The after school Extended Day Program is available for all students from dismissal until 5:30 p.m. on regular school days and most early dismissal days throughout the school year. This service is guaranteed with a contract when completed by the annual August deadline. Drop-ins are permitted if space allows. Students are divided by age to allow for a developmentally appropriate program.
Little Dragons through K-Prep meets for afternoon Extended Day in the Early Childhood building and the corresponding age-appropriate playground. Snack (brought from home) and students engage in active, outdoor/indoor playtime and/or a craft or activity, indoors. Students are picked up from the Early Childhood Building.
Grades K-8 meet in the Middle School Building and begin their afternoon with a snack (brought from home). Students may play on the playground and fields (weather and staffing permitting), in the Fieldhouse, or study/read/play quiet games in the classrooms. All students are picked up from the Early Childhood Building.
A Harford Day School education is a gift meant to enrich the mind, body, and spirit of every student; its benefits realized not only while in elementary and middle school, but into high school, college, and life.
Extended Day Options and Fees
An annual fee of $50 is paid at the time of registration regardless of the option chosen, including drop-ins when the first drop-in charge is incurred. All children will be picked up by 4:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. A late fee of $25 will be charged for every 15 minute increment after 4:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m., starting at 4:31 p.m. or 5:31 p.m.
$3500/year, 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
$2100/year, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
$22/day, 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., choose your day(s)
$15/day, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m., choose your day(s)
The daily drop-in rate is a flat fee of $30 a day for pick up any time between 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Any contract changes made after August 15 will incur a charge of $25. Email the Director of Auxiliary Programs with any questions/to arrange to drop-in (Janelle Schmidt, jschmidt@harfordday.org)
Auxiliary Programs - Extended Day, Conference Day Care, Half Days, & After School Enrichment
To register for any of the above Auxiliary programs, please click on the Resources icon within the Parent Portal.
Harford Day is the only PK3 to Grade 8 independent school in Harford County accredited by AIMS (Association of Independent Maryland/DC Schools) and a member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools).
Non-discrimination Statement Application to Harford Day School is open to all students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Harford Day School does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, financial policies, financial aid programs, and other administered extra-curricular or administrative programs.
The Harford Day Mission At Harford Day School, learning is a joyful process rooted in respectful relationships, strong traditions, and an innovative program that fosters confidence, imagination, curiosity, and engagement with the world.