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Aftercare Programs

Before/after school care, enrichment, and extended day programs for K-6

12 resourcesAges: 4-7 (K-2nd grade focus)

City of irvine programs School-based programs iusd Private aftercare providers Enrichment-focused aftercare

City of irvine programs

City of Irvine — Kids Club

After-school recreationK-6th gradeAffordable (scholarships avail.)

City-operated recreation program at community parks. Features flexible schedules, transportation from schools, daily registration options. Scholarship funding available.

6 community centers across Irvine👍 0💬 0

City of Irvine — Kindy Cove

After-school (Kindergarten)Kindergarten (4yr 9mo+)Affordable

Recreation-based program specifically for Kindergarteners. Open until 2:30 PM daily with flexible schedules and transportation option.

Select Irvine community centers👍 0💬 0

City of Irvine — Enrichment Classes

EnrichmentEarly Childhood (3-6)Nominal fee

Classes offered through yourirvine.org including art, movement, and Parent & Me options at Fine Arts Center.

Irvine Fine Arts Center + other sites👍 0💬 0

School-based programs (iusd)

IPSF ACE Program (After-school Classroom Enrichment)

On-campus enrichmentElementary & Middle SchoolNominal fee (scholarships avail.)

IUSD-partnered enrichment at select schools. Classes include art, chess, languages, sports, coding, math, science, homework help. Small class sizes (12-16).

Select IUSD schools👍 0💬 0

IUSD ELOP (Expanded Learning Opportunities Program)

Free after-schoolQualifying elementary studentsFree (qualifying students)

Free after-school, summer, and intersession learning programs on IUSD elementary campuses. For students qualifying for Free/Reduced Meals, Foster Youth, English Learners.

All IUSD elementary campuses👍 0💬 0

Private aftercare providers

Rainbow Rising

Before/after school carePK – 6th gradeContact for pricing

Established 1989. Located at 15 Irvine elementary schools. Provides homework club, enrichment, recreation, arts, music, dance, science, math. Full-day care during breaks.

15 IUSD elementary schools👍 0💬 0

Dolphin Club (Eastshore)

Before/after school careK and upContact for pricing

Private non-profit founded by Eastshore Elementary families in 1985. On-campus care with community focus.

Eastshore Elementary, Irvine👍 0💬 0

Catalyst Kids

Before/after schoolTK – 6th gradeContact for pricing

On-campus program with community meetings, academic enrichment, 30+ min daily physical activity (30 Fit), family-style meals, and interest-based clubs.

Select Irvine schools👍 0💬 0

Kids Stuff Center

Before/after schoolSchool-ageContact for pricing

Safe and nurturing environment with choices to support individual growth. Open 7 AM until school starts, resumes after dismissal.

Irvine👍 0💬 0

Enrichment-focused aftercare

Stemtree of South Irvine

After-school STEMK-12Monthly program fee

Picks up from local elementary schools. One-on-one instruction in science, coding, robotics, and electronics. Personalized, self-paced curriculum.

South Irvine👍 0💬 0

Turtle Rock Preschool — After-School Academy

After-school enrichment1st – 3rd gradeContact for pricing

Complements regular school with homework time, hikes, outdoor games, creative art, computers, cooking, science projects. Pickup from Turtle Rock & Bonita Canyon schools.

Turtle Rock, Irvine👍 0💬 0

Everbrook Academy of Irvine

Full-day + after schoolInfant – School-ageTuition (contact school)

STEAM-focused early learning center in Oak Creek. Infant through school-age programming. Hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, math.

16498 Royal Oak, Irvine👍 0💬 0