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After School Programs in Bethesda, MD are rated 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

International Daycare of Bethesda

Our daughter had such a lovely experience at International Daycare of Bethesda. She started here just after turning one and Gheorghe and...

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Glen Echo Family Day Care

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...

- Jennifer R.

Montgomery Child Care Association Ashburton/Wyngate

This is a very well run center, the staff are wonderful - caring and experienced, healthy snacks, well structured activities. My kids went...

- Julie K.

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Bethesda Country Day School

5615 BEECH AVE BETHESDA, MD

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Bethesda Country Day preschool provides exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children are prepared for kindergarten...
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International Daycare of Bethesda

9414 Balfour Drive Bethesda, MD

4.0(14)

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
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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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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Wesley Nursery School

8300 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda, MD

1.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Wesley Nursery School located in Bethesda, MD is a community outreach program of Bethesda United Methodist Church for young children ages two to five years old. The school is a non-denominational preschool that offers half-day programs including additional before and after regular program hours.
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Woodacres Elementary School

7000 Radnor Rd Bethesda, MD

Child care
Preschool
Woodacres Elementary is a not-for-profit school on 7000 Radnor Rd, Bethesda, MD. Their facility is a member of Montgomery Child Care Association that provides quality before and after school program at their Woodacres Clubhouse for school aged kids who attend their elementary school.
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Westmoreland Childrens Center

5112 Allan Terrace Bethesda, MD

WCC provides quality nursery school and full-time child care to families living or working in the area. We are NAEYC accredited and offer programs for children 2?5 as well as before- and after-care for school-age children.
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Bethesda Community School Inc

7500 Honeywell Ln Bethesda, MD

Child care
Preschool
The Bethesda Community School, Inc. is a non-profit private school that offers licensed programs for nursery through kindergarten. The school operates from Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and also offers before and after-school care for children up to twelve years old. The school provides an educational and fun...
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Montgomery Child Care Association Ashburton/Wyngate

10010 Fernwood Road Bethesda, MD

5.0(1)
Kindergarten
Preschool
Montgomery Child Care Association of Ashburton and Wyngate located at 10010 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, Maryland, 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...

Julie K. says "This is a very well run center, the staff are wonderful - caring and experienced, healthy snacks, well structured activities. My kids went to before and...

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Waldorf Children's Garden and After Care

4800 Sangamore Road Bethesda, MD

Child care
Preschool
Waldorf Children's Garden and After Care is an educational facility that aims to provide a solid educational foundation for the children of Bethesda MD. It offers a safe and harmonious environment and provides appropriate activities that foster effective learning among children. The school promotes balanced education by...
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Bethesda Country Day

5615 BEECH AVE BETHESDA, MD

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Bethesda Country Day preschool provides exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children are prepared for kindergarten...
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Primrose School of Downtown Bethesda

8101 GLENBROOK RD BETHESDA, MD

State license verified

starting at
$2806/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 2 more
Primrose Schools® is a national system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and child care experience for children and families. Our Franchise Owners, Leadership Teams and School Staff partner with parents to help children develop the right foundation for continual learning in life. At...
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Kids Adventures

8330 Grubb Rd Bethesda, MD

Child care
Preschool
Kids Adventures, located in Bethesda, Maryland, offers pre-kindergarten and extended care programs during the school year and day camp programs during the summer. The company is committed to providing young children a secure, comfortable and stimulating learning environment. The company’s programs focus on developing math and...
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DEE DEE'S PLACE, INC

12605 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE SILVER SPRING, MD

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2100/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We are a family-owned and operated childcare center, established in 1986. We offer nurturing, age-appropriate programs—from infants to school-age—using a play-based curriculum and Maryland EXCELS Level 3 quality rating to prepare your child for lifelong success. At Dee Dee’s Place, your child becomes part of our family. We offer...

Care Member says "We love Dee Dee’s! Our two year old started there when she was four months old and we have zero complaints. Each teacher has shown so much love and care...

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Yuly Gamez

14409 Gaines Ave ROCKVILLE, MD

5.0(2)
starting at
$1200/mo
In-Home daycare
At Mrs. Yuly's Daycare we Provide a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where children can learn and thrive. We offer a clean, safe, like home setting with age appropriate learning activities in English and Spanish that support cognitive, emotional and physical development. We believe each child is unique and deserves to...

Dr Jennifer M. says "Yuly is wonderful and absolutely amazing. I would highly, highly recommend her!"

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Barbara Ann Docal

14117 CHADWICK LN ROCKVILLE, MD

5.0(4)

State license verified

Hello, and welcome to My Little Angels daycare of 20 years, where we teach a comprehensive curriculum. Our program offers a true early childhood education environment where our students learn numbers, colors, shapes, sing songs, enjoy creating crafts, and story time. Our facility is bright with students’ family pictures and...

Care Member says "Barbara Ann was great with our toddler and very attentive to his needs. We appreciate how personable and flexible she is, and all of her wonderful...

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St. Albans Early Childhood Center

4404 WISCONSIN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(5)

State license verified

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...

Care Member says "St. Alban's Early Childhood Center is one the best childcare centers in the area. The staff truly care about the children and listen to parent...

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The Montessori School of Washington DC

4380 MCARTR BLVD NW STE 200 WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2111/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
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...

Maggie C. says "I'm happy to recommend MSOW. My child attended school there from age 2-5 and we had a great experience. The school is warm, loving and focused on the...

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Metta Montessori School

1022 S HIGHLAND ST ARLINGTON, VA

5.0(8)

State license verified

starting at
$2252/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 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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Aster's Family Daycare

705 Hyde Road SILVER SPRING, MD

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
In-Home daycare
Aster’s Family Daycare: A warm, nurturing, and safe home where children grow, learn, and feel loved every day. We provide a caring, family-like environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and kindness. With engaging activities and plenty of opportunities for play and learning, we help each child build confidence and...

Abby U. says "My little man started with her when he was just a coupe months old, he has been with her since. They were very flexible as I was navigating being a first...

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WEE WORLD EARLY CHILDHOOD ENRICHMENT HUB

4400 JENIFER ST NW STE 3250 WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(1)

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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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Bethesda, MD

After-school programs near you in Bethesda, MD 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 Bethesda, MD 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 Bethesda, MD 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 Bethesda, MD, 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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