Karyn Baitzel
Preschool Director & Director of Extended Learning
Start Date: 2004
Education: B.A. - Elementary Education (K-8), Eastern University
M.A. - Teaching & Learning: Early Childhood Education, Liberty University
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After School Care & Clubs
Our after school program is based on a club model. Every student, from preschool – 8th grade, enrolled in our after school program will participate in a club. Clubs are designed to engage students and expose them to a wide range of extracurricular experiences. Each club session runs for approximately 2 months, and different clubs are offered each day of the week. Clubs are dismissed at 4:15pm for Pre-K – 3rd grade students and 4:30pm for grades 4-8.
Families who are using the after school program to meet a childcare need should register their child(ren) for the year on the days of the week that they need care. Once we have filled all of the club seats with the families that need care, we open all of the remaining seats to families who do not need care, but who are seeking high-quality extracurricular experiences for their children. Families in the second group will be notified of opportunities to enroll for specific clubs throughout the year.
Our clubs + after care programs allow students to stay at school until 6:00pm. Registration is required and is based on a monthly fee. You may select the days of the week you wish to register. For example, you may register your child 5 days a week, only on Mondays and Wednesday, or the combination of weekdays that works for your family. Fees will be billed with your tuition payments.
Current Club Information
Preschool – Grade 3 club schedule
Clubs are first come, first served. To register and pay, log on to your Smart Tuition account at the links provided below and select “Purchase Optional Items.” (See instructions here.)
Location
Midland Park Campus: Preschool – Grade 3
Wyckoff Campus: Grades 4-8
Time
Clubs: End of school until 4:15/4:30pm*
Clubs + After Care: End of school until 6:00pm
Club Only Rate (2022-2023)
1 Day (per week for a month) – $70
2 Day (per week for a month) – $130
3 Day (per week for a month) – $180
4 Day (per week for a month) – $230
5 Day (per week for a month) – $263
Club + After Care Rate (2022-2023)
1 Day (per week for a month) – $140
2 Day (per week for a month) – $245
3 Day (per week for a month) – $330
4 Day (per week for a month) – $385
5 Day (per week for a month) – $400
Registration
Clubs: Space is limited! Parents can view club availability and register online through their tuition portal.
After Care: Registration is open in June for the following school year. If you are interested in enrolling mid year, please contact our program coordinator (information below).
Additional Information:
- Monthly Program Fees are based on 180 days of school divided by 10 equal payments.
- Program Fees will be billed with tuition payments.
- A 25% sibling incentive is NOT available for CLUBS, but it is available for the other programs.
- Club based model; must enroll in Clubs to attend After Care.
- One club offered per day. Clubs cover a broad range of topics (science, art, music, cooking, sports, etc.)
- Programs are NOT offered on a drop in basis.
- *Midland Park Campus Clubs end at 4:15. Wyckoff Campus Clubs end at 4:30.
Contact Information
Sharon DeMarco
Middle School ESL Teacher and Afterschool Director
Start Date: 2022
Education: B.S. - Children's Ministry, Liberty University
Bio:Sharon is happily married to Joseph De Marco. They currently are living in EC’s host home with three international boys from China and have a Great Dane named Maverick. Sharon has a heart for pouring into the lives of children and teaching them about God’s love and their identity in Him. Sharon loves traveling, playing games, soccer, and going kayaking. Sharon has just moved back to NJ, where she grew up most of her life, from TN. The De Marcos attends Unity Church and hope to become more involved by serving in the church.
Bryanne Makus
Preschool Paraprofessional & Elementary School Afterschool Director
Start Date: 2022
Education: B.S. - Elementary Education, Cairn University
M.A. - Applied Behavior Analysis, Cairn University
Bryanne has always enjoyed helping others and is excited to be a part of the Eastern Christian School community. She is passionate about helping students grow and reach their potential. When she is not working she enjoys reading (especially fantasy novels!), playing the piano, going to events with her GAP group at Grace Church in Ridgewood, and hanging out with her friends and family.