• Our Programs
• Early Education & Care Programs
• School Age Programs
  • After School Program
  • Before School Program
• Adolescent Programs
• Senior Programs
• Family Support & Family Engagement

Purpose

The South Boston Neighborhood House (SBNH) was founded in 1901 and has a long history of offering programs for children. Its modern out-of-school-time program for school age children is designed primarily for working parents and their children. Agency goals in the provision of quality care are two fold: providing support to working families and promoting the growth of the children in our care. Our priority is to serve children from the community, including children who may have special needs.

Program

The program at the main site operates an after-school program from 2:15–5:30 p.m. each day, offering transportation and escort services from local schools to SBNH. The program offers full-day service during school vacations, summer months and some scheduled school closings for both sites. The summer program includes a bus for off-site bus trips each day.

The program encourages close communication between parents and teachers as we work together in the child’s interest. Parents are welcome to visit at any time and to consult with us if they have any concerns about their child or any feedback about our program.
Activities offered throughout the year include:

• Cooking
• Crafts
• Gym activities
• Dance Classes
• Clubs
• Computers
• Track and Field Club
• Homework Help
• Science Projects
• Games
• Educational Support
• Recreational activities

Learning components, such as literacy, numbers, and character education, are incorporated into the curriculum on a consistent basis as well as multicultural activities, especially those reflective of the program population.

Facilities

The School Age classroom at the main site is located on the second level of the building, which is wheelchair accessible, offers adequate space for children’s belongings, program activities, and service of meals. There is also a kitchen which is used by the program for cooking activities and science projects.  SBNH collaborates with local community agencies to offer off-site gym activities, swim and other program opportunities.

Cost

Private tuition is at the main site is $115 a week plus $6/day for transportation from school to the program.  This weekly fee also covers the cost of the full time summer programming and school vacation weeks. Subsidized tuition for income-eligible families is available from the Department of Early Care and Education and the voucher program administered by Child Care Choices of Boston.

Licensing

School Age Community Learning Center is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), formerly the Office of Child Care Services. The School Age Program adheres to the Massachusetts Department of Education Learning Standards when planning and implementing activities.

For more information contact Jenelle Cafarelli, Program Director at (617) 268-1619 x502 or email at jcafarelli@sbnh