Positive Vibes Empowerment Care is an on-site before and after care program that contributes a great deal of its focus on developing well-rounded students from the inside out through the implementation of mindfulness practices. Positive Vibes approaches child care from a therapeutic standpoint, which is why we coined the term “Empowerment Care.” At Positive Vibes, we believe that it is essential for students to begin their day positively with 1:1 nurturing and encouragement from staff, table games, breathing exercises, and positive affirmations before they are escorted to class. At the end of the day, as opposed to adopting an “extended day” approach that is heavily centered on academics, the students will immediately unwind through breathing exercises, and an end of the day affirmation that allows them to accept the outcome of their day and look forward to the next day.

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After grabbing snacks from the snack bar, students will sit in small groups with their assigned staff person who will engage them in conversation about their day with open-ended questions. The same staff person will assist students in transitioning into the homework portion of the afternoon. All staff hired to work for Positive Vibes are required complete training to be a certified tutor through the National Tutoring Association. At the conclusion of the allotted homework time, students will transition into their themed group activity (many of which are passion driven activities that are also exploratory in nature), and if time allows, free play until pick-up.