As owners and operators of pre-school and after school programs since 1991, Andrea Maikowski and Lori Yarusi formed The B.A.S.C. Network in 1996 due to the demand to bring their quality programming to other communities. Between them they have had five children in B.A.S.C. programs. Both Andrea and Lori have served on the Board of Directors of the NJ School Age Care Coalition whose purpose is to promote quality before and after school programs throughout the state. In addition they serve as advisors to other school age programs and in that role provide technical training and workshops on relevant issues.

"Feedback from parents and children has been overwhelmingly positive. Although initially skeptical about the feasibility of a program such as this within the confines of a school building, I have never regretted the decision to bring them on board. They have quickly become a part of the community and they are truly an asset to our school system. It is with great pleasure that I recommend this fine organization to anyone seeking this service."
Superintendent of a B.A.S.C. school district

"All in all it's a very easy task to recommend the B.A.S.C. program. It's well designed. It utilizes high quality personnel. It has lots of parent and child input. And it is always getting better. All of us in the community are very proud of B.A.S.C.'s accomplishments and there is no doubt that B.A.S.C.'s program can serve as role model for similar programs."
B.A.S.C. parent