Child Care K - 8
Safe and Exciting Before- and After-School Care
The Springfield JCC offers child care for students in grades K - 8 from Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, and Springfield schools in our before- and after-school programs, as well as our Staycation programs during school vacation weeks. Students enjoy enrichment classes, play sports and games, participate in arts and crafts, and receive homework help in a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment.
Want to learn more about Child Care programming?
Contact Bridget Jones, Director of Kehillah Special Needs Programs, for more information.
KidSpace - at the Springfield JCC
Looking for a safe and exciting after-school program that will challenge your child to make their own choices and create long-lasting friendships? Join the KidSpace family!
Each day, children are transported from Blueberry Hill, Center, and Wolf Swamp Road schools in Longmeadow to the Springfield JCC. They enjoy a snack and then engage in their choice of activities: enrichment classes, homework help, games and sports, and creative activities led by experienced KidSpace staff and specialists.
With access to all the JCC amenities, including the pool, gymnasium, and outdoor play spaces, KidSpace kids enjoy a dynamic setting where they can explore, learn, and thrive in a safe and supportive community.
Learn More and Register Register for Kidspace Half-Day and Full-Day Care
One happy parent posted: "I want to give an unsolicited shoutout to the KidSpace program at the Springfield JCC. My daughter has been attending their after-school program all year and I have nothing but good things to say about them. The staff is dedicated, caring, and patient and the directors are kind and responsive. If you need after-school care, I encourage you to check them out."
Children-at-Play (CAP) - at East Longmeadow schools
Looking for a fun, safe, and enriching before- and after-school program for your K-6 East Longmeadow student? Enroll in our Children-at-Play (CAP) program! Children-at-Play (CAP) brings all the fun of Springfield JCC's KidSpace program to East Longmeadow schools! Each day, students will have the opportunity to play sports and games, make arts and crafts, and complete homework. Our enthusiastic staff create a welcoming and engaging environment designed to support your child every day.
Learn More and Register Register for CAP Half-Day and Full-Day Care
After-School Program / Programa extraescolar - at Forest Park Middle School, Springfield
Our new after-school program for students at Forest Park Middle School is a safe, welcoming, and engaging place for your child after school. From 3:00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, students can enjoy a snack, access homework help, take part in sports and games, and more.
Nuestro nuevo programa extraescolar para los alumnos de Forest Park Middle School es un lugar seguro y acogedor para su estudiante después de la escuela. De 3:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m., de lunes a jueves, los alumnos pueden disfrutar de una merienda, recibir ayuda con las tareas, participar en deportes y juegos, y mucho más.
Staycation Weeks
Looking for child care during school vacation days, snow days, and half days? We’ve got you covered! Enroll in any Springfield JCC-sponsored after-school program and become eligible to attend our programs on half days and full days. Looking for programs during school vacation weeks? Your child can join us for fun days and field trips at the J.
Inclusive Programming
Inclusion Camp
The Springfield JCC’s ACA-accredited inclusion camp program meets the unique needs of campers with different abilities so that they can have the best possible summer camp experience. We strive to fully integrate children with mild to moderate disabilities into regular camp programming by offering individualized support and activity modifications.
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