City of Beacon
About City of Beacon
City of Beacon is a licensed after-school program serving families in Beacon, NY. The program provides supervised care and enrichment activities for school-age children between school dismissal and parent pickup. New York school-age child care programs must be licensed by OCFS if they serve children under 13 for more than 3 hours a day. City of Beacon holds license #771629, verified through NY OCFS. Check whether the program provides transportation from your child's school — door-to-door pickup removes a major logistics headache for working parents
Last updated April 2026
After-School Programs Services
Services offered by City of Beacon:
- School Age Children Care
- Homework help and academic support
- Organized sports and physical activities
- Arts and crafts, music, and creative expression
- STEM enrichment and coding workshops
- Healthy snacks and supervised free time
- Safe pickup from local schools and bus stop access
After-School Programs in Beacon — FAQ
What do after-school programs include in Beacon?
Most Beacon after-school programs offer a mix of homework help, outdoor play, arts and crafts, and organized activities. Some include enrichment options like STEM, music, or sports for an additional fee. Programs typically run from school dismissal (around 3pm) until 5:30-6pm, with late pickup fees of $1-$5 per minute.
How do I find after-school care near my child's school in Beacon?
Start by asking your school's front office — many Dutchess County schools host on-site programs through the YMCA, local recreation departments, or private providers. Check if the program offers bus pickup from your child's school. Licensed programs must meet state safety and staffing requirements under OCFS oversight.
Questions to Ask When You Visit
Before choosing a after-school programs provider, bring this list to your visit or call.
- 1What activities and enrichment do you offer beyond homework help?
- 2How do children get from school to your program?
- 3What is the staff-to-child ratio during activities?
- 4How do you handle late pickups?
- 5Do you offer care on school holidays and early dismissal days?
- 6How do you communicate with parents about their child's day?
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Verified via NY OCFS
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