Extended Care

Picture of Tom Stewart, our Auxiliary Programs Manager
Tom Stewart
Auxiliary Programs Manager
Explore our extended care options, where we offer before and afterschool programs designed to meet the needs of a diverse array of students and families. For further details or inquiries, please reach out to our Auxiliary Programs Manager at [email protected] or call 919-493-8541. We're here to support your child's holistic development.
Before and Afterschool Care Options
 
MCS offers before and afterschool care options for all students, ensuring flexibility and affordability for families. During enrollment, you can select the days and pickup times that best suit your needs, with options available until 4:30 or 5:45 PM.

MCS offers before and afterschool care options for all MCS students. For families interested in the before and afterschool programs at MCS, you will have the option during the enrollment process to choose the days of the week for which you will need care. Additionally, if your child is staying after school, please select the pickup time that works best for you, 4:30 or 5:45. By providing this flexibility, MCS hopes to be able to meet the needs of all MCS families and, by offering enrollment in just what is needed, make these programs as affordable as possible.
 
In addition to all students having the option to lengthen their day with before and afterschool options, students in the Primary Program through the Adolescent Program will be offered Afterschool Enrichment classes that run from the end of the student’s day until 4:30. We offer multiple sessions throughout the year. Offerings change every session—view a sample schedule from a past session. Students who participate in Afterschool Enrichment classes and need care after 4:30 will have the option to enroll in the Extended Day program which runs until 5:45.
Afterschool Enrichment Classes
 
Students from the Primary Program through the Adolescent Program can participate in Afterschool Enrichment classes, available until 4:30 PM*. With multiple sessions offered throughout the year and changing offerings each session, students have the opportunity to explore various interests and activities. Offerings change every session.
 
*For students needing care after 4:30 PM, our Extended Day program is available until 5:45 PM, ensuring continuity of care and support beyond regular school hours.
2023-2024 Early Care and Late Day Yearly Fee Schedule
 
  1 day 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days
Early Care from 7:30–8:15  $325 $650 $975 $1,300 $1,455
Late Day Until 4:30 $750 $1,500 $2,120 $2,725 $3,025
Late Day Until 5:45     $1,175 $2,350 $3,525 $4,700 $5,225