Safe. Supported. After the bell.
KALE's before and after school program gives school-age children a safe, structured, and engaging place to be before school starts and after the bus drops them off.
School-Age Program
Structure, support, and plenty of room to decompress — respecting that kids need both homework time and real play time after a long day.
What Your Child Gets
Everything your child needs. Nothing they don't.
KALE's before & after school care program is built around the Whole-Child Development Framework — covering all 8 early learning domains through intentional, joyful, research-backed teaching every single day.
Homework Support
Dedicated homework time with teacher support so children arrive home with assignments complete.
Enrichment Activities
STEAM projects, arts and crafts, games, and physical activity give school-age children engaging options beyond waiting for pickup.
Afternoon Snack Included
A nutritious afternoon snack is included daily so children can refuel after school.
Safe Environment
KALE's school-age space is supervised, organized, and designed to give children the structure they need and the independence they're ready for.
Social Connection
Multi-age peer interaction, group games, and collaborative projects help school-age children build friendships.
CCPS Calendar Aligned
Aligned with the Chesterfield County Public Schools calendar for school days, early releases, holidays, and teacher workdays.
A Day in the Life
Structure that supports learning.
Predictable routines give children a sense of safety and belonging — the foundation for all learning. Here's what a typical day looks like.
On school holidays, early releases, and teacher workdays, our full-day enrichment program keeps children engaged and learning.
- 6:00–8:00 AMBefore school — breakfast & calm morning activities
- 8:00 AMSchool bus departure / parent drop-off at school
- 3:00–4:00 PMAfter school arrival & snack
- 4:00–5:00 PMHomework time with teacher support
- 5:00–6:00 PMFree choice — enrichment, outdoor play, quiet activities
- 6:00 PMCenter closes
Tuition & Affordability
We work with families to make it work.
KALE accepts multiple payment pathways — including Virginia child care subsidy, military fee assistance, and private pay — to make quality early education accessible to more families.
💳 Private Pay
Weekly tuition by age group and schedule. Contact admissions for details.
Get Pricing Quote →✅ Subsidy Accepted
KALE is a Virginia CCSP provider. Eligible families can use state child care assistance to cover part or all of tuition.
Learn About Subsidy →🪖 Military Fee Assistance
We work with military families to accept fee assistance programs. Contact admissions for next steps.
View Military Info →Getting Started
What to have ready for Day 1.
Here's your enrollment checklist so your child's first day at KALE goes smoothly from the start.
Ready to see KALE in person?
Tours are free, take about 30 minutes, and give you everything you need to decide. Meet the team, see the classroom, ask every question.