Specifications include, but are not limited to: provide after school childcare for latchkey children in grades K through five (5) or six (6) at various public elementary schools statewide. The proposals will be utilized by the STATE to select qualified providers and establish a pool of providers to administer the After-School Plus (A+) program at various public schools. The STATE will select a provider from the qualified pool of providers to administer the A+ program at each site.; 1. The PROVIDER shall administer the A+ program in accordance with the most recent Operations Manual for the After-School Plus Program; 1.1. The most recent revision of the Operations Manual and any A+ program directives from the Superintendent shall supersede any provision of the contract.; 2. Provide child care after the formal school day until 5:30 p.m., including parentteacher conference days. If the school detains a child that is enrolled in the A+ program, the school will provide a written notification to the PROVIDER.; 3. Provide ongoing student intake services while also considering staff availability and facilities. The STATE may also refer interested student applicants.: 3.1 The PROVIDER shall mitigate the use of waitlists by making every effort to accommodate eligible students.; 3.2 The PROVIDER shall use the waitlist throughout the school year to inform an applicant when a space becomes available.; 3.3 The PROVIDER shall continue to recruit staffing throughout the school year to minimize waitlist counts.; 4. Screen the student applicants on: 4.1. Enrollment eligibility - Non-latchkey, at-risk students will be enrolled only with the recommendation of the school principal and approval of the A+ program District Coordinator; and; 4.2. Qualification for subsidized monthly fees (with documentation attached to the approved application).; 5. Provide program activities that include a balance among the following: 5.1. Free Play/Snack - Supervised free play and snack time. Children pursue play or leisure/recreational activities of their own choosing and/or consume a snack provided by the parent with appropriate supervision of at least one (1) staff person per twenty (20) children, is to be provided. Note: If the PROVIDER chooses to provide or sell snacks, the snacks must meet the requirements for snacks set by the STATE Wellness Guidelines;; 5.2. Enrichment - Activities to help children see and understand themselves and the world around them, and to become more responsive and sensitive to each other and to their natural and man-made environments. Activities such as art, crafts, and expressive arts are examples.; 5.3. Coordination and Physical Development - Activities to supplement the efforts of the home and school in equipping children with the skills, attitudes and knowledge that will enable them to realize their full physical potential, enable them to participate in physical activities throughout life, and to improve their quality of life. Included may be activities in physical fitness, creative movement and team/group sports and games.