What is your staff-to-child ratio and what are the qualifications of staff?

FKO programs never exceed a ratio of 1 staff member to 13 students. With extra resources secured by FKO fundraising, this ratio is even lower in many program activities.

FKO’s team of full-time Site Coordinators bring an average of 8 years of experience working directly with school-age youth. Many also hold higher education degrees in fields related to education, special education, and child and youth development.

FKO’s out-of-school time educators bring unique skills capable of fostering children’s learning and healthy development. One of the most vital characteristics our staff can offer is their desire to develop supportive, caring relationships with enrolled children, the key factor research shows is essential to a quality OST program.

FKO takes pride in not only meeting but exceeding state guidelines for basic regulation, safety, training and professional development for all staff. FKO seeks professionals who meet the following qualifications to serve in our OST programs.

All FKO staff comply with EEC background checks to ensure the safety of enrolled children (CORI, SORI, DCF, Fingerprint).