KéKAY METHOD
Montessori Preschool
Kids Club
KéKAY Method Holistic Move & Learn Program
A New Approach to Aftercare
The KéKAY® Method, a dynamic screen-free after-school program, stands out for its unique approach to education and student engagement. Our holistic method fosters enthusiasm and integrates communication and emotional regulation skills, providing an ideal continuation of the school day.
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Our innovative elementary after-school, movement-based program is tailored for children from Kindergarten to 5th grade. Our program provides a secure environment where students can unwind, engage in imaginative activities, enhance math skills, and acquire essential communication and emotional regulation skills.
Engaging After-School Program Highlights
No Screen Time, More Active Play
Our dynamic after-school program takes a refreshing approach by eliminating screen time during kids' care hours. This creates an engaging environment, encouraging physical activity, social interaction, and creativity.
Inclusive and Nurturing Environment
By creating an inclusive atmosphere, our program ensures that every child feels a sense of belonging and acceptance. This nurturing environment fosters confidence, self-expression, and positive relationships among peers.
Movement, Communication, and Art
Our program's focus on movement, communication, and art aligns perfectly with the developmental needs of children. Physical activities promote fitness and coordination, while communication exercises enhance social skills and self-expression. Artistic pursuits unleash creativity and imagination, allowing children to explore their talents and interests.
Best Free Time Experience
With our program, students truly experience their best free time. We bring life to sedentary activities by inserting math problems as they move through the afternoon's jam-packed activity sessions. Our students engage in dynamic and enriching experiences promoting their growth and well-being.
Program Benefits
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Encourages active lifestyles and physical fitness
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Develops social skills and fosters positive relationships
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Nurtures creativity, imagination, and self-expression
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Provides a safe and inclusive environment for personal growth
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Offers a refreshing alternative to traditional after-school programs
Our dynamic after-school program offers a unique and holistic approach to children's development, ensuring they have a fun, engaging, and enriching experience during their free time. By prioritizing movement, communication, art, and an inclusive environment, we create a space where children can thrive, learn, and grow in a healthy and nurturing atmosphere.
What Parents Are Saying
The KéKAY Method Kids Club, Magellan’s onsite after-school program, has far exceeded our family’s expectations! Alétia Ferreira, a former Magellan parent, is so kind and skilled with the kids. She runs a wonderful program with the perfect balance of planned enrichment activities and unstructured time for free play and physical activity. Our active twin boys, Andy and Will, have begun to forge meaningful friendships with other students in KéKAY Club and look forward to going every day. In fact, at least 2-3 times a week, one of them will ask if they can stay longer/we can pick them up later – a true testament, in our book, of a successful program! Overall, it’s been a win-win for our family. Our kids come home with most, if not all, their nightly homework complete, they are worn out from burning energy with their friends in the club, and best of all, they are thriving and happy! Highly recommend the KéKAY Method Kids Club. Hands down, one of the best decisions we’ve made since joining Magellan.
Katie and Steve Pahner
We are so grateful for the KéKAY Kids Club at Magellan! It has been the perfect program for our family. My son looks forward to it every day — he enjoys the opportunity to unwind after school, finish his homework, and participate in engaging activities. The balance between structured activities and unstructured play time has been fantastic. It's also a screen-free time, which we truly appreciate. We are so happy that this program is offered at Magellan, and we highly recommend it!.
Bridget Harrington
Our family has had a terrific experience with the KéKAY aftercare program this year. Our daughters look forward to going to KéKAY. They have an opportunity to get their homework done and play with friends. They really enjoy the fun and educational activities that set KéKAY apart from a typical aftercare program.
Ben and Erin Higgins
As a parent, I am glad I made the decision to enroll my daughter in the KéKAY program despite not "needing" an afterschool resource. From the first day, Ms. Aletia has been amazing from the pre-enrollment communications to the immediate level of care shown. The weekly bulletin emails are short but informative, showing the different ways that community/social awareness and personal growth concepts are weaved into the program activities. This is the first time my daughter has genuinely enjoyed an aftercare program, let alone complained about being picked up "too early." While it's bittersweet that this will be her first and last year in the program (being in 5th grade), words can't express my thankfulness to Ms. Aletia for providing this environment!
Christine Ko
Our son has been in the KéKAY program after school this year and it has been fantastic. The activities are creative and fun. The blend of learning and fun has been a wonderful fit and he truly enjoys his time with the staff and his friends.
Sarah Owrey