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The day is longer than the school day

Care from 7:30am to 6:00pm, plus enrichment that pulls families onto campus rather than just children.

Learning and fun continue before and after school through a wide range of enrichment classes and Extended Day programs.

Whether trying a new hobby, going deeper into an existing interest, or simply spending time with friends in a supportive space, students experience PS1's community-centered approach all day long.

Students in an afterschool enrichment class at PS1

Extended care

Before school, from 7:30am

Childcare on campus from 7:30am to accommodate families' schedules.

Aftercare, until 6:00pm

Led by skilled childcare associates and open to all students after classes end. Rich with variety and room for both rambunctious and quiet play, with several planned activities each day. Students can also join the PS1 Chorus, Clubhouse classes, and the Parent-in-Residence program.

Clubhouse classes

Outside vendors run workshops each trimester. Recent ones include ballet, Professor Egghead Secret Agents, basketball, LEGO engineering, Chess Wizards, theatre arts, dance, Sounds Like LA, soccer, and Spanish.

Enrichment programs

Several of these are open to grown-ups too, which is deliberate.

Math Mornings

Twice a month before school, families sharpen their problem-solving together. Challenge problems come at several levels of spice, and grown-ups are invited to work alongside their mathematicians.

Circle Times

School-wide assemblies on Friday mornings. The community sings, dances, shows work from across the clusters, and hosts outside speakers. Speaking at Circle Time is real practice in public speaking.

Book Breakfasts

Once a month the school gathers in the library over breakfast to hear a VIP reader share a favorite story. Each class sponsors one through the year.

Instrumental music

Lessons through our partnership with Sounds Like LA, formerly the Santa Monica Youth Orchestra. Violin, cello, bass, trumpet, clarinet, flute, percussion, guitar, improvisation, and chamber ensemble.

Graduate leadership

Sixth graders concentrate their leadership in focus areas: Admissions Ambassadors, service learning, school spirit, Circle Time announcing, and fundraising for their class gift.

Parent in Residence

Parents share a hobby, a talent, or part of their working life in an afternoon workshop. Past sessions have covered scrapbooking, pastry making, sailing, and jewelry making.