The T.E.C. Schools. Think. Explore. Create.

Before & After School 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.

Before School Care

Before School Care is offered daily from 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM. 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.

After School Care

After School Care is offered daily from 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM. Students participate in outdoor games and have a snack before being dismissed for enrichment classes or to go home.

Enrichment Programs

Enrichment Programs are offered from 4:00 Pm- 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Your child may choose from a variety of Enrichment programs. We welcome students ages 2.9 -14 years to join us for the programs. 


Guided by the principles of Think, Explore, Create, your child will participate in a variety of classes, which are offered in two sessions during the year. Enroll in the Fall Session from September-December and in the Winter Session from January-June. 


Enrichment classes include hands-on art and science programs, Lego Club, Robotics, iPad Animation, 3D Printing, SCRATCH programming, Puppets, Coding with Minecraft, Virtual Reality and more! For individualized programs, your child may enjoy piano lessons and tutoring.

2023 Fall ASP Programs Preschool-Kindergarten (ages 2.9-5 years)

Preschool-Kindergarten 2023 Fall Enrichment Program Registration Form on SchoolCues


We are excited to offer a variety of After School Enrichment programs at The T.E.C. Schools. We welcome students ages 2.9 -14 years to join us for the programs. If you are looking for a fun hour with friends, call now to join the team of Thinkers and Doers!


Students are required to commit for the entire session. No refunds will be made if students withdraw after two lessons. Please complete the registration forms by August 30, 2023. Thank you!

  • Child Care

    Before School Care (Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM, 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM)

    Students may come daily or be dropped off on a day-to-day basis. 7:30 AM Drop off is available at $10/ day. Your child will enjoy an environment prepared for a calm morning to enjoy breakfast or participate in art and games with friends. 


    After School Care (Monday-Friday, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM)

    Students may come daily or be dropped off on a day-to-day basis. Students participate in outdoor games and have a snack before being dismissed for enrichment classes or to go home.

  • Monday

    Young Builders (4 PM -5 PM)

    Join this exciting building class where Young Lego Builders learn to use the basic Lego bricks to make tall, wide, long and strong structures. Students create vehicles and experiment with different sizes of wheels and ramps. They learn to use plans, work with axles and gears, and build creations from their imagination. 

  • Tuesday

    Puppet Art and Storytelling ( 4 PM -5 PM)

    Does your child like to tell stories? Our puppet making workshop combines storytelling and building activities. Children will learn to make puppets with a variety of materials and use their imagination to bring their puppets to life! 

  • Wednesday

    Why Does That Happen? Explaining the World Through Science (4 PM -5 PM)

    Students start with basics: What science tools do we need to begin exploring the world? Students will learn to use the scientific method to explore matter, light, static electricity and more using innovative and student-led experiments. 

  • Thursday

    Destination Imagination (4 PM - 5PM)

    DI teaches a team of students to solve challenges. Students develop acting skills, learn to think on their feet, and build a variety of structures in the most functional and creative ways they can think of! DI has its own calendar based on the tournament dates, which are held in March, April and May.

  • Friday

    Balancing Act: Movement for the Young (4 PM -5 PM)

    Is your child learning to balance and gain motor control? Join this movement class where your child will get a taste of various movement exercises and develop focus and concentration. Activities include dance and movement with props. We are very concerned about safety and skills are taught in a non-competitive environment. 

2023 Fall ASP Programs Grades 1-3

Gr. 1-3 2023 Fall Enrichment Program Registration Form on SchoolCues


We are excited to offer a variety of After School Enrichment programs at The T.E.C. Schools. We welcome students ages 2.9 -14 years to join us for the programs.  If you are looking for a fun hour with friends, call now to join the team of Thinkers and Doers!


Students are required to commit for the entire session. No refunds will be made if students withdraw after two lessons. Please complete the registration forms by August 30, 2023. Thank you!

  • Child Care

    Before School Care (Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM, 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM)

    Students may come daily or be dropped off on a day-to-day basis. 7:30 AM Drop off is available at $10/ day. Your child will enjoy an environment prepared for a calm morning to enjoy breakfast or participate in art and games with friends. 


    After School Care (Monday-Friday, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM)

    Students may come daily or be dropped off on a day-to-day basis. Students participate in outdoor games and have a snack before being dismissed for enrichment classes or to go home.

  • Music Lessons

    Work with Mr. Johnson to gain proficiency in piano playing and music theory through individually tailored instruction. Students learn better practice methods leading to optimal rate of progress. Whether a beginner or an advanced student seeking to master your piano skills, you will be challenged to reach your goals. Piano lessons are scheduled in two sessions, one leading to the Holiday Concert (13 weeks) and the other leading to the Night of the Arts (21 weeks). Note: Limited time slots are available. Priority will be given to returning students. 


    Choose:

    Half hour lesson -Time to be decided

    One hour lesson - Time to be decided

  • Level Up!

    Would your child benefit from one-on-one tutoring sessions to develop reading, writing and math skills? In this one hour session, work with Kristine Reed, an experienced teacher, who will help your child make substantial gains in academic skills as well as develop executive function, time management and organizational skills. In addition to one of the following choices, please choose the corresponding 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM After School slot for your child. 


    Half hour lesson - Time to be decided

    One hour lesson - Time to be decided

  • Monday

    Lego Club (4 PM -5 PM)

    Do you like to build? Then this club might be just the thing for you to do! Learn about gears, sensors, motors and build contraptions and robots. Make your own characters & fun contraptions. Learn about gears & how they can be used in your project! 

