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We have 60 after school programs in Canton, MA! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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La Distinction Academy

1030 TURNPIKE ST CANTON, MA

5.0(2)

2 mi

Developmental (play-based)
International
Academic
Faith based
Montessori
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We provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for the well-being of every child. Our holistic approach to care focuses on the spiritual, physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of each child and family who partner with us on this journey of excellence. Our center is equipped as a natural home with educational materials. We provide low ratio for a high-quality care. We center our learning to include the whole family. We encourage families and siblings of our enrolled scholars to join us on scheduled events and workshops. Parents are welcome to contribute to our monthly curriculum. Through our software application, parents also receive instant updates about their child's activities throughout the day.

Care Member says "During our tour visit, my then one year old daughter instantly felt comfortable and did not want to leave. Now about a year later, she truly enjoys it...

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Shaloh House Preschool

50 ETHYL WAY STOUGHTON, MA

5.0(3)

3 mi

Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Small Chabad preschool located in Stoughton MA. Inspiring constructovist learners with a Reggio approach through a Jewish lense. Catering to age 3 months-5 years.

Care Member says "My kids love it here. The staff is so warm and kind, it feels like dropping the kids off with family"

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Loving Nest Child Care

270 Washington St. DEDHAM, MA

5.0(1)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
In-Home daycare
Child care
At Loving Nest Child Care, your little one will grow, play, and learn in a safe, nurturing home environment designed with love and attention to every detail. I’m Adriana, owner and educator, and I’m passionate about creating a warm “home away from home” where babies and toddlers can explore, feel secure, and develop at their own pace. Our program offers a Spanish immersion experience, allowing children to naturally absorb the language through songs, stories, play, and daily routines. It’s a wonderful way to build early language skills and cultural awareness while having fun! Our days include a mix of play-based and educational activities that support curiosity, independence, and developmental milestones. With a small group size, every child receives personalized attention and loving care.

Yurdi R. says "She is really dedicated to and loves working with the children. She has a really wonderful place."

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Grace Corner

MAIN ST COLUMBIAN WEYMOUTH, MA

5.0(3)

9 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
In-Home daycare
Child care
Grace Corner is a small child care program licensed by the Mass Department of EEC. I have been working with children for 10+ years. I am certified by the Red Cross in First Aid, AED, CPR, Epi-pen Administration. I am open to back-up care, drop in and flexible to your individual needs. I enjoy intentionally and proactively getting to know young children and babies in order to foster their overall healthy development. During care I offer structured educational lessons, art activities, meals and naps as scheduled. For parents I offer updates and open communication. Before becoming a licensed educator, I worked in Center based day care at Bright Horizons, as well as an ABA Therapist in both clinical base and home service, providing ABA services to young children with Autism. My goal when providing child care is to deliver an experience that offers a clean, safe, cozy and structured environment where soft music and art are always on schedule. Feel free to connect for more info.

Care Member says "My little one attends Grace Corner a few days a week. I was very reluctant (as a new mom and with the state of the world) to have anyone watch my baby...

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New Age Scholars Childcare

35 EMORY ST BROCKTON, MA

5.0(4)

9 mi

Montessori
Academic
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
New Age Scholars has designed a teaching program that benefits the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of the preschool child. We facilitate and foster the developmental growth of each child by identifying and building on each child’s individual strengths, skills and interests. We respect and celebrate the many different cultures of the families that participate in our program. We welcome diversity and our staff tries to infuse a multicultural and anti-bias awareness into the classroom activities and the materials provided. We model behaviors that demonstrate the appreciation of other cultures, support diverse opinions and create an atmosphere that encourages a child to acknowledge and value individuality and diversity. Our staff helps instill a sense of community into each classroom. A child’s individual skills are promoted to encourage child’s respect for themselves. Children can use those skills to help and to share their ideas within the classroom.

Care Member says "My son has been going there since he was one years old and is now three and is fully potty trained can hold full conversations and enjoys his daily...

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Kidzkollege Early Education / Preschool

59 Oldfields Road 2 Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Kidzkollege Early Education and Preschool is, licensed has a Non traditional hour by the department of early childcare education. We served infants, toddlers, before and after school program and weekend care is available. We are family oriented. Guaranteed the safety of each child in our care. Flexibility of receiving your child earlier. No penalty for 30 minutes late pick up Flexible schedule to accommodate parents needs.

Patience O. says "i agree to a five star rating because of the personal experience i had with kidzkollege. try and you will be impressed"

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Loleeta's Family Child Care

66 COLONIAL AVENUE DORCHESTER, MA

5.0(1)

8 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
For over 25 years, our Family Child Care program has provided a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment for children and families in our community. We understand that every child is unique, and our approach is designed to support each child’s growth and development through hands-on learning and play. Our program operates Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, offering flexible care for working families. We provide nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, and snack time, ensuring that children have the energy and focus they need to learn and thrive.

Care Member says "My child has been with Loleeta’s Family Care since she was four months old. As a first time mom I was able to navigate all the first milestones with...

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Entela Child Care

960 S FRANKLIN ST HOLBROOK, MA

5.0(8)

7 mi

Montessori
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
In-Home daycare
I am mother of two wonderful kids, being near them since the first day is the best experience so far. Working over three years with department of early childcare Education make me feel stronger to provide, what a child really deserves. At my program is my priority to make kids feel safe, loved same as home. With an indoor and outdoor space it’s approved from the department for the kids safety and learning. I provide breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack, everything is everything from scratch. My program is 0 sugar & 0 screen time.

Care Member says "If you’ve found this page, you are in luck. There’s no one I trust my child with more than Entela. She showed my child so much care and love. My...

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Little Pandas

15 SYCAMORE ROAD NEWTON, MA

5.0(4)

9 mi

International
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Little Pandas Home Daycare By Zhifen Fei is warm and vibrant haven that has been nurturing young minds since 1994. Our journey began in Watertown, MA with our dedicated founder, Fei, and has since flourished in the inviting community of Oak Hill in Newton, MA. Positioned conveniently near Route 9 and the Chestnut Hill area, our day care offers a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment for all families. At Little Pandas, we embrace the unique backgrounds of our little adventurers, providing a colorful array of activities that promote creativity, bilingual communication in English and Chinese, and holistic development. Under the loving and experienced guidance of Fei, each day unfolds with exciting, interactive learning experiences, from captivating storytelling and creative arts and crafts to lively outdoor play and musical fun. For nearly 30 years, Little Pandas has been more than a daycare; we are a family deeply committed to the joys of childhood and the importance of nurturing wonder. Step into the Little Pandas Home Daycare family, and let your child's journey of discovery begin with us!

Han F. says "My daughter joined Little Panda when she was 2 years and 9 months old. I was nervous because she had never been in a daycare setting and she was nervous...

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D'Vine Hope Family Daycare

38 HARVARD ST DORCHESTER, MA

5.0(3)

9 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
In-Home daycare
Blessings I am