Onsite After School Programs

My name is Diana Jadunandan and I am the Program Director at P.S./I.S. 499 - QCMST. We are so excited to have a program with elementary and middle school participants! The QCH team is looking forward to meeting you all in-person and creating a long-lasting bond with you and your children. Let's have an amazing and fun filled school year together! 

Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site, multi-service settlement house that serves the diverse neighborhoods of Queens. We serve residents of all ages, races, faiths, and ethnicities while supporting the viability of the borough as a whole. 

If there are any questions or concerns regarding the afterschool program, feel free to reach out via phone at 929-426-3467 or email us at qcmst@qchnyc.org.  

For more information outside of afterschool please visit our website www.qchnyc.org/. 

All QCH programs are licensed by the State Department of Health and meet strict guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of young people in our community. All staff are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and pass a background check before working in the after-school program.  

A few quick facts about the QCH After School Program at PS/IS 499, QCMST:  

• The K-8 program will be located in the school and students will be picked up by our staff at dismissal from school (approx. 2:15pm)  

• Parents/guardians will pick their child(ren) up at PS/IS 499 at After School dismissal (5:45pm)  

• The Program offers activities within the following categories: 

• STEM   

• Visual Arts 

• Performing arts 

• Literacy   

• Wellness and Athletics activities  

• Social and Emotional Learning skill development 

• Leadership (4th-8th grade) 

• Community Development 

• Within COVID regulations the program also incorporates 

• Family Nights  

• Showcases to share student work  

• Monthly Events 

Hi parents! My name is Jerry Shen and I’m the afterschool director of Huan-Yu Education Center at PS/IS 499Q. I feel excited and honored that my program is selected to serve PS/IS499 families. I’ll do my best to satisfy all your needs and create a memorable experience for the children.

Huan-Yu Education Center was founded in 1997, with several branches in Queens and Brooklyn. We serve children of all races, faiths and ethnicities.

If you have any questions or concerns about my program, feel free to call me at 917-834-9917 or drop me a line at jshen66@gmail.com

Huan-Yu Education Center afterschool program is licensed by Department of Health. We need to follow a lot of regulations including but not limited to: staff fingerprint check, staff physical checkup, staff trainings and qualifications etc. to provide a safe environment for the children.

Fee: $380/month/child Sibling discount: $20/month/child

Pickup time: 2:10PM Dismissal time: 5:30PM-6:00PM

What’s included?

· Homework Help

· English & Math Enrichment

· Snack

· STEM activities

· Athletics activities

· Creative Arts