Extended Child Services

ECS Logo Welcome to Cherry Creek School District Extended Child Services, also known as ECS. Extended Child Services include:

  • Before & After School programs
  • Intersession programs
  • Kindergarten Enrichment programs
  • Child Development programs

All ECS programs are licensed through the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care.

Each Cherry Creek School District elementary school has well-planned and well-staffed programs that provide an environment where children can learn, take part in supervised recreation, and build strong, positive relationships with responsible, caring adults and with their peers. Programs give parents and guardians the peace of mind and security of knowing that their children are engaged in safe, educational and constructive activities. ECS programs strive to provide school age children with a safe and nurturing environment while promoting physical, emotional and intellectual development. Activities include, but are not limited to arts & crafts, music, science, drama, recreational games, board games, multicultural awareness, math activities, reading and writing activities and homework assistance.

ECS programs are fee-based and self-supporting. They are governed and regulated by the Cherry Creek School District and by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care. These programs are subject to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as well as all applicable School Board policies.

History of ECS

School-run Before and After programs were established in Cherry Creek School District in 1992 at Homestead, Willow Creek, Ponderosa and High Plains Elementary Schools.

Intersession began at Mission Viejo Elementary School in 1989.

Kindergarten Enrichment programs began operations at Homestead and High Plains Elementary School in 1991. The Child Development Program at Eaglecrest High School began in 1992.

Through the years, the number of ECS Programs has increased. Currently, there are more than 75 programs district-wide.

In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Colorado state law, the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis race, color, ancestry, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaints may be directed to the District Compliance Officer, Ms. Kathy Vining, Office of Excellence & Equity, 4700 So. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111, (720) 554-4536.