Before and After School Care
Cherokee Christian Academy (K-8th) offers a before/after school program called GrowthCare to assist those parents who need to drop off their children early (7:15 a.m.) or pick up their children late (up to 6:00 p.m.). GrowthCare
personnel provide a well supervised, protected, and nurturing environment.
The morning session begins in the gymnasium, where students may socialize, read, or engage in mild physical activity. We breakout to the playground from about 8:00 a.m. until 8:25 a.m. when we line up to go into the classrooms. The afternoon
session meets in a designated area for periods of structured homework and unstructured recreation. A snack is provided in the afternoon.
Using GrowthCare
We register students into GrowthCare at the time of service. When GrowthCare is needed, inform your child or call the school and let the front desk know you need your child placed into GrowthCare. The front desk will notify your child’s teacher to send him/her directly to GrowthCare.
Fees (Per Child)
GrowthCare fees are usage-based on the following schedule and no pre-registration is needed for occasional usage.
- No payment is due at the time of service
- Statements will be mailed at the beginning of the following month, detailing dates and times of GrowthCare usage
- Payment may be made online or sent to the school
Morning GrowthCare Service
Morning GrowthCare service runs from 7:15 to 8 AM and costs $6 per day.
Afternoon GrowthCare Service
All times are rounded up to the nearest hour
| Elementary Hours | Middle School Hours | |
| 1st Hour – $7 | 3:25 – 4:25 | 3:45 – 4:45 |
| 2nd Hour – $7 | 4:25 – 5:25 | 4:45 – 5:45 |
| 3rd Hour – $7 | 5:25 – 6:00 | 5:45 – 6:00 |
After 6:00 PM, GrowthCare is billed at $1 per minute.
For more information, please contact our Growth Care Coordinator, Mrs. Mary Chumbley.