Licensed school-age programs care for children before and after school and during breaks. In our New York City listings, for example, the OCFS data includes 714 school-age child care programs.
What to compare
- Pickup from your child's school.
- Hours on early-release days, holidays and summer.
- Homework time and activities.
- Whether the program is licensed or license-exempt (many school-run programs are exempt).
Paying for it
Children under 13 can usually qualify for state child care assistance, including before- and after-school care.
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