SAFE HAVEN CHILDCARE PROGRAM
For more information call, 204-6561 or vmejeris@madison.k12.wi.us
For current listings check the MSCR Program Guide. (May take a moment to view-thank you for your patience!)
What is MSCR’s Safe Haven Program?
As part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, MSCR’s Safe Haven has provided quality childcare since 1992. Safe Haven was established with the belief that all children need a safe and enriching place to spend their after school hours, while their parents are at work or school. Safe Haven provides a comprehensive after school program in ten sites at Madison, for children kindergarten through 5th grade.
Easy & Convenient!
Are you a busy parent? Nothing can be easier than after school care at your child’s school or neighborhood center. MSCR offers Safe Haven childcare at ten locations.
Recreational and educational activities!
MSCR offers fun and educational activities.
Staffing
MSCR makes every effort to hire diverse, qualified, caring and professional staff who have experience, education and a desire to work with youth in a recreational setting. All employees have been screened and have passed a background check through the Wisconsin Department of Justice and a T.B. test. We take pride in the quality of our staff and maintain high standards by training staff in a variety of topics including first aid, CPR, risk management, supervision, health and safety, age appropriate practices and other related topics. MSCR provides a 12:1 child to staff ratio.
At Safe Haven We:
School Year Safe Haven Programs:
Safe Haven begins the first day of school and ends the next to last day of school. After-school programs offer tutoring and homework help. The program calendar generally follows the Madison Metropolitan School District calendar. Programs begin at school release time (including early release on Monday) and end at 5:30 pm or 5:45 pm daily. Please check your site for the exact time. Most programs require daily participation. However, part-time participants will be accepted at Allis, Falk, Lincoln and Midvale.
Summer Safe Haven Programs
Summer programs operate nine weeks from approximately mid June to mid August, Monday through Friday at selected sites. Activities include art, science, sports, enrichment clubs, structured games, playtime, and Friday field trips. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided at most sites.
Program Evaluation
As a department of the school district, Safe Haven is required to meet all the standards for Wisconsin licensed day care centers, and each site is assessed annually using the School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale.
Program Eligibility
School-based Safe Haven programs are open to all children who attend the school or live in the attendance area of the school in which the program is held. Neighborhood center-based programs are open to all children living in the areas surrounding the neighborhood center.
Early Release & No-School Days
MSCR Safe Haven programs operate on scheduled early-release days. Kids Day Out is an all day program that takes place on no-school days (including teacher in-services and parent-teacher conferences). The program is available at some locations. Please check at your site for details. Safe Haven does not operate on holidays. Limited sites will provide childcare services during spring and winter break. Additional fees are charged for Kids Day Out.
Transportation
Contact your MSCR Site Supervisor if transportation home is required.
Weather Closings
If MMSD schools are closed due to severe weather, Safe Haven is closed.
Release of Children
Only authorized persons specified on the child’s release form may pick up a child.
Visitors and Observations
Parent/Guardians are welcome to visit and observe the MSCR Safe Haven programs anytime. For liability and supervision reasons, visiting children may not participate in MSCR Safe Haven programs. Community members who wish to observe the program must request permission from the Site Supervisor and/or the MSCR Youth Programs Specialist.
Registration
Registration materials are available at your school office or by calling 204-6561 or vmejeris@madison.k12.wi.us . Registrations must be completed in full to be eligible for the Safe Haven programs. All incomplete forms will be returned without processing.
Scholarships Are Available
A limited number of scholarships are available for those families eligible for free/reduced lunch and meeting all other Safe Haven scholarship requirements. No child will be denied enrollment in any of the MSCR Safe Haven programs based solely on ability to pay. However, families unable to pay may be placed on a waiting list until a scholarship position is available. Call 204-6561 for scholarship information.
SAFE HAVEN LOCATIONS/CONTACTS
2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR:
Safe Haven & Club CLC (Community Learning Center) Sites:
| Site Name | Phone No. | Address |
| Allied Learning Center(Safe Haven ONLY) | 204-6561 | 2237 Allied Drive, Madison, 53711 |
| Allis Elementary (Safe Haven & Clubs) | 204-1018 | 4201 Buckeye Rd, Madison, 53716 |
| Emerson Elementary (Safe Haven & Clubs) | 204-2023 | 2421 E. Johnson St., Madison, 53704 |
| Falk Elementary* (Safe Haven & CLC) | 204-2208 | 6323 Woodington Way, Madison, 53711 |
| Glendale Elementary* (Safe Haven & CLC) | 204-2421 | 1201 Tompkins Dr., Madison, 53716 |
| Hawthorne Elementary* (Clubs & CLC ONLY-no Safe Haven) | 204-2507 | 3344 Concord Avenue, Madison, 53714 |
| LakeView Elementary* (Safe Haven & CLC) | 204-4055 | 1802 Tennyson Lane, Madison, 53704 |
| Lincoln Elementary* (Safe Haven & CLC) | 204-4963 | 909 Sequoia Trail, Madison, 53713 |
| Lindbergh Elementary (Safe Haven ONLY) | 204-6541 | 4500 Kennedy Rd, Madison, 53704 |
| Lowell Elementary (Safe Haven ONLY) | 204-6616 | 401 Maple Avenue, Madison, 53704 |
| Mendota Elementary* (Safe Haven & CLC) | 204-7858 | 4002 School Road, Madison, 53704 |
| Midvale Elementary* (Safe Haven & CLC) | 204-6767 | 502 Caromar Drive , Madison, 53711 |
| *21st Century Community Learning Center Site |
SAFE HAVEN CHILDCARE-
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Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is the public recreation provider for the residents of Madison (within the boundaries of the Madison Metropolitan School District).
MSCR is a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District and has been providing recreation services for over 80 years!
We have a wide range of recreation programs and services for all ages that are offered year-round.