JCC Kids is a 5‑star licensed, traditional after-school program where every child is welcome — you do not have to be Jewish to be part of our community. Families choose us for our warm, caring environment and our child-led programming. Full‑time enrollment includes both Spring and Winter Break at no additional cost.
A Day at JCC Kids
- Safe, reliable school pick‑up and walking transport
- A healthy snack with two nutritious components
- At least 30 minutes of outdoor play every afternoon
- One group‑leader‑led activity each day — from arts and crafts to Dungeons & Dragons, group games, clubs, and more
Flexibility
JCC Kids strives to provide families with consistent after‑school care on a flexible schedule. Families may choose either a 3‑day or 5‑day option. For those selecting the 3‑day schedule, parents and guardians can notify JCC administrators by the Sunday of the preceding week to confirm which days their child will attend. JCC Kids also aims to offer coverage when school systems are closed due to inclement weather or during scheduled breaks.
Child-led
At JCC Kids, children enjoy a balance of structure and freedom. They are given the space to explore, play, and unwind after the school day while still benefitting from intentional, engaging activities led by our dedicated staff.
Staff create weekly themes and lesson plans based on interests shown by the children including arts, STEAM, character building, and natural play.
What our families are saying about JCC Kids:
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It’s hard for them to leave at pick up time, which tells me everything I need to know
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The JCC feels like an extension of our home
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We love the caring community JCC kids has provided to us as working parents
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My kid is so happy
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It’s given our children a solid foundation for it means to be Jewish
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The programming feels intentional but not overly strict — a perfect balance
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Frequently Asked Questions
The walking school bus is a supervised group walk led by JCC Kids staff.
Staff create a walking school bus for Claxton and Jones students from Claxton Elementary to the JCC each afternoon.
- Claxton students are met at dismissal.
- Jones Elementary buses its JCC Kids students to Claxton, where they join the group.
- Staff walk all children 0.4 miles back to the JCC building.
- The JCC expects students from other Asheville City Schools or Buncombe County Schools must arrange their own transportation (school bus or parent carpool).
JCC Kids follows the Asheville City Schools (ACS) calendar for after‑school operations, dismissal times, and transportation, and also follows the Jewish calendar for specific holiday closures. JCC Kids offers full‑day care on most ACS teacher workdays and inclement‑weather days, when possible.
If kids would like to do homework during their after-school time, we offer time and space to do so. Our focus is on interest-led learning, social and emotional development, and regulation after the school day.
We value our ability to provide flexibility for families, and we allow weekly changes to be made to your child’s schedule. Any changes must be communicated through the Brightwheel App at the beginning of the week.
Yes. Please communicate through Brightwheel App that you intend to utilize this as one of your weekly days.
We do not provide lunch on these days, but do provide morning and afternoon snacks. Families must comply with the JCC food policy stated in the handbook, for lunch. We are happy to provide examples of healthy, balanced meals for your child/children.
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