Before-school and after-school child care with recreational and educational activities are available for elementary students at a modest cost.

• Unleashing Potential offers before- and after-school programming at all four elementary schools featuring:
  • Interactive activities in a supportive and safe environment
  • Enrichment focused on literature, STEAM, health and social/emotional growth
  • Homework assistance offered with academic tutors
  • Snack or hot meal provided
  • Full or part-time care
  • Programs offered on all early release and some no-school days
  • For more information about UP including registration and finances, visit www.upstl.org/after-school or contact Gloria Hampton, chief program officer, at (314) 561-3334 or ghampton@upstl.org or Leslie Jacobs, accounts receivable, at ljacobs@upstl.org or 314-585-0061or 314-585-0061.
  • For specific site-based questions, contact:
    • Barbara C. Jordan: Shawnica Andrews - sandrews@upstl.org or 314-269-7502
    • Flynn Park: Rachele Johnson-Bell - rjohnsonbell@upstl.org or 314-725-1254
    • Jackson Park: Chassidy Tiner - ctiner@upstl.org or 314-546-6336
    • Pershing: Tamara Crenshaw - tcrenshaw@upstl.org or 314-680-1796

• The YMCA's Y-Club is offered at Julia Goldstein Early Childhood Education Center. Y Club provides a productive recreational and educational childcare experience at a reasonable cost before and after normal school hours. This program is operated by the city branch of the Mid-County YMCA, which determines the policies, staffing, and program. Fees are structured for full time and part-time care and are payable in advance every month. Financial assistance is available. For more details, contact Jennifer Bergman at (314) 962-9450 ext. 205.