Karrer Middle School's after-school program is run by Dublin Latchkey, a non-profit organization operating in all 20 Dublin City Schools buildings since 1984. Serving school-age children during morning (7:00–8:10 a.m.) and afternoon (3:15–6:00 p.m.) sessions, the program emphasizes homework help, academic skills, and enrichment: a middle school R.E.A.C.H. program focuses on organizational and study techniques, problem-solving, STEM activities, and financial literacy, with daily snacks and recreational rewards. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% of surveyed parents rating the program as good to excellent. As a school-age-only provider not yet enrolled in Ohio's quality rating system, it serves a narrower population than full-day childcare, though it fills a distinct niche for working families needing structured care and academic support around the school day.
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Middle School R.E.A.C.H program focuses on H.O.P.S. organizational skills, study and test-taking skills, problem-solving methodologies, presentations, service learning, and financial life skills. Includes twice-weekly educational lessons with STEM activities, homework help, and reading support.
Programs & activities: Monday-Thursday classroom management, snack time, educational lessons including STEM activities, homework help, reading support, and recreational rewards. Friday STEM projects and earned fun day. Program serves morning (7:00-8:10 a.m.) and afternoon (3:15-6:00 p.m.) sessions.
What sets it apart: Site Director: Juhi Srivastava. Program emphasizes effective communication skills and academic success techniques in a safe space before and after school, sports, and clubs.
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