Afterschool & Enrichment
As a part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, MSCR has provided quality child care since 1992. The program was established with the belief that all children need a safe and enriching place to spend their after school hours.
MSCR provides programming after school in 15 MMSD elementary schools, the Allied Learning Center and the Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Most school based programs operate the Enrichment program or the Afterschool program.
MSCR Afterschool
K-5th grade students have access to a variety of fun, safe and inclusive educational, recreational and social activities at their school or neighborhood center. Registration materials for MSCR Afterschool and MSCR Enrichment can be found below under 2025-2026 School Year Registration.
MSCR Enrichment
With funding through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants, MSCR Enrichment is able to offer a variety of on-site after school-style activities that support, reinforce, and extend school-day content and learning at no cost to families. Participants are confirmed based on a number of factors, including academic need and other barriers to school success. Limited spots are held for students who do not qualify based on need. Registration materials for MSCR Afterschool and MSCR Enrichment can be found below under 2025-2026 School Year Registration.
Program Goals
Recreational and educational activities
MSCR offers fun academic enrichment activities.
- Creative art and enrichment projects
- Special events & field trips
- Active play
- Free choice time
- Opportunities to make new friends
- Hands-on academic enrichment activities
2025-2026 School Year Registration
MSCR Afterschool and MSCR Enrichment open for enrollment on Wednesday, May 15, 2025 at 12pm.
Program Information & Registration Links:
New! Important Information for MSCR Afterschool: There is a new process for registering your children in MSCR Afterschool.
You must:
- Create an account in Procare
AND
- Complete the registration form in Procare.
You will find the site specific registration links included in the MSCR Afterschool information linked above and the instructions below. We recommend setting up your Procare account before May 15 to save time. If you already have a Procare account, please update it as soon as possible and make sure all your children appear there.
Please note: Completing the registration form does not guarantee enrollment in the MSCR Afterschool or MSCR Enrichment program. Space is limited and based on a number of factors, including staffing ratios. If a waitlist is started, MSCR will continue to accept participants from the waitlist as additional staff are hired. Registration for MSCR Afterschool and Enrichment requires full-time enrollment (5 days per week). Part-time registration is not available. You will receive a confirmation letter via email that includes a start date, or be notified if you have been placed on the waiting list.
Questions? Contact us at 608-204-4583 or mscrelemteam@madison.k12.wi.us
MSCR Afterschool & Enrichment Sites 2025-2026 School Year
Enrichment sites are funded by Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center grants.
| Site |
Office Phone |
Address |
MSCR Afterschool |
MSCR Enrichment |
| Allied Learning Center |
204-6578 |
2217 Allied Drive,
Madison, WI 53711 |
Yes |
No |
| Anana (formerly Falk) Elementary |
204-2208 |
6323 Woodington Way,
Madison, 53711 |
Yes |
No |
| Emerson Elementary |
204-2021 |
2421 E. Johnson St,
Madison, 53704 |
Yes |
No |
| Hawthorne Elementary |
204-2507 |
3344 Concord Avenue,
Madison, 53714 |
Yes |
No |
| Henderson Elementary |
516-8899 |
1201 Tompkins Dr,
Madison, 53716 |
No |
Yes |
| Lake View Elementary |
204-4055 |
1802 Tennyson Lane,
Madison, 53704 |
Yes |
No |
| Lincoln Elementary |
204-4963 |
909 Sequoia Trail,
Madison, 53713 |
Yes |
No |
| Lindbergh Elementary |
204-6507 |
4500 Kennedy Rd,
Madison, 53704 |
Yes |
No |
| Lowell Elementary |
204-6616 |
401 Maple Avenue,
Madison, 53704 |
Yes |
No |
| Meadowood Neighborhood Center |
229-6820 |
5740 Raymond Rd,
Madison, 53711 |
Yes |
No |
| Mendota Elementary |
577-1570 |
4002 School Road,
Madison, 53704 |
No |
Yes |
| Midvale Elementary |
204-6733 |
502 Caromar Drive,
Madison, 53711 |
Yes |
No |
| Nuestro Mundo Elementary |
576-9237 |
4201 Buckey Rd,
Madison, WI 53716 |
No |
Yes |
| Orchard Ridge Elementary |
204-2351 |
5602 Russett Rd,
Madison, 53711 |
No |
Yes |
| Sandburg Elementary |
204-7952 |
4114 Donald Dr,
Madison, 53714 |
Yes |
No |
| Schenk Elementary |
279-9749 |
230 Schenk St,
Madison, 53714 |
No |
Yes |
| Southside Elementary |
204-1018 |
501 E Badger Rd,
Madison, WI 53713 |
No |
Yes |
Staffing
MSCR makes every effort to hire diverse, qualified, caring and professional staff who have experience, education and a desire to work with youth in a recreation setting. All employees have passed a background check through the Wisconsin Department of Justice. We take pride in the quality of our staff and maintain high standards by training staff in a variety of topics including: CPR, behavior management, supervision, health and safety, age appropriate practices and other related topics. MSCR provides a 10:1 child to staff ratio
MSCR Afterschool and Enrichment Programs School Year Operation Dates & Times
MSCR Afterschool and MSCR Enrichment begins on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 and ends on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The program calendar generally follows the Madison Metropolitan School District calendar. Programs begin at school release time (including early release on Monday) and end at 5:30 pm or 5:45 pm daily. Please check your site for the exact time. Most programs require daily participation.
Early Release & No School Days
Early Release & No School Days
MSCR Afterschool & Enrichment programs do not operate on scheduled early release or no school days so that MSCR staff can participate in professional development. Full day programming on no school days is available at certain locations for an additional fee (see Kids Day Out). Fee assistance is available.
Pre-registration is required. However, child care does not operate on holidays, during school breaks or when schools are closed due to weather.
Program Evaluation
As a department of the school district, MSCR Afterschool is required to meet all the standards for Wisconsin licensed day care centers, and each site is assessed annually using the New York State Afterschool Network Program Quality Self Assessment Tool (NYSAN).
CLC evaluation results are available upon request. Please contact Eileen Otis at 608-204-3008 or eotis@madison.k12.wi.us.
Program Eligibility
School-based programs are open to children attending the school in which the program is held, as space and staffing allows. The Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center are open to all children living in the area surrounding the neighborhood centers.
Transportation
Contact your MSCR Site Supervisor to check if transportation home is available at your site.
Weather Closings
If MMSD schools are closed due to severe weather, MSCR Afterschool and MSCR Enrichment is closed.
Release of Children
Only authorized persons specified on the child’s registration form may pick up a child.
Visitors and Observations
Parent/Guardians are welcome to visit and observe the MSCR Afterschool programs anytime. For liability and supervision reasons, visiting children may not participate in MSCR Afterschool programs. Community members who wish to observe the program must request permission from the Site Supervisor and/or the MSCR Youth Programs Specialist.
Scholarships Are Available
Financial assistance is available for those families meeting MSCR Afterschool financial assistance requirements. Call 608-204-4583 for more information.
Still have a question? Contact us at 608-229-6820.
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