Welcome to

Notice:

New client registration for fall will begin on Monday, May 20, 2013. Parents will need to complete a packet of forms for each child they register. Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis and will be complete upon payment of the $20.00 registration fee per child when forms are returned.

The PLACE Program will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2013. Regular before and after school program will begin on Tuesday,
May 28, 2013.

PLACE will be in full day session on June 5 and 6, 2013. Please send lunch, snacks and beverages with your child.

PLACE will be closed on Friday, June 7, 2013 for staff planning and summer preparation.

Summer Camp WOW will commence on Monday, June 10, 2013.

PLACE is currently seeking candidates for vacant employment positions at various school locations. Please check the job advertisements on the district web page at http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us. Applicants must have a completed employment application which can also be found on the web page.

Description of Services

Pasco Learning and Activity Centers of Enrichment (PLACE) is a school-age before and after school activity program operated by the District School Board of Pasco County. PLACE is designed to provide an active and enriching environment for children who must arrive at school early, stay late and/or require supervised activities on most school holidays. Participation is limited to elementary school children, in kindergarten through grade five.

The school cafeteria and outside play areas are utilized for PLACE activities. Supervision is provided by school board staff at a ratio of one adult to 25 children. The number of children enrolled at each site is determined by the spacial limitations and number of staff employed.

Enrollment Criteria

A child may be enrolled in the PLACE program if he/she is:

Able to be independent in daily self care needs, such as toileting, feeding, dressing self.
No danger to self or others.
Able to participate in large group activities with an adult/child ration of 1 adult to 25 children.
Otherwise qualified.
Able to remain within program location and under adult supervision without running away.

Program Goals

The staff will strive to meet the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the child in an environment that fosters:

Positive self-esteem
Initiative
Independence
Problem-solving
Creativity
Safety awareness
Sense of security
Self-control
Community involvement
Environmental awareness

Navigation

Visit us on Facebook

Visit us on YouTube

PLACE en Español

PLACE Vision Statement

The PLACE Program will provide safe, quality care with a variety of experiences and strive to create a positive link between child, family, school, child-care, and community.

Employer Identification Number: 59-6000792
District Check Writing Policy

Contact Information

Rob Aguis, Director Community, Career, and Technical Education

Mary Grey, Supervisor of Child Care Educational Programs

Cynthia Rendeiro-Lontrao, Child Care Program Specialist

PLACE Program Questions -

813-794-2298
Child Care Program Coordinators:
Dorcia Bartenope
Karla Graziano
Sandra Jay
Lori Karpinski
Jeanette Mandycz
Maree Marian

PLACE Finance Questions

Cathy Poirier – 813-794-2232
Lezly Garcia – 813-794-2922