Accepting Ages 3 Years to 13 Years
Childcare done your way, not the other way around!
Before & After School Care in Jonesboro, GA
School-Aged | 5 - 13 years old.
Phoenix Kids Club provides reliable, structured before and after school care in Jonesboro, Georgia for children ages 3–13. As a 24/7 childcare provider, we support working families with early-morning drop-off, afternoon pick-up, homework support, enrichment activities, meals, and extended evening and overnight care when needed.
Our program ensures children start their day prepared and end their school day in a safe, supportive environment designed for learning, social growth, and routine.
WHAT OUR BEFORE & AFTER CARE INCLUDES
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Early morning supervision and breakfast
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School drop-off and afternoon pick-up coordination
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Homework assistance and quiet study time
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Enrichment activities and STEAM learning
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Social-emotional development
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Healthy snacks and dinner (based on schedule)
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Indoor and outdoor play
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Transportation support (select schools)
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Evening, night, and overnight care options
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Medical guidance support through our Family Nurse Practitioner partnership
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR?
Our before and after school care is ideal for:
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Working parents with early or late shifts
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Single-parent households
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Dual-career families
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Parents with long commutes
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Families needing consistent routines
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Children enrolled in local elementary and middle schools
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Families who need backup care beyond standard school hours
SAFETY & STRUCTURE
Phoenix Kids Club provides:
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Secure facility access
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Supervised arrival and dismissal
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Staff trained in child development and safety
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Age-appropriate groupings
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Emergency preparedness procedures
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Health and wellness monitoring
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Strict sign-in and authorized release policies
DAILY FLOW
Morning Care
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Early drop-off options beginning as early as 5:00 AM, breakfast, preparation for school, and calm transitions.
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Afternoon Care​
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School pick-up or arrival, snack time, homework support, structured activities, dinner service, and extended care options through the evening, night, and overnight.
HOW IT WORKS WITH BUILD-A-CARE™ PLANS
Before and After School Care is included in our Build-A-Care™ membership plans for select members, allowing families to:
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Customize weekly hours
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Add evening or overnight care when needed
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Maintain one provider year-round
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Access transportation and enrichment
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Adjust schedules as work hours change
PRICING
Before & After School Care is included in:
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Build-A-Care™ Silver, Gold, and Platinum Plans
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A-La-Carte Hourly Care Available
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Transportation and extended care may be added as needed
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE PHOENIX KIDS CLUB
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24/7 availability
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One provider from preschool through middle school
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Consistent caregivers
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Academic support and enrichment
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Flexible scheduling
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Secure, structured environment
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Convenient Jonesboro, GA location
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Build-A-Care™ membership flexibility
Looking for dependable before and after school care that fits your schedule?
Phoenix Kids Club is here to support your family—morning, afternoon, evening, and beyond.
5:00 AM – 6:30 AM | Morning Arrival & Readiness | Parent Drop-Off • Handwashing • Restroom Break
Children begin their day with calm arrivals, hygiene routines, and restroom breaks. This early structure helps children transition smoothly into the day and reinforces independence and personal responsibility.
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6:30 AM – 8:15 AM | School Transportation | Elementary & Middle School Drop-Offs
Phoenix Kids Club provides coordinated school transportation for elementary and middle school students.
While the driver is completing middle school drop-offs, elementary school students who have already arrived back at the facility immediately begin homework time or quiet academic activities. This ensures no instructional time is wasted and children remain focused and productive.
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2:00 PM – 4:15 PM | School Pick-Up & Facility Arrival | Elementary & Middle School Pick-Up • Facility Drop-Off
Students are safely transported back to the facility and transitioned into structured afternoon programming.
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3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | Homework Assistance (High Priority) | Handwashing • Homework Session
Homework completion is a top priority at Phoenix Kids Club. During this dedicated session:
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Children are expected to complete all assigned homework
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Staff closely monitor progress and provide guidance and redirection
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Children are encouraged to focus, ask questions, and stay on task
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If a child does not have homework, they are required to participate in:
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Quiet book reading, or
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A teacher-instructed academic refresher task
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This ensures every child is engaged in purposeful learning during homework time—no exceptions.
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3:45 PM – 4:15 PM | Snack & Academic Focus | Snack Time • Continued Homework or Quiet Reading
Children refuel with a healthy snack while completing remaining assignments or engaging in quiet academic activities.
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4:15 PM – 4:25 PM | Toileting & Transition Break
A brief break allows children to reset before transitioning into enrichment and physical activity.
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4:25 PM – 5:25 PM | Group Activities & STEAM Enrichment | Large & Small Gross Motor Skills • STEAM Projects
This is one of the most loved parts of the day. Children participate in hands-on STEAM projects that integrate:
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Science
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Technology
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Engineering
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Arts
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Mathematics
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These projects promote critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Children are highly engaged and excited during STEAM time, as activities are interactive, fun, and challenge them to think beyond traditional classroom learning.
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5:25 PM – 5:35 PM | Clean-Up & Responsibility Time
Children work together to clean and organize spaces, reinforcing accountability and teamwork.
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5:35 PM – 6:15 PM | Free Play & Dismissal
Children enjoy supervised free play and relaxation as families begin pick-up.
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6:15 PM – 6:25 PM | Handwashing
Evening hygiene routines reinforce health and consistency.
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6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Dinner Time
Children enjoy dinner in a structured, calm environment with staff supervision.
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7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Movie & Wind-Down Time
A relaxed period to decompress after a full day of learning and activity.
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8:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Bedtime & Late Dismissal | Rest • Dismissal
Children who remain later follow bedtime routines designed to promote rest and emotional regulation.
On full days out of school, school-age children follow a structured full-day schedule aligned with our preschool program to maintain consistency.
Morning (5:00 AM – 12:50 PM):
Children follow the preschool-style schedule, including:
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Arrival routines
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Breakfast
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Circle time
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Free play
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Outdoor play
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Small group learning
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Story time and lunch
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These blocks provide academic reinforcement, peer interaction, and physical activity.
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12:50 PM – 2:50 PM | Rest & Reset Time
Children participate in quiet rest, reading, or relaxation activities to recharge.
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Afternoon & Evening (2:50 PM – 12:00 AM):
The remainder of the day mirrors the after-school schedule, including:
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Homework or academic refresher tasks
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Snack time
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STEAM projects
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Physical activity
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Dinner
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Movie time
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Bedtime routines​
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A consistent, organized schedule helps children:
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Stay academically accountable
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Reduce stress and behavioral challenges
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Build responsibility and time-management skills
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Balance learning, movement, and rest
We strongly encourage families to maintain similar routines at home—especially around homework, meals, and bedtime. When children experience consistency between school, childcare, and home, they thrive emotionally, academically, and socially.
At Phoenix Kids Club, our School-Age Program ensures children are supported, challenged, and cared for—every step of the day.
