“…my children get help with their homework while at Open Door which gives my husband and myself extra time to enjoy with them in the evenings.”

“My children are always excited to go to Open Door and have so much fun participating in all the activities available.”

“It gives me peace of mind knowing my daughter is being cared for in a loving and nurturing environment.”

The Open Door School Age Child Care Program

The Open Door School Age Child Care Program offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for students. Founded in 1983 to address the need for affordable, quality before and after school care, Open Door stands strong, retaining school age care as its singular focus. With 25 years of providing services to children, Open Door now has 36 sites with over 2200 children in care. Open Door is cognizant of the role of extended day programming in the family, the school community, and each child's growth and development. Nurturing each child, and cultivating academic, social, and lifelong success is our focus.

Philosophy

School age children spend six and a half hours in the structure of an academic setting. As youngsters, they need the opportunity for socialization, active outdoor play, team building activities, development of creativity and fine motor skills, and practice in their school work. Choices are the core of Open Door's programming, to best meet the needs of the students in a before and after school setting. Nutritious breakfast and an after school snack make transitions from Open Door to school and from school to Open Door seamless for children.

Program

Choices for children are the core of Open Door programming. After the structure of the school day, children may need active outdoor activity, or a quiet game with a small group, or space to work a puzzle alone. Different experiences during the day will impact which kind of activity is most suited to facilitate relaxation on any given day. Choices, therefore, are key to meeting the needs of each child.

Activity Centers available every day for both age groups, kindergarten through 2nd grade, and third through fifth grade, include:

  • Games Galore
    board games, puzzles, cards, action games
  • Imagination Station
    a world of cars, trucks, action figures, dolls and accessories
  • Construction Station
    fun manipulatives, building blocks, legos
  • Creation Station
    arts and crafts
  • Honor Roll
    academic choices, including homework help or Camelot Learning
  • Outdoor play, weather permitting
  • Relaxation Station
    hang-out space for socialization, and chatting with friends
  • Breakfast immediately before dismissal to the classroom, and after school snack upon arrival

Clubs are selected by children, and include:

  • Showtime
  • Music and Dance
  • Journalism
  • Fitness Fun
  • Jewelry Making
  • Junior Counselors
  • World Wide Neighbors
  • Going Green

Watch the Video

In this video you will hear students, staff, and the founder of Open Door Care speak about the philosophy behind the company, what it means to them, and how it can benefit your children or organization. Watch the students interact with each other and the staff, and see Open Door in action.

Take a moment to watch the video... we're sure you'll like what you see!