Registration Policy:

Mail or drop off your completed registration form and payment at least 2 weeks prior to first day of the class. Classes are filled on a first-come first-served basis. Registration forms without payment and/or a financial aid form will not be accepted until complete. Classes do fill to maximum capacity frequently.  You will only be contacted if the class has filled before your registration form was received or if your form is incomplete or unpaid. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Cancellation Policy:

The OCYL reserves the right to cancel any class that does not have the minimum number of students enrolled.  The minimum number varies for each program.  Decisions are typically made two weeks prior to the start of the program

School Closings Policy:
When the Cumberland Public Schools are closed, OCYL is closed. When there is a one-hour delay, classes will be held at their usual time.  When there is a PM closing (no after-school activities) for the schools, OCYL programs are also canceled for PM.

If the Cumberland Public Schools are delayed for an hour this does NOT effect the start time for classes that begin at 9AM as the main roads are expected to be cleared in time for classes to begin.

However, we urge you to use caution getting to the class, as conditions may vary around town. If you are late due to getting an older child on the bus/to school, we welcome your child to class as soon as you are able. You do not need to call to let us know you will be tardy.

Refund Policy:

Full refunds are given only for programs canceled by the OCYL or requested two weeks prior to first class. Once decisions are made to run the class, we make financial commitments to teachers and suppliers that cannot be reversed. 

Prorated refunds will be considered only under special circumstances. An example of such a circumstance would be the onset of a medical condition that required a student to miss a significant portion of the program.

OCYL is partnered with a 501c3 non-profit organization, Cumberland Local Education Fund. Donations may be made to "CLEF" and mailed directly to OCYL at any time. Thank you for your generous support!

LOGO was designed by Youth Commission Alumnae Katherine Lux.

The Office of
Children Youth & Learning

Expanding Your Child's Opportunities to Learn and Achieve
Hours and Contact information                              Policies
Contact Information
1464 Diamond Hill Road - Suite 2                                   
Cumberland, RI 02864                                      .
(401) 475-0929       
401-475-6862 FAX
EMAIL:info@ocyl.org
OCYL also has a fan page on Facebook.

HOURS:


The office is open 8:30 am- 4:30 pm. On occasion, staff are not available and the building is locked. In the event that no one is in the office, registration and payment may be left in the mailbox or slid under the office door if in an envelope. Registration forms are always available in the foyer or can be printed from our Programs page. Mail or drop off your registration and payment. The mailbox is located in the foyer if staff is not available.

Registrations will be processed on a first come first served basis. Incomplete registrations (missing payment and/or financial aid form) will not be accepted and a place in class will not be held. Please see our Policies page for more information.
              
FINDING THE OCYL: The Office of Children, Youth and Learning is located on the Monestary Grounds with a separate entrance located at the rear of the  Cumberland Public Library. Most of our programs meet in the main classroom at OCYL unless otherwise noted.                         

Director: Liz Lemire
Programs Assistant: Cheryl Rock
Programs Coordinator: unstaffed
Literacy Coordinator: Rosemary Crozier
Administrator: unstaffed
Summer Leadership Academy Director: Matt Diamond
Youth Commission Advisor: Liz Lemire
Youth Commission Liaison: Mia Ackerman, Town Council


Instructors:

Amanda Adams- SAT
Barbara Mammano- Early Childhood Math
Beth Sheridan- Early Childhood substitute
Bob Salvas- Chess
Carol Waddington- Spanish
David Babcock- SAT PREP
Deanna Mayol- Early Childhood Substitute
Dianne Zech- Early Childhood Assistant
Evan Stites-Clayton- Robotics
Gail Elliott- Early Childhood
Jessica-Lynn White- Science
Joe Rock- Math, SAT PREP, Chess
Julie Lyon- Ceramics
Kim Proal- Geocaching
Lauren Dwyer- Chorus
Laurie Ezovski- Early Childhood Substitute
Liane Czirjak- School Age Literacy and Writing
Linda Dwyer- Early Childhood Substitute
Lisa Masterson- Visual Art
Liz Lemire- Visual Art
Lori Beauregard- Number Sense
Lori Berard- Geocaching, Jewelry Design
Mike Boday- Early Childhood Music
Rosemary Crozier- Early Childhood Literacy Coordinator
Sandra White- Science

We are seeking instructors for new ideas and programs. Resumes and course descriptions are always welcome.
A Capella teacher for High School and Middle School students needed! Send a resume to info@ocyl.org