Supporting Working Families With Safe, Enriching Care Beyond the School Day
We understand how demanding it can be to balance work and family life. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Before + After School program for elementary students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Designed to support working families, our extended day options provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally enriching environment where children can continue to grow, learn, and thrive outside of regular school hours.
Our goal is to provide parents peace of mind—knowing their children are in a familiar, caring environment where they are encouraged to explore, build friendships, complete homework, and enjoy their time before and after school.
Early Morning Program: 7:00am – 9:00am
The Early Morning Program offers a calm and welcoming start to the day. Children can ease into their mornings with semi-active and quiet free-choice activities. They may choose from areas set up for imaginative play, games, art, or enjoy a cozy corner designated for reading, listening to music, or quiet conversation.
This time is intentionally low-pressure and comforting—ideal for children to gently transition into their school day while socializing in a relaxed setting.
After School Program: 2:00pm – 6:30pm
Our Late Stay Program provides a dynamic, balanced environment where children can wind down from the school day while still engaging their minds and imaginations. The afternoon schedule offers:
- Homework Support: Quiet time and assistance for completing schoolwork, encouraging responsibility and independent study habits.
- Enrichment Activities: Creative arts, games, STEM-based activities, music, and outdoor play.
- Social Development: Opportunities to build friendships, strengthen communication skills, and practice teamwork in mixed-age group settings.
- Healthy Routine: Snacks and time to unwind, helping children recharge after a busy school day.
Our staff fosters a warm and respectful environment where children are free to express themselves, build confidence, and enjoy their time outside of traditional classroom settings.
Area’s Include:
- Art Table: crafting, drawing, painting, coloring, etc.
- Book Reading
- Puzzles: large floor puzzles + table-top puzzles
- Block Area: large blocks, small blocks, waffle blocks, animals, people, transportation vehicles, dinosaurs, trains.
- Dramatic Play Area: puppets, dress-up, kitchen, dolls, foods.
- Art Area: crayons paint, markers, paper, collage materials, smocks, sponges, paint brushes, stamps, stamp pads, variety of art materials.
- Outdoor Area + Gym: bicycles, balls, climbing & sliding equipment, outdoor blocks, movement props, tunnels.
- Quiet Area: books, pillows, small tables + chairs, flannel board.
- Science/Natural World Area: magnets, magnifying glasses, binoculars, water table, sand, shells, rocks, etc
This program is more than just extended care—it’s a continuation of our commitment to whole-child development and family support. Whether your child needs a quiet morning to prepare for the day or a structured afternoon to unwind, you can trust they’re in good hands at Friends Together.