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Extended Day, Extended Year at Vare-Washington

Free before and after school care in the school building, part of the City’s Extended Day, Extended Year program

Aftercare In Pennsport, Dickinson Narrows Grades not published Pick up by 6:00 pm Checked October 6, 2026

The details

Where
Vare-Washington Elementary School, 1198 S 5th St
Hours
Before school, and after school until 6:00 pm. The City’s 2024 sheet for the school gives 7:30 am to 6:00 pm; the provider’s page gives before care from 7:00 am.
Days
Monday to Friday
Pick up by
6:00 pm
Cost
Free
Days off
The City’s program includes free winter-break and spring-break camps for students at the school. Dates are announced during the year. Dates and details
Register
Enrollment packets come from the school’s main office. The City’s page currently says registration is closed and to check back, so ask the office about openings or a waitlist. School office: 215-336-5505.

The City’s March 2026 notice names Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance (GPCA, 215-336-5505) as the provider at Vare-Washington; nothing newer confirms it for 2026–27. The hours come from a 2024 sheet. Confirm both with the school office.

Prices, hours and pickup routes change during the year. Confirm with the provider before you enroll.

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One email when Extended Day, Extended Year at Vare-Washington posts a sign-up date, a deadline or a day-off camp. Just this program. For every program at your school, sign up on your school’s page.

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Which schools it works for

At Vare-Washington

Vare-Washington Elementary School

Runs at Vare-Washington, so there’s no travel after the bell.

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Checked October 6, 2026. Sources: City of Philadelphia: Extended Day, Extended YearCity sheet for Vare-Washington (2024)Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance: Pre-K to 8Suggest a correction