After School Programs
Right at School
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Contact Information
Call 855-287-2466
2026-27 Pricing Options:
5 days/week: $165 biweekly
4 days/week: $154 biweekly
3 days/week: $140 biweekly
2 days/week: $106 biweekly
1 day/week: $71 biweekly
Mesquite ISD partners with Right At School to provide after-school care at several elementary campuses. Families can choose flexible scheduling options ranging from one to five days per week. Programs include homework support, daily movement and hands-on learning activities, as well as half- and full-day camps during select school holidays and breaks.
State financial assistance is accepted, and discounts are available for siblings, military families and families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Right at School is currently available at the following campuses:
- Austin Elementary
- Gentry Elementary
- Mackey Elementary
- Moss Elementary
- Rugel Elementary
- Seabourn Elementary
- Smith Elementary
- Tosch Elementary
City of Mesquite Parks & Recreation
The City of Mesquite Parks & Recreation Department offers a multitude of childcare options that include indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, special event days, field trips to local entertainment facilities and the City Lake Aquatic Center.
All Kid Care programs follow the Mesquite ISD school calendar and the Youth Program Standards of Care policies as adopted by the City of Mesquite City Council.
For more information, contact Parks & Recreation at 972-216-6260 or email funmakers@cityofmesquite.com.
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In partnership with Mesquite ISD, the City of Mesquite’s After School Adventures (ASA) Program offers students in kindergarten through fifth grade a place to enjoy organized activities, arts and crafts, snacks and homework assistance after school.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 3-6 PM
Locations: (Please note, city transportation to program locations is not provided.)
- Achziger Elementary
- Beasley Elementary
- Florence Elementary
- McKenzie Elementary
- Rutherford Elementary
- Shaw Elementary
- Thompson Elementary
Flexible Registration and Pricing Options:
- Monthly: $120 per child
- Weekly: $40 per child
- Daily/Drop-In: $10 per child
*Non-resident fees apply.
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Kid Care Play Days provide full-day activities for students in kindergarten through fifth grade on select days when school is out. Activities include arts and crafts, open gym play and games.
2026–27 Dates
- August 10, 2026
- September 21, 2026
- November 2 & 3, 2026
- January 4, 2027
- February 1, 2 and 15, 2027
- March 1 & 26, 2027
- April 16, 2027
Hours: 7 AM – 6 PM
Locations: Dunford Recreation Center, 1015 Green Canyon Dr. (Starting January 2027, Play Day will move to Florence Recreation Center 2501 Whitson Way) and Rutherford Recreation Center, 900 Rutherford Dr.
Resident Fee: $25 per child/day
Non-Resident Fee: $40 per child/day
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School's out for Thanksgiving break, but the fun doesn't have to stop! The City of Mesquite's Turkey Camps offer a full-day option for families looking for childcare during Thanksgiving break.
Dates: November 23-25, 2026 | Hours: 7 AM to 6 PM
Registration deadline: Thursday, November 19
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Locations:
- Florence Recreation Center, 2501 Whitson Way
- Rutherford Recreation Center, 900 Rutherford Drive
Cost: $25 per child/day (Non-resident fees apply)
6th - 8th Grade
Location: Dunford Recreation Center, 1015 Green Canyon Drive
Cost: $35 per child/day (Non-resident fees apply)
Each camper will need:
- Sack lunch
- Water bottle
- Snacks
- Closed-toe shoes