Expanded Learning Opportunities

Palo Alto Unified School District is pleased to announce expanded learning opportunities (ELOP) to all eligible TK - 5th grade students starting in the 2022 – 2023 school year. 

Currently, the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program in PAUSD is provided through a partnership with Right at School, Palo Alto Community Child Care and Kids Choice in grades K-5 and YMCA in grade 6. Academic support, enrichment, and connections for students beyond the regular school day are the primary goals of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Programs in PAUSD. “Expanded learning” means learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of pupils through hands-on, engaging learning experiences. Expanded Learning Opportunities Program will be offered at all PAUSD elementary and middle schools.

The program runs 5 days a week from dismissal to 6:00pm and can meet both the childcare and enrichment program needs for PAUSD families. 

Priority Designation for Free or Reduced Cost Programming 

All students are eligible to participate in the program, regardless of demographics or income status. Some will attend under the regular programming option at full price and qualifying students who fall in priority groups I and II will have the opportunity to participate at no cost, depending on space and availability. 

• Priority I: Foster/ Homeless Youth and Low-Income
• Priority II: English Language Learners (with priority given to Long Term English Learner OR At Risk of Becoming a Long-Term English Learner)

To be eligible for free childcare/enrichment under Priority 1, students must complete the application for Free and Reduced Price School meals.  

f you have any questions, please open a dialogue or contact our providers directly:  

• Right at School - 855-287-2466 or 510-435-3364
  Monday - Friday,
  9:30 am - 6:00 pm
   
• Palo Alto Community Child Care – 650-493-2361
  Monday - Thursday
  9:00 am- 6:00 pm
   
• Kids Choice – 650-656-8170
  Monday – Friday
  until 6:00 pm
   
• YMCA – 408-351-6400
  Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
  Saturday – Sunday, 8am – 4pm

You can also contact the office of Student Services by contacting Wendy Velez.