Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Filters

Distance

Child's date of birth

Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Barling, AR

We have 3 after school programs in Barling, AR! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

Showing results for daycares within of for 0 children

Barling Elementary Preschool

1400 "D" Street� Barling, AR

< 1 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Barling Elementary Preschool provides a balance of academic, enrichment and recreational after-school activities that help children develop curiosity, creativity and character. The program expands children's experiences, extends their learning and provides warm and caring support for children, and peace of mind for parents.
View profile

License verified

Preschool for the Creative Arts ( CSA)

2901 ROGERS AVE FORT SMITH, AR

5.0(4)

6 mi

starting at
$800/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Preschool for the Creative Arts This wonderful new arts-based preschool offers a creative, developmentally appropriate approach to early childhood education. Children are immersed into all types of arts activities as they learn and discover new ideas and the world around them. The program nurtures creative thinking, problem solving, imagination, communication, motor skills, and social/emotional skills that last a lifetime. In fact, studies have shown that children who participate in the arts at an early age develop at a faster rate than those who do not. Children who participate in this type of program truly enjoy learning and have an extra reason to love coming to school! The CSA Preschool for the Creative Arts is a licensed preschool that uses the arts to teach all elements of the preschool curriculum. The preschool will offer a 9-month curriculum that runs from August-May and will be taught in the mornings Monday-Friday until 12:30pm. Parents may bring their child before work and pick up at 12:30, or the child may stay for afternoon extended arts care with the option of pick up at 2:30 or 5:30. The Arkansas State Preschool Standards require children in preschool to be taught certain concepts and elements. During the morning curriculum, the Preschool for the Creative Arts will teach these requirements through arts study and activities. Words, numbers, and concepts will be learned by engaging in dance and movement, painting and drawing, acting, singing, playing instruments and more. Children will be immersed into creative and artistic activities as they master the curriculum that is appropriate for their age. Extended arts care will be filled with more arts activities including ballet, choir, ukulele, art, instruments, theatre, and foreign language, just to name a few programs. Extended arts care is offered in the afternoons from August-May and offered all day in the summer. Parents may register for Extended Arts Care only from 2:30-5:30pm.

Care Member says "Our daughter loves going to school everyday. She is (usually) the first one there in the morning and always wants "a few more minutes" when I pick her...

Girls Inc. of Fort Smith

1415 Old Greenwood Road Fort Smith, AR

6 mi

Girls Inc. is an after-school and summer program for girls only. At this time, we've had to close our center due to the Coronavirus. Our wonderful staff is looking for other ways to support themselves and their families. We are helping them to find temporary babysitting jobs during this time.

Showing 1 - 3 of 3

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Barling, AR

After-school programs near you in Barling, AR 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 Barling, AR 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 Barling, AR 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 Barling, AR, 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.

After School Program Articles

Additional After School Program Services