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Extended School Program

Before- and After-School Care for St. Nicholas Families

St. Nicholas School's campus on Min Tom Drive in Chattanooga

There’s plenty of room for childhood before and after the school day. Our Extended School Program (ESP) gives St. Nicholas families flexible care in a familiar place where children can play, spend time with friends, finish homework, or ease into and out of their day.


Morning ESP begins at 7:00 a.m. and gives children a relaxed start before classes begin. After dismissal, ESP continues until 6:00 p.m., with plenty of time to play and unwind. Optional afternoon enrichment classes give children even more ways to explore something that catches their interest.


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A Relaxed Start to the Day

Morning ESP opens at 7:00 a.m., giving children a familiar place to settle in before the school day begins.

  • Time to play and spend time with friends
  • A comfortable start in the St. Nicholas cafeteria
  • Space to finish homework or ease into the morning

Sometimes a good school day starts with a little time to wake up first.

More Time to Be a Kid

When the academic day ends, ESP continues until 6:00 p.m. Children can unwind, play with friends, work on homework, and enjoy more time on a campus they already know.

  • Care from dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
  • Plenty of time for play and downtime
  • Familiar adults and friends nearby

The pace changes after 3:00, but it still feels like St. Nicholas.

Afternoons Are for Exploring

Optional enrichment classes give children another way to spend their afternoons by diving into something that catches their interest.

  • Art, baking, dance, sports, chess and more
  • Classes for a range of ages and interests
  • Experiences led by St. Nicholas teachers and community instructors

Take a look at this season’s offerings and see what your child wants to try.

Enrichment Offerings

Browse this fall’s enrichment classes, search for something your child is interested in, or filter by day and level to find what works for your family.