After School5 – 12 years
We pick up from Alief ISD, Fort Bend ISD, HISD, KIPP, Harmony, ILTexas, and Houston Classical schools, give your child a real snack, sit with them through homework, and send them outside. By the time you arrive, the heavy part of the day is already done.
Predictable rhythm. Plenty of room to breathe.
Children settle when they know what’s next. Here’s the rhythm of a typical day.
- 2:30 – 3:30 PMSchool pickupWe pick up from Alief ISD, Fort Bend ISD, HISD, KIPP, Harmony, ILTexas, and Houston Classical schools.
- 3:30 – 4:00 PMSnack and unwind
- 4:00 – 5:00 PMHomework hourQuiet space, an adult to help, no screens. Done before pickup.
- 5:00 – 6:00 PMOutdoor play or enrichmentGarden, art, building, board games — child's choice.
- 6:00 – 6:30 PMFamily pickup
What we work on at this age.
Homework support
An adult who knows your child sits with them. Not a tutor, not a babysitter — a calm presence that keeps the homework moving.
Structured enrichment
Garden club, building club, art club, board games. Real options, not screen time.
Outdoor every day
Even on rainy days, we get out for at least a short stretch. After a full school day, kids need their bodies moved before pickup.
Character development
Older kids mentor younger ones, run small jobs around the school, and earn real responsibility.
Developmental milestones.
- Homework habits that survive into middle school.
- Real friendships across age groups, not just same-grade peers.
- Confidence with tools — gardening, simple cooking, basic repairs.
- Strong reading-for-pleasure routines.
About the after school program.
Come see Beechnut St. for yourself.
Tours are free and last about 30 minutes. Bring your little one if you can — they usually decide before you do.