CAP CARE Weather Related Closing Policy
Weather Related Delays: When the school district implements a delay due to weather, CAP CARE will open in accordance with the delayed start and remain open for 4K students. For example, if there is a 2 hour delay, CAP CARE will open at 8 a.m. instead of 6 a.m. If the school implements an early release because of weather, CAP CARE will remain open until all children are picked up, within a reasonable amount of time. We will contact all parents when we find out about the closing. If we cannot reach the parent, we will contact the next person on the child’s emergency contact list.
Emergency Closing Procedures: CAP CARE will not operate during emergency school closings due to weather. CAP CARE will place school closing information on the CAP website, local news stations, and on voicemails to notify parents.
Americans with Disabilities Act statement
The Cambridge Community Activities Program is committed to meeting the needs of persons with permanent disabilities. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services may be provided, as necessary, to enable all persons to fully participate in park and recreation services, programs, and activities. CAP asks that participants register and request accommodations as early as possible to ensure necessary accommodations can be coordinated, preferably a two-week notice.
USDA Non-discrimination statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected]. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Parent Resources
4C Madison: Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc. (4-C) is part of a network of accredited, non-profit Wisconsin Child Care Resource & Referral agencies providing advocacy and support services for child care in various counties. The agency strives to ensure that every child has access to high quality early care and education through integrated support and expertise.
YoungStar Wisconsins Child Care Rating and Improvement System: YoungStar connects parents to tools and information to help them raise healthy, happy kids! Learn what to look for when selecting a child care provider; find information on early childhood education, nutrition and healthy learning environments; and discover activities that promote children’s healthy brain development. YoungStar gives parents peace of mind. And, it helps you give your child(ren) a promising start in life. Read through the various resources to learn more about the growth and development of children.
Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards- The Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards provide a common language and guidance for families, professionals, and policymakers around early childhood education and care.
School Age Curricular Framework- School-Age Curricular Framework is a framework that recommends the content areas used to frame practices, interactions, and instruction for implementation to support children’s learning and development for YoungStar.
CACFP Wisconsin WIC Program Information & Income Eligibility Guidelines- Purpose: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program for pregnant women, infants, women who are breastfeeding, postpartum women, and children younger than 5. WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, supplemental nutritious foods, and
connections to other community services. Wisconsin families want to raise strong and healthy kids, and WIC is here to help. Health benefits of WIC have reduced premature births, low birthweight, and long-term medical expenses.
Positive tips for Healthy Child Development for 3-5 year old's
Positive tips for Healthy Child Development for 6-8 year old's
20 Ideas for 20 Minutes Outside
Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers: There are many things you can do to help build a safe, stable, and nurturing relationship with your child. Essentials for Parenting will help you handle some common parenting challenges, so you can be a more confident parent and enjoy helping your child grow.
Helping Toddlers Understand their Emotions
How to ease your child's Separation Anxiety
I'll be back for you- Making Separation Easier
Friendship: How to help your 6 year old build healthy relationships
Physical Activity Ideas and Tips
How to help kids get more physically active
How to help kids be "winning" losers in youth sports
New Child Enrollment Packet & State Forms
Welcome to CAP CARE. Here you will find all the paperwork needed for enrolling a new child into CAP CARE. You will also find additional forms that may be needed through the year.
New child packet: These forms are required by the state prior to a child being in the care of CAP CARE. These forms can be printed from the website or picked up at CAP CARE after the registration fee is paid.
3 & 4K Welcome letter
CAP CARE Welcome letter
Frequently Asked Questions, Behavior Expectations
Child Care Enrollment Form
Child Health Report (4 yrs)
Day Care Immunization Record
Health History & Emergency Care Plan
CACFP Household Letter
CACFP Household size-Income Scale
CACFP Household Income statement
Credit Card post card
Parent Inventory
Medical authorization: This form will be needed in order for CAP CARE staff to administer any form of medication to your child
Alternate Release/Arrival form: This form will be needed for CAP CARE staff to release your child/children to an activity or location where they will be out of care of CAP CARE staff or to inform CAP CARE staff that your child/children will be coming from an activity or location other than from your care (such as arriving from a bus or other after school activity).
Field trip forms: These forms will be used during Winter, Spring, or Day Camp weeks Day Camp Activity Schedule Field Trip Permission Movie Permission