2875 Manor Road | West Brandywine, PA 19320
Phone: 610.384.5961 | Fax: 610.384.5730
Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic
Elementary School has been named an Archdiocesan School of Distinction.
Call today to schedule a tour or click here to request online.
"I know that my children are loved and cared for in my absence."
Students who need extended care before OR after school hours can participate in our CARES program (Children Are Receiving Extra Services) which runs from 6:30am-8:15am(Before School Care) and 2:45pm-5:30pm(After School Care) most days that school is in session. The CARES program is open to all children in K- through 8th grade (starting 2020-2021) who attend our school. The program is supervised by members of the faculty and staff of Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School. The after school session provides time for homework, play in the gym and/or outside on the playground, board games, coloring, and more. A snack and drink is provided each day.
CARES Registration Form: Please complete the CARES registration form here and the applicable calendar below. This form is necessary only once every school year.
The following rates apply:
Daily Rates | 1 child | 2 children | 3 or more children |
After School CARES | $12/day | $20/day | $25/day |
Drop-Ins After School CARES | $15/day | $30/day | $40/day |
Before School CARES(not available at this time) *No Drop-Ins Allowed |
$10/day | $20/day | $30/day |
February PM CALENDAR: Click here. This link will close January 23.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: The CARES program is open on some half-days but closed on a half-day prior to a holiday. Please check the school calendar for availability. The CARES program is closed on all snow days, school holidays, and on days when the school closes early for emergencies and inclement weather. If the school closes due to an emergency or inclement weather, the CARES program will not be available for the safety of the staff. Parents/guardians must make arrangements with a relative, neighbor or friend as backup plan in the event the parent/guardian wil not be able to pick up their student at the appointed time. Please be sure to list any and all individuals who may pick up your student in the event of an emergency closing on the registration form.
Should you have any questions please contact the CARES Coordinator Mary Schaffer by email at mschaffer@popejohnpaul2sch.org.
If you need to contact someone during CARES hours (3-5:30PM), please call
610-384-5961 x5417