What is a school crest?

CREST combines childcare, recreation, enrichment and sports activities together to meet the needs of children who would otherwise be unsupervised before and after their regular school days. Open to all children attending elementary schools in Santa Monica within SMMUSD, the focus of the program is to meet the needs of working families. CREST also provides camps during winter, spring and summer.

Who is CREST? The Grade K-3 program offers school site childcare provided by teachers and assistants. The daily routine includes homework assistance, outdoor and indoor play activities such as organized sports, arts and crafts, storytelling, music, cooking, theme-based projects and a variety of enrichment classes.

UPPER CREST (fourth and fifth grade students):The City of Santa Monica operates the childcare program for children in fourth and fifth grade. With adult guidance and supervision, older elementary children exercise more independent judgment in planning and choosing their activities, which include sports, homework assistance and enrichment classes. For more information regarding the Upper CREST program, call the City Youth Office at (310) 458-8540 or click here.

SPORTS/ENRICHMENT CLASSESThe City of Santa Monica CREST program provides sports leagues and enrichment classes throughout the year on school campuses. Programs vary by school site and season. For more information regarding CREST Sports or Enrichment classes, please call the city Youth Office at (310) 458-8540 or click here.

FULL TIME CHILDCARE: Includes before-school care from 7:00 a.m. Until the regular school day begins at the first bell, and continues from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. AM CARE: Parents who need to drop off their children at school beginning at 7:00 a.m.

May choose a morning-only program option. Activities include preparation for the school day, arts and crafts, board games and opportunities for playtime with friends. EARLY EXPRESS: This after-school part-time option operates from the time of kindergarten dismissal until the last school bell.

Early Express is designed for parents who need childcare for their kindergartner until their older sibling is dismissed from school. Where is CREST? CREST is located on all Elementary campuses in Santa Monica and at Juan Cabrillo in Malibu.

Please ask the school front office for room locations. How do I contact CREST? K-3rd Grades: Telephone Primary CREST (SMMUSD) at 310-399-5865.

4th & 5th Grades: Telephone Upper CREST (City) at 310- 458-8540. The Subsidy? Family Handbook includes all policies and procedures and is available by clicking on the link.

The Full Price? Family Handbook includes all policies and procedures and is available by clicking on the link.