After School Enrichment Programs & Child Care


At our Worcester Montessori school, we know that child care and after-school programs are essential for working families. That’s why T.E.C. offers several programs to meet their needs before and after school hours.


Guided by the principles of Think, Explore, and Create, your child will participate in a variety of classes offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Before School Care

Is offered daily from 7:30am – 8:15am. Students may come daily or be dropped off on a day-to-day basis. The environment is prepared for students to experience a calm morning, enjoy their breakfast, and participate in art and brain games. Great for families who need an earlier start to their day.

After School Care

Is offered daily from 3:30pm - 4:00pm. Students participate in outdoor games and have a snack before being dismissed for enrichment classes or to go home. After School Care is included with all Enrichment Programs, but is also offered as a standalone registration.

Spring 2025 After School Enrichment Programs


We are excited to offer a variety of After School Enrichment programs at The T.E.C. Schools. We welcome all students ages 2.9 - 14 years to join us for the programs, whether or not you are enrolled at our school. If you are looking for a fun hour with friends, sign up now to join the team of Thinkers and Doers!


Enrichment Programs are offered from 4:00pm - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Read below for the programs offered by grade and day.

Preschool and Kindergarten Programs

For students ages 2.9 - 6 years.

  • Monday: LEGO Club

    LEGO Club

    Does your child love to build with LEGO? Create contraptions using LEGO DUPLO bricks and see your ideas come to life! This class is good for students who want to build and work with friends to create cities, moving vehicles, and more!

  • Tuesday: Art Club

    Art Club

    What will you create? Learn all the tricks and techniques of artistic expression in a comprehensive art class! Build sculptures, paint models, craft dioramas, and much more! Let your imagination soar!

  • Wednesday: Action Contraption

    Action Contraption

    Inspire the builder, scientist, and engineer in you! Learn about physics, simple machines, contraptions, and how things move. Try your hand at making unique mechanisms to solve various engineering challenges.

  • Thursday: Monano Cardboard Art and Music Magic

    Monano Cardboard Art and Music Magic

    Embark on a magical journey through creative art with reusable materials plus a whole cast of colorful monster friends! Ignite your creativity and spark endless imagination as you immerse in a cardboard experience!

  • Friday: Math Magic and Jiu Jitsu

    Math Magic (Preschool only)

    Practice your math and counting skills by playing dice, card, and board games. Learn about probability and uncover the mysteries of math. This class is a fun and engaging way to practice basic math skills and introduce new concepts.


    Jiu Jitsu (Kindergarten only)

    Join our class to improve fitness & self-defense skills. Jiu Jitsu is not solely a martial art, but it is also a sport; a method for promoting physical fitness and building character in young people; and, ultimately, a way (Do) of life.

  • Tutoring & Piano Lessons

    Tutoring with Mrs. Reed (30 or 60 minutes)

    Develop reading, writing, or executive function skills with one-on-one or group classes with Mrs. Reed. Students develop fluency in their language skills. They learn to organize and manage their time by breaking tasks in smaller units and visually placing them on a calendar. Tutoring is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.


    Online Piano Lessons with Mr. Johnson (30 or 60 minutes)

    Work with Mr. Johnson to gain proficiency in piano playing and music theory through individually tailored instruction. Whether you are a beginner looking for introductory lessons or an advanced student seeking to master your piano skills, you will be challenged to reach your goals. This course is online only. Mr. Johnson will reach out for scheduling after registration.

Register for Spring After School | PreK-K

Grade 1-3 Programs

For students ages 6 - 9 years.

  • Monday: Robotics Club

    Robotics Club

    Learn to design and build awesome robots with LEGO SPIKE! Work together with your classmates to strategize and plan out your robot to solve the unique robotics challenges in this class. Build out your bot with all the sensors and motors you need and code it bot using Scratch or Python.

  • Tuesday: Art Club

    Art Club

    What will you create? Learn all the tricks and techniques of artistic expression in a comprehensive art class! Build sculptures, paint models, craft dioramas, and much more! Let your imagination soar!

  • Wednesday: Action Contraption

    Action Contraption

    Inspire the builder, scientist, and engineer in you! Learn about physics, simple machines, contraptions, and how things move. Try your hand at making unique mechanisms to solve various engineering challenges.

  • Thursday: Monano Cardboard Art and Music Magic

    Monano Cardboard Art and Music Magic

    Embark on a magical journey through creative art with reusable materials plus a whole cast of colorful monster friends! Ignite your creativity and spark endless imagination as you immerse in a cardboard experience!

  • Friday: Jiu Jitsu or Chess Club

    Jiu Jitsu

    Join our class to improve fitness & self-defense skills. Jiu Jitsu is not solely a martial art, but it is also a sport; a method for promoting physical fitness and building character in young people; and, ultimately, a way (Do) of life.


