Free Childcare, While You’re In Class

At Rollins, support for your academic journey extends beyond the classroom. The Evening EduCare program provides free, high-quality childcare for school-aged children during the Professional Advancement program’s evening classes—so your child can learn while you learn.


How Evening Educare Works

Evening EduCare is a structured evening childcare program that supports children’s academic, social, and emotional growth while you attend class. The program is free for all Professional Advancement students and their children ages 5 to 11. Enrichment activities include math and science exploration, arts and crafts, music, and physical activity—all carefully designed to align with best practices in afterschool programming for school-age children.

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    Free for All Students

    Through a generous donation from The Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation, the Evening EduCare program is available at no cost to all Professional Advancement students.

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    High-Quality Care

    Guided by the School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale® (SACERS) for space, safety, activities, interactions, and program structure.

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    Flexible Scheduling

    Available Monday through Thursday from 4:15–9:30 p.m., with flexible blocks that align with the Professional Advancement program's evening classes.

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    Personalized Attention

    Mirroring Rollins' commitment to personalized learning, a 1:6 staff-to-child ratio ensures each child receives individualized attention and support.

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    Safety & Convenience

    Located on campus at the Hume House Child Development & Student Research Center, so that you can drop your child off on the way to class.

  • Children complete an art project during Evening Educare.

    Screen-Free Learning

    Evening Educare emphasizes hands-on learning and interactive experiences, free from electronics, to foster creativity and connection.

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“At her after-school program, every time I pick her up, she’s off by herself, and they watch a lot of TV. The quality at Rollins is way better, and the people actually care about her. There are no iPads, which I love, and the attention she gets is more positive.”

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Shannae Greene ’25

Evening EduCare Parent


Experts in Early Learning

Your child will be cared for by experienced early childhood professionals who understand the unique needs of school-age children in evening care settings. To learn more about the Evening EduCare program, contact Laurie Pritchard at lpritchard@rollins.edu or 407-646-2545.

See Evening Educare FAQs
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    Alice Davidson, PhD

    Professor of Psychology, Executive Director of the Child Development & Student Research Center

    Dr. Davidson brings extensive expertise in community-based and student-centered research in early child development.

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    Diane Terorde Doyle, MA

    Director of the Child Development & Student Research Center

    Diane provides leadership and expertise in early childhood education for the preschool and Evening EduCare programs.

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    Laurie Pritchard, MS

    Evening EduCare Director

    Laurie brings 26 years in the early childhood field, including 20 years of classroom experience and 6 years in administration, ensuring your child receives expert care and educational support.

Growing Together

Learn how Rollins' Evening EduCare program supports both children and their parents in achieving their educational goals.

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