Information for Registered Non-TNCS Families (After Care & ECAs)

Picking Up from TNCS

After care dismissal runs from 3:45 pm–6:00 pm.

• Please pick up your child no later than your chosen pick up time. For example, if your child is enrolled in after care until 5:00 pm, you should plan to be on campus before 5:00 pm.
• Park on the street or in the school’s parking lot (TNCS spaces only), and pick-up at the door with the green awning.
• Please drive slowly!

Report an Absence or “No Pick Up Needed”

Extended Pick Up & Late Fee Policy

If your regular pick-up time is 5:00 pm but you need care until 6:00 pm on a specific day, please email office@thewcenturyschool.com in advance to request an extension. Extensions are granted based on space availability, and the rate is $7.50 for an additional hour of care (with prior approval). If a child is not picked up by their scheduled pick up time without prior approval, a late fee of $25 per half hour will apply.

Important Notes About the TNCS Parking Lot

• There is no parking at any time of the day or evening in spaces that are designated for Union Box or Sanctuary Body Works.
• Do not park along the side of the north building in the fire zone, or block the Merchant’s Point rowhomes garage doors at any time, for any reason, even for a short moment of time.
• Parking includes occupying the space for any length of time whether someone is in the car or not.

Cell Phone Policy

Children are not permitted to use cell phones or electronic devices while at TNCS. Unauthorized cell phone use may result in the device being taken away and safely stored. Devices will be returned at the end of the day.

Behavior Policies

We use restorative practices to guide and support positive student behavior. If a child engages in severe behaviors—such as repeated physical aggression toward peers or staff, making serious verbal threats, refusing to follow directions, or endangering safety (including during transportation)—we will provide written documentation and may request a family conference. If these behaviors continue despite intervention, participation in the program may be discontinued.

Authorized Pick-ups

You can add additional authorized pick-up contacts in Transparent Classroom. Anyone picking up your child will be required to show a valid photo ID.

Medications

If your child needs medication during after care (including self-administered inhalers), a completed Medication Authorization Form is required. All medications—except certain asthma and allergy medications—must be stored in the office. Parents, guardians, or another responsible adult must bring the medication to school in the original pharmacy container, clearly labeled with: the student’s name, the medication name, the prescribing practitioner’s name, directions for use by school staff.

Snack Policy

Children in after care receive a small snack. They are also welcome to pack snacks from home.

NO NUTS!
Absolutely no peanuts or tree nuts are allowed in TNCS due to severe student allergies.

Inclement Weather

In the event of inclement weather, TNCS will report the closures on the WBAL website. For the safety of students and staff, after care will not be available during weather-related closures.

Required Forms

You’ll submit required paperwork on Transparent Classroom. For details about which forms Maryland State licensing requires, see this page.