Exploring Minds Academy

School Age Program

Where Every Child Thrives

Designed to support busy families while giving children a safe, engaging, and enriching place to grow beyond the school day.

K12
Ages Served
6+
Enrichment Clubs
2
Locations
365
Days of Care

Before · After · Breaks

A Place to Grow Beyond the School Day

We offer before and after school age care, as well as full-day programs during Summer, Winter, and Spring Breaks — so your child always has a safe, welcoming place to be.

What to Expect

Every Day, Every Detail

Your child gets more than a place to wait. They get a program built around who they are and what they need to thrive.

01

Individual Attention

Trained, caring teachers who see each child as an individual — not a number on a roster.

02

Homework Club

Support for learning, responsibility, and family routines — so kids come home ready to relax.

03

Structure + Exploration

A balance of guided activities and free-play time, giving kids both routine and room to discover.

04

A Warm Environment

A welcoming space where children feel supported, confident, and known by the people around them.

05

Field Trips & Break Experiences

Weekly engaging field trips and hands-on experiences during school breaks — the stuff kids can't stop talking about at dinner.

Our School Age Clubs

Six Ways to Spark Curiosity

From the kitchen to the lab, every club is designed to develop the whole child — skills, confidence, and curiosity.

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100 Mile Club
Our version of the award-winning program that keeps kids moving and motivated all year long.
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Cooking Club
Child-made meals that build kitchen confidence, healthy habits, and the foundation for a lifetime of good eating.
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Art Club
Creative projects that strengthen fine motor skills and give every child a way to make their mark.
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Science Club
Hands-on experiments that strengthen critical thinking and invite kids to explore with all five senses.
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Lego Club
Engineering fundamentals built brick by brick — design, build, and problem-solve to real STEM skills.
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Homework Club
Teachers on hand to support learning, responsibility, and family routines — homework done before home.

A Day in the Life

The Rhythm of Our Afternoons

After School Arrival
Welcome & Snack
A warm greeting, a healthy snack, and a moment to unwind from the school day.
First Block
Homework Club
Quiet, focused time with teacher support so kids go home ready to be home.
Second Block
Club Rotation
Science, cooking, art, Lego, or the 100 Mile Club — kids dive into hands-on enrichment.
Free Exploration
Outdoor Play & Choice Time
Unstructured play, fresh air, and room to just be a kid.
Pickup Window
Warm Handoff
A quick note on the day so parents know exactly how their child spent the afternoon.

Full-Day Programs

Summer, Winter & Spring Breaks

When school is out, we are in. Full-day care with weekly field trips and hands-on experiences that keep kids engaged, learning, and having fun all break long.

Summer Break Winter Break Spring Break
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My child actually looks forward to after-school care. They come home talking about what they cooked, what they built, and the next field trip they can't wait for.

Parent of a School Age Student · Exploring Minds Academy

Who We Are

Globally-Inspired. World-Class. Warmly-Run.

Exploring Minds Academy is a globally-inspired approach to early learning. Led by qualified teachers, we create the right environment to cater to every child's natural zeal for learning — while fulfilling every family's wish to provide the best for their child.

Honoring Learning · Promoting Play · Building Relationships

Find Us

Two Locations, One Standard

Now Enrolling

Colorado — Erie

4051 NE County Line Rd
Erie, CO 80516

Now Enrolling

Missouri — Parkville

16100 Round Tripper Dr., Suite 120
Parkville, MO 64152

Enrollment Open

Spots Are Limited. Yours Doesn't Have to Be.

Give your child a place to grow beyond the school day. Reach out today and let's find the right fit for your family.