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7068 - La Petite Academy of Columbus

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

7071 - La Petite Academy on Valley Quail Blvd S.

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

7072 - La Petite Academy of Hilliard

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

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LITTLE TIGERS PRESCHOOL INC

94 W CHURCH ST PICKERINGTON, OH

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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7068 - La Petite Academy of Columbus

909 POLARIS PKWY COLUMBUS, OH

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Check out our school-age program reduced rates! We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7071 - La Petite Academy on Valley Quail Blvd S.

4426 VALLEY QUAIL BLVD S WESTERVILLE, OH

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7072 - La Petite Academy of Hilliard

3710 RIDGE MILL DR HILLIARD, OH

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Check out our school-age program reduced rates! We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7660 - La Petite Academy of Powell

7560 SAWMILL PKWY POWELL, OH

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Check out our school-age program reduced rates! We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Enchanted Care Learning Center (Westerville)

1243 COUNTY LINE RD WESTERVILLE, OH

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Enchanted Care Learning Center preschools provide exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children are prepared for...
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HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC.

2150 JOYE LN SE LANCASTER, OH

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$920/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
Welcome to Highlands Christian Academy! We are an Ohio licensed, 2-Star, quality Christian daycare center & preschool program in the Lancaster, Ohio countryside. We are located just 1 mile outside of Lancaster near the Fairfield Medical Center. We are also an Ohio Title 20 approved provider. We strive to provide the best care...

Care Member says "The Director Matt, their teachers and the Highlands Community Church really love these children. The Pro Care interactive app is also awesome for all...

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starting at
$42/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Child care
House of Grace Learning Center & Daycare goal is to provide children with a safe, secure, and clean environment where children are nurtured, loved and respected and provided that one-on-one attention, where they can grow and succeed academically.
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Willow Bend Learning Center

3900 W PARK BLVD PLANO, TX

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Premier Preschool and Child Development Center in Plano; Montessori, Whole Languages and Frog Street Phonics blended curriculum; Helping children soar to greater heights!
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Bodies In Motion

729 W DIAMOND ST BOISE, ID

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We understand that your child is the most important being in your life. We give you our word that we will provide a loving and safe environment that will allow your little one to learn and develop.

April R. says "Bodies in Motion provides warm, focused, and active care for all children. My child is always happy when I pick him up and it’s clear he is well cared for...

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CORNERSTONE SCHOOL OF SUMMIT

561 SPRINGFIELD AVE SUMMIT, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1161/mo
Preschool
Our mission is to promote the development of children through a play-based curriculum that ignites curiosity, inspires creativity, and promotes character. We are committed to strengthening families by offering opportunities for discussions, parenting and child development workshops, and social events where parents and children...

Nicole W. says "We have been a family of Cornerstone School since 2020 and all our of children have been students there. We have been very happy with the education that...

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ST. JOHN'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER SERVING AGES  2.5 - 5 YEARS OLD's Photo

ST. JOHN'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER SERVING AGES 2.5 - 5 YEARS OLD

11040 COLORADO BLVD THORNTON, CO

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1125/mo
Preschool
Day Care

desiree M. says "It's great! My kids have been going to St. John's for about 4 months. They really like it. "

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UMAC Shrub Oak

691 E MAIN ST SHRUB OAK, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$675/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
UMAC is martial arts based child care program proudly licensed by the Office Of Child and Family Services (OCFS). We have been serving Westchester County for over 20 years with the goal of helping children learn what it takes to become successful in all areas of life through martial arts values. Our program involves daily...

Tina W. says "UMAC is like sending your child to stay with family. You can trust them. They instill integrity, morals, values in the children. Everything is about...

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CREATIVE CENTER

3020 E CACTUS RD PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$225/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child care
The Creative Center has been a fixture in Phoenix childcare for over 40 years. Since 1996, Linda and Doug Grubenhoff have continued their legacy of providing quality care and education to the Northeast Phoenix metropolitan area. The Creative Center values every single aspect of your children's development. They feature a core...

