What they call their work
What they do
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Before and After School Childcare 2 activities
- Operate before- and after-school care programsProvides before-school care from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and after-school care from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. at multiple elementary schools in the Bethlehem Central School District. These programs serve children in grades K–6 and include structured activities, snacks, and regular communication between staff and parents.
- Operate vacation and school closure day care programsProvides full-day and half-day child care programs aligned with the Bethlehem School District calendar, including on school half days and full closure days. The full-day program operates from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and includes morning and afternoon snacks with drinks.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate full-day summer enrichment programRuns a 9-week full-day summer program for children entering grades 1 through 6 at the School’s Out Enrichment Center in Delmar, NY, operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The program includes enrichment activities and scheduled snacks.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide after-school programming for private school studentsOffers after-school programming for private school students at the School’s Out Enrichment Center starting at 3:30 p.m., providing care and enrichment activities in a dedicated facility.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Provide operational and program support to familiesDistributes a parent handbook, implements a structured tuition payment schedule with multiple payment options (credit card, auto pay, online portal), and maintains regular communication with parents about children's daily experiences.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Share after-school program models with other communitiesProvides guidance and shares operational models with other communities seeking to develop after-school care programs, supporting capacity building in the field.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocate for alternatives to latchkey child careParticipated in a national television panel in spring 1987 discussing alternatives to latchkey child care, contributing to public dialogue on safe after-school options.
- Deliver family enrichment and engagement activitiesProvides enrichment programs for children and families, including a published calendar of events for the 2025–2026 program year and an annual NCAA Tournament men's and women's bracket challenge for families.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAYNE MALONEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $107K |
- BRIANNE MOLITOR — TREASURER
- DAN FULLER — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL RAGONE — SECRETARY
- DAVID HOWE — DIRECTOR
- ERICA STUPP — PRESIDENT
- ERIN LYNCH — PROGRAM/PERSONNEL
- KALIN SCOTT — VICE PRESIDENT
Who they work with
- AfterSchool Works! New York Network — Accrediting body for the Hamagrael site
- Albany County Department of Health Government — Local health department providing county-level coronavirus information referenced by the organization
- Bethlehem School District Government — Aligns program calendar and operations with the Bethlehem School District academic schedule.
- Bethlehem School District Partner — Uses the district's academic calendar to schedule child care programs.
- CDC Government — Source of travel, community prevention, and vaccine guidance referenced by the organization
- Hamagrael Elementary School Partner — Collaborated with parents and school staff to develop an after-school care program.
- Joe Schaefer Partner — Principal who supported the founding parent group and advocated for the program with school leadership.
- Lawrence Zinn Government — Superintendent who initially resisted but later engaged with the development of the after-school program.
- MyProcare Partner — Partner organization linked for program or administrative services
- NASP Online Partner — Provides resource link for parents on talking to children about COVID-19
- NYS Department of Health Government — State health authority providing communicable disease information referenced by the organization
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Basic Needs Provision to Support Youth Engagementmethodology: basic-needs-support-for-youth-engagementBy providing scheduled snacks as a consistent part of programming, we support sustained youth participation because meeting basic nutritional needs reduces barriers to attendance and increases readiness to engage.
- Enrichment-Based After-School Caremethodology: enrichment-based after-school_careBy offering developmental enrichment activities, outdoor play, and snacks rather than basic supervision, we increase youth engagement and support holistic development because children are more likely to participate consistently when programming is stimulating and meets both social and physical needs.
- Inclusive Family Support for Children with Special Needsmethodology: inclusive_family_supportBy integrating children with special needs into before- and after-school programming, we provide respite and support to families because inclusive design reduces caregiver burden and promotes equitable access to enrichment.