Creative Learning @FPC is a non-denominational afterschool program serving Kindergarten through Grade 5 students in the Stamford, CT, school district.
Monday-Friday*
Regular School Day | 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Early Release Day | 1:00-6:30 p.m.
*Creative Learning @FPC is closed on school holidays and district-wide closures (e.g. snow days). We follow the Stamford Public Schools’ decisions on all closings due to weather conditions and emergencies. If public schools announce an “early dismissal” due to weather Creative Learning @FPC will be CLOSED.
First Student, Inc., the bus service used by Stamford Public Schools, provides transportation to Creative Learning @FPC following school dismissal. Parents may pick up their child from the program anytime before 7:00 p.m.
2025-2026 Academic Year tuition is $442.*
*Financial assistance is available for qualifying families.
Arrival | 3:30-4:00
Our staff greets students who help themselves to a snack upon arrival. As they wait for all students to arrive, they enjoy a variety of activities, including outdoor play when weather permits.
Homework | 4:00-5:00
Students are grouped by grade level in our classrooms where staff and program volunteers assist them with daily/weekly homework.
Collaborative Play and Learning | 5:00-7:00
Upon completing homework, students are free to explore the program’s numerous resources solo or with their peers. These include games, art supplies, books, music lessons, outdoor activities, and more.
Early Dismissal
On scheduled early dismissal days, students enjoy a larger snack and special programming including culinary arts.
Annual Events
Prior to Winter Break, families are invited to join us for dinner and student performances in Fellowship Hall. Another dinner culminates the year and is a chance to celebrate our students, in particular those graduating into Middle School, and staff.
Joanie Merrell
jmcreativelearning@gmail.com
Creative Learning @FPC grew out of our desire as a congregation to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God in a deeper way. In 2004, we set out in teams of 2 to explore the unmet needs in our city and in light of those needs to discern what new commitment to local mission God was calling us to take up. After much reflection and prayer, we determined that our focus was to be ministering to the children and youth of our community. In 2005, a second group of members developed this mission emphasis into the goal of creating an after-school program for children to help Stamford families develop and nurture their children’s life skills and assets. With this vision of our members, faith in God, love for children from all backgrounds, and the leading of the Holy Spirit we began a program that we hope will have a meaningful impact on our community.
While Creative Learning @ FPC is an integral part of our mission, it is intended to be a service without regard to race, creed, sex, or color. Our objective is to provide quality care and learning opportunities for children in an atmosphere that embodies the good news of God’s love for all persons.