Where kids go after the bell.
An independent guide to after school care and activities in the US, from YMCA clubs to dance studios. We're starting in Florida, with 597 programs in 165 cities, built from public records.
Often searched: Tampa, Ocala, Fort Myers, Riverview
Pick a thing they love.
Sort the whole week, not just today.
An example week. Mix licensed care with activity classes, and check each one's record first.
Jump to your city.
Check our work. Seriously.
✓Where it is
Address, city and distance, so you can judge the school run before you call.
✓How it's regulated
Care programs show their state license and inspection record. Activity classes say plainly that they aren't licensed child care.
✓Where we got it
Every listing names its source and the date we last checked it. No program can pay to rank higher.
Reading for parents.
All guides →SafetyWhat age can a child stay home alone in Florida?Florida has no legal minimum age for leaving a child home alone. DCF recommends waiting until 12. How to judge readiness, and the after school alternatives.ChoosingHow to choose an after school programWhat to check before enrolling: licensing and inspection records, staff screening, ratios, pickup, hours, cost and how the program feels on a visit.CostFree and low-cost after school programs in FloridaHow Florida families can find free after school programs and get help paying for care: 21st CCLC, School Readiness funding, youth clubs and parks programs.