee Only-PLC 90-Minute Early Release Friday plan is for qualified DVUSD employees. This is a separate contract from any other plans or days that may be needed. This plan does not include conference or half days, and only provides care for 90 minutes on those days designated as Professional Learning Community (PLC) days. If an employee needs care for days other than PLC Fridays, they will need to submit two (2) separate contracts. Please contact your Account Representative if you need assistance. Please only reserve those days that you require.
Per Child Discounts Morning & Afternoon care (3 day per week minimum)with a consistent plan, and sessions are on the same days, i.e. Monday AM&PM, Tuesday AM&PM, etc.$14 per day - 10% multi-child discount on additional children
- 10% DVUSD employee discount (taken on all children; multi-child will not apply)
Morning care only (3 day per week minimum, must choose days in advance. Once confirmed, changing or adding days may be subject to additional fees; credit not given for days reserved but not used.) $6 per day;$18 per week minimumAfternoon care only (3 day per week minimum, must choose days in advance. Once confirmed, changing or adding days may be subject to additional fees; credit not given for days reserved but not used.) $10.00 per day;$30 per week minimumAdditional days on any of the above plans after schedule is accepted/approved. For example, if you have 3 afternoons per week and add a morning, the rate will be $11 ($6 for morning plus $5 additional daily rate).IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are on a Pick Your Days plan and add days in a week that you do not have scheduled, you will be charged the $30 Drop In rate. The Drop IN rate is not discounted.$5.00 in addition to normal daily rate; i.e. $11 for morning, $15 for afternoon, $19 for consistent AM/PM.$30 per day on Pick Your Days plan if other days not scheduled for that week in advanceDrop In care $30.00 per day - May not be discounted
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Registration
Due to the high volume of registrations we receive, we strongly encourage early registration. Registrations received July 15th or later may be subject to a delayed start. Some sites may reach capacity and new registrants will be placed on a waiting list.Registration for 2021-2022 will open in the Spring. Watch here for more information, and on Peachjar for an e-flier.Registration for 2020-2021 is ongoing at ELEYO. To register, first set up your one-time family profile at ELEYO. A new registration contract is required each school year; returning families will use the same family profile.There is an annual per family registration fee that is collected at the time of contract approval. We encourage early registration to avoid delays in processing your approval and/or being put on a waiting list. Early registration helps us to plan more efficiently.Per family registration fee
- $60 per family per year includes families in the same household with shared guardianship.
We ask that you carefully consider your choice of days. While you don't want to reserve days you don't need, you also want to be sure that the days you do need are reserved in advance.
- Unscheduled additional and/or drop-ins may not be permitted, especially on early release PLC Fridays, due to capacity and ratios
- All additional and/or drop-in days must be submitted and approved by Wednesday to attend Friday
- Requests may be denied if a site does not have sufficient staffing to meet licensing requirements
- Dropping in unscheduled on this day will result in your child being sent to the office for your pick up
- If you know you will need care on the weekly PLC 90-minute early release days, we recommend you reserve these days in advance; at the same time, we ask that you not reserve this day if you know you will not need it
A new and separate registration is required for each school year.
Our programs provide a safe, on-site, enriching environment for students before and after their regularly scheduled school day by incorporating activities indoors and out, as well as homework assistance, tutoring, and organized play. Before & After Care is available to students age 5-14 in grades K-8; students must attend school at the site where the program is offered. Early entry kindergarten students are eligible to attend this program once they have reached their 5th birthday.