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After School Programs in Arlington, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Metta Montessori School

Excellent Montessori education run by highly qualified teachers and caregivers. The school runs like a well oiled machine. My kid loves...

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Aunt Molly's Playcare

Let me preface: my child does not go to this daycare - I work part time and stay home with my children the rest of the week. I'm looking for...

- Carey J.

BB Babies LLC

This daycare is amazing place! Very clean with great staff and very welcoming. My son went here for over a year and I couldn’t ask for a...

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Metta Montessori School

1022 S HIGHLAND ST ARLINGTON, VA

5.0(8)

State license verified

starting at
$2252/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Montessori
+ 2 more
All-Day, All-Year Montessori for Children 16 Months to 6 Years Call for a Free Campus Tour with one of our Directors! 703-915-3249 Dear Parents/Guardians, At Metta Montessori, we offer an All-Day, All-Year Montessori program designed to support your child’s growth in a nurturing, consistent environment. What We...

Care Member says "Excellent Montessori education run by highly qualified teachers and caregivers. The school runs like a well oiled machine. My kid loves attending the...

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Aunt Molly's Playcare

5901 4th St North Arlington, VA

5.0(3)
Aunt Molly's is a dynamic home daycare run by a social worker and now adding an elementary teacher. We have over thirty years of experience working with kids and families. We are in a large, single family home right on Bluemont Park with two large, sunny playrooms, separate nap room, a deck, patio,and endless backyard! Our...

Carey J. says "Let me preface: my child does not go to this daycare - I work part time and stay home with my children the rest of the week. I'm looking for care for my...

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The Creative Difference

1132 N Ivanhoe St Arlington, VA

The Creative Difference, LLC is an educational enrichment program, focusing on out-of-school opportunities for children to broaden their learning experience through hands-on and creative activities. We offer after school enrichment classes, arts-based day camps, and private tutoring for elementary and preschool students in...
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The Greenbrier Learning

1710 S Taylor St Arlington, VA

Child care
The Greenbrier Learning located in Arlington VA is a childcare center that offers a caring environment for children. It provides developmentally appropriate programs that enhance children's learning experience. The center offers after-school and summer programs for children ages 3 until 5.
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MOECA Prep Academy

1121 Arlington Boulevard Arlington, VA

We feature a robust academic program, specialized learning zones, Christian education, and a variety of creative and recreational activities all designed to prepare students to successfully transition to kindergarten, fully prepared to excel. Daily classroom activities include both teacher-planned and child-initiated...
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Ana L. Torres

4503 South 31st Street #102 Arlington, VA

Hello! My name is Ana Torres, and I'm 36 years old. I have been a nanny/babysitter with 9+ years experience. I live in Arlington, VA, am married and have three handsome boys, which I love with all my heart. I love working with kids and am a responsible, dependable person. Your kids would be well taken care and of course they...
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Ivy St Learning

Multiple Locations Arlington, VA

Ivy St Learning provides superior afterschool tutoring and care for elementary students in the Northern Virginia area. A top priority of most busy parents is finding high-quality instruction and care for their children. In direct response to parent feedback, Ivy St Learning was developed by a Harvard graduate and Arlington...
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BB Babies LLC

2441 S LINCOLN ST ARLINGTON, VA

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
In-Home daycare
We provide high-quality, structured educational experiences designed to promote the development of pre-academic and social-emotional skills. B.B. Babies fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity in young learners while encourage exploration and self-guided learning.

Care Member says " This daycare is amazing place! Very clean with great staff and very welcoming. My son went here for over a year and I couldn’t ask for a better...

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C Care Preschool

333 S GLEBE RD STE A ARLINGTON, VA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Waldorf
+ 3 more
As a preschool in Arlington, we have been providing premier quality early childhood care and education programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We aim to be a place where your child grows to their full potential. We provide a unique educational approach through our blended dedication and skills.
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WESTOVER BAPTIST CHURCH

1125 PATRICK HENRY DR ARLINGTON, VA

starting at
$600/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Preschool
At Westover Baptist Preschool, we believe in nurturing young minds through engaging experiences that spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Our preschool program is designed to provide a safe and supportive environment where children can explore, discover, and grow at their...
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Small World School

8202 BUCKNELL DR VIENNA, VA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Welcome to SWS! Our in-home daycare is where your child's safety, growth, and happiness is our priority. Our daycare is filled with natural sunlight throughout the day, creating a warm atmosphere. We provide services for children from infancy to 12 years old in a nurturing environment that feels just like home. With over six...

Care Member says "Our oldest (who will be starting kindergarten) has been at Small World for the past 3 years and absolutely loves it there. The teachers have been...

