After-School Programs by School Area in Gallatin

Gallatin-area families have several school-connected after-school options, but availability depends on the child’s assigned school, grade, site capacity and enrollment status. Sumner County Schools lists Extended Day programs at participating elementary schools and Unity Learning programs for selected grades 3–8 sites. YMCA Fun Company offers school-based care at participating locations, while Gallatin Shalom Zone offers an after-school program for first- through fifth-graders. Confirm the school zone first, then compare pickup, hours, fees, homework support, school-break coverage and registration requirements.

Finding after-school care in Gallatin usually starts with one practical question: Where will your child go when the school day ends? For many families, the most convenient answer is a program located at the child’s school or a nearby community site.

Sumner County Schools currently identifies three school-connected pathways: Extended Day Childcare, Unity Learning and YMCA Fun Company. Gallatin Shalom Zone provides another local option for first- through fifth-grade students. Eligibility, pickup arrangements, hours, fees and school-break coverage vary, so compare the exact school site rather than assuming that every provider serves every school.

> Last verified: Aug. 16, 2026. Program capacity, fees, schedules and site participation can change. Confirm current details with the responsible provider before registering.

Quick comparison of Gallatin-area after-school options

Program — Where care is provided — Who it may fit — Main focus — Before-school care — Break or summer coverage — Fees

Sumner County Schools Extended Day — Participating elementary schools — Families seeking school-connected care at an eligible elementary school — Supervision and extended-day childcare — Varies by site — Varies by site — Confirm with the district or school site

Unity Learning — Selected Sumner County elementary, middle and enhanced-option schools — Students in grades 3–8 at participating sites, with eligibility varying by program — Attendance, academic and behavior goals, enrichment — Not identified as a universal offering — Not identified as a universal offering — Confirm with the program

YMCA Fun Company — Participating Sumner County schools — Students attending a school with a Fun Company site — Before- and after-school care — Available at participating sites — Calendar and site rules vary — The 2026–27 Sumner County fee calendar lists $77 per week for before school, $94 for after care and $98 for before-and-after care, plus a $50 registration fee per child. Confirm the current school listing and fee calendar before enrolling.

Gallatin Shalom Zone — 600 Small Street, Suite 107, Gallatin — First- through fifth-grade students needing academic assistance and enrichment — Meal, homework help and enrichment activities — Not stated on the public program page — Separate summer program — Ask the organization for current enrollment and fee details

Sumner County Schools lists Extended Day programs at participating schools and separately describes YMCA Fun Company and Unity Learning as district-linked options.

How to use this school-area guide

“School area” can refer to a neighborhood, attendance zone, bus route or the school a child attends. Those terms are not interchangeable. Sumner County Schools links families to an official school-zone and bus-route lookup, so verify the assigned school before comparing programs.

Use this order:

1. Confirm the assigned school. Use the district’s official zone tool rather than an informal neighborhood map.
2. Check the provider’s current school list. A program may serve only students attending that specific school.
3. Compare the pickup arrangement. On-site care may eliminate a second afternoon trip, but policies differ.
4. Review the school calendar. Ask specifically about early-release days, teacher workdays, holidays, school breaks and summer.
5. Compare the total cost. Include registration fees, weekly tuition, break-day charges, late-pickup fees and possible assistance.
6. Ask about capacity. A listed site does not necessarily have an open seat.

Sumner County Schools Extended Day programs

The district’s Extended Day list identifies participating elementary schools, each with a program name, operating schedule and site contact. The schedule is not uniform across the district.

Gallatin-area school sites listed by the district

The current district page lists these sites and programs that may be relevant to families searching in or near Gallatin:

• Howard Elementary — Owls’ Nest: after school only
• J.W. Wiseman Elementary — Wise Kids: before and after school, school breaks and summer
• Jack Anderson Elementary — Jags’ Treehouse: before and after school only
• Nannie Smith Berry Elementary — Berry Patch: before and after school only
• Benny Bills Elementary — listed through Unity Learning
• Guild Elementary — listed through Unity Learning
• Vena Stuart Elementary — listed through Unity Learning
• Watt Hardison Elementary — listed through Unity Learning

The district page also lists Extended Day locations elsewhere in Sumner County. Parents should use the child’s assigned school and the current district page to determine which options actually apply.

What varies by site

The district lists some sites as after-school-only and others as offering before-school care, school-break care or summer care. Do not assume that the schedule at J.W. Wiseman, for example, applies to Howard, Jack Anderson or Nannie Berry.

For current district questions, Sumner County Schools lists Kristi Bedwell as the Extended Day Program Supervisor and provides 615-206-4120 for the Unity and Extended Day program area. The district also provides an online payment pathway for school fees.

The public district page does not provide one fee schedule covering every site. Ask the individual program contact about tuition, registration, sibling discounts, payment deadlines, withdrawal rules and financial assistance.

Unity Learning for selected students

Unity Learning is distinct from general Extended Day childcare. Sumner County Schools describes Unity Learning as extended-day enrichment and supervision for students in grades 3–8, with goals related to attendance, grades and behavior.

