List of 4 frequently asked questions.

• Specialist Class Descriptions

  Specialist Classes 
  
  Soccer Shots Classic | Oldest Learners

  This class utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on the basic soccer skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting. Participants will experience the joy of playing soccer and being active through fun games, songs, and positive reinforcement. Each session, we will highlight a positive character trait such as respect or teamwork. 

  Instructor: Soccer Shots Coaches

  Times: 3:30– 4:30 p.m.

  Day of the Week: Mondays | Fridays

  
  

  Spanish with ¡Vamonos NOLA!  | Oldest Learners

  This class is an exciting Spanish Language Program for all language levels. Activities include games, music, dance, art, and storytelling. The curriculum is play-based and so much fun that students may not notice they are learning another language, but you should not be surprised when you hear them singing and playing at home in Spanish! Research shows that the learning environment most conducive to learning a second language is one in which children feel comfortable to take chances and is guided by activities that interest the students.

  Instructor: ¡Vamonos NOLA!

  Times: 3:30– 4:30 p.m.

  Day of the Week: Mondays

  
  

  Little Scientists in the Kitchen | Oldest Learners 

  In this playful cooking class, 3–4-year-olds become little scientists as they explore food through hands-on, developmentally appropriate experiments in the kitchen! Each week, children will stir, scoop, pour, and observe as they create simple recipes that spark curiosity and support early science and math learning. As we mix ingredients, watch things change, and talk about what we see, smell, and taste, children will explore core scientific concepts like cause and effect, changes in matter, measurement, and the five senses. Each activity encourages observation, questioning, prediction and discovery. This class supports language development, fine motor skills, and early math and science understanding, all through the joyful lens of food play. With child-safe tools and fresh ingredients, we create a space where messes are part of the magic and learning feels like fun.

  Instructor: Sierra Summers

  Times: 3:30– 4:30 p.m.

  Day of the Week: Tuesdays

  
  

  Teddy Tennis | Oldest Learners

  This is a sport and education program that inspires young children to get active and learn to play tennis. It works by combining music, pictures, and teddy bear stories into a fun interactive learning adventure. 

  Instructors: Teddy Tennis Coaches

  Time: 3:30– 4:30 p.m.

  Day of the Week: Tuesdays
  
  

  The Music Class | Oldest Learners

  Join us for singing, dancing, and instrument play—all designed to nurture your child’s musical potential in a joyful and supportive environment. Classes are taught by Juliana Russell, a musician, educator, and music therapist who brings her love of children, music, and education to every class! For a free sample of The Music Class songs, visit TheMusicClass.com/newman 

  Instructors: The Music Class - Juliana Russell

  Times: 3:30– 4:30 p.m. 

  Day of the Week: Tuesdays | Wednesdays

  
  

  Artful Beginnings | Oldest Learners

  This art-focused class will provide children with the opportunity to engage in a variety of creative endeavors such as mark-making, painting, and sculpture, among others. The focus of these explorations will be on developing their knowledge and understanding of the potential that different art materials offer, as well as the techniques and tools that can be used to build up their own creative process. The projects offered will be driven by the children’s interests, ultimately producing artwork that is beautiful and unique to each child--and yes, they will likely get messy!

  Instructor: Katherine Brou 

  Times: 3:30– 4:30 p.m.

  Day of the Week: Wednesdays

  
  

  Soccer Shots Mini | Sassafras & Maple

  This class utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on the basic soccer skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting. Participants will experience the joy of playing soccer and being active through fun games, songs, and positive reinforcement. Each session, we will highlight a positive character trait such as respect or teamwork.

  Instructor: Soccer Shots Coaches 

  Times: 3:30– 4:30 p.m.

  Day of the Week: Wednesdays
  
  

  Taekwondo Explorers | Oldest Learners 

  Children explore fun taekwondo-based games and are introduced to the world of martial arts. This class will help children build motor skills and practice important values of respect and discipline while building self-confidence and emotional regulation. 

  Instructor: Jenna Hammond 4th-degree Black Belt

  Times: 3:30– 4:30 p.m.

  Day of the Week: Thursdays

  
  Kidding Around Yoga | Oldest Learners
  This class will provide energizing music, yoga-inspired games, mindfulness, and plenty of smiles in every class. Children will practice breathing techniques to calm, energize, and balance the nervous system, practice flowing sequences, challenging poses, partner and group poses. 
  Instructor: Elyse McDaniel
  Times: 3:30– 4:30 p.m. 
  Day of the Week: Thursdays
  
  

  Little Scientists Lab | Oldest Learners 

  Where curiosity comes to life!
  In this playful, hands-on after-school class for 3- and 4-year-olds, children discover the wonders of science through fun experiments, stories, and sensory play. Each session invites curiosity and creativity while helping little learners build early thinking and problem-solving skills, all through joyful exploration.
  Perfect for preschoolers who love to ask “why?” and “how?”, Little Scientists Lab makes learning feel like play!
  Instructor: Theresa Pierre
  Times: 3:30– 4:30 p.m. 
  Day of the Week: Thursdays

• 2025-26 Session Dates

  Fall 2025
  

  • Registration opens: Monday, August 4 at 12:00 noon
  • Registration closes:  Monday, August 11 at 12:00 noon
  • First day of Later Gators: Wednesday, August 13
  • Last day of Later Gators: Friday, December 19
  • Later Gators will not meet or offer childcare on the following dates:
    • August 20 - C.O.P. Meeting
    • September 1 – Labor Day Holiday
    • September 17 - C.O.P. Meeting
    • September 23 - Rosh Hashanah
    • October 2 - Yom Kippur
    • October 16 & 17 - Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
    • October 22 - C.O.P Meeting
    • October 27 – Faculty/Staff Professional Development
    • November 19 - C.O.P. Meeting
    • November 26 - 30, Thanksgiving Break
    • December 17 - C.O.P. Meeting
    • December 20 - Jan. 4, Winter Break

  
  Spring 2026
  

  • First day of Later Gators: Monday, January 5
  • Last day of Later Gators: Thursday, May 21
  • Later Gators will not meet or offer childcare on the following dates:
    • January 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
    • January 21 - C.O.P. Meeting
    • February 14 - 22, Mardi Gras Break
    • February 25 - C.O.P. Meeting
    • March 2 - Faculty/Staff Professional Development
    • March 12 & 13 - Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
    • March 18 - C.O.P. Meeting
    • April 2 - Special Friends Day
    • April 3 - 13, Spring Break
    • April 22 - C.O.P. Meeting
    • May 20 – C.O.P. Meeting

• 2025-26 Fees & Details

  Fees
  

  Children may be registered for any or all days of the week. Fees are by the day of the week per semester.  For example, if registering for Monday - Gator Game Time, the fee of $379 is for all Mondays we operate within a semester.  Wednesday's fee is $303 due to early dismissal at 3:30 p.m. for monthly C.O.P. meetings. 
  

  • Gator Game Time (3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
    • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: $379
    • Wednesdays: $303
  • Specialist Classes (3:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
    • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: $385
      • Additional fee of $188 to stay after the class until 5:30 p.m.
    • Wednesdays: $309
      • Additional fee of $152 to stay after the class until 5:30 p.m.
  • Lunch Bunch: $50 (11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

  Late Fees
  It is very important that your children are picked up by 5:30 p.m. Late pickups will be charged an overtime rate of $1.00 per minute. Habitual late pickups may impact your enrollment in the program.

• Refund Policy

  Refund Policy
  The fee for any cancellations prior to the third class meeting will be returned less the deposit for each canceled class.
  
  No refunds will be given for cancellations after the third class meeting.