Kids’ Corner

Kids’ Corner is a parent-sponsored nonprofit after-school program serving Winchester’s working families, operating formally as the Winchester After School Program, Inc. It is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and offers out-of-school care for children in kindergarten through grade 6 on school days from September through June. Children spend afternoons on academic, social, sporting and creative activities, with time to play outside, make friends and be part of a close community.

Beyond the regular school-year program, Kids’ Corner runs full-day sessions on many non-school days, including February and April vacation weeks, Veterans Day, Election Day and professional development days. Summer brings the Kids’ Corner Summer Program for grades K-5 and KC Xtreme for middle schoolers who have completed grades 6 through 8. Families can add enrichment clubs to a child’s schedule, and a Friday Night Out program lets students and their siblings stay after hours for activities.

What to Know

• The organization has served the Winchester community since 1982 and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• Staff members have been with Kids’ Corner for an average of about 10 years.
• Lead teachers are Massachusetts licensed or working toward a master’s in education, and all staff hold at least a college education.
• Friday Night Out meets roughly once a month.