GRADES TK–5ENROLLING NOWPLEASANTON, CA

After School That Actually Makes Every Hour Count

More than homework help — Yang Fan's afterschool program combines academics, enrichment, and language so your child thrives long after the school bell rings.

Serving Families Since 2005
4.8 Stars On Google
School Pickup Available
Serving Tri-Vally Schools

Not Just After School- A Second Education

Every afternoon is structured with intention. Your child doesn't just wait for you — they grow.

Academic Enrichment

Supervised homework plus our own Common Core math and English Language Arts packets — so your child stays ahead, not just caught up.

Language Classes

Daily language immersion in Mandarin, Spanish, or Hindi — a cognitive advantage that compounds over years, starting from TK.

STEAM & Coding

Hands-on science, robotics, and coding through Yang Fan's CoderSchool program. Real digital skills for the real world.

Public Speaking & Leadership

From weekly poems in Kindergarten to debates in Grade 5 — a deliberate progression that builds confident communicators year by year.

Better Every Day (TK & K)

Our unique community program for Kindergartners — structured activities where children track their own progress and discover that effort works. Exclusive to Yang Fan.

Every Hour Is Designed With Purpose

From the moment your child arrives to pickup — it's structured, enriching, and fun. No idle screen time, ever.

A Purposeful Start to Every Day — The Opening Circle
Wiggle On
Move & energize
Hands Talk
ASL sign practice
Tickle Our Brain
Daily challenge
Mindful Move
Focus & calm
Every afternoon begins with a short routine that activates focus, voice and confidence — preparing children to participate and learn.
12:00 PM
Safe School Pickup & Arrival
We pick up from local schools so you never need to leave work early. Kids arrive, have lunch, and head outside for recess to decompress before learning begins.
1:30 PM
Language Immersion60 min
Songs, games, movement, and stories — an active, engaging way for children to absorb a second language when their brains are most ready for it.
MandarinSpanishHindi
2:30 PM
Snack & Social Time35 min
A healthy snack is provided. Kids recharge and naturally share what they noticed — a small but important social moment every day.
3:00 PM
Academic Block45 min
Hands-on sessions that rotate daily — each connected to the week's theme.
MON Art & Creative Expression
TUE Math & Number Sence
WED Stories & Imagination
THU Science & Discovery
FRI Fun Friday — Project Day
3:45 PM
Coach-Led PE & Outdoor Fitness45 min
Structured outdoor fitness run by a coach — not just free play. Active bodies make for focused minds.
4:30 PM
Discovery Studio45 min
Weekly themed, project-based learning where children build, explore ideas, and create hands-on projects.
5:15 PM
Creative Play Centers45 min
Arts & crafts, building with Legos, imaginative play — a calm, joyful close to the day.
6:00 PM
Pickup & Wind-Down
Doors close at 6:30 PM. Ask your child: "What did you get better at today?" You'll be surprised how much they want to answer.

What Your Child Learns Every Week

Two distinct programs — each designed for exactly where your child is right now.

Five Pillars of Learning

Every afternoon builds toward these five core outcomes — through play, practice, and projects, not worksheets.

Reading & Phonics

Letter sounds, blending, and early reading — the foundation every child needs before first grade.

Stories & Imagination

Rich read-alouds and creative responses. Children fall in love with stories — and learn to make their own.

Math & Reasoning

Counting, patterns, number sense, and reasoning — built through math games, hands-on discovery, and structured practice.

Science & Discovery

Simple experiments that teach children to observe, question, and wonder.

Reading & Phonics

Letter sounds, blending, and early reading — the foundation every child needs before first grade.

Stories & Imagination

Rich read-alouds and creative responses. Children fall in love with stories — and learn to make their own.

Math & Reasoning

Counting, patterns, number sense, and reasoning — built through math games, hands-on discovery, and structured practice.

Science & Discovery

Simple experiments that teach children to observe, question, and wonder.

Four Academic Pillars

Every afternoon builds these core skills — structured, purposeful, and designed to keep your child ahead.

Reading

Fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary — building strong readers who understand and enjoy what they read.

Writing

Structured writing practice from sentences to paragraphs — grammar, expression, and clarity developed week by week.

Math

Common Core packets, homework support, and Singapore Math add-ons for students who want to go further.

STEM

Science, technology, engineering, and math brought to life through hands-on projects, coding, and experiments.

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS · SPRING 2026

Elective Classes

Pick what your child loves. Booked by the class — no semester commitment required

ADD-ON BY CLASS
Robot Explorer
G1 – G4
$30/class
AI Coding
G1
$65 / 4 session
Singapore Math
G1 – G5
$27.5/class
Writing
G1 – G5
$27.5/class
Math Kangaroo Prep
G1 – G5
$27.5/class
Chess Strategy
G1 & up
$27.50/class
Clay Art
G1 & up
$35/class
Drawing & Painting
G1 – G5
$27.50/class
Public Speaking 101 & 102
G1 – G4
$30/class
Kung Fu
G1 & up
$30/class
Fencing Lv 1 & 2
G1 & up
$40/class
Table Tennis
G1 & up
$35/class
Basketball
G1 & up
$27.5/class
Korean Language
G1 & up
$10/class
Piano (1-on-1)
All ages
$50 / 30 min
YANG FAN EXCLUSIVE · TK & K ONLY

Better Every Day

A designed community where every child develops agencythe belief that their effort makes a real, visible difference. Not just a program. A daily practice of becoming.

