The Licensed After School Child Care Centers serve 140 children in grades K-5, Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at two school district locations. These non-school hour programs are designed to increase children’s safety and security; interrupt the attraction of harmful behaviors, such as smoking, drinking, drug use, and sexual activity; improve graduation rates and improve interest in and connection to school. These programs target youth who are currently involved with Department of Human Services and potential clients. The overall focus of the program is to reduce and prevent future involvement with social services, reduce delinquency and violence. The centers also houses a six-week summer camp program.

This program seeks to improve or increase:

• Academic performance
• School attendance
• Parental involvement
• Healthy lifestyles behaviors

This program offers:

• Computer assisted instruction
• Project based learning
• Math and reading supports
• Homework assistance/tutoring
• Cultural exposures
• Performing and visual arts
• Sports and recreation
• Resiliency skills development
• Service learning opportunities
• Parental/community engagement

Program Locations:

William Dick Elementary School
2498 West Diamond Street
215-684-2030
Contact: Gina Williams, Site Director

Thomas May Peirce Elementary School
2300 West Cambria Street
267-246-5240
Contact: Timiya Clark, Site Director