    Chess Club (Grade 3+ only)

    Come and join us for a weekly meeting of the T.E.C. Chess Club! We will be playing friendly games, building skills in strategic thinking, and learning about moves and theories. Whether you're a beginner or master of chess, there will be challenges and learning opportunities suited to your skill level.

  • Tutoring & Piano Lessons

    Tutoring with Mrs. Reed (30 or 60 minutes)

    Develop reading, writing, or executive function skills with one-on-one or group classes with Mrs. Reed. Students develop fluency in their language skills. They learn to organize and manage their time by breaking tasks in smaller units and visually placing them on a calendar. Tutoring is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.


    Online Piano Lessons with Mr. Johnson (30 or 60 minutes)

    Work with Mr. Johnson to gain proficiency in piano playing and music theory through individually tailored instruction. Whether you are a beginner looking for introductory lessons or an advanced student seeking to master your piano skills, you will be challenged to reach your goals. This course is online only. Mr. Johnson will reach out for scheduling after registration.

Register for Spring After School | Grade 1-3

Grade 4-8 Programs

For students ages 9 - 14 years.

  • Monday: Robotics Club

    Robotics Club

    Learn to design and build awesome robots with LEGO SPIKE! Work together with your classmates to strategize and plan out your robot to solve the unique robotics challenges in this class. Build out your bot with all the sensors and motors you need and code it bot using Scratch or Python.

  • Tuesday: Art Club

    Art Club

    What will you create? Learn all the tricks and techniques of artistic expression in a comprehensive art class! Build sculptures, paint models, craft dioramas, and much more! Let your imagination soar!

  • Wednesday: Dungeons & Dragons Club

    Dungeons & Dragons Club

    Embark on a long-term D&D campaign in a fantasy land with your dungeon master! Explore this mysterious world with your created character and work with your group to complete quests, fight monsters, and find treasure.

  • Thursday: Minecraft Club

    Minecraft Club

    Participate in a collaborative Minecraft experience where you take on challenges and solve puzzles with your group. Learn to customize your Minecraft experience by installing mods, setting up servers, exploring custom maps, and more!

  • Friday: Jiu Jitsu or Chess Club

    Jiu Jitsu

    Join our class to improve fitness & self-defense skills. Jiu Jitsu is not solely a martial art, but it is also a sport; a method for promoting physical fitness and building character in young people; and, ultimately, a way (Do) of life.


    Chess Club

    Come and join us for a weekly meeting of the T.E.C. Chess Club! We will be playing friendly games, building skills in strategic thinking, and learning about moves and theories. Whether you're a beginner or master of chess, there will be challenges and learning opportunities suited to your skill level.

  • Tutoring & Piano Lessons

    Tutoring with Mrs. Reed (30 or 60 minutes)

    Develop reading, writing, or executive function skills with one-on-one or group classes with Mrs. Reed. Students develop fluency in their language skills. They learn to organize and manage their time by breaking tasks in smaller units and visually placing them on a calendar. Tutoring is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.


    Online Piano Lessons with Mr. Johnson (30 or 60 minutes)

    Work with Mr. Johnson to gain proficiency in piano playing and music theory through individually tailored instruction. Whether you are a beginner looking for introductory lessons or an advanced student seeking to master your piano skills, you will be challenged to reach your goals. This course is online only. Mr. Johnson will reach out for scheduling after registration.

Register for Spring After School | Grade 4-8

After School Policies

Enrollment

Enrollment in the After School Program at The T.E.C. Schools are on a first come first serve basis. Students may enroll at any time in the session if space is available. Tuition will not be prorated.


Withdrawal

Students may withdraw after the first lesson by paying for one trial lesson. No refund will be made after the second class.


Tuition Payment

Tuition must be paid in full before the first class of every session. Tuition will not be refunded in cases of student absences.

 

Teacher Absences and Snow Days

We will make every effort to make up classes canceled due to teacher absences or inclement weather. The T.E.C. Schools will inform the parents in the event that class is canceled. Although we predominantly follow the Worcester Public Schools (WPS) protocol and will be closed when WPS is closed for snow days, we may occasionally stay open based on road conditions. Please check our website for updates

"T.E.C. is a little gem in our area, and I'm happy to toot my horn a thousand times and more for the school because I understand the struggle trying to find a good fit for your child where they will truly be supported."

Helen Aviv, School Parent

"I love T.E.C. The staff's whole focus is on the students and how to best help them achieve all that they are capable of. All of the staff are available, present, and deeply caring. The level of the experience of the staff is exceptional. And the incorporation of trainees in the school program is wonderful. The administration is very good at actually looking at each child and seeing what individual needs they have and assisting the parents."

Cybill Reese, School Parent