Mission Statement

Since 1969, when the Arlington Public Schools opened the first school-sponsored child care program in Virginia, our mission has been to provide a safe, fun and enriching environment before and after school for children and their families. 

The Extended Day Program, which includes the Check-In program at the Middle Schools, offers supervised quality activities, which are age appropriate and designed to meet the needs and interests of children. Supervisors and staff work together to provide a fun and interesting program with a variety of asset building activities and special events. 

The Extended Day Program works to ensure that all families who request services for Extended Day will be able to participate in the program.