School-age Programs

School-age kids are both independent and social, eager for structured learning as well as time to do their own thing. We provide both! Our friendly and flexible before and/or after school program provides time for schoolwork, learning activities, and play. 

We also offer a fun summer program for school-age kids at Merry Moose Childcare and Preschool 3 in Richmond.

Much more than childcare, the goal of our school-age programs is to have a positive influence on your child’s school performance by encouraging a lifelong love of learning and healthy social skills. Teachers are available to help students complete homework and provide fun educational activities that continue to build your child’s independence and self-confidence.
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Our before and/or after school-age program in Richmond is equipped for children between the ages of 5 and 8.

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school-age Curriculum

The Merry Moose school-age curriculum is created to meet the unique needs of each child. We make learning fun, with a focus on strengthening their literacy, math, science, and social-emotional skills. Parent conferences are held twice a year to share formal feedback with families. 
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Children learn at different rates and in different ways, and we encourage the process versus praise the result. Our school-age program is well-balanced, with time to complete homework, participate in both independent and teacher-led activities, and socialize with peers. Weather permitting, your child will go outside each day for free play and some structured activities.

School-age Schedules

Merry Moose Childcare and Preschool offers care for students before school (beginning at 6:00 a.m.) and after school (until 6:00 p.m.). We also have an all-day summer program.

Information for Parents & Families

Every family is provided with a copy of the Merry Moose Childcare and Preschool Handbook. Everything you’ll need to know, including our policies, procedures, and approach to child development, can be found inside. Our professional childcare team is always available to answer questions about our school-age program. ​

Items provided by parents/families:

• Water bottle
• One extra change of clothing, seasonal/outdoor clothing, and an extra pair of shoes
• Please label all supplies with child’s first and last name

Items provided by the center:

• Cots for rest/napping
  
• Nutritious snacks (meals provided for full-day students)
  
• Daily log/updates on your student’s day (meals, activities, photos) via the Brightwheel app
  
• Monthly newsletters and two parent/teacher conferences per year (April and October)
  

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Meet Our Happy Families

"We couldn't feel more confident dropping our kids off at Merry Moose each day. Our kids love it, and the staff there has done an amazing job supporting our kids' development."
​Ben W.

Want to Learn More About Our School-age Program?

For more information about our school-age center program or to check availability for enrollment, please contact us at Richmond location at 320-292-2247 or click the button below to send us an email.

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