FAQ

Yes! Check out our job postings at https://www.playcv.org/join-our-team, or you can email us at info@playcv.org.

PlayCV is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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PlayCV is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization #87-1612445 whose mission is to create opportunities that foster academic and personal growth through diverse enrichment activities and joyful play for all students.

PlayCV's vision is our students are confident, curious, and compassionate people who are empowered to become lifelong learners and successful contributors within their communities.

PlayCV’s purpose is to provide equitable access to quality educational opportunities beyond the classroom for all students in Castro Valley through after-school enrichment programs that keep kids engaged and ignite their passion for learning. Our summer camps and community engagement events build connections both within schools and throughout the wider community.

PlayCV offers four main program experiences: The Full PLAY for TK through 5th grade, The CLUB for 6th through 8th grade, Enrichment Classes, and Summer Camps.

The Full PLAY and The CLUB operate each day school is in session. Students check in after the last bell, receive a district-provided snack, and participate in age-appropriate enrichment, homework support, structured play, and social activities.

Enrichment Classes are short-session, subject-focused classes. Summer Camps offer half-day and full-day options during selected summer weeks.

Every PlayCV instructor and team member completes a background screening, including DOJ and FBI Live Scan fingerprinting, and must be cleared before working with students.

The easiest way to reach us is by email at info@playcv.org.

You may also call or text (510) 900-4220.

Our team members spend much of the day working directly with students, so responses may not be immediate.

PlayCV follows school-site safety procedures and uses trained, cleared team members in supervised program spaces.

• Background screening: Team members complete DOJ and FBI Live Scan fingerprinting before working with students.
• Training: Team members receive mandated-reporter training, safety training, and ongoing instruction on PlayCV and CVUSD procedures.
• Supervision and access: Program spaces remain supervised and campus access is controlled during program hours.
• Attendance and illness: Students must attend at least 75% of the school day and must be well enough to participate.
• Medication: PlayCV can support emergency epinephrine. Students who use rescue inhalers must be able to self-administer them.
• Restrooms: Team members do not enter student restrooms.
• Devices: Personal devices must remain put away and smartwatches silenced. A device may be held until the end of the day if a student refuses to follow the policy.
• Student support: PlayCV cannot provide one-to-one aides. Approved external therapy aides may participate after completing required clearance.
• Emergency readiness: Programs follow school-site emergency plans and conduct regular safety reviews.

Questions may be sent to info@playcv.org or by phone/text at (510) 900-4220.

PlayCV maintains a ratio of one instructor for every 20 students. For TK and Kindergarten, the ratio is one instructor for every 10 students. At least two instructors are present, regardless of the number of students.

PlayCV is not an extended daycare service. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing enrichment classes and activities to Castro Valley schools. At the heart of everything we do is the goal of bringing back a little fun, to introduce topics not normally available at our schools, and to provide more diverse social engagement opportunities.