After School Care

The McCurdy Ministries After School Program is now the Project Cariño Clubhouse! The Project Cariño Clubhouse is a faith-based after school program for Elementary aged kids. Students experience free play, snacks, homework help, and educational games as well as faith-building arts and crafts, drama, and Bible study.

To enroll your child in the Project Cariño Clubhouse after school program, use the button below to download the Registration Packet. Please fill out this packet and email to Director Larleen Rael at LRael@mccurdy.org or return to the Business Office located in the new Family Resource Center Building next to McCracken Gym. Questions? Call 505-753-7221.

Registration Packet

Our Program

The Project Cariño Clubhouse provides a nurturing, loving, caring atmosphere for children in kindergarten through 7th grade who require care after school and whose parents/guardians cannot pick them up immediately after the school day ends.

HOURS

2:45 PM - 5:45 PM Monday - Friday

Except when school is not in session. In the case of early dismissal from the McCurdy Charter School, After School Care will NOT be in session either.

LOCATION

Project Cariño portable building

362 S. McCurdy Road

GRADES

Kindergarten through 7th Grade

Cost to Families

WEEKLY COST (financial aid is available)
$120/month per student

ADDITIONAL FEES

The cost of any materials or property damaged by the student.
There will be a $1.00 per minute late fee charged for every minute past 5:45 PM until the child is picked up; this is not covered by financial aid.
Parents/Guardians wishing to volunteer in the program must pay for their own participation in our McCurdy SAFE training and certification process ($30).

After School Care Team

Our After School Care program is run by Larleen Rael and a team of caring and compassionate assistants.

After School Care Manager &

Project Cariño Program Manager

Larleen Rael

lrael@mccurdy.org

Larleen Rael has an Associate Degree in General Psychology, a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Studies with an emphasis in Humanities, Social Science, and Psychology, and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work.

Larleen has been part of the McCurdy Ministries staff since 2024, when she began working at the Project Cariño after finishing her internship there. Her goal is to help Northern New Mexico youth overcome the daily struggles of being raised by their grandparents and parents, and make a difference in their lives.

After School Care Assistant Care Manager

Vicky Kane

Vicky Kane arrived in March 2025 as a long-term volunteer at McCurdy. She is a retired educator and has experience managing a before/after school program, for grades K-12, at a school district in Delaware. She fills her time during retirement doing volunteer work in her community in the Tampa Bay area and at Keystone United Methodist Church, her home church. Vicky is committed to our young people and to bringing programs into their out of school time that enriches both their academic success and their faith.

Register Today

Enter your email in the box below and a member of our staff will reach out to you with information and forms to register your child or call 505-753-7221 ext. 264.