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After School Programs in Avenel, NJ are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Kiddies Daycare

Care givers are nice and caring. Facility is clean and transparent.

- Care member

Children's Den Family Daycare

The house is big with plenty of room for the kids to play and also clean and well maintained. It's a safe and fun place to be. Plus the rate...

- Melissa W

Joan's Child Care Services

We visited a number of family style child cares and found Joan's Child Care is way the best. The environment is clean, neat, safe, warm,...

- Na

After School Programs Near Avenel

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WOODBRIDGE CHILD CARE CENTER

238 AVENEL ST AVENEL, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$290/mo
Child care
Avenel Early Learning offers a NJ licensed program that warm, engaging environment grounded in the research-based, Creative Curriculum and enrolled in Grow New Jersey Kids. Families value our qualified, caring staff, swim opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences. With affordable pricing and a focus on safety and growth,...
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Pumpkin Patch Pre-School Center

133 Avenel St Avenel, NJ

1.0(2)
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
The Pumpkin Patch Pre-School Center located at 133 Avenel Street, Avenel, New Jersey, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from six-thirty AM to seven PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...
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Pumpkin Patch Infant Care Center

95 Avenel St Avenel, NJ

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Pumpkin Patch Infant Care Center located at 95 Avenel Street, New Jersey, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school operates from six-thirty AM...
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My World Child Care Center

495 Avenel St Avenel, NJ

Child care
Preschool
My World Child Care Center is a childcare and educational facility located at 495 Avenel Street. Avenel, New Jersey. The center has a capacity of 58 children, and it operates from Monday thru Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The center offers full-time childcare services, before and after-school care and early childhood education...
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Kiddies Daycare

925 E JERSEY ST ELIZABETH, NJ

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$980/mo
Academic
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Kiddies Daycare Center is a safe and welcoming space where your child can thrive. Our caring teachers create a warm environment that encourages learning and growth. We prioritize safety and provide a supportive atmosphere so each child flourishes and becomes their unique self. Join us in shaping a bright future for your...

Care Member says "Care givers are nice and caring. Facility is clean and transparent. "

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Children's Den Family Daycare

609 West 8th Street Plainfield, NJ

5.0(2)
Children's Den Day Care is a full time family childcare provider in Plainfield. We have been caring for children for over 15 years. We are dedicated to provide quality childcare in a fun, safe, clean and home-based environment. We offer: Full time program for children of all ages Weekly family childcare from 7:30 AM- 6:00...

Melissa W says "The house is big with plenty of room for the kids to play and also clean and well maintained. It's a safe and fun place to be. Plus the rate is really not...

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Joan's Child Care Services

634 Raymond St. Westfield, NJ

4.0(7)
Our home has a brand new playroom with a beautiful view of the garden. Large windows help us be a part of the outside even on cold winter days. The new playroom is for younger children birth through 3 years old. We also have another playroom for older children ages 4 to 10. We have a reference library and appropriate books...

Na says "We visited a number of family style child cares and found Joan's Child Care is way the best. The environment is clean, neat, safe, warm, bright and spacious....

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START-RITE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

9 STELTON RD PISCATAWAY, NJ

4.0(3)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Cooperative
Academic
International
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
- - -A home away from home -Most classes are no bigger than 8 children -Research Based State Approved Curriculum -Music Together (Internationally Renowned Music Program) is included in the Tuition -Certified Teachers -School is Professionally Cleaned Daily -We also offer language, and zumba classes -Lots of...

Danielle B. says "We loved it while our kids were there. The school is well kept and maintained and is always up to code. they use creative curriculum for the kids. The...

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TEACH Academy ChildCare

2115 MILLBURN AVE MAPLEWOOD, NJ

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1575/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Faith based
Academic
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
At Teach Academy Childcare and Afterschool Program, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our program is designed for children from 0 months to 13 years old, offering personalized attention and care that meets the unique needs of each child. With a focus on academic...

Care Member says "I recommend TEACH Academy Child Care Center to give your child a head start at learning. The staff is knowledgeable , compassionate, supportive and...

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4 Angels Day Care Inc.

245 SIMONSON AVE STATEN ISLAND, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$236/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 3 more
We provide individual, small and large group developmentally appropriate activities that will maximize opportunities for learning through exploration and play. We meet the needs of the whole child in a loving and respectful manner. Each child is treated as an individual personality with the utmost importance being placed on...

