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After School Programs in Bedford, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Open Arms Christian Preschool

This preschool has truly been a blessing for our son Nicholas. He has spent 2,5 years there and we could not be happier. Principal Donna and...

- Maria S.

LINCOLN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

THIS SCHOOL IS VERY GOOD FOR OUR KIDS, EVERYTHING IS PRETTY NEW. THE LOCATION IS GREAT.

- Binna D.

Learning Cottage Preschool

My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and...

- Meenal M.

After School Programs Near Bedford

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Bedford Recreation Kids Club

12 Mudge Way Bedford, MA

Child care
KIDS' CLUB offers after school, before school, vacation week, and full-day summer vacation care. Drop-In care is available for registered children.
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Open Arms Christian Preschool

426 Davis Road Bedford, MA

5.0(1)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Open Arms Christian Preschool (OACP) provides a stimulating, Christian learning environment. Each child will be encouraged to develop at a comfortable rate of growth since each child is a unique individual. Our curriculum provides guidance to promote five areas of development which includes: Spiritual, Social, Intellectual,...

Maria S. says "This preschool has truly been a blessing for our son Nicholas. He has spent 2,5 years there and we could not be happier. Principal Donna and all the staff...

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Mom Care

6202 Taylor Pond Lane Bedford, MA

I have a background in theatre and worked at the national theatre back in Turkey over a 6 years as drama teacher with kids. I extended my workshops and start offering workshop to nursery schools age of 3- 5 over 600 kids very week for 5 more years until i moved to UK. I can say that I had an amazing time and experience working...
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Science from Scientists

1 Deangelo Drive Suite C Bedford, MA

Science from Scientists mission is to teach and inspire the next generation to identify and solve real-world problems by improving STEM literacy. We are able to harness selectively chosen and trained real scientists with advanced STEM degrees to deliver state and national frameworks aligned hands-on lab based lessons, in a...
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LINCOLN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

147 CONCORD RD LINCOLN, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2380/mo
Cooperative
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Lincoln School for Children is a high-quality, safe, and nurturing preschool and childcare center for children from 3 months old to 5 years old. With a large and clean facility, loving and qualified teachers, low teacher-to-student ratios, and an educational curriculum, we provide a stimulating environment for your child's...

Binna D. says "THIS SCHOOL IS VERY GOOD FOR OUR KIDS, EVERYTHING IS PRETTY NEW. THE LOCATION IS GREAT."

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Learning Cottage Preschool

21 Douglas Ave Burlington, MA

5.0(2)
I am Shabana, mother of 3 children, certified curriculum coordinator, director and lead teacher for children, aged birth to 8 years. I have 18 yrs of experience in early childhood education. Learning Cottage is a curriculum and theme based licensed family daycare and aftercare for toddlers through preschoolers. We provide a...

Meenal M. says "My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and still miss...

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Bright Bear Academy

22 A ST BURLINGTON, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 1 more
Bright Bear Academy, located in Burlington, MA, is a dedicated early childhood education center that focuses on creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. Known for its commitment to fostering growth through hands-on learning and play, the academy provides a well-rounded educational experience for...

Care Member says "The center was spotless and the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely enroll here when I am ready."

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THE BILLY DALWIN PRESCHOOL OF TEMPLE EMUNAH

9 PIPER RD LEXINGTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1919/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Reggio emilia
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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Global Children's School

4A GILL ST WOBURN, MA

4.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2132/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
A joyful, child-centered, multicultural early education in Woburn, Massachusetts. Infants through Kindergarten. Certified, Experienced teachers are trained in early childhood best practices. Convenient locations Woburn, Natick and Cambridge. Great outdoors. Hot meals Included. * We specialize in Quality Early Childhood...

Mike C. says "We have one kid there for close to a year. The staff is great, and we've worked with Catherine and the school has grown since. Everybody is extremely nice...

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Beginnings School

210 South Avenue Weston, MA

4.0(11)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Beginnings School, located in Weston, MA provides exceptional education and a nurturing environment for children 3 months to 5 years old, in addition to the My Clubhouse After School Program and Summer Explorations Program for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. We first opened our doors in 1985, and in 2020 we became...

Kristy W. says "Our family has been at Beginnings School for almost six years, and we have had a fantastic experience there. My younger daughter spent three years in the...

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Cadence Academy Preschool Waltham - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

475 WINTER ST WALTHAM, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Empow Studios

1776 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA

Empow Studios After-School Club (ASC) is a unique care and enrichment program that brings together technology, arts, and play. Whether your child is programming their first robot or creating a self-watering garden in Minecraft, we nurture their creative talent, build up their imagination, and spark interests that can open up new...
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Project Learn Extended Day Program

1 CHARLES GARDNER LN Woburn, MA

Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
We offer a licensed after school program from 2:30-5:45 for children ages 5-14. In the Summer we offer a top ten ranked Summer Camp for ages 5-14. For more inquires, questions, or comments, please contact us.
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Nashoba Brooks School

200 Strawberry Hill Rd Concord, MA

Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Nashoba Brooks School's Preschool program serves students of all genders age 3-5 years old. Through a multi-age, interdisciplinary, hands-on curriculum, the Nashoba Brooks Preschool experience focuses on creativity and multiculturalism. In our close-knit community, boys and girls begin to master the skills that form the...
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Safari Kid Burlington

156 Cambridge St BURLINGTON, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
+ 3 more
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Jun Zi Lan Montessori School, Inc

88 PARK AVE CAMBRIDGE, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Cooperative
Academic
Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
+ 2 more
We’re a stellar bilingual Montessori school located steps from Alewife station. We provide a year-round, authentic Montessori education using a Chinese/ English immersion model for children between the ages of 2 years 9 months and 6 years. Our school offers bright classrooms and have access to the two playgrounds. Your child...
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Little Bees Lab Preschool Center

525 MAIN ST WATERTOWN, MA

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Little Bees Lab Preschool Center is unique for shaping little minds and helping them become creative Learners, Education focus and emotionally matured. The owners Marie Mathieu St Joy and Miche St Joy are both wonderful experienced educators, easy to work with and understanding of children of all age groups."
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Safari Kid Burlington

156 Cambridge St Burlington, MA

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
Montessori
Reggio emilia
+ 3 more
Safari Kid provides more than preschool and infant/toddler programs that encourage lifelong learning. We also offer enrichment in the form of after-school programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, including arrangements for transportation from their local school. Our summer camps combine academics with sports,...

Care Member says "My 11-month-old loves Safari Kid Burlington! The staff is caring, the environment is safe, and the center is clean and well-organized. I feel confident...

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5 SENSES

1381 MAIN ST READING, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$370/mo
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
5 Senses School in Reading is a one of a kind program that takes heavy influence from Reggio Emilia's student centered, self-guided and experimental approach to learning. We as teachers strive to develop social and cognitive skills through hands-on play ensuring each child that moves on from 5 Senses is well rounded and has the...

Heather W. says "My son has been at 5 Senses since December 2020, when we moved from another town and had 2.5 great years there. The school provides an extremely safe and...

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Chenery Extended

95 Washington St Belmont, MA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Chenery Extended is a non-profit provider that offers before and after-school enrichment programs for school-age children. The company offers supervised and age-appropriate programs and activities designed to enhance children’s intellectual, social and physical development. Chenery Extended operates from 2:25 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Bedford, MA

After-school programs near you in Bedford, MA 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 Bedford, MA 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 Bedford, MA 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.

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