The Benefits of After School Programs

According to Youth.gov, one in five school-age children and teenagers in the US are by themselves after school. Carefully curated after-school programs in Overland park are developed with the objective of giving these children after-school supervision and positive development.

There are several benefits of after-school programs for children and young adults, their families, and wider communities. If you are looking for a safe, reliable, and nurturing facility for your child, the Whole Child Development Center is an interactive DCF daycare facility that offers enriching after-school programs.

Here are some of the benefits of sending your child to an after-school program:

1. Improved Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Since a good after-school program is designed to provide the child with a safe and supportive environment, it allows them to pick up pro-social behaviors. Especially for children who do not have a parent or guardian to return to for that time window, an after-school program welcomes children to apply the knowledge and skills they are taught during regular school through extended interaction. At the Whole Child Development Center, we focus on early childhood and cognitive development, and SEL is a cornerstone for both components.

2. Increased Academic Support

Children who attend after-school programs have greater and improved academic performance, especially in reading and math. This is possible because these are key learning development skills that need practice and some tutoring from an adult. With support from an after-school tutor, a child can start over when they get stuck somewhere.

3. Lesser Drop-Out Rates

After-school programs deter children from leaving school. With increased individual attention and improved performance, children have a greater incentive for class participation. They feel more included and are more likely to look forward to the next phase of school.

Send Your Child to the Whole Child Development Center After-School Program

The Whole Child Development Center was founded in 2005, and all our staff has been associated with us for at least five years and more. All our staff is specially trained to deal with childcare emergencies and health issues.

Our overall concern and support for child care services make us an excellent caretaker and early childhood development partner for your child and a friend in your parenting journey. We focus on providing needs-based learning and acknowledge children’s differences to ascertain where they are coming from and how we can make them comfortable learning new skills.

We offer a literacy-rich environment where children’s home languages and cultures are valued in our classrooms. Schedule a tour with us and experience our facilities and teaching methods up close. Contact us and reserve a spot for your child. We are located in Overland Park, Olathe, and Shawnee.