The district’s current list identifies:

• 21st Century Community Learning Center programs: Benny Bills, Gene Brown, George Whitten, Guild, Howard, Millersville, Portland Gateview, Vena Stuart and Watt Hardison elementary schools.
• LEAPS programs: Knox Doss Middle, Portland East Middle, Portland West Middle, Rucker-Stewart Middle and Shafer Middle schools.
• Parent-funded programming: Merrol Hyde Magnet School.

Unity Learning should not be treated as a universal after-school option for every student. Confirm the child’s school, grade, program category, schedule and enrollment requirements before relying on it for daily care.

YMCA Fun Company at participating schools

YMCA Fun Company provides before- and after-school care at participating schools. Its official website allows families to search by school, county or ZIP code, and Sumner County Schools directs families to YMCA Fun Company for current locations and registration information.

For the 2026–27 school year, the Sumner County fee calendar lists weekly rates of $77 for before school, $94 for after care and $98 for before-and-after school, with a $50 registration fee per child. The same calendar lists separate charges and preregistration requirements for some full-day-out and school-break dates. These figures are a county fee-calendar reference, not a guarantee that every site has capacity or identical operating arrangements.

The YMCA’s forms page includes current child-information, financial-assistance, medication, authorized-pickup, special-needs, registration and wait-list documents. It also links to the 2026–27 Sumner County fee calendar.

Before registering, confirm:

• The exact school site
• Whether the site has an open seat or waitlist
• The daily pickup and closing time
• Break-day and early-release coverage
• The current fee calendar
• Authorized-pickup and medication procedures
• Any forms required for accommodations or special needs

Gallatin Shalom Zone after-school program

Gallatin Shalom Zone offers an after-school program for first- through fifth-grade students who need additional academic assistance and enrichment. The organization says students receive a meal, homework assistance and activities intended to support physical and spiritual well-being. Applications for the 2026–27 school year are available on its website.

The organization lists its address as 600 Small Street, Suite 107, Gallatin, TN 37066, with a phone number of 615-442-7575.

The public page does not state a universal fee, daily schedule, transportation policy or guaranteed school-pickup arrangement. Ask those questions before applying. Gallatin Shalom Zone also describes Botball coding and robotics as part of its broader enrichment programming, but the public page does not promise that every after-school participant receives the same activity schedule.

Compare pickup, academic support, enrichment and fees

A program’s weekly price is only one part of the decision. Compare every provider using the same questions.

Pickup and transportation

Ask whether staff receive students directly from dismissal, whether parent pickup is required, what identification is needed and what happens on early-release days. The district’s public page identifies school-based programs but does not publish one pickup policy for every site. Provider rules may differ.

Homework and academic support

Ask whether homework help means structured tutoring, a supervised homework period or informal assistance. Unity Learning identifies academic goals, YMCA Fun Company provides school-age program materials and forms for enrolled families, and Gallatin Shalom Zone specifically lists homework assistance.

Clubs and enrichment

Ask whether activities include arts, STEM, sports, reading, robotics or outdoor play, and whether the schedule changes by grade or season. Do not assume that a provider’s broader enrichment offerings appear every day in every site’s after-school schedule.

Fees and assistance

Request the current fee sheet before paying. Ask about registration fees, sibling discounts, part-time attendance, school-break charges, late pickup, refunds, withdrawal notice and financial assistance. YMCA Fun Company publishes financial-assistance and registration materials.

Questions to ask before enrolling

1. Does the program serve my child’s exact school and grade?
2. Is there an open seat for the needed start date?
3. What time does care begin after dismissal?
4. What is the latest pickup time?
5. Is care available on early-release days, teacher workdays and school breaks?
6. Are snacks or meals provided?
7. Is homework support structured or informal?
8. Are clubs, sports or STEM activities included in tuition?
9. What forms and health information are required?
10. How are medication, disability accommodations and other individual needs handled?
11. What is the cancellation, refund and late-pickup policy?
12. Is financial assistance available?

Registration checklist

Have these details ready before applying:

• Child’s legal name, grade and assigned school
• Parent or guardian contact information
• Authorized pickup list and identification details
• Emergency contacts
• Medical, allergy and medication information
• Requested start date and weekly schedule
• Payment method
• Questions about early releases, breaks and summer coverage

Official next steps for Gallatin families

Start with Sumner County Schools’ childcare page and confirm the child’s assigned school through the district’s school-zone lookup. Then check whether that school offers Extended Day, Unity Learning, YMCA Fun Company or another current option.

For YMCA care, use the official school finder, forms page and current Sumner County fee calendar rather than an older directory or prior-year rate sheet.

For a community-based option, review Gallatin Shalom Zone’s 2026–27 application information and ask about schedule, pickup, fees and available seats.

For related local resources, browse MyGallatin’s Families, Kids & Teens coverage and look for current school, recreation and childcare updates.