Rainbow After School Program
Rainbow Child Development Center’s (RCDC) “Extended Learning after School Program” offers an enriched, stimulating curriculum
with an emphasis on homework, academic assistance, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities,
and physical exercise from the close of school to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and school vacations. Currently we run
afterschool programs at Belmont Community School, City View Discovery School and Rainbow Child Development Center.
Our high quality afterschool program offers children a friendly and enjoyable environment. Children are provided a healthy
snack and work on their homework daily before participating in enrichment activities. Younger children, who may not have
homework, read daily to improve their literary skills. Computer access for homework completion, research and recreation
is available at the three sites. Throughout the academic year and summer RCDC recognizes the importance of Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) positive influence on children’s education. Rainbow’s After School Staff and
educational partners play a key role in further advancing children’s interest in STEAM, instilling a “Growth Mindset”, and
reinforcing the importance of health and nutrition. Additional enrichment programs include art, music, and cultural programs.
The Center’s goal is to have a positive impact on children’s lives in order that they continue to successfully develop their
academic and social emotional growth to ultimately complete high school, attend college, and become a contributing citizen
in the workplace. Rainbow makes is it easy for parents to enroll their child/children by offering an income eligible sliding fee
scale and we accept vouchers.
We look forward to providing your children with high quality afterschool services and expanding our partnership with
Learning First students and families. If you are interested in learning more about the Rainbow’s afterschool program for
your child/children in the Fall 2022 please email Gene Sims, Coordinator of the Extended Learning Afterschool Program,
gsims@rainbowcdc.com and Ior Paula Perrier, Executive Director, pperrier@rainbowcdc.com.