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Supporting academic success: Dedicated homework time with staff support helps children build confidence and stay on track. Children leave with their work done and evenings free for family time.
- Encouraging creativity and exploration: Hands-on activities in STEAM and open-ended play invite curiosity and discovery — giving children space to explore interests that the regular school day doesn’t always have room for.
- Building friendships and social skills: Children develop communication, teamwork, and leadership skills through shared experiences. The friendships built in our programs often become some of the most important of a child’s elementary years.
- Creating a sense of belonging: Caring, consistent staff foster a welcoming environment where every child feels seen, valued, and included — not just present.
These aren’t separate program components. They're woven together across every afternoon — a day with real structure and real purpose, built around children who deserve both.
GETTING STARTED IS EASY
How to enroll your child in a school-age program
Getting started takes just a phone call or a few minutes online. Here's how it works:
Apply online or call our intake team
Apply at any time through our online form, or call us at 626-699-8070, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tell us your child's grade, their school, and what kind of coverage you need — we'll confirm which program is available at their campus.
Confirm eligibility and gather documents
For subsidized enrollment in Empowered Learning or Surround Care, you'll need to provide income and employment documentation. For the Enrichment Program, no income documentation is required. Your enrollment advisor will walk you through exactly what's needed. Eligibility is confirmed once documents are reviewed by our staff.
Complete enrollment and start
Once eligibility is confirmed, an enrollment specialist finalizes your child's placement and gives you everything you need for their first day. If your child is coming from OFL's TK or preschool programs, the familiar OFL community makes the transition smooth.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE OPTIONS FOR LEARNING
Why San Gabriel Valley families trust Options for Learning for after-school care
There's no shortage of after-school options. Here's what makes families choose — and stay with — Options for Learning:
Right on your child's campus
No second drop-off, no pick-up logistics, no transition anxiety. Your child walks from their classroom to our program — in a place they already know and feel safe.
Year-round options
We cover winters, springs, summers, and non-school days — eliminating the annual scramble for school break coverage.
Enrichment, not just supervision
Our programs are built around intentional, thoughtfully planned activities — homework support, STEAM, arts, physical activity, and character development. Children aren't just being watched. They're growing.
Costs and payment options
Free, subsidized, and full-pay — options for every family
Our school-age programs are funded through a combination of state contracts and family fees, which allows us to serve families across a range of financial situations.
Find a Location Near You
School-age programs at campuses across the San Gabriel Valley
Options for Learning's School-age Programs are located directly on school campuses in partnership with local school districts. Current partner districts include Alhambra Unified School District, Rowland Unified School District, and San Gabriel Unified School District, as well as schools in East Whittier, La Habra, La Puente, Rowland Heights, San Gabriel, Santa Fe Springs, South El Monte, Walnut, West Covina, and Whittier. Program availability varies by campus.
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