Program & Academics

After School & Early Morning Care

Our After School & Early Morning Care programs support families by providing a dynamic range of opportunities for students to pursue creative, intellectual, physical, and social interests outside of standard school hours. Through hands-on activities that encourage self-expression, children widen their social horizons by working with peers from various age groups while cultivating community.

Learn more about our programs below. Bank Street families can visit Bank Street Central for additional details.

After School

As part of our After School Program, which runs from school dismissal until 6:00 PM, families have the option to enroll their Lower School students in Kids Club activities, specialty enrichment classes, and music classes.

  • Kids Club | Preschool (3/4s) – Fourth Grade (9/10s)
    Kids Club runs Monday through Friday from school dismissal until 6:00 PM, with earlier pick-up times available. It includes snack, outdoor play on the play deck or roof, a daily special activity, and choice time in classrooms where students are grouped by age. Students also have the opportunity to work on their homework or read.
  • Enrichment Classes | Pre-Kindergarten (3/4s) – Fourth Grade (9/10s)
    Enrichment classes last 45 minutes. Activities include STEAM, fiber arts, dance, woodworking, clay, drama, tennis, and more.
  • Music Classes | Second Grade (7/8s) – Eighth Grade (13/14s)
    Small music classes of three to five students are offered to students in second grade (7/8s) and eighth grade (13/14s). Options include violin, keyboard, cello, guitar, and drums.

Some extracurricular clubs and activities are also available at no additional cost for Upper School students, which you can learn more about on the Student Life page

Child smiling holding "After School Cooking" sign

Schedule & Pricing for After School

Kids Club runs from school dismissal until 6:00 PM (M–F) with earlier pick-up times available. It includes snack, outdoor play on the play deck or roof, and choice time in classrooms where students are grouped by age. Students also have the opportunity to work on their homework or read. Specialty enrichment classes include drama, STEAM, woodworking, dance, clay, and tennis.

The specific price of Kids Club and specialty enrichment classes will vary depending on the class length, the age of the participant, and the number of session days in the semester. Families must make a semester-long commitment to selected weekdays they would like their children to attend. Included below is a snapshot of the Fall 2024 pricing.

Program Cost Days in the Session
Monday Kids Club $568 16
Monday Kids Club & Enrichment Class $741 13
Tuesday Kids Club $639 18
Tuesday Kids Club & Enrichment Class $855 15
Wednesday Kids Club $639 18
Wednesday Kids Club & Enrichment Class $855 15
Thursday Kids Club $568 16
Thursday Kids Club & Enrichment Class $741 13
Friday Kids Club $533 15
Friday Kids Club & Enrichment Class $684 12

Financial Aid for After School

After School tuition is priced in a way that is accessible for Bank Street families while allowing us to sustainably provide programming year after year. Students who receive a financial aid award for their School for Children tuition are automatically awarded Financial Aid for After School. The table below illustrates the After School financial aid structure. Please note that financial aid is applicable to all days of Kids Club and one enrichment class or music class per semester. 

SY 2024-25 SFC Financial Aid SY 2024-25 After School Financial Aid
0%-14% 0%
15%-39% 10%
40%-69% 20%
70%-99% 30%

Early Morning Care

Early Morning Care (EMC) provides a warm, safe environment for students in Pre-Kindergarten (4/5s) through fourth grade (9/10s) before the school day begins. EMC runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until school starts. Students participate in activities such as block building, board games, art, and more. Drop-ins are not available.

Financial Aid is not available for Early Morning Care. Included below is a snapshot of the Fall 2024 pricing.

Program Cost Days in the Session
Monday $160 16
Tuesday $180 18
Wednesday $180 18
Thursday $160 16
Friday $150 15

Our Team

Joanna Sly
Associate Director of Auxiliary Programs, Lower School