  • Tuesday

    Fantastical Landscapes (Hybrid 4 PM -5 PM)

    Come to this class equipped with your imagination ready to be set loose. Learn the  “how to’s” of how to draw a landscape - foreground, middleground, background, suns, clouds, mountains, rivers and whatever else you can imagine or have seen.. Each week we tackle one of the elements of a landscape and then set our imaginations wild to create a “Fantastical” landscape.

  • Wednesday

    Math Magic (4 PM -5 PM)

    Number tricks, board gAMes, playing cards: how do they work, and how can we manipulate them to our advantage? Learn about probability and uncover the mysteries of math through fun games and activities.

  • Thursday

    Destination Imagination (4 PM - 5PM)

    DI is an international competition which pushes a team of students to solve challenges. Students build acting skills, develop their ability to think on their feet, and learn to construct a variety of structures in the most functional and creative ways they can think of! DI has its own calendar based on the tournament dates, which are held in March, April and May.

  • Friday

    Kitchen Chemistry (4 PM -5 PM)

    Inspire the chef, the scientist and the engineer in you! Learn about mixtures, solutions and chemical bonds in the morning. Think creatively, reason systematically and learn to identify the science behind the reaction. Cost includes materials.

2023 Fall ASP Programs Grades 4-8

Gr. 4-8 2023 Fall Enrichment Program Registration Form on SchoolCues


We are excited to offer a variety of After School Enrichment programs at The T.E.C. Schools. We welcome students ages 2.9 -14 years to join us for the programs. If you are looking for a fun hour with friends, call now to join the team of Thinkers and Doers!


Students are required to commit for the entire session. No refunds will be made if students withdraw after two lessons. Please complete the registration forms by August 30, 2023. Thank you!

  • Child Care

    Before School Care (Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM, 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM)

    Students may come daily or be dropped off on a day-to-day basis. 7:30 AM Drop off is available at $10/ day. Your child will enjoy an environment prepared for a calm morning to enjoy breakfast or participate in art and games with friends. 


    After School Care (Monday-Friday, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM)

    Students may come daily or be dropped off on a day-to-day basis. Students participate in outdoor games and have a snack before being dismissed for enrichment classes or to go home.

  • Music Lessons

    Online Individual Piano Lessons (3:30 PM -5:00 PM)

    Work with Mr. Johnson to gain proficiency in piano playing and music theory through individually tailored instruction. Students learn better practice methods leading to optimal rate of progress. Whether a beginner or an advanced student seeking to master your piano skills, you will be challenged to reach your goals. Piano lessons are scheduled in two sessions, one leading to the Holiday Concert (13 weeks) and the other leading to the Night of the Arts (21 weeks). Note: Limited time slots are available. Priority will be given to returning students. 


    Choose:

    Half hour lesson -Time to be decided

    One hour lesson - Time to be decided

  • Level Up!

    Individual and Group Tutoring (3:30 PM -5:00 PM)

    Would your child benefit from one-on-one tutoring sessions to develop reading, writing and math skills? In this one hour session, work with Kristine Reed, an experienced teacher, who will help your child make substantial gains in academic skills as well as develop executive function, time management and organizational skills. In addition to one of the following choices, please choose the corresponding 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM After School slot for your child. 


    Half hour lesson - Time to be decided

    One hour lesson - Time to be decided

  • Monday

    Robotics (4 PM -5 PM)

    Motors, sensors, programming and more! Students explore the basics of robotics and learn MindStorms software. In this hands-on program, students work individually and also collaborate with others to build robots to do various tasks. Students' projects cannot be sent home, but they certainly enjoy making different robots again and again.

  • Tuesday

    Student Led Clubs: Chess (Hybrid 4 PM -5 PM)

    Chess, an ancient game, engages our students in hours of joyful play. Join your friends to think, plan ahead and challenge your opponents. Learn to stay cool when things get hot. Spend an afternoon developing new strategies with friends.

  • Wednesday

    Student Led Clubs: Dungeons and Dragons (4 PM -5 PM)

    Ready to take an epic journey with your friends? Join the Dungeons & Dragons club where you create your own story, live the life of your characters, fight your enemies, uncover secrets, find treasure, and make memories that last a lifetime.

  • Thursday

    Destination Imagination (4 PM - 5PM)

    DI is an international competition which pushes a team of students to solve challenges. Students build acting skills, develop their ability to think on their feet, and learn to construct a variety of structures in the most functional and creative ways they can think of! DI has its own calendar based on the tournAMent dates, which are held in March, April and May.

  • Friday

    Minecraft Programming (4 PM -5 PM)

    It's here! The much awaited Minecraft class engages students in the enchanting world of programming. Young programmers explore the concepts of coding as they learn to modify Minecraft to bring their own imagination to life. Whether it is a city or an animal, science or geography, participants will learn to code and experience the fascinating Minecraft world. 


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 be prorated. 


Withdrawal

Students may withdraw after the first lesson at no cost. 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. 


After School Care

After School Care is offered daily from 3:30-4:00 PM and costs $5.00 per day. Students participate in outdoor games and have a snack before being dismissed for enrichment classes or to go home. Please be sure to choose the days for which you will stay for Enrichment Programs.


Late Pick Up

Pick up time after a regular school day is from 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM. 

Pick up time for after school is at 4:00 PM

Pick up time for Enrichments is at 5:00 PM


A late fee of $2.00/ minute will be charged for students picked up after designated times. 


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

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