Kidscorner
Onsite at Portland Jewish Academy
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Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Before & Afterschool Enrichment Program

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
Before School Care - 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Afterschool Care – 2:00PM – 6:00PM

Providing care to children attending Bridlemile, Chapman, Maplewood, Mary Rieke, Montclair, PJA and Richmond.

We provide AM transportation to Mary Rieke school
We provide PM transportation from Bridlemile, Maplewood, Mary Rieke, and Richmond.

Our Mission
To create, build, and maintain programs dedicated to the care, education and development of children and youth during their out-of-school time. Emphasis is placed on promoting life skills through community service and enrichment-based programming.

The Kidscorner Philosophy
Kidscorner follows a philosophy of teaching developed by the National AfterSchool Association (NAA).

Child-Friendly Environment
At Kidscorner we aim to create an atmosphere where children can socialize, learn and enjoy themselves.

Parent Involvement
We create a partnership between parents and teachers for the benefit of every child. Our doors are open to parents at all times. We welcome families to drop in and observe, have a snack, and hang out with their children.

Dedicated And Caring Staff
The strength of our program is in the dedication of our teaching staff. Teachers are supported with many training opportunities and resources to grow professionally and are given the freedom to create unique learning experiences for the children.

Healthy and Nutritious Snacks
We are committed to serving food that is both appealing to children and supportive of their growth and development. Snack is a pleasant occasion with lots of opportunities for social interaction and learning. We follow strict nutritional guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, (USDA), the National Association for the Education of Young Children, (NAEYC), and the National Afterschool Association, (NAA).

A typical snack may include: 100% juice and/or water, fruits or vegetables, as well as crackers or breads. Often our children are treated with homemade snacks like, mini pizzas, banana bread, mac ’n cheese, and fresh biscuits.

Friday’s at Kidscorner, Shabbat is generally observed and the children are served Challah bread and 100% juice.