TEiAM After School Program at P.S. 172

 Flyer for TEiAM After School Program 

For the 2024-2025 school year, P.S. 172 has partnered with TEiAM to provide affordable and flexible after school childcare for families.

There is no “i” in TEAM, but it is placed there to represent the organization's "innovative" side. TEiAM was founded in 2019 with the mission to fill the need of STEAM programming in schools and provide a well rounded, affordable after school program for families. The after school program is scheduled to make time every day for physical activity and games, homework, snack and STEAM activities for registered 'TEiAM-mates' in pre-kindergarten through grade 5. 

 

Registration for TEiAM after care program take place directly through TEiAM. Questions about pricing, scholarships, programming, and scheduling should be directed to TEiAM. If you need support , you can call the main office at 718-965-4200 or Mrs. Hendrickson at 347-286-5350.

 

TEiAM After Care Hours

Open to: Pre-K to Grade 5
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:40 - 6:00pm
Start date: September 16, 2024

 

Registration & Fees

TEiAM uses the Kangarootime app for registration and billing. Take a look at this list of helpful Kangarootime links for more support.

One-time, yearly registration fee: TEiAM charges a one-time, yearly $50 registration fee.

Daily Fee: $17 per day, per child. TEiAM families choose which days of the week they need after care for their child(ren). Pre-select up to 5 days of aftercare (full time) or choose the specific days of the week you need aftercare (for example- only Mondays, or Mondays and Wednesdays). TEiAM is all about flexibility and families can choose what amount of care works for their schedules.

 

How to Pay

You will be sent monthly invoices via Kangarootime on the 13th of each month for the upcoming month. You can also pay via check, given to the director of your program. We do not take zelle.

Before the 13th of each month, login to your Kangarootime app to choose the days of the week you need care for your child for the upcoming month. To change the days for the following month, login to your Kangarootime app to make the change. The days must be changed prior to the 13th of the month to avoid invoice disruption. Once you choose the days of the month, the app will send an invoice which is paid directly via a credit card attached to your Kangarootime app. 

For example,  to set up September TEiAM care for your child, login to the Kangarootime app by August 13 to indicate which days of the week you need aftercare for your child for the month of September. The first month’s payment must be paid in full prior to the first day of your child attending class. If payment is not made, your child will not be permitted to attend the program. 

 

Emergency/Drop-in Care
TEiAM also provides drop-in emergency care for families in need! Emergency/Drop-In care is available at $25 per day, with no commitment needed. In order to use the emergency/drop-in care option, you must register via the Kangarootime app and pay the one-time, $50 registration fee. 

 

Late Policy/Late Pick-up Fee
TEiAM-mates must be picked up by 6:00 P.M. Late pick ups after the 6 p.m. closing are unable to be accommodated by TEiAM staff. After closing, if TEiAM is unable to contact you or any of the emergency contacts provided, local
authorities (e.g. FDNY) will be called after a reasonable amount of time has passed. While we understand emergencies do occur, if caregivers are regularly unable to pick up their child by 6pm, TEiAM has the authority to remove your child from the program. After 6:01pm, a late fee will automatically be added to your account of $25 per 10 minutes.

 

 

TEiAM After Care Policies & Procedures 2024-2025

 

Tentative Daily Schedule
2:40/End of regular school day - TEiAM counselors pick 'TEiAM-mates' up for after care
3:00pm - Snack
3:15pm - Free play (outdoors)
3:45pm - STEAM workshop
4:45pm - Homework help
5:30pm - Dismissal

 

 

Sign-in to TEiAM After Care Program 

 

At the end of the regular school day, children will be dropped off in the auditorium or cafeteria by classroom teachers, or picked up in their classrooms by their TEiAM counselors. Attendance will be taken and all children will be signed in each day by the TEiAM program staff in Kangarootime.

 

Behavior Management Policy

 

TEiAM has adopted the following procedures regarding behavior management. Parents are always welcome to arrange a meeting with the program director to discuss individual needs and concerns. We use a consistent, positive approach including redirection, diversion and separation, always promoting self-discipline. We encourage students to engage in conflict resolution. 
1. Should inappropriate behavior occur, the concern will be discussed with the students.
2. Should inappropriate behavior continue, a second warning will be given and the parents will be notified in writing.
3. Should inappropriate behavior still continue, a third warning will be given, and the student will be suspended for the following day of class. (Refunds will not be given.)
4. Continued behavior problems may result in permanent dismissal. (Refunds will not be given.)

 

Electronics/Device Policy


While we understand some students may bring electronics with them to school, students enrolled in TEiAM after school will be strictly prohibited from using them during after school hours. If a child disobeys this policy, any electronics in question will be confiscated until pick up, and the issue will be discussed with the child’s guardian.

 

Pick-up from TEiAM After Care Program (before 6:00 P.M.)

 

When children are picked up, the authorized person doing pick-up must sign the child out of the program via the Kangarootime app. 

 

Late Policy/Late Pick-up Fee


TEiAM-mates must be picked up by 6:00 P.M. Late pick ups after the 6 p.m. closing are unable to be accommodated by TEiAM staff. After closing, if TEiAM is unable to contact you or any of the emergency contacts provided, local
authorities (e.g. FDNY) will be called after a reasonable amount of time has passed. While we understand emergencies do occur, if caregivers are regularly unable to pick up their child by 6pm, TEiAM has the authority to remove your child from the program. After 6:01pm, a late fee will automatically be added to your account of $25 per 10 minutes.