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CARES Information

Gwynedd Mercy Academy (GMA) is proud to provide extended services for our students through a Children Are Receiving Extended Services (CARES) Program.  Our CARES program is designed to provide for a safe and secure environment for students while providing afternoon students with a light snack, outside play (when weather permits), homework time, and organized activities. All rules and policies of the school, outlined in the GMA Student-Parent Handbook, apply to CARES.

The morning CARES program will operate from 7:00-8:00 AM.  Fees are in addition to tuition.

The after-school CARES program will operate from 3:20 PM – 6:00 PM on days when GMA is in full session.  For those days when school dismisses early, after-school CARES will not be available.

All rules and policies of the school, outlined in the GMA Student-Parent Handbook, apply to CARES.

Morning CARES Program is available on every school day in session at hours specified on fee schedule. 

Afternoon CARES is available on every full day that school is in session. Afternoon CARES is held in the cafeteria and the adjacent CARES Room. Students are provided a snack at the beginning of our program. They may then begin homework and/or play a game. Outdoor play time is also provided as weather permits. If the gym is not in use, students are taken there for play time in inclement weather.

Parents should pick up children at the cafeteria doors (through walkway and stairs between Gallery and Primary wing). If we are on the playground, parents may pick up there.

GMA does have after-school clubs, activities, and sports programs.  Once a child has been dismissed from these after-school activities, they may come to CARES afterwards.  The cost per student that utilizes CARES once an activity is finished will be $10 per day.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have regarding our program as we are here to keep your child happy and safe until you return. The direct telephone line to the CARES room after school only is 215-461-1024.

Mrs. Eileen Gray - egray@gmaelem.org

Ms. Nikki Hobbs - nhobbs@gmaelem.org

  • Weather-related 2-hour delays: Our CARES staff will be available in the Cafeteria beginning at 9:00 AM for REGISTERED STUDENTS ONLY. Parents should use the cafeteria door at the bottom of the steps for early entry. 
  • On a day with a weather-related early dismissal, your child(ren) will go home per the directions you have specified on your transportation form that is kept in the main school office.

Print out the following documents to enroll in CARES (accompanied by the $25.00 per child/$65.00 for 3 or more registration fee: