About
We strive to provide PS 372 families with a fun, inclusive and affordable afterschool program that empowers and supports our children’s growing bodies and minds by providing thoughtful and engaged leadership that encourages play and friendship.
The Stay & Play! Afterschool Program is available to all students who attend The Children’s School at the 512 Carroll Street site (grades PreK – 5). Stay & Play! separates students into groups by grade (PreK & K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th).
Stay & Play! runs every school day (not including half days) from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. You are able to enroll and attend Stay & Play! for as many days (1-5 days) a week as you would like. Drop-ins are welcome, please see the FAQ page for more information. Please note: Pickup for Afterschool does NOT start until 3:30 pm.
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open the last week of August!
If you are new to our program, you will need to setup an account on Inclusions (Step1) prior to signing up for Afterschool or Drop-Ins. If you have already enrolled with Stay & Play! for a previous school year, head to your account page to select Afterschool or Drop-In options for the active or upcoming session (Step 2).
If you run into any issues or have questions you may reach us here.
Pricing
Our Afterschool program costs $30 per day per student for each session. Siblings will receive a 10% discount automatically at sign-up. There are three Afterschool sessions for each school year. Prices per session will vary based on the number of days per session. Drop-Ins are $32 per day. Our school doors are locked by 6:00 PM. You will be charged $25 for any pickup after 6:00 PM.
Enrichment
Enrichment programs will be offered in conjunction with the After School Program. Students will be able to choose different activities each day that may include: science, art, dance, music writing, games, sports, crafts and more! You will need to register separately and that information will be included at the time of registration. Please note: there will be capacity limits for enrichment classes. Check back in August for fall enrichment programming.
Programming
Students in 1st-5th Grade have an hour of homework time and can choose between 1 of 3 activities. Those activities include sports like soccer and football, camp style games like obstacle courses and our rec room where students can read, play board games or make art.
Our Pre-K and Kindergarten early childhood model is styled after a group play-date. This program encourages play and friendship with all. Children eat a snack from 3-3:30 pm, play outside, play in an early education classroom, enjoy a group book reading, and/or make a craft. As Early Childhood students do not have homework, there is no homework time – just Play! Play! Play!
Scheduling
PreK/K Enrichment Schedule: (for those who are registered specifically for enrichment classes)
1st and 2nd Grade Schedule:
Monday – Thursday
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Dismissal, Snack and Attendance
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Play Choice or Enrichment (for those registered)
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Homework Time/Quiet Games
Friday
Same as above, but less homework time and more playtime
3rd – 5th Grade Schedule:
Monday – Thursday
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Dismissal, Snack and Attendance
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Homework Time/Quiet Games
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Play Choice or Enrichment (for those registered)
Friday
Same as above, but less homework time and more playtime
Enrichment Class Offerings/Schedule Are Subject to Change for each Session.