After-School Care in Northumberland
Safe, structured afternoons in a place kids love.
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Why Northumberland Families Choose Us
Trusted by 1,000+ local families
Safe and Dependable
A caring, well-organized program parents can count on every school day.
Structured and Engaging
Planned afternoons that balance routine, activity, and fun.
Supportive and Welcoming
A place where children feel comfortable, included, and part of the group.
Built for Real Family Schedules
School pick-up, consistent timing, and a smooth end to the day.
How the Program Works
Our afternoons are structured to give children the right balance of care, routine, and meaningful activity.
We Pick Up From School
A caring, well-organized program parents can count on every school day.
They Settle In and Recharge
After arriving, children have a snack and ease into the afternoon with a smooth, supervised transition.
They Move Through a Structured Afternoon
Children are grouped by age and rotate through active play, games, creative activities, and time in our Kids Activity
Center.
Parents Pick Up With Confidence
Pick-up is available until 5:30 PM, with check-in systems in place to monitor each child from school to departure.
Take a Closer Look at the Program
Hear from our team and get a better feel for what afternoons look like at Northumberland’s BEST.
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What Children Enjoy Most
Hear from our team and get a better feel for what afternoons look like at Northumberland’s BEST.
A Better Way to Spend the Afternoon
After a full school day, children need a place where they can move, connect, and enjoy the rest of their day.
Time to Move and Play
Games, movement, and activities that keep afternoons fun and engaging.
Time with Friends
A positive, welcoming environment where children build friendships.
A Routine That Feels Good
A structured afternoon that helps children settle in and stay engaged.
Transportation & Schools We Serve
We provide transportation from local schools to our academy each afternoon using our certified buses and program vehicles.
Cobourg
- Burnham
- Terry Fox
- C.R. Gummow
- Merwin Greer
- St. Joseph’s
- St. Michael’s
- Notre Dame
- N.C.S.
Port Hope
- Ganaraska Trail
- St. Anthony’s
Grafton
- Grafton Public
- St. Mary Catholic Elementary School
Baltimore
- Baltimore Public
Camborne
- Camborne Public
What Parents Are Saying
Choosing after-school care is a matter of trust, and we’re grateful for the kind words families have shared about their experience with us.
Katie Pratt ★★★★★
My kids love it here and come home happy and tired. The staff are wonderful — I couldn’t ask for better people to care
for my children.
Gillian Richards ★★★★★
Our son loves the program so much that he asks to stay longer. The team makes afternoons easier for our family.
Erin McIntosh ★★★★★
By far the best program we’ve attended. The activities are fun, the coaches are amazing, and the team goes above and
beyond.
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