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The Red Wagon Learning Center LLC

6452 Landsdowne Center Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Our center is open from 6:30am every morning Monday - Friday. A healthy breakfast is served daily at 7:00 am. The morning program includes music and movement activities inspired by the ORFF Schulwerk approach and time slots dedicated to reading. In our after school program, three fun, educational, and inspiring clubs await...

Nilpa P says "My five-year old son has been going to The Red Wagon for over an year and absolutely loves it! Besides providing excellent care for meals and play time the...

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My Baby Steps Academy

7010 LITTLE RIVER TPKE STE 100 ANNANDALE, VA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$475/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
At My Baby Steps Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing the earliest stages of our children's development and fostering their natural curiosity for learning. Our newly designed facility offers a warm and secure environment where children can explore freely, allowing their innovative minds to flourish one step at a time. Parents...

Care Member says "It has been the most wonderful experience of all times. Very good faculty! They are very thorough and also pay attention to personal details. The...

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Kreayola Kids Center

3120 Branch Ave TEMPLE HILLS, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 3 more

Larcell A. says "The location is in an absolutely fantastic area. The interior of the school is amazing. The children do so many extra curricular activities aside from...

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BABY HOME DAYCARE and PRESCHOOL

6340 Oak Ridge Dr ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 2 more
Young children, as we now know, are building neural connections for learning even before birth. The role of positive relationships cannot be overemphasized as essential for the healthy development of children. ​ Our daycare works hard to stay up-to-date on the most up-to-date teaching methods. Our program provides a warm,...

Care Member says "We've had our child at Baby Home Daycare for three years, and I honestly couldn't be happier with the care and love they've received. From the very...

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My 1st Choice Family Daycare

2404 BELLE HAVEN MEADOWS CT ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
In-Home daycare

Care Member says "Wonderful, clean and modern! We are very happy and would recommend to everyone!"

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Red Fox Den Home Daycare

9009 Orange Hunt Lane Annandale, VA

5.0(5)
Red Fox Den Home Daycare is permitted by Fairfax County, VA as a home daycare facility as of this year but I have been "babysitting" children for over 20 years in Maryland and New York. I am permitted to have up to 5 kids daily in my daycare ranging from the age 6 weeks - 10 years of age. If your child is 5 and over...

Dyisha C says "I have an 18 year old and a soon to be 14 year old and Ms. Linda has been the only person that I would entrust with the care of my children from the time...

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SAINT YARED CHILDCARE ACADEMY

2720 ARLINGTON DR ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1500/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Saint Yared Childcare Academies believe in a strong foundational structure of education, love and discipline. Each child is unique and deserves the best we can give them. Each program is chosen and developed to enhance learning and guide children into maturity academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically. We believe in...

Care Member says "The daycare is so organized, the staff are educated cooperative and excellent management. "

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Spring Knolls Early Learning Center

8900 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, MD

5.0(6)
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Preschool
Spring Knolls embraces a play-based learning philosophy in a cooperative community while focusing on the "whole child." Through the power of play, our experienced and dedicated staff help children thrive in the five developmental domains: social, language, cognitive, fine motor, and gross motor skills. Located...

Care Member says "SK has been a wonderful fit for our little one. Their play-based approach has kept her engaged and always hoping that today is another "school" day. She...

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Celsberry Child Care

5209 Taft Road Temple Hills, MD

3.0(4)
Celsberry Child Care is a licensed child care provider in Prince George's County, Maryland with 20 years of childcare experience. They provide a clean/loving home like environment for each individual child with age appropriate equipment, activities and a curriculum to prepare your child for school. They provide a healthy meal...

Jasmine B. says "My Daughter has been going here for over 9 months and I am in love with the care she gives my baby. My baby is also loving the care. My baby is one that...

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Arlington, VA

After-school programs near you in Arlington, VA vary in length depending on the program, both in how many hours your child will meet each time and how many weeks the program lasts. Some after-school programs may last for a few hours after school completes each day for the entire school year, while others might offer after-school activities for an hour onece a week. Ultimately, the duration of these after-school programs is going to depend on the activity, seasonality, and other factors.

After school programs near you in Arlington, VA provide students with an opportunity to explore interests outside of classroom learning, build mentoring relationships, and develop a sense of community. These programs foster important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, responsibility, communication and problem-solving. They also help build self-confidence and enable informal educational experiences in a safe environment after the school day is over. After school programs are beneficial to both students’ academic and personal growth.

Depending on the program, activities in Arlington, VA may include tutoring, computer classes, academic clubs and recreational sports teams. Some after-school programs also offer fun arts and crafts classes, music lessons and field trips. The primary purpose of after-school programs is to provide an environment where children can safely learn and grow while having a great time, and there are many avenues available to achieving this.

To find a good after school program near you in Arlington, VA, look no further than Care.com. You can use Care.com to compare the profiles of different after school programs in your area, including how much they cost.

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