Our Story

Where it began…

In 2009, HotSpots Extended Care Program was formed to support families at Maryland elementary schools requesting before and after school care in a safe, fun, and convenient environment that eliminated transportation.

As our company grew over the years, we decided it was time for an update. In 2022, our team reflected on the past few years, and decided that we needed to update a few key aspects of our business to re-focus ourselves on the whole child. To benefit the children that attend our programs, we have improved operational procedures, elevated training practices for our staff, and revitalized the in-program philanthropic aspect of our non-profit company. We not only updated our vision and mission, we believe that it is only fitting to have a brand-new identity that is the driving force behind all these positive changes, Caliday School Age Programs.

What does Caliday mean?
Cali has Latin origins meaning “beautiful” or “lovely”. Our company needed to go back to our roots of what we do best, and that is providing a beautiful day for the families we serve, and more importantly, the children! We want every student, principal, parent, teacher, and staff member to experience their own beautiful start and/or end to the day when they partner with us.

About our Programs:

We have the privilege of partnering with the school community, PTA, and beyond to provide exceptional Maryland before and after care. We achieve this through our vision for Caliday’s future, mission for our current families, and the philanthropic focus that our non-profit company provides. We look forward to you experiencing the promise of comprehensive, quality after school and before school care and education that Caliday School Age Programs will provide for the upcoming school year and beyond!

Caliday’s Vision:

We are the leader in 21st century developmental experiences for children in their journey to become global citizens. We have a fun and engaging team culture with a focus on constant and never-ending growth and innovation. We are creating significant philanthropic partnerships that benefit our communities. 

Caliday’s Mission:

We are committed to inspiring children in new, fun, and engaging experiences so they can explore and pursue their passions. We create safe and trusted spaces to enhance the lives of children, families, team members, and communities. 


Knott Foundation Donation image on Caliday Extended Care Program's website

Every Enrollment has an Impactful Purpose

As a non-profit organization, Caliday provides a high-quality, student-centered educational program while also partnering with local charitable organizations. In 2021 alone, Caliday was able to donate $100,000 to various organizations such as the MedStar NICU, Believe Big Foundation, the KNOTT foundation, and more. As we head into the new school year, we look to give back even more and involve our Caliday students in these efforts beyond just the usual monetary methods!  

Our purpose is to aid students in applying skills learned during the traditional educational day and to transfer and reinforce that knowledge using instructional strategies, hands-on learning experiences, and digital learning tools. The concept of philanthropy and giving back to the local community’s ties perfectly into the Caliday mission and vision!