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Explorers Before & After School [PreK - 5]

EXPLORERS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Our program is available at several schools within the district, including Barbieri, Brophy, Dunning, Harmony Grove, Hemenway, King, McCarthy, Potter Road, Stapleton, and BLOCKS. Join us for a safe, engaging, and enriching experience before and after school!

The Explorers Before and After School Program provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students beyond school hours. Our offerings include academic support, creative enrichment, social-emotional development, and active play. We also operate during vacation weeks, early release days, and summer, in addition to fostering strong community partnerships and family engagement.

 

PROGRAM HOURS:

  • Morning Care: From 7 am until school starts 
  • Afternoon Care: From the end of school until 6 PM. 

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LITTLE EXPLORERS:

Little Explorers is offered at BLOCKS, Harmony Grove, and McCarthy Elementary Schools. It offers the same high-quality programming as the Explorers Program, but is specifically designed for Pre-K students.

UPDATED TUITION INFORMATION FOR LITTLE EXPLORERS AT HARMONY GROVE:

The Little Explorers program at Harmony Grove now has a monthly tuition rate of $550. This fee covers both morning and afternoon programming, providing families with added convenience and flexibility.  Even if your child does not attend every day, this flat rate ensures that a spot is reserved for them. This tuition model is aligned with the one used at our Partnerships for Early Learners locations. If you have any questions about the Little Explorers program, please don't hesitate to reach out. 

REGISTRATION PROCESS

How to Register:
All FPS families can register for Explorers through our Arux Registration Portal.

Steps to Register:

  1. Visit the Arux / Framingham Public Schools website.
  2. Click on “Sign In” and then select “Create one now” to set up your account.
  3. Complete your profile and choose your desired program.
  4. Click “Enroll Now” and follow the prompts to register each student.

Registration Dates:
The registration period for the 2025–2026 school year was from June 1 to June 30, 2025. If you missed the deadline, you're still welcome to register! Late registrations will be reviewed based on staffing and space availability. Approved registrations will be confirmed via Arux, and tuition will be prorated accordingly.

Financial Aid & Inclusion:
Scholarship and inclusion support requests are included in the registration form. Please note:

  • Scholarships are limited and not guaranteed.
  • Inclusion support is reviewed prior to approval.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

School Contact Person Email Phone Number
McCarthy.                       Ceraty Jimenez Bonilla                cjimenezbonilla@framingham.k12.ma.us                      (508) 988-5322
Barbieri Itzelanie Chacon ichacon@framingham.k12.ma.us (508) 745-7981
Brophy Phylicia Daniels pdaniels@framingham.k12.ma.us (774) 278-3092
Dunning Andrea Aguilar aaguilarmellado@framingham.k12.ma.us (508) 893-1084
Harmony Grove Eluisa Mendes emendes@framingham.k12.ma.us (508) 782-2873
Hemenway Eric Hansen ehansen16@framingham.k12.ma.us (508) 745-0785
Blocks Joselynne Ramos jramos70@framingham.k12.ma.us (774) 279-6119
Potter Road Isabella Tofani itofani@framingham.k12.ma.us (508) 309-8096
Stapleton Lisa Bleasdell lbleasdell@framingham.k12.ma.us (774) 414-5923
King Andrew Smith asmith99@framingham.k12.ma.us (508) 745-7972

 

All Other Questions:
Phone: 508-782-6165 ext. 26165 / 508-903-0805
Email: OSTinfo@framingham.k12.ma.us

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Heather McCormack
Director, Expanded Learning Time Department 

 

Heather McCormack is an accomplished education leader with over 14 years of experience managing Out of School Time (OST) programs in diverse urban communities. Previously, she led district-wide extended learning efforts in Boston, Everett and Somerville, designing innovative summer and afterschool programs, securing competitive grants, and building strong community partnerships. Heather holds an Ed.M. in Prevention Science and Practice from Harvard Graduate School of Education and is fluent in Spanish. She is deeply committed to educational equity, youth development, and continuous program improvement. 

 
Fun Fact: “In my spare time, I am a singer for a local rock band”.

508-686-0104 / hmccormack@framingham.k12.ma.us

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