The Learning Express offers several extended care programs to provide flexibility in accommodating working families. The Learning Express opens at 7:00am, Monday through Friday, and closes at 6:00pm.
The programs are offered to children in Kindergarten through 5th grades who attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Newark Charter School and La Aspira Academy. These programs include:
Before Care:
Children wait for the school bus in the Activity Room and may occupy themselves quietly with games, reading and art materials that are available. The buses pick up the children from our premises at approximately 8:00AM.
After Care:
Children are dropped off by the school bus and divided into small groups based on grade level. Afternoon snack is provided upon arrival. Children are also given an opportunity to begin their homework. Homework time is a quiet, structured 40-50 minutes daily, depending on grade level. A variety of activities are available for children who finish early, including arts & crafts, computers, organized games, reading and free play. It is our expectation that all children will work on homework unless parents provide written notification stating otherwise. We have a playground specifically for our older children, equipped with age appropriate play equipment and a basketball court. Weather permitting, children enjoy outdoor recess daily.
The programs are offered to children in Kindergarten through 5th grades who attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Newark Charter School and La Aspira Academy. These programs include:
Before Care:
Children wait for the school bus in the Activity Room and may occupy themselves quietly with games, reading and art materials that are available. The buses pick up the children from our premises at approximately 8:00AM.
After Care:
Children are dropped off by the school bus and divided into small groups based on grade level. Afternoon snack is provided upon arrival. Children are also given an opportunity to begin their homework. Homework time is a quiet, structured 40-50 minutes daily, depending on grade level. A variety of activities are available for children who finish early, including arts & crafts, computers, organized games, reading and free play. It is our expectation that all children will work on homework unless parents provide written notification stating otherwise. We have a playground specifically for our older children, equipped with age appropriate play equipment and a basketball court. Weather permitting, children enjoy outdoor recess daily.