Afterschool Enrichment for Madison Elementary Schools
Afterschool & Enrichment
MSCR provides afterschool programming in 15 MMSD elementary schools, the Allied Learning Center and the Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Some schools have both MSCR Afterschool and MSCR Enrichment, and others only have one.
MSCR Afterschool
MSCR Afterschool provides daily afterschool care on-site at a variety of MMSD schools and MSCR centers. MSCR Afterschool serves K-5th grade students and offers a variety of educational, recreational and social activities for children at their home school or local center. Registration materials can be requested by emailing mscrelemteam@madison.k12.wi.us. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis as staffing ratios allow.
MSCR Enrichment
MSCR Enrichment provides afterschool academic support and enrichment activities for students living in the school attendance area who are referred by school day teachers and have a need for academic support in an afterschool setting. MSCR Enrichment staff design engaging activities to complement children’s school-day academic programs. Registration by invitation only. MSCR Enrichment sites are funded by federal Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants.
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 afterschool hours while their families are at work or school.
Program Goals
- Provide youth with opportunities to practice and try new activities that build self esteem and help children grow.
- Teach youth ways to build friendships and solve conflict through Social Emotional Learning activities.
- Build teamwork and cooperation skills.
Recreational and educational activities
MSCR offers fun and educational activities.
- Creative art and enrichment projects
- Homework/academic help
- Special events & field trips
- Active play
- Free choice time
- Opportunities to make new friends
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 winter or spring break or when school is closed due to weather.
MSCR Afterschool & Enrichment Sites 2023-2024 School Year
Enrichment sites are funded by 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 |
Yes |
| Henderson Elementary |
204-2963 |
1201 Tompkins Dr,
Madison, 53716 |
Yes |
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 |
204-7866 |
4002 School Road,
Madison, 53704 |
Yes |
Yes |
| Midvale Elementary |
204-6733 |
502 Caromar Drive,
Madison, 53711 |
Yes |
No |
| Nuestro Mundo Elementary at Allis |
576-9237 |
902 Nichols Road,
Madison, 53716 |
Yes |
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 |
204-4617 |
230 Schenk St,
Madison, 53714 |
No |
Yes |
| Southside Elementary |
204-1018 |
501 E Badger Rd,
Madison, WI 53713 |
Yes |
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
School Year MSCR Afterschool Programs
MSCR Afterschool begins the first day of school and ends the last full day of school. Afterschool programs offer tutoring and homework help. 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.
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 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
A limited number of scholarships are available for those families eligible for free or reduced price meals and meeting all other MSCR Afterschool scholarship requirements. Call 608-467-8360 for scholarship information.
Still have a question? Contact us at 608-229-6820.
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