Rougey B. says "We've been attending for a year! They are extremely flexible. I also love the daily reports on our child! The communication is great! My daughter is...

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Home Away From Home

51 Prospect Ave Edison, NJ

5.0(9)
I offer a Home Away From Home for your child. I am a mom of four myself (ages 15 - 21) and all children I care for become part of our family, even long after I stop caring for them on a regular basis. I have over 30 years experience caring for children other then my own, the last 6 years of which have been full-time. I have...

Caroline W. says "Eileen watched two of our children in our home a couple years ago. The youngest was 2 and the oldest was 5. She'd watch the 2 year old all day and get...

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STEPS TO SUCCESS IV, LLC

1429 HYLAN BLVD STATEN ISLAND, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
+ 1 more
Our program is designed to develop a young mind, foster curiosity, connect with community, provide support as a family and help each child discover their unique identity. We aid in the transition from home to a school setting. This is accomplished through welcome emails, orientations, parent – teacher introductions and...

Michelle Y. says "My experience with Steps To Success IV is like no other. They are truly hands on with all the children. My son went there about 8 years ago (he was 2)...

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Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy Staten Island

1779 RICHMOND AVE # 1 STATEN ISLAND, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Preschool
+ 1 more
Here at Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy, we take pride in our childcare curriculums, instructors, locations, and programs! Each of the age-appropriate programs has been designed and developed with the intention to help young children receive the care they need while simultaneously establishing a love and need for learning. We...

Florence says "When I tell you, my son LOVES this school! Yes, it’s technically a daycare, but it is run very much like preschool in my opinion. While I’m not a subject...

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Precious Little Butterflies

2050 Woodbridge Avenue EDISON, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1185/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Precious Butterflies Child Care is a licensed early learning center proudly enrolled in Grow NJ Kids, New Jersey’s quality rating and improvement system. We are a small, close-knit school that offers a safe, clean, and loving environment where your child can thrive. At Precious Butterflies, we understand that your child’s...

Fatmata X. says "The teachers are very attentive to the needs of the kids."

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LITTLE LAMB PRESCHOOL

100 E 22ND ST BAYONNE, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$900/mo
Faith based
Academic
Preschool
Here at Little Lamb Preschool, we provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes growth and development of our little ones ranging from infants as young as 6 weeks all the way through the pre-kindergarten age. Our precious little ones flourish from receiving a Christ-centered education of academics, language and social...

Ann B. says "We love little lambs. My oldest was there for 3 years and is now going into 6th grade. My daughter also was there and now my 5 year old is following. We...

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Haynes Preparatory School

140 FRONT ST S PLAINFIELD, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Preschool
+ 1 more
Welcome to Haynes Prep School, a quality learning center located in South Plainfield, New Jersey - a truly new, innovative and affordable concept in childcare and preschool education. We are dedicated to providing the best care for your child while encouraging an environment filled with fun and education. We offer early...

Jennifer K. says "Our son has been enrolled there since September and we are very very pleased! we are both educators so we had high expectations going in and have been...

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Onya's Learning Corner

249 Nesbit Terrace Irvington, NJ

We are located on Nesbit Terrace in Irvington. In our early childhood program we will be using the Creative Curriculum. The philosophy behind our curriculum is that young children learn best by doing. The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners. This means...
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Lightbridge Academy of Edison

8 Jane Place EDISON, NJ

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
Child care
+ 3 more
Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by offering excellence in the...
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Bamboo Shoots Immersion School

836 Mountain Ave Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
International
Academic
Outdoor/nature
+ 5 more
Bamboo Shoots Giving our children the advantage of a second language. We provide a progressive, multicultural education that is ideal for preparing our children, tomorrow's leaders, for an international future. We offer a Bilingual environment in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English which provides an accelerated,...
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BRAINIACS 2

1178 Morris Ave.  UNION, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
Brainiac’s Childcare and Learning Center is an education facility specializing in quality early childhood education and experiences. We are a community of compassionate instructors and active parents working together to build a strong educational foundation for all children.
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Avenel, NJ

After-school programs near you in Avenel, NJ 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 Avenel, NJ 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 Avenel, NJ 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 Avenel, NJ, 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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