Everyday Play (EDP)

at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

August 15th - December 15th

Activity Code: 510201 - A1

Welcome to Everyday Play! We are pleased that you have chosen to be a part of the City of San Mateo’s Everyday Play program (EDP) for the upcoming Fall 2023 school year at the Martin Luther King Jr Community Center (725 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401). Our program will provide a safe place for your child and/or children to get help with their homework, socialize with their friends and participate in active, fun, and enriching activities.  



We look forward to having your child join us for a wonderful school year! Please read all the information below as the health and safety of your child is our #1 priority.

Everyday Play (Fall 2023 Session) operates from Tuesday, August 15 - Friday, December 15, 2023 every day that school is in session. 

Hours of Everyday Play are:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 3:00-6:00pm & Wednesday: 1:00-6:00pm

EDP does not offer a minimum day schedule for any minimum days other than Wednesday early dismissal.

There will be NO EDP program on following days:

Monday, September 4 (Labor Day)

Monday, September 25 (Staff Professional Development Day)

Monday, October 2 - Friday October, 6 (Fall Break)

Monday, October 9 (Staff Professional Development Day)

Friday, November 10 (Veteran's Day)

Monday, November 20 - Friday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Break)

Before Coming to Program

We ask that a self-assessment take place at home prior to attending program. If your child is sick, please have them stay home to reduce the risk of exposure. If a child is dropped off and shows any symptoms, they will be sent home immediately.

Illness

If your child becomes ill while in attendance at EDP the staff will contact you and request that someone come and picked up your child as soon as possible. For the welling being of any other participant and staff DO NOT send your child to program if they are ill – they will be sent home immediately!

ePact is just a fancy word for emergency form! Upon registering your child through WebTrac, you will get an email that will invite you to fill out a virtual emergency form, also known as an ePact form! If you filled out an ePact form last session, you can simply just update your information. If you need help, please watch the ePact video on how to create and edit your account!.



PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR CHILD WILL BE UNABLE TO ATTEND PROGRAM IF YOUR EPACT FORM IS NOT FILLED OUT. 

The City of San Mateo adheres to an Identification Policy that requires us to request photo identification of the adult picking up a child or children. The photo identification must match a name you listed on your child’s emergency form. Please be patient with us; this process is in place to assure the safety of all children in our program. As we learn your names, we will be able to verify you visually and without requesting an I.D. However, if you send someone new to pick up, please remind them to bring their ID along with them for verification.

Our After-school program ends each day at 6:00pm. Please plan to pick up your child before the specified time. Late pick-ups will be assessed $1.00 for each minute past the deadline and payable to the front desk at that time. There is no grace period for late pick up fees. We would appreciate a phone call if you know you are going to be late. If we do not hear from you by 6:15pm, we will start calling the list of authorized individuals on the release form to come pick up your child.  

If your child will be absent, please notify us prior to 10:00am. If you wish to leave a message regarding your child’s absence or any other message, you may do so 24 hours a day by calling the King Community Center and leaving a message 650-522-7470.  

Please do not allow your child to bring any special toys, electronics, or valuables to program as they can be easily misplaced and/or broken. Anything other than what is needed for schoolwork or homework is highly recommend not to be brought. The use of electronics other than what is needed for schoolwork is prohibited.

Your child may have a cell phone while at program, but we will ask that all phone are kept in their backpacks. If a child needs to make a phone call, they may use the office phone with a supervising staff member.

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is not responsible for any personal items brought including cell phones.  

It is our preference that any medications be given prior to coming to program. If your child does require medication while in attendance, please talk to Zack Radcliffe.

All medications must be in their original container with complete directions from the parent. If the requested dose is different than what is on the prescription container, then an additional doctor’s note will be required. 

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department believes that all children have a right to a safe and healthy environment. The organization, the site, and community have an obligation to promote mutual respect, tolerance, and acceptance.

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department will not tolerate behavior that infringers on the safety of any child. A child shall not intimidate, harass, or bully another child or youth though words or actions. Such behavior includes direct physical contact, such as hitting or shoving; verbal assaults, such as teasing or name-calling; and social isolation or manipulation.

Unsafe behavior includes any type of behavior which creates a danger for any participant or adult in our programs. It is taken very seriously and will not be tolerated. It is our vision that our students engage in play that promotes healthy relationships and fosters friendships.

For our full behavior policy please CLICK HERE.

Everyday Play (EDP)

en el Centro Comunitario Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

15 de agosto - 15 de diciembre

Código de actividad: 510201 - A1