Our Programs


  

After-School Program and Child Care

Welcome and thank you for exploring the Wilmington Friends After-School Program! 

Families may enroll in the After-School Program (ASP), with a choice of 4:45 or 6:00pm pick-up, either by contract (for the same days each week) or as needed on a drop-in basis. ASP is organized into three age groups: Early Years students (PS and PK), grades K-4, and grade 5-6. In addition to ASP, all-day child care is available during many school vacations, excluding federal holidays. Pre-registration for child care is required.

Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
ASP for the PS, PK, and K students is housed in the lower school early years wing, which has classroom facilities and outdoor play areas designed for this age group. The schedule includes snack, story, free play, and special activities like nature walks, group games, and art projects. Special programs are also available for enrollment (e.g. theatre, yoga, outdoor explorers, and Spanish classes).

Grades First through Fourth

In addition to snack and a balance of organized activities and free play, first through fourth grade ASP students have access to a quiet homework room. Our ASP facility, a separate building on the lower school campus, is equipped with computers, a kitchen, two classrooms, and a full-size gym, with an adjacent outdoor playground and mini turf field. Students may also sign up for activities like music lessons and special-interest clubs.

Grades Fifth and Sixth

The fifth and sixth grade ASP program is on the Friends middle/upper school campus. Fifth graders walk "up the hill" with faculty and are met by an ASP counselor (in bad weather, students are transported by school van). Fifth and sixth grade ASP begins with a snack and study hall (except Friday, no study hall). Activities include sports and games, computers, art, and attending home athletic events. Students in 5th grade have additional access to the multiple clubs that take place throughout the year. In addition to the ASP snack provided, 5th and 6th graders may purchase food/drinks from the cafeteria using their student accounts.

Conference Care

Conference care is offered to lower school parents while they attend their student's conference. It is free for the 20-minute scheduled conference time. Full day childcare is also available during conference dates. This service is available for pre-registration at an additional cost per family. Please check the master calendar (login required) for details.

Child Care

Child care is offered several times during the school year when school is closed. Students can participate in a variety of activities and thematic events. Full day child care is from 8:00am to 6:00pm and is billed to the student’s account. Please check the master calendar (login required) for dates.

Please contact Tami Gerber with any questions: tgerber@wilmingtonfriends.org


  

2024-25 ASP and Child Care Rates

The ASP rates for the 2024-2025 school year are:

4:45 Pick-up
Five Days - $2,750
Four Days - $2,200
Three Days - $1,650
Two Days - $1,100
One Day - $550

6:00 Pick-up
Five Days - $3,600
Four Days - $2,880
Three Days - $2,160
Two Days - $1,440
One Day - $720

Drop-in - $50/day
 
Child Care - $70/day
 
Late Fee - $40/day



101 School Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
302.576.2900   |   info@wilmingtonfriends.org
Preschool - 12th Grade
Statement of Nondiscrimination as to Student Enrollment
Wilmington Friends School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of these schools. Wilmington Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.