HOW IT WORKS

Each afternoon, children participate in structured activities — physical and academic — where they set a personal score, practice, and try to beat it the next day. No leaderboard. No comparison. Just each child, their yesterday, and the thrill of improving.

Jump Rope

How many jumps without stopping? Three today. Can you do four tomorrow? Children track it themselves — the number goes on their card.

Persistence·Coordination·Self-belief

Ball Skills & Drills

Dribbling, catching, kicking —coached, practiced, measured. Children feel the difference between Day 1 and Day 10. That feeling is the point.

Motor skills·Focus·Grit

Table Tennis

How many rallies without dropping the ball? Progress is fast and obvious. Yesterday: 3. Today: 6. They tell their parents at dinner.

Reflexes·Concentration·Confidence

Math Challenges

Timed math games — how quickly can you count to 20? Sort the numbers? Complete the pattern? Academic skills practiced like a sport: with joy, not pressure.

Spelling & Word Challenges

How many words can you sound out today? Can you beat last Friday's score? Phonics becomes a game children choose to keep playing.

Brave Voice

One poem per week. Group first — safe, no pressure. Then pairs. Then solo in front of the class. By Friday it feels normal. By month two, they want to go first.

Courage · Confidence · The first step toward leadership
👥 Group 👫 Pairs Solo
🌱 The goal isn't just improvement. It's children who discover that effort works — and carry that belief into every classroom, every challenge, for the rest of their lives.
THE BRAVE VOICE JOURNEY — FROM POEM TO LEADER
TK & KINDERGARTEN
Brave Voice
Weekly poems
GRADES 1–2
Public Speaking 101
Presentations
GRADES 3–5
Public Speaking 102
Debates & leadership
Every year builds on the last. Children who start with a poem at age 5 are confidently leading discussions by age 10.

Tailored to Every Age

Separate programs ensure each child gets age-appropriate challenge and the right kind of support.

Ages 4–5 · TK
Transitional Kindergarten

A gentle, structured bridge from preschool to formal schooling.


  • Language immersion daily
  • Social-emotional skills
  • Phonics & early math
  • Coach-led PE & creative play
Grade K · Age 5–6
Kindergarten

Building strong foundations in literacy, math, and social confidence.


  • Phonics & writing blocks
  • Math & reasoning
  • Language class (3 choices)
  • Arts & outdoor play daily
Grades 1–2
Lower Elementary

Academic rigor balanced with enrichment — building study habits that last.


  • Homework completion
  • Common Core math packets
  • ELA enrichment
  • GATE Prep
  • Language class included
Grades 3–5
Upper Elementary

Advanced academics, leadership, and preparation for middle school.


  • Advanced ELA & math
  • Singapore Math (add-on)
  • Math Kangaroo prep
  • Leadership & public speaking
Ages 4–5 · TK
Transitional Kindergarten

A gentle, structured bridge from preschool to formal schooling.


  • Language immersion daily
  • Social-emotional skills
  • Phonics & early math
  • Coach-led PE & creative play
Grade K · Age 5–6
Kindergarten

Building strong foundations in literacy, math, and social confidence.


  • Phonics & writing blocks
  • Math & reasoning
  • Language class (3 choices)
  • Arts & outdoor play daily
Grades 1–2
Lower Elementary

Academic rigor balanced with enrichment — building study habits that last.


  • Homework completion
  • Common Core math packets
  • ELA enrichment
  • GATE Prep
  • Language class included
Grades 3–5
Upper Elementary

Advanced academics, leadership, and preparation for middle school.


  • Advanced ELA & math
  • Singapore Math (add-on)
  • Math Kangaroo prep
  • Leadership & public speaking
"My kids have been going to Yang Fan Afterschool for a number of years with positive experience. They offer a variety of classes including language, math, sports, arts, music — with even more options during summer. The staff is very organized and accommodating to family needs."
— Ying Z., Yang Fan Parent

LOGISTICS

Everything You Need to Know

Simple enrollment, flexible scheduling, and a program that fits real family life.

Schedule & Pickup
  • School pickup from local Pleasanton schools
  • Program runs Monday–Friday
  • Open until 6:30 PM daily
  • Healthy snack provided each day
Location
4160 Hacienda Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Also serving Dublin & San Ramon. Ask about the location nearest your school.
How to Enroll
  • Book a tour to visit and ask questions
  • Meet the team and see the classrooms
  • Enroll online or in person
  • Spots fill quickly — act early

Ready to See It in Action?

Come visit any afternoon and watch the program come to life. Book a free tour — it's the best way to decide if Yang Fan is the right fit for your family.