AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

About Us

The afterschool program at TKA is licensed by Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). The program is developed guided by the Five Cs Model of Positive Youth Development (Lerner, 2005): Competence, Confidence, Caring, Character, and Connection, which are essential components for positive child/youth development. Our program balances learning and play in an engaging, relaxed environment, fostering a positive learning experience for each child.

Our curriculum balances learning and play in an engaging, relaxed environment, fostering a positive learning experience. In addition to knowledge and skills learning, we emphasize soft skills development (e.g., social emotional skills, public speaking, confidence, logics and problem-solving skills) that are essential for positive development. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where responsible and caring teachers accompany children after school, fostering strong teacher-student relationships, peer interactions, and social-emotional skills.

Activities

1. Enrichment Classes (1 hr/class, individual enrollment available):

Chess, LEGO Robotics, Ping Pong, Science, Speech & Language Arts, Math, Cultures, Crafts etc.

2. Other daily activities include:

Reading and Sharing (developing independent reading habits
Arts: Drawing & Crafts
Community Services

Schedules and Fees

Afterschool Programs (Monday-Friday)

Fall Afterschool Program starting 8/27, 2025(see details below)：

Registration Procedures

Start from here → Family ID Creation Form

Payment

Afterschool Program Payment (due by August 15, 2025 to guarantee enrollment):

Option 1: Full-Week Program Payment plan and Discount ( fees include early dismissals):

1. ONE full-year payment (08/27--6/17; 39 weeks):

$7,800/year (about $200/week);

2.TWO- payments (08/27--6/17; 1st payment for 20 weeks and 2nd payment for 19 weeks):

1st payment $4,200; 2nd payment $4,390 (about 210/week);

3. Monthly payment (08/27--6/17; 10 months):

$880/month (about $220/week) with enrichment classes;

Option 2: Multi-Day Rates
With enrichment classes: 1 high-quality enrichment class per day: 50/day (Mon-Wed.); $55/day (Thur.-Friday).

Extra Fees for Early Dismissal Days (12:15-3:15 PM): $40/day

Monthly payment (08/27--6/17; 10 months)

Late Pickup (6-6:30PM)

$5/10 minutes

Snacks & Fruit
free for first cohort of students for one year, after 06/30/2026, it will be $2/day

Payment Methods:

Zelle (Will provide at registration confirmation email)

Checks: Send checks to 209 W Central St, Suite 126, Natick MA 01760

Cash: Bring cash to the admin

Cancellation Policy

TKA has a No-Refund Policy for cancellations during the school year. This is due to the financial planning required to operate our programs and maintain staffing levels throughout the academic year.

If you face an exceptional situation requiring withdrawal or cancellation, please contact us with a written notice. While refunds are not guaranteed, we are open to reviewing situations on a case-by-case basis.

Facilities

Children’s Activity Spaces: 2 classrooms, 1 reading/play room, and 1 large activity room.
Parent Work/Waiting Area (5 individual and 6 round-table spots): Parents who need a workspace can reserve our fully equipped facility (3:30–6:00 PM) for remote work. There are several comfortable waiting areas with couches and tables in the public areas of the building. Free for all parents.

Transportation (2025-2026)

We are happy to offer transportation for students currently attending Brown Elementary School in Natick, MA. These students may take Bus #14 from Brown School to Thriving Kids Academy.

If you would like your child to ride Bus #14, please register through the Natick Public Schools Transportation Department. A $75 fee is required for the extra bus pass, payable directly to Natick Public Schools.

While we warmly welcome students from all surrounding schools, school transportation is only available for those enrolled at Brown School at this time. We appreciate your understanding and support.