Afterschool Licensed Child Care Centers

The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare has approved licensure of the aforementioned sites to operate. The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services funds the sites. The Afterschool Licensed Child Care Centers serve children in grades K-5, Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Additionally, a six-week summer day camp program is offered.  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 that are currently involved with or potential Department of Human Services clients.  The overall focus of the program is to reduce and prevent future involvement with social services, reduce delinquency and violence.

Both programs focus on:

• Reading and Math Skills development through Project Based Instruction
• Homework Assistance
• Connections to the school day
• Cultural Exposures
• Resiliency Skills Development
• Physical and Recreational Activities
• Creative and Performing Arts
• Service Learning Opportunities

Locations:

Thomas May Peirce School                
STARS Program                                                                             
2300 West Cambria Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132

William Dick Elementary School
Creative Kids
2498 West Diamond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121