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AFTERSCHOOL AT TOBIN BEAUDET SCHOOLS

for children in grades K-5

Day in Afterschool

Optional Classes

Transportation

Summer Program

Tobin Beaudet Schools offers a welcoming afterschool program in Needham where children in grades K–5 can play, learn, and grow after the school day ends.

Conveniently located on Great Plain Avenue, our long-standing program has served Needham families for over 30 years. Our experienced educators create a supportive environment where children build friendships, explore their interests, and transition smoothly from the school day to a fun and engaging afternoon.

We provide transportation from Broadmeadow, Eliot, Mitchell, Newman, and Sunita Williams Elementary Schools.

To learn more or schedule a tour, please call 781-400-5438 or complete the application found at the bottom of this page.

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Afterschool Program Highlights

Grades K–5
Transportation included in tuition.
Open Until 6:00 PM (Monday through Friday on regular school days)
30+ Years Serving Needham Families
Flexible Scheduling (Families may enroll for 3-5 days per week)
Early Release Day care Included in Tuition
Full-Day Programs (Available 8:30am-5:30pm on select days when NPS are closed)
Optional Enrichment (Seasonal classes offered throughout the year)

A Day in Afterschool

Arrival from School
Children are picked up at their respective schools and transported to Tobin Beaudet Schools by bus or by an accompanied walk from Newman. Teachers greet students and help them settle in after the school day.

Snack and Free Play
Children enjoy a snack brought from home while connecting with friends and teachers. This time allows them to relax and transition from the school day to the afterschool environment. Students have time to unwind through free play. They may choose board games, building activities, drawing, or simply spend time with friends before structured activities begin.

Structured Choice Activities
Children participate in structured choice time where they can explore their interests through a variety of activities led by TBS staff.

Examples include:
Active games and sports
Art and crafts
STEM activities and building
Outdoor play
Imaginative play and theatre
Reading and quiet time
Homework time

Pick-Up
Children continue exploring activities, playing outdoors when possible, or relaxing with friends until families arrive for pick-up.

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Wednesday Early Release Days

On early release Wednesdays, children are picked up from their respective schools at dismissal and transported to TBS for an extended afternoon of programming and activities.

We ask families to please provide a nut-free lunch for your child on these days.

Afterschool Optional Classes

Throughout the school year we offer three sessions of Optional Classes: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Each session typically runs for eight weeks and provides children with the opportunity to explore new interests and develop new skills beyond our regular afterschool programming.

While we offer many engaging teacher-led activities each day, Optional Classes provide an additional opportunity for children to try something new and help lighten families’ schedules on weekends.

Optional Classes take place during afterschool hours and follow a consistent weekly schedule. Families may choose to enroll their child in any class that interests them.

Some Optional Classes are led by external instructors, while others are taught by our TBS teachers. Certain classes may have an additional fee, while others are offered at no cost.

Examples of Optional Classes offered in the past include:
Piano
Guitar lessons
Robotics (Junior Bots, Minecraft, or Roblox)
Kung Fu with Master Tom
Art with Anna
Cooking with a TBS teacher
Gymnastics
Dance
Knitting
Pickleball
Knucklebones obstacle course

All Optional Classes have limited space and minimum enrollment requirements. If a class does not meet the required enrollment, it may be cancelled, and families will be notified.

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Group of happy school age kids arriving at school

Transportation

We provide transportation from the following schools to the Tobin Beaudet Afterschool Program.

Broadmeadow
Eliot
Mitchell
Newman
Sunita Williams

Summer Program

For children entering K through 5th grades

Our summer program is open to children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade and offers a fun continuation of the TBS afterschool experience.

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Schedule
Begins the day after the last day of Needham Public Schools
Closed from the week of July 4th through mid-August
Reopens for the final two weeks of August leading up to the start of school

Activities
Children enjoy themed weeks, outdoor games, water play, and special visitors throughout the summer.

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Reporting an Absence

Reporting an absence is extremely important for the safety and supervision of our students. If an absence is not reported, our staff will continue to look for your child at their school during pickup time.

If your child will be absent, please notify us by emailing: absent@tobinbeaudet.com

Interested? Call 781-400-5438 today to schedule a visit, or fill out an application form.

Application Form

Evelyn H.

2 years ago

We LOVE Tobin! Our kids have been in both early childhood and afterschool and both are excellent! Great teachers, strong curriculum, and wonderful community. Tobin tailors to each kids needs and is focused on building an inclusive and loving community. I couldn’t recommend them more highly!

Jennifer W.

We love Tobin! Couldn’t be happier! My son started in PreK this year and has difficulty transitioning to new adults. While he was sad the first two weeks, the staff was amazing. Everyone greeted us parents on a first name basis right from the first orientation day, including admin. They encouraged us to create our own routine at drop off, which helped him transition! Soon enough, he was comfortable going and fast forward 7 months, he LOVES Tobin. He asks to go early, stay late and even go on weekends (which obviously he can’t). The teachers are so committed to creating enriching activities each block during each day. We love that he’s exposed to music, Mandarin, early phonics, science, art, math, sensory and social emotional lessons! Incredible variety for preschool. And most of all, our son absolutely loves his teachers Ms. Ally and Ms. Danielle! They are warm and positive and loving! At the end of each day, we get a full summary of what they did with no less than 10 pictures. It’s a highlight of my day to look at the updates! We couldn’t be happier with our choice to send our son to Tobin!

Eileen S.

My daughter attended Preschool 1 at Tobin Beaudet and we had an amazing experience! The teachers, especially Ms. Hope and Ms. Eileen, were phenomenal. The staff was very cohesive and teachers from other classes knew my daughter and made her feel loved. My daughter struggled with some transitions and the leadership team was pro-active and solution oriented. They met my daughter where she was at and communicated in a clear and caring way. My daughter was able to make progress and improve with the love and support we were given. I also found the parents of my daughters classmates to be warm and welcoming. I highly recommend Tobin Beaudet and am grateful for the experience my family had there!

Aaron R.

3 years ago

Our two boys have been going to Tobin for many years, starting with pre-K for our younger son and all the way through their elementary afterschool program for both. The early education program is excellent, and helped prepare our son for school and hit the ground running once he was there. The afterschool program is terrific, with engaging activities and a warm and welcoming staff that clearly puts kids (and parents) at the center of everything they do. My wife and I couldn't recommend the Tobin team strongly enough based on the impact they have had on our kids and our family as a whole!

Jessica F.

My child has had a wonderful experience in the Tobin junior kindergarten program and in the big kids after school program. Both programs have been well organized and his teachers having been caring and thoughtful. They got to know my child and understood how to guide him, teach him and help him when needed. He has loved both programs and I feel good knowing that he is being cared for and taught in a nurturing and enriching environment.

Ania B.

We have been SO impressed by the level of care and learning at Tobin. Communication with families is very strong and the dedicated staff make each student feel valued. Our daughter looks forward to school each day, wants to stay “just a few more minutes longer” at pickup time, and talks about her teachers and classmates as if they’re extended family. Structured curriculum alongside weekly extracurricular guests enrich the student experience. Specialists join classes with live animals, interactive and engaging Mandarin instruction, and social emotional learning. Long story short, choosing Tobin is one of the best decisions we’ve made for our child, and I’m confident that anyone considering this preschool program will share that sentiment if they join the community. We love Tobin!

John H.

Tobin is fantastic. There is lots of structure and interesting programming for our son, and the staff are incredibly nurturing and professional. An ideal afterschool program and a great summer camp for the beginning and end of summer.