School-Age Care in Fall River, MA
School-age children need a safe, dependable place to go before school, after school, and during busy family schedules. ABC Academy provides school-age care in Fall River, MA, where children can stay supervised, engaged, and supported outside of regular school hours.
Our school-age care program is designed to give children a comfortable environment where they can relax, play, connect with others, and follow a consistent routine. Through caring supervision, parent communication, meals, transportation options, and age-appropriate activities, we help families feel confident about care beyond the classroom.
Why Families Choose ABC Academy for School-Age Care
Choosing school-age care means finding a place that supports both your child’s independence and your family’s schedule. Parents need to know their child will be safe, supervised, and cared for before or after the school day.
ABC Academy provides a family-focused school-age care experience built around dependable routines, engaging activities, parent communication, transportation support, and a caring environment for older children.
Why Parents Choose Us
- Safe, supervised care for school-age children
- A comfortable environment before and after school
- Direct communication through a parent app
- Age-appropriate activities that encourage connection and creativity
- Support for meals, snacks, routines, and transitions
- Transportation options for eligible families
- Nutritious meal options based on program policies
- Programs that can support children as they grow
- A team committed to applicable Massachusetts child care requirements
Supporting Your Child’s Daily Routine
School-age children benefit from a routine that gives them structure without making the day feel too rigid. ABC Academy helps children transition between school, child care, activities, meals, and family pick-up with consistent support.
Parents can share important information about their child’s school schedule, transportation needs, meal needs, homework expectations, allergies, and daily routines. Teachers use this information to help children feel comfortable, organized, and supported throughout their time at ABC Academy.
Support offerings include:
- Before and after school routines
- Before and after school routines
- Homework or quiet activity time
- Transportation coordination when available
- Allergy and dietary documentation
- Help with daily transitions
- Items parents should bring each day
Learning Continues Through Everyday Experiences
School-age care should give children a safe place to unwind while still keeping them engaged. Children need opportunities to move, create, talk with friends, practice responsibility, and enjoy age-appropriate activities after the school day.
Our school-age activities are designed to support social development, creativity, problem-solving, independence, and positive peer interaction. Teachers provide structure and supervision while giving children room to participate in activities that feel appropriate for their age and interests.
School-age activities include:
- Homework or quiet time when appropriate
- Group games and cooperative activities
- Art and creative projects
- Building, strategy, and problem-solving activities
- Reading, writing, and independent activities
- Outdoor time when conditions and routines allow
- Opportunities to practice teamwork and responsibility
Stay Connected Before and After School
School-age children may be more independent, but parents still deserve clear communication about their child’s care, schedule, and daily experience.
ABC Academy uses a parent communication app to help families remain connected with the daycare. Depending on classroom practices and the features being used, parents may receive information about attendance, meals, activities, transportation notes, reminders, and other important updates.
This ongoing communication helps parents understand how their child is doing and provides a convenient way for families and teachers to share information.
Parent updates include:
- Attendance and arrival notes
- Meal and snack information
- Activity updates
- Transportation notes when applicable
- General notes about the child’s day
- Reminders and announcements
Areas of Development We Support
Supporting Early Development
Physical Development
Active play, outdoor time, games, movement, and hands-on activities help school-age children stay active while building coordination, balance, and motor skills.
Language and Communication
Group activities, conversations, reading, writing, and peer interaction help children practice communication, listening, and expressing their ideas clearly.
Social and Emotional Development
Consistent routines and caring guidance help children practice cooperation, patience, responsibility, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships.
Cognitive Development
Homework support, reading, strategy games, building activities, creative projects, and problem-solving experiences help children stay curious and engaged beyond the school day.
Local Child Care Centers Families Can Feel Good About
ABC Academy is proud to serve families in Fall River, MA with child care that is safe, structured, caring, and convenient. From infants to school-age children, our goal is to give every child a place where they feel supported and every parent a place they can trust.
- 1208 Dwelly St, Fall River, MA 02724
- Phone: (508) 567-0707
Our Dwelly Street child care center is conveniently located in Fall River, MA, making it a practical option for families living or working nearby. This location provides a caring, structured environment for children of different ages, with programs designed to support learning, daily routines, meals, transportation, parent communication, and safe care throughout the day.
- 452 S. Main St, Fall River, MA 02721
ABC Academy is preparing to open a second Fall River location at the end of 2026, giving more families access to dependable child care, early learning programs, transportation support, nutritious meals, and parent-friendly communication. This new location will help ABC Academy serve more children throughout the Fall River community while maintaining the same focus on safety, convenience, and family trust.