Explorers Before and After School Program

Serving the Following Schools:

• Barbieri

• Brophy

• Dunning

• Harmony Grove

• Hemenway

• King

• McCarthy

• Potter Road

• Stapleton

• BLOCKS

Program Overview:

The Explorers Before and After School Program provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students beyond school hours. Our offerings include academic support, creative enrichment, social-emotional development, and active play. We also operate during vacation weeks, early release days, and summer, in addition to fostering strong community partnerships and family engagement.

Program Hours:

AM Care: 7am - School Start
PM Care: Dismissal - 6pm

Little Explorers:

Little Explorers is offered at BLOCKS, Harmony Grove, and McCarthy Elementary Schools. It provides the same quality programming as the Explorers Program but is specifically designed for Pre-K students.

Updated Tuition Information for Little Explorers at Harmony Grove:

• The Little Explorers program at Harmony Grove now follows a flat-rate tuition of $550 per month.
• This monthly fee includes both AM and PM programming, offering families added convenience and flexibility.
• Even if your child doesn’t attend every day, the flat rate ensures their spot is reserved.
• This tuition model is consistent with what is used at our Partnerships for Early Learners locations.

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Registration Process:

How to Register
All FPS families can register for Explorers through our Arux Registration Portal.

Steps to Register:

1. Go to Arux / Framingham Public Schools.
2. Create an account by selecting “Sign In” and clicking “Create one now.”
3. Complete your profile and select your desired program.
4. Click Enroll Now and follow the prompts to register each student

Registration Dates
The 2025–2026 registration window ran from June 1 to June 30, 2025. If you missed the deadline, you can still register. Your submission will be reviewed based on staffing and space availability. Approved registrations will be confirmed through Arux and tuition will be prorated.

Financial Aid & Inclusion
Scholarship and inclusion requests are part of the registration form. Please note:

• Scholarships are limited and not guaranteed.
• Inclusion support is reviewed before approval