Short Pump Afterschool Child Enrichment. We are “the SPACE” between school and home, providing quality care for kids in grades K-5.  

The SPACE between school and home.

Our mission is to provide exceptional, safe, affordable afterschool care to children in kindergarten through grade five in a Christ-centered environment.

When you have...

a safe place for your children after school, this builds peace-of-mind while you work.

When your children...

feel loved and poured into, this helps support how you love and raise up your kids at home.

When we invest...

in the families in our community, we help build healthy families, schools, and reflect Jesus' love.

Our days

The SPACE operates Mon-Fri from 2-6pm, in conjunction with the Henrico County Public School Calendar. The SPACE is also open early on half-days and open all day on some holidays teacher workdays. Please visit our calendar tab for specific dates.

Our afternoons

Our afternoons include time for snack, a devotional, homework, free play and recreation as well as the opportunity to unwind from a busy school day. We also enjoy Bible Adventures with Gayton's Kids Pastor, Mrs. Hillary as well as other seasonal special programs. 

Bus service

Bus service is available from Gayton, Nuckols Farm, and Short Pump Elementary Schools.

Acceptance

The SPACE admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities offered at the school. The SPACE is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization and is religiously exempt from licensing by the Department of Social Services of the Commonwealth of VA.

We are a ministry of Gayton Church
Special events and programs at Gayton Church are open to all SPACE families and friends.  We invite you to check out the website at GAYTON.CHURCH to see what’s happening with Gayton Kids and for opportunities for the whole family.

Meet Our AGAPE/SPACE/QUEST Team

We love each and every child just as God made them. Get to know a little bit about who we are!

HILLARY BILLINGSLEY

Kid's Pastor
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​Hi. I'm Hillary. I am a daughter, sister, wife and mother, trying to love the Lord with all my heart and to love my neighbors as myself. I am passionate about serving and supporting children and families, building relationships, and learning. 
I believe that kids matter. Prior to joining the Kids Ministry team at Gayton, I served as a special educator and reading specialist in the Hanover County Public Schools for 14 years. I have a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and a master’s degree in Education. I love that I get the opportunity to combine both to support children and families in our GBC/ASQ community as a member of the Kids Ministry team. 

ANNETTE MCMAHAN

THE SPACE & QUEST Director
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Hi! I'm Annette! Three of my greatest passions in this life: Jesus, family and kids. I am grateful for the opportunity to combine these passions as I serve as the director of the SPACE Afterschool program and Quest Summer camp at a church that I love. Richmond born and bred, I travelled southwest for a short time to receive my Elementary Education degree from Longwood College where I met my husband, Greg. While raising our three daughters, I felt God’s call to ministry. After completing a Children’s Ministry Certification through Virginia Baptists and a very long season of waiting, God placed me in this role at Gayton where I love serving the children and families of Short Pump. 

KELLY CHIN

Financial Director
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Hello!  I'm Kelly Chin and I live in Midlothian with my husband of 20 years, Will, and our 2 boys, Matthew and Nicholas, and our 2 big dogs! As a family, we spend a great deal of time on either a baseball or lacrosse field with the kids. When we aren't at sporting events, I enjoy spending time with friends, and discovering local restaurants to try. I am blessed and grateful to be part of the Gayton Family!​