Make Your Charter School Funds Work For Your Child
While some providers charge a fee to process charter funds, Recess offers hundreds of classes at no additional cost to California charter school parents.
Navigating the labyrinth of charter school funds can feel overwhelming. If you've ever spent weeks (or months) juggling vendor lists, endless emails, and confusing PO approvals, you're not alone. One parent put it best: "That's painful."
Nathalie
"As a charter school mom, I've built Recess to solve the frustrations of charter school fund management that I experienced firsthand."
Have you experienced headaches getting a vendor payment approved?
Consider these common challenges:
Locked-Up Funds
Once your purchase order is approved, the money is immediately deducted—even if the service isn't ultimately used. Vendors can (and will) refuse to refund.
Added Costs
Vendors often charge extra fees, up to $50, for processing charter funds due to the extra administrative burden.
Time-Consuming Communication
Just one recent history class approval required 7–8 emails between parent, provider, and the school's education specialist.
These hurdles not only delay your child's access to valuable learning experiences but can also discourage you from using funds that could enhance your child's education.
How Recess Simplifies the Process
Recess is not only a vibrant online class marketplace and social platform for homeschoolers—it's also an approved vendor with extensive experience navigating the complexities of charter school funds. Here's how we make your life easier:
Streamlined Approval Process
Recess understands the intricacies of California charter schools' approval systems. Our team has refined our submission process so you can quickly and accurately complete all required documentation, no matter which charter school you belong to.
Expert Navigation
With years of experience working with California charter schools, Recess knows the ins and outs of the fund disbursement process. We'll work with you to get into classes quickly, saving you the headache of an email black hole.
Time and Cost Savings
By automating key workflow steps and using standardized forms, we help you avoid unnecessary delays and extra costs. No more locked-up funds or additional vendor fees, regardless of which California charter school you're with.
Community-Driven Improvements
We're actively working with parents from all California charter schools (through active Facebook groups and direct interviews) to further refine our process. Our goal is to build a shareable tool that makes using charter school funds as "dead easy" as possible.
What Parents Are Saying
Jack brings a computer on every vacation, he "can't" miss Recess. This has been life changing.
January
Mom, Montana
I can't begin to tell you how meaningful this is. It means the world to me to know that she feels so SEEN by the entire Recess community. You're changing lives for these kids.
Emily
Mom, U.S.
Recess has been great for our daughter! She has been able to meet new people to explore and play with she otherwise wouldn’t have. It’s been a blessing to know she is able to have fun and meet new kids in a safe and engaging environment!
Steve
Dad, U.S.
Ready for a Better Way?
At Recess, we believe that every dollar of your charter school funds should work hard for your child's education—not get stuck in administrative limbo. No matter which California charter school you belong to, we're committed to making the process straightforward, efficient, and stress-free.
Embrace a smarter, simpler way to use your charter school funds with Recess—where we not only help kids design their own education but also empower parents with the tools and expertise to navigate even the most complex funding systems, regardless of which California charter school you're with.