Ashlyn K. says "Creative Center's attention to detail and caring foreach child's needs is exceptional. The staff is very communicative and wonderful all around, just very...

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NOAH'S ARK PRESCHOOL's Photo

NOAH'S ARK PRESCHOOL

5480 N HIGHWAY 99 STOCKTON, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$550/mo
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Noah's Ark Preschool and Stockton Baptist School offer quality Christian Education in a safe environment for children two years age and up typically until Junior High School. ABEKA curriculum is used in every grade to promote first phonics in the younger grades and high quality education from a Christian conservative position in...

Jessica K. says "My child has been coming here since she was 3 years old, and she is now 6. They have both a preschool section and a grade school section. My daughter...

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A B C Academy, LLC

18916 FREEPORT DR MONTGOMERY, TX

5.0(2)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care

Mandi D. says "We love ABC Academy! Our (almost)2 year old has been going since he was nine months old and he is always so happy when I pick him up, smiling and laughing...

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THE CUBHOUSE EARLY LEARNING CENTER's Photo

THE CUBHOUSE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

201 BEASLEY ST MONROE, LA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$75/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care

Brittney S. says "My oldest has been attending since 2016. The staff is phenomenal, they sanitize every 30 minutes and the space is clean. They specialize in quality care...

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CHILDREN OF PROMISE CHRISTIAN DAYSCHOOL's Photo

CHILDREN OF PROMISE CHRISTIAN DAYSCHOOL

2980 IMBS STATION RD MILLSTADT, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

At Children of Promise we serve the needs of families in our own town of Millstadt and surrounding communities. We are located within 10 miles from the center of Belleville, Dupo, and Cahokia Heights. We are located on 9 beautiful acres of property in Millstadt, IL allowing us the space to provide outdoor activities in...

linda Q. says "Absolutely wonderful!! I loved it here so much I volunteered to help out when my child left to go to school. I highly recommend this daycare to everyone!"

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THE BILLY DALWIN PRESCHOOL OF TEMPLE EMUNAH's Photo

THE BILLY DALWIN PRESCHOOL OF TEMPLE EMUNAH

9 PIPER RD LEXINGTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1919/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Faith based
Waldorf
+ 3 more
The Billy Dalwin Preschool is a creative, warm, and welcoming place for children ages 18 months to five years old. The school offers morning and full day programs for toddlers and preschoolers as well as extended day options. Daily curriculum provides an innovative multi-disciplinary approach to learning, blending engaging...

Care Member says "A warm inclusive school where my child can learn and grow with his friends."

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Suzy's School

280 BROADWAY LYNN, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 2 more

Amy S. says "This is my daughter's second year at the Hathaway School and it has been such a great experience. From the beginning, Mrs. Downs was extremely helpful...

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After school programs are activities for students after the regular school day has ended, usually going from 3 - 6 PM. They provide a safe and engaging environment for children, encouraging further learning and self-development. After school programs also offer supervised homework help, creative play, field trips and enrichment opportunities, all designed to help youth find success both in and out of the classroom. Additionally, after school programs can provide a sense of community while providing exposure to various activities that assist with physical development and social learning.

After school programs provide a structured environment for students after the day is done and can help students develop important skills such as interpersonal relationships, problem-solving strategies, and critical thinking. By providing after school opportunities for young minds to explore, grow and develop their passions or talents within a nurturing environment, educators and parents alike can foster an academic success mindset among their students and children.

Hours of operation for after-school programs will depend on the particular program, but typically after-school activities take place from 3 - 6 PM. Many after-school programs offer before and after care, allowing children to participate safely in after-school activities with increased flexibility for parents and guardians.

You can use Care.com to narrow down your search by location and price. You should start by making sure the after school programs you're considering have knowledgeable staff and resources necessary to instill knowledge and understanding of the topics being taught; after all, quality instruction should always come first. Additionally, look into the ratio of instructors to students as well as what types of activities offered, such as arts, physical recreation or academic courses.

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