After School Care

Learn about three after-school options for students.

CoStars administered through BestPoint

Website/Registration

Ages: Pre-K through 6th

Hours: 2:30PM to 6:00PM during CPS school days

Location: CANS building

Details:

  • Program fees vary by age; full week and partial week schedules available; childcare vouchers accepted
  • Programming in the CANS Lower Level; students are assembled and escorted at the end of the school day and parents pick up via secure back door.
  • At your request, CANS-administered after school activities and some community-administered after school activities (fees may apply for community-administered programming) will gather and escort CoStars registered students to CoStars at the end of the activity allowing a seamless after-school experience.

Contact: cans.as@costars.org

Registration:

Clifton Recreation Center

Website/Registration

Ages: K through 6th

Hours:

  • Before Care: 7:00AM to 9:00AM during CPS school days
  • After Care: 2:30PM to 6:00PM during CPS school days

Location: 320 McAlpin Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Details:

  • Programming at Clifton Recreation Center; students are assembled and escorted by CRC personnel at the end of the school day and parents pick up at CRC.
  • At your request, CANS-administered after school activities and some community-administered after school activities (fees may apply for community-administered programming) will gather and escort CRC registered students to CRC at the end of the activity allowing a seamless after-school experience.
  • Offers additional, optional programming throughout the school year.

Contact : Brittany Havens, Brittany.Havens@cincinnati-oh.gov

Registration:

  • Monday, July 8, 2024 at 9am: Re-registration begins for returning families
  • Monday, July 15, 2024 at 9am: Registration open to new families

Winton Place Youth Center

Website/Registration

Hours: 2:00PM to 6:00PM, Monday through Thursday

Location: 4609 N. Edgewood, Cincinnati, OH 45232

Details:

  • Homework help, tutoring, enrichment, and athletic programming
  • Evening meal and snack provided
  • You can request that your child’s CPS bus stop is changed so they are dropped off at Winton Place Youth Center. Use this form to submit a CPS Deviated Stop Request
  • Cost: $30/month

Contact: vaughn@wintonplaceyouthcenter.com

Registration: Enquire for availability

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Classroom Coordinators 2026 -2027
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CANS Culture Fest Oct 2026
Join Us for CANS Culture Fest! Our diverse CANS community is what makes our school such an amazing CREW, and your family is an important part of it! Join CANS students, families, faculty, and staff for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and celebration at our 4th Annual Culture Fest. 📅 October 3, 2026 🕒 3:00-5:00 PM 📍 CANS Culture Fest is a celebration of the traditions, experiences, and cultures that make our community unique. Whether you come to share, learn, connect, or simply enjoy the festivities, your presence helps make this event special. Want to Share Your Culture? Participation is completely optional, but families are invited to bring: A favorite dish that reflects family traditions A cultural activity, game, craft, music, or display Need Support? We want every family who wishes to participate to feel welcome and included. Funds are available to help offset the cost of food, materials, or other Culture Fest contributions. Questions? Interested in participating? Looking to connect with other families or learn more about available support? Contact: canspto@gmail.com or ffia08@gmail.com Everyone has a culture. Come celebrate what brings us together while sharing what makes us unique! 🎉