Falcon Club is a welcoming place for prekindergarten through eighth-grade students and consists of Before-school Care, After-school Care, Early Dismissal Care, and School Closed Care.
- Before-school Care is offered daily from 6:45 to 8:15 a.m., during which students have supervised free-time.
- After-school Care is offered daily from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., during which students have indoor and outdoor supervised free-time and are provided a place for continued learning, including a quiet space to do homework.
- Early Dismissal Care is offered on days the school dismissal is at 11:55 a.m. and operates from 11:55 a.m. until 6 p.m. These days require a separate registration and fee.
- School Closed Care is offered on Faculty Professional Days, Teacher Work Days, and Conference Days. Various options are available from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. These days require a separate registration and fee.
Before-school Care does not operate on days when the Academy opens late due to inclement weather. Should inclement weather cause school to close early during the day, After-school Care will also be closed.
Registration
Parents must register their child(ren) online before their student can attend Falcon Club.
The FA Student Emergency Card, Proof of Identity, and School Health Entrance forms obtained during the admission process are required documentation for Falcon Club.
If you have questions, please contact: [email protected]
Fee Structure
Before-school Care and After-school Care must be purchased online by the posted deadlines. Parents may either prepay for a Full or Half Year option, or prepay by month, by week, or by day. Parents may use their FACTS account as a payment option ONLY when paying for a Full or Half Year option.
Before-school Care
- 6:45 - 8:15 a.m. = $20.00
- 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. = $12.00
After-school Care
- 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. = $12.00
- 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. = $20.00
- 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. = $28.00
Before-school Care
- 6:45 - 8:15 a.m. = $3,100
- 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. = $1,850
After-school Care
- 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. = $1,850
- 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. = $3,100
- 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. = $4,300
Before-school Care
- 6:45 - 8:15 a.m. = $1,580
- 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. = $948
After-school Care
- 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. = $948
- 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. = $1,580
- 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. = $2,212
Before-school Care
- 6:45 - 8:15 a.m. = $1,780
- 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. = $1,068
After-school Care
- 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. = $1,068
- 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. = $1,780
- 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. = $2,492
Early Dismissal Care is not included in the After-school Care prepaid fees for the year. Separate online registration is required.
- Early Dismissal Care (11:55 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) - $40
- Early Dismissal Care (11:55 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) - $70
School Closed Care is not included in the Before-school and After-school Care prepaid fees for the year. Separate online registration is required.
- School Closed Care (7:00 to 12:30 p.m.) - $60
- School Closed Care (7:00 to 3:30 p.m.) - $90
- School Closed Care (7:00 to 6:00 p.m.) - $120
- School Closed Care (8:30 to 12:30 p.m.) - $45
- School Closed Care (8:30 to 3:30 p.m.) - $75
- School Closed Care (8:30 to 6:00 p.m.) - $100
Refunds: Falcon Club purchases are non-refundable, non-transferable except between siblings, and apply only to the school year for which they are purchased. There are no refunds for days that school and/or Falcon Club are closed due to inclement weather or extenuating or unforeseen circumstances. Fees will be refunded for Early Dismissal and School Closed Care days cancelled by FA. Refunds are provided by the same method as payment. If an individual needs to cancel a Falcon Club registration for extenuating or unforeseen circumstances, at the sole discretion of Falcon Club, a refund might be made, but the maximum refund would be half of the fees paid.
Late Pick Up Fees: A late fee of $10 per ten-minute interval is charged after 6:00 p.m. for the first three occurrences. After the third late occurrence, fees are doubled. After six late occurrences, Falcon Club privileges will be suspended and parents must seek other childcare arrangements.
Late Registration / Drop-Ins: Drop Ins are not allowed. Parents must have registered and paid online prior to their student attending Falcon Club.
If you attended Falcon Club in 2022, 2023, or 2024 and need a copy of your childcare expenses for tax purposes, please:
- Log in to your online account
- Click 'View Details' under Submitted Registrations
- Click the blue button: Download Printable Season Account Statement
- FA's Tax ID number is listed in the upper right of this Household Account Statement
Policies & Procedures
Prior to the first day of attending Falcon Club during the current school year, all parents are expected to download and read the Falcon Club Policies and Procedures in its entirety.
2024-2025 Falcon Club Policies and Procedures
Carpool / Drop Off & Pick Up
Falcon Club drop off and pick up will take place in the Breezeway. Parents/guardians should remain in their vehicle until a Falcon Club staff member approaches. If a staff member is not outside, please text your student's name to: 540-300-5165 or dial 540-898-0020 x1210.
For morning drop off and afternoon pick up, parents/guardians should remain in their vehicle until a Falcon Club staff member approaches. If a staff member is not outside, please text your student's name to: 540-300-5165 or dial 540-898-0020 x1210. A Falcon Club staff member will check all students in and out via an Attendance App on their phone.
*Please see Falcon Club policies regarding people authorized to pick up students.
Any Lower School or Middle School students dropped off at FA before their classrooms / home bases are open must be pre-registered online for Falcon Club and will be escorted to Before-school Care in the appropriate location.
Any Lower School or Middle School students remaining on campus after carpool and not participating in a supervised afternoon activity must be pre-registered online for Falcon Club and will be escorted to After-school Care in the appropriate location.
To reach the Falcon Club Director, please dial: 540-898-0020 ext 1211.
Licenses & Accreditation
Our Prekindergarten and Junior Kindergarten programs are a licensed child day center through the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Our Kindergarten through Grade 8 before and after school programs are exempt from VDOE licensure and are operating under our VAIS accreditation standards.
Falcon Club Staff
Employment
If you are interested in working at Falcon Club, please:
- Visit FA's employment webpage
- Submit an application online
- or contact the Falcon Club Director: [email protected]; 540-898-0020 x1211