Before & After School Care
Before & After School Care
SACC Leadership
Pamela DeMaio – ECE Business Supervisor
(203) 481-5066
Mary T. Murphy site: Jake Judd - Site Supervisor
(203) 315-3563
John B. Sliney site: Sam Lupoli - Site Supervisor
(203) 315-3548
Mary R. Tisko site: Laura Green - Site Supervisor
(203) 315-3555
Indian Neck site: (203) 315-3540
SACC Business Office
12 Melrose Avenue
Branford CT 06405
(203) 481-5066 fax: (203) 481-7160
School-Age Child Care (SACC)
Branford's School-Age Child Care (SACC) program provides high-quality, affordable before- and after-school care for families with children enrolled in Branford Public Schools. SACC is available for students in Pre-K through Grade 6.
Our typical hours of operation are:
Before School: 7:00 a.m. until the start of the school day (7:30 a.m. for Indian Neck site)
After School: 3:25 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. (until 5:30 for Indian Neck site)
- Our programs are located at Indian Neck, John B. Sliney, Murphy, and Tisko School. Students attending Walsh Intermediate School who are enrolled in SACC will be transported by Branford Public Schools to their home elementary school site for after-school care.
- SACC also includes care on scheduled minimum days at no additional cost, provided your child is registered to attend on that day. All students that attend the before-school program are provided with free breakfast.
- In addition to the school-year program, SACC offers summer care when school is not in session for children currently in grades PK-4, providing families with a consistent and reliable child care option throughout the year.
- Children must be enrolled in Branford Public Schools to participate in the SACC program. Because SACC is operated by Branford Public Schools, the program follows all district decisions regarding delayed openings, early dismissals, school closings, and other emergency notifications.
Before a child may begin attending SACC, all required registration paperwork and payments must be submitted to the SACC office. Payments are currently accepted by check or money order only, payable to SACC.
We are also pleased to accept Child Care Aware assistance for eligible military families.
SACC Enrollment Forms
Before your child can attend SACC, all required registration forms and payments must be submitted to the SACC office at 12 Melrose Avenue. Payments are currently accepted by check or money order only, payable to SACC. We do NOT accept cash.
Should there be any change in your program, two weeks notice must be given. All changes go into effect the 1st of the following month. If notice is not received, full tuition is expected.
For questions regarding our 2026-2027 registration, please contact Pamela DeMaio, ECE Business Supervisor at 203-481-5066.
Information From Our Handbook
Our mission is to provide working families with a safe, nurturing environment for their children, and a program that is developed around the interests of the children. We place a focus on children learning the social-emotional skills they need to feel confident.
*Per Connecticut General Statute Sec. 19a-77 we are required to disclose that our program is not licensed by the State Office of Early Childhood, as programs administered by public schools are exempt from licensure.
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We strive to:
- provide a quality child care program that is accessible, affordable, and available during times when school is out, on a year-round basis;
- provide opportunities for children to develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually;
- allow children to play a central role in determining the activities and experiences in which they participate;
- provide opportunities that offer success for all students;
- create an atmosphere in which children can learn to share and be supportive members of a group;
- help children make friends and get along well with others;
- work in partnership with families;
- provide our caring, qualified, experienced staff with ongoing learning and development;
- maintain high standards by continuously monitoring and evaluating our program; and
- promote a child’s self-identity by providing attention, acceptance, and affection.
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Our program places the child at the center of all activities, paying careful attention to individual needs, interests, and developmental levels. In planning our learning activities, we keep the following in mind:
- The environment is structured to facilitate active exploration and interactions among children.
- Weather permitting, we provide time for daily outdoor activities.
- All activities are initiated by the child, and supported by staff members; they serve the role of facilitator.
- We include concrete materials and equipment, and the experiences are relevant to our children’s lives.
- Plans are developed, but flexible, allowing for creativity.
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We strongly believe that family involvement is critical to the success of our program. We encourage families to visit our sites whenever possible. This will give you a chance to see how your child spends their time, and will assist us in meeting your child’s needs. We also welcome any opportunity to talk with families about their child. It is critical that the lines of communication remain open. If a family member has a special talent or hobby, we encourage them to share it with the children. Additionally, donations of craft materials and used toys or games are always appreciated.
To ensure a successful child care experience, we ask all families to:
- accurately complete all required paperwork;
- contact the site if your child will be absent;
- pay your tuition by the first of every month;
- follow all policies and procedures; and
- establish an alternate care plan in the event of illness or early dismissal.