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After School Programs in Arlington, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Sandra's Daycare

We absolutely love Ms. Sandra, her team and her family! I was such a nervous first time mom, but the second we toured we knew our 3 month...

- Addison T.

Reaching For Las Estrellas Academy

Las Estrellas was the first daycare we used and I am so thankful for the care they gave my son. They made my son feel comfortable and went...

- Care member

Little Angels

Our experience with Tamana has been excellent. She has an environment that our 18 month old son wanted to go to. He was always happy to see...

- Benjamin B.

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Sandra's Daycare

6407 Kroy Dr Springfield, VA

5.0(22)
Licensed Child Care in Springfield, VA, conveniently located near Springfield Mall and Springfield Estates Elementary School, with easy access from 95 and 495. My assistants (2) and I work together as a team to provide a fun and safe environment for your child. Ages 3 months to 12 years old accepted for full-time care, as well...

Addison T. says "We absolutely love Ms. Sandra, her team and her family! I was such a nervous first time mom, but the second we toured we knew our 3 month old would be...

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Reaching For Las Estrellas Academy

2500 N VAN DORN ST STE 100 ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(1)
starting at
$2000/mo
Montessori
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Reaching For Las Estrellas Academy, where your child's early childhood development is our top priority. With 15 years of experience in the field. Owning an in-home daycare, and a Montessori School, We are dedicated to providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. Our staff members...

Care Member says "Las Estrellas was the first daycare we used and I am so thankful for the care they gave my son. They made my son feel comfortable and went above and...

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Little Angels

5349 Harbor Court Drive Alexandria, VA

5.0(12)
We are an in-home day care. We take care of children from 3 weeks to 12 years. We offer full time, part time and before/after school. We provide a fun, educational and interactive environment that kids can love. We are a small daycare (4 children maximum) that allows for individualized attention, customized schedules and the...

Benjamin B. says "Our experience with Tamana has been excellent. She has an environment that our 18 month old son wanted to go to. He was always happy to see her in the...

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First Milestones Academy

6720 Edsall Road Springfield, VA

5.0(10)
Our Vision & Mission: All of the research tells us that our children's healthy development depends on safe and positive experiences during their first milestones. As a parent who has other responsibilities such as work, attending school, or training during these early years, choosing the top quality childcare is one of the...

Laurel H. says "My almost 2.5 year old has been at First Milestones Academy for 2 years. My husband and I are so pleased with the care she has received there. She has...

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International Daycare of Bethesda

9414 Balfour Drive Bethesda, MD

4.4(14)
Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
In-Home daycare
It is the philosophy of our program that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring, and discovery. Children are creative and receptive; our program strives to nurture and encourage these qualities. Our purpose is to provide an atmosphere that encourages social, emotional, physical, and intellectual...

Care Member says "Our daughter had such a lovely experience at International Daycare of Bethesda. She started here just after turning one and Gheorghe and Gabby loved her...

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Bright Morning Star

7700 Erie St Annandale, VA

5.0(9)
This is a licensed in-home family childcare. Located in Annandale VA , conveniently near H-Mart, Annandale High School and Braddock Elementary School, with easy access from Little River Turnpike and 495. My assistant (my sister) and I work together as a team to provide a fun, educational, and safe environment for your child....

Karina says "Flor and her mom take good care of the children. They provide home made meals and a safe place for the children. I have 3 kids. Flor and her mom took really...

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Eva's Loving Daycare

Dunman Way Alexandria, VA

5.0(4)
My name is Eva, I am a home daycare provider. I have been serving families in the DMV area for Almost 22 years! PROUDLY! I am also a mother of three, I provide various avenues to help young children to grow and learn to strengthen their social and emotional, language, physical and cognitive developmental skills, I am excited to...

Dana S. says "Eva has become a member of our family! She has been watching my daughter for about 18 months now, and my son as well for the last 7 months. She really gets...

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Manchester Lakes Daycare

6835 Ericka Ave Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
Dear parents, welcome to Manchester Lakes Daycare, my home daycare off Manchester Blvd! I am a mother of 3 and I have 15 years of experience working with children from infancy to adolescence. With pride, I can say that every child I have cared for has gotten a chance to grow up in a safe, educational and nurturing atmosphere....

Stephanie S says "Our son has been with this provider for almost a year now (since he was 3 months old) and we have been very pleased with the car he receives here. We...

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Glen Echo Family Day Care

6832 Tulip Hill Ter Bethesda, MD

5.0(9)
Glen Echo Family Day Care is a licensed in home Family Day Care in the state of Maryland. We are licensed to care for no more than eight children at any one time. We are inspected regularly to ensure that licensing standards are met. We believe that children excel when they have providers they can trust and depend on....

Jennifer R. says "My son has been going to Glen Echo Family Daycare since he was 4 months old, and has been there for over a year. The indoor-outdoor space is wonderful,...

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BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON

2001 WISCONSIN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC

starting at
$2924/mo
Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Day Care
+ 3 more
SCHOOL!! 8am to 3:30pm with additional cost after-care to 6pm! Our Early Years curriculum for children in Pre-school and Junior Kindergarten unites the best components of the International Primary Curriculum, and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. We ensure your child is highly involved in their own...
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Monarch Montessori School

218 E MONROE AVE ALEXANDRIA, VA

State license verified

starting at
$1750/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Montessori
Academic
+ 3 more
Welcome to Monarch Montessori School! We're glad that you're considering Monarch for your preschool and elementary school needs! We believe that each child has different gifts, challenges and styles of learning. At Monarch Montessori, each child's individual path is recognized and celebrated. OUR PHILOSOPHY Every school...
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Tiny Hearts Daycare

5003 Franconia Rd Alexandria, VA

Contact: (703) 347-5416 After raising three children in the Northern Virginia area, I understand how difficult it can be to find quality childcare that is affordable. I further understand the importance of securing a loving environment for your child to grow and thrive. Look no further! Conveniently located on Franconia Road in...
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The Montessori School of Washington DC

4380 MCARTR BLVD NW STE 200 WASHINGTON, DC

State license verified

starting at
$2111/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Montessori
Academic
+ 1 more
The Montessori School of Washington (MSOW) is a small, nurturing environment for children aged two to six. Its curriculum is based on Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy. MSOW aims to introduce children to the joy of learning at an early age and assists the child in creating an inner order. This self-discipline becomes the...
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WEE WORLD EARLY CHILDHOOD ENRICHMENT HUB

4400 JENIFER ST NW STE 3250 WASHINGTON, DC

State license verified

starting at
$2790/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
At Wee World Early Childhood Enrichment Hub, children don’t just learn—they become. We offer loving, play-based care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years in a bilingual (English-Spanish) setting. Our programs support holistic growth, school readiness, creativity, and cultural pride. We also offer weekend heritage language classes,...

Jen S. says "My daughter has been there for the past two years and she absolutely loves it! They are basically our family, we don't have any family in our area and they...

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BABY HOME DAYCARE and PRESCHOOL

6340 Oak Ridge Dr ALEXANDRIA, VA

International
Montessori
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,...
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St. Albans Early Childhood Center

4404 WISCONSIN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC

starting at
$2275/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
St. Albans Early Childhood Center (SAECC) is a high-quality, NAEYC-accredited program serving children ages six weeks to five years. Guided by the Creative Curriculum, our approach emphasizes learning through play, focusing on each child’s interests to support their individual developmental milestones. Our classrooms foster...
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Westgate Child Center Corporation

1609 Great Falls St 377 McLean, VA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Since 1973, the Westgate Child Center has been committed to providing high quality education and child care in the DC metropolitan area. As a non-profit organization, the center is licensed by both Fairfax County and the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide full time and before and after school care for children ages 2.5 to 12...
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Promoting Love & Wisdom Child Care Center

508 60TH ST NE WASHINGTON, DC

State license verified

starting at
$350/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
3 BUSINESS MODEL Promoting Love & Wisdom Home Childcare Center, LLC (PLWHCC/PUSH Academy) is a safe haven that provides a loving, and nurturing, environment that promotes high quality environment conducive for learning. Childcare Services *Washington Parent Magazine Top Finalists -STEM *BBB (A+) MWOSB *23 hour care *...
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Bethesda Country Day School

5615 BEECH AVE BETHESDA, MD

State license verified

Academic
Day Care
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for 2 year olds through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...
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Washington Hebrew Congregation E-T ECC

3935 MACOMB ST NW WASHINGTON, DC

State license verified

starting at
$9500/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Washington Hebrew Congregation’s Edlavitch-Tyser Early Childhood Center (E-T ECC) located in Cathedral Commons has limited spaces available for both summer camp and the 2022-2023 school year! Our core school day is from 9am-12pm with the option of extended care from 12pm-3pm. The belief that children are capable, competent...
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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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