After School Care in Clifton Park at Mother Teresa Academy
Finding reliable before and after school care in Clifton Park should not be stressful. At Mother Teresa Academy, our extended day program gives your child a safe, faith-centered place to start and end every school day. Whether you need early morning drop-off or afternoon supervision, our AM and PM Care options are built around the real schedules of real families. We serve MTA students, alumni, and even Shenendehowa students who need a trusted after school childcare option nearby.
Before and After School Care
Morning and Afternoon Care That Works Around Your Family
Our AM Care program offers early morning drop-off so parents with demanding schedules can get to work with confidence. In the afternoon, PM Care provides a structured, nurturing environment where children continue to grow after the school day ends. Both programs are led by the same long-standing staff your child already knows and trusts, so there is no adjustment period and no unfamiliar faces. This consistency is one of the things families in Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Saratoga Springs, and Ballston Spa value most about our extended care services.
After School Care for Shen Students
PM Care Is Available for Shenendehowa Students Too
MTA's after school care program is not limited to our own enrolled students. We also offer PM Care to students from the Shenendehowa district, giving local families a private, values-based alternative to other after school childcare options near them. There is one important deadline to keep in mind: families seeking PM Care for Shen students must contact Shenendehowa directly to make the necessary district arrangements by April 15th. We encourage families to reach out to us early so we can walk you through the process and hold your child's spot.
A Safe and Familiar Environment
Extended Care Services Grounded in the MTA Community
Our extended day program is not just supervision. It is an extension of the same warm, faith-centered community your child experiences during the school day. Children in our care benefit from the same low student-to-faculty ratios, the same devoted educators, and the same encouraging atmosphere that has made Mother Teresa Academy a trusted name in the Capital Region for over 20 years. For families new to the area, including those relocating from other states or countries, our extended care services offer an immediate sense of stability and belonging from day one.
Summer Extended Care
Keep the Routine Going All Summer Long
Our extended care options continue into the summer months through MTA's 6-week Summer Camp program. Families can add AM Care or PM Care to their summer camp enrollment for flexible coverage throughout the day. You only pay for the weeks your child attends, making it a practical choice for families with varied summer schedules. It is a great way to keep children engaged, active, and connected to the MTA community during the break between school years.
Common Questions
What Families Ask About Our Extended Care Program
Who is eligible to enroll in MTA's PM Care program?
PM Care at Mother Teresa Academy is open to current MTA students, MTA alumni, and students from the Shenendehowa school district. This makes it one of the few private after school care options in Clifton Park that serves families outside of its own enrolled student body. If your child attends a Shen school and you are looking for a safe, values-based place for them to go after dismissal, MTA's PM Care program is worth considering. We encourage families to reach out early to ask about availability and next steps.Is there a deadline for Shen students to sign up for after school care at MTA?
Yes. Families who want PM Care for a Shenendehowa student must contact Shen directly to arrange the district partnership by April 15th. This is a district-side requirement, not an MTA deadline, but it is important to act early. Missing this date could mean losing access to the program for the following school year. We recommend reaching out to MTA as soon as you know you need after school care so we can help guide you through what is needed on both ends.What does AM Care include, and what time does it start?
AM Care is MTA's before-school drop-off option for families who need to get an early start to their day. It allows parents to drop children off before the standard school day begins, knowing they are in a familiar, supervised setting with staff they already know. The exact start time is best confirmed directly with the academy, as hours can vary by program year. We encourage families to schedule a tour or call us to get the most current details on morning care hours and what a typical AM Care morning looks like for students.Are the staff in the extended care program the same people who work in the classrooms?
MTA's extended care program is staffed by the same long-standing team that makes the academy so trusted in the Clifton Park community. One of the biggest concerns parents have about after school childcare is handing their child off to unfamiliar adults at the end of a long day. At MTA, that is not the experience. Because staff members treat their roles as careers rather than temporary positions, children in AM and PM Care are surrounded by familiar, devoted educators who know them well and maintain the same nurturing standards as the regular school day.Does MTA offer extended care during the summer, or only during the school year?
Extended care is available during the summer through MTA's 6-week Summer Camp program. Families can add AM Care or PM Care to their summer camp enrollment to get coverage throughout the full day. One of the most flexible features of the summer program is that families only pay for the weeks their child actually attends, so you are not locked into a rigid full-summer commitment. This makes it a practical option for families with vacations or other summer plans who still want consistent, enriching care when they need it.How does MTA's extended care differ from a standard daycare or childcare center?
MTA's extended day program is part of a private, values-based Catholic academy with over 20 years of service in the Clifton Park area. Unlike a typical daycare or childcare center, children in MTA's care remain in the same faith-centered, low-ratio environment they are in during the school day. The focus is on character, community, and continuity rather than simple supervision. For families who have chosen MTA for its academic standards and nurturing atmosphere, extended care is a natural extension of that same commitment rather than a separate, disconnected service.Is financial assistance available for extended care costs?
MTA does have a financial assistance program available for families who need support with tuition and program costs. Specific details about eligibility and how extended care factors into that program are best discussed directly with the academy during a personal consultation or tour. MTA's approach is to have real conversations with families before cost becomes a barrier, so no one dismisses the program without understanding the full picture. Families are encouraged to ask about financial assistance openly when they reach out to schedule a visit.
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