BASE FAQ's
B.A.S.E. Frequently Asked Questions
The following are some of the questions we recieve most often.
Contact your local BASE Program for more in depth information or to Register.
What does B.A.S.E. stand for?
A: Before and After School Enterprise
Is B.A.S.E. licensed as a childcare provider?
A: Yes, we are licensed through the Colorado Office of Early Childhood / Child Care Licensing and Administration as a School-Aged Child Care Program.
Are B.A.S.E. staff Douglas County School District employees?
A: Yes, all B.A.S.E. staff members are Douglas County School District employees.
Do B.A.S.E. employees the same background checks as teachers?
A: Yes, all B.A.S.E. employees, including seasonal / temporary staff, receive a criminal record check through Colorado Bureau of Investigation. In addition to a criminal record check, a review of the State Department’s automated system to determine if the employee is the subject of a report of child abuse or neglect.
What is the B.A.S.E. work organization / chain of command?
A: The B.A.S.E. Department is part of the Business Services Department for Douglas County School District. The B.A.S.E. Director and Area Managers oversee B.A.S.E. programs and supervise B.A.S.E. Managers. Program Managers lead the daily operations of individual school-based programs.
What are the tuition rates?
A: Rates may vary by program, depending on the length of the program session. Contact your B.A.S.E. Program for more information.
Does B.A.S.E offer any financial assistance?
A: We have fiscal agreements with CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program) which is facilitated by Douglas County Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program. Speak with yourB.A.S.E. Program Manager for information about your site.
What ages of children does your programs serve?
A: Our B.A.S.E. programs serve children ages 5 to 12. Children who are four years old and eligible to enter kindergarten during the upcoming school year may attend beginning on the first day of kindergarten.
We offer three Pre-K full-day programs, located at Copper Mesa Elementary, Cougar Run Elementary, and Mountain View Elementary. Children must be a minimum of 3 years, 9 months to attend our Pre-K programs.
Are there other eligibility requirements?
A: Yes. Children shall be enrolled in the Douglas County School District. Priority enrollment will be given to students who are enrolled in the school where the program is housed. Children shall comply with behavioral expectations as indicated in B.A.S.E. parent handbook.
Do you serve children with special needs?
A: Yes. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provide that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, and denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under Douglas County School District activities and programs.
The B.A.S.E. Manager may request to meet with the family and school team members who have knowledge of a child with special needs prior the first day of attendance. The purpose of the meeting is to develop a support plan to outline reasonable accommodations and ensure the safety and well being of the child.
What if my child is prescribed medication, which needs to be administered while he/she is attending B.A.S.E.?
A: Please communicate your child’s health needs with the Manager prior to the first day of attendance to ensure our team has the necessary training to address your child’s health needs. We also need a current medication release from the child’s doctor in order to administer medication. All medications will be stored in a locked area, unless it is emergency medication (epi-pen’s, inhalers, for example). Contact your B.A.S.E. Program for the correct forms and to discuss your child’s needs.
What are your hours of operation?
A: Hours of operation vary by site; however, most B.A.S.E. programs open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m.
Full-day programs operate from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
How can I get information about a specific B.A.S.E. Program and what is offered?
A: Access our BASE Contact List. Most of our sites have important information including parent handbooks, enrollment forms, activity calendars, and contact information available on the school’s website.
Do programs remain open on days that the school is closed and on In-Service / Professional Development Days, when teachers are working and students are not in school?
A: Yes, on most days. We operate a “Full Day” program on most In-Service / Professional Development days, as well as seasonal breaks such as Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring Breaks. Check your B.A.S.E. calendar and / or B.A.S.E. parent handbook to see when your B.A.S.E. Program is open.
If I have a concern or complaint regarding a particular B.A.S.E. program, whom do I contact?
A: Please direct all concerns at the program level first. If the B.A.S.E. Program does not satisfactorily address the matter in a satisfactory manner, parents may contact the next level listed in the parent handbook, or contact the school principal.
If I want to report a licensing violation whom do I contact?
A: Child Care Licensing and Administration
Division of Early Care and Learning, CDEC
710 S. Ash Street
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: 1-800-799-5876 or 303-866-5948