Private After-School Care Pricing

The numbers below are based on private providers—not schools, YMCAs, or subsidized programs. These are independently owned, responsible for staff, insurance, transportation, and overhead, just like you.

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TrustedCare.com reports average costs for after-school programs:

  • $40 – 125/week or $150 – 500/month for school‑age before & after programs

  • Care.com  2025 Cost of Care Survey indicates:

    • After‑school sitters average $316/week (These are not after-school programs, but the cost of a sitter for the kids that parents have to compare to an after-school program)

     

 Martial Arts–Based After‑School Program Rates

  • Alpha MMA lists $97/week + $80 one-time gear fee

  • Tiger Martial Arts (2025–26) lists $109/week for first child ($215 for two), including transportation.

  • Tim McCahan is a 27 year veteran of after-school and summer camps. 
    His pay in full in advance is $199 x 8 weeks = $1,592
    Regular rates are $249 x 8 weeks = $1,992 

What About YMCA and Public School Programs?

YMCA and public school after-care programs typically charge $50 to $80 per week, but those rates are subsidized and not comparable to private programs. For accurate pricing comparisons, focus only on private, full-fee after-school providers—the real competition for your martial arts school.