Harold & Elaine Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson
About Harold & Elaine Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson
Harold & Elaine Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson in Tarrytown offers school age children care as a licensed after-school program provider. This 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. Harold & Elaine Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson holds license #880216, verified through NY OCFS. This program is licensed for 34 toddlers, 77 preschoolers and 20 school-aged children. Parents in the area have rated Harold & Elaine Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson 4.8 out of 5 stars across 38 Google reviews. If your child has specific interests (sports, art, coding), look for programs that offer enrichment options rather than just general supervision
Last updated April 2026
After-School Programs Services
Services offered by Harold & Elaine Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson:
- 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
Service Area
Harold & Elaine Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson serves Tarrytown and the surrounding communities:
After-School Programs in Tarrytown — FAQ
How do I find after-school care near my child's school in Tarrytown?
Start by asking your school's front office — many Westchester 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.
Are after-school programs required to be licensed in NY?
In New York, after-school care programs that operate during school hours or serve children under 13 are generally required to be licensed by OCFS (ocfs.ny.gov), though school-sponsored programs have different requirements. Licensed Tarrytown programs are inspected for safety, staff training, and child-to-staff ratios. Always ask a program for their license number and verify it in the OCFS database before enrolling.
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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Credentials
License Verified
Verified via NY OCFS
Program Size & Ages
34 Toddlers, 77 Preschoolers and 20 School-Aged Children
State Inspection Record
View this provider's full inspection history, compliance status, and any cited violations on the official NY OCFS website.
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