For children ages 5 to 12, with convenient school pickups and exciting daily activities designed to make every afternoon enriching and enjoyable.
Where the learning and fun continue long after the school bell rings.
About the Program
Our After School Program offers a caring, structured, and engaging environment where children can recharge after a busy school day.
Each afternoon is thoughtfully planned to help students recharge, connect with friends, and continue learning through creative projects, hands-on experiences, and guided activities.
Program Highlights
Our program balances fun and learning to give each child the support they need after a busy school day.
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Pickup Times: Between 2:40 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (depending on school dismissal)
Program Hours: 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
New Haven Elementary
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Columbia Independent School
Christian Fellowship School
Beulah Ralph Elementary
Rock Bridge Elementary
As this program does not follow the Columbia Public Schools calendar, we can offer care on the full days that schools are out (as long as the Academy is open)!
The program follows the Columbia Public Schools calendar. It is closed when public schools are closed, except on certain private school days off.
Why Families Choose Us
Founded in 1999, the Academy of Early Childhood Learning has served families in Columbia for more than 25 years.
We use a Creative Curriculum, a research-based approach that encourages children to explore, question, and learn through play and discovery.
Our teachers work together to create enriching activities that help every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
At the Academy, your child will feel safe, supported, and inspired every afternoon.
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Contact Us
3210 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
HOURS OF OPERATION
6:30AM–5:45PM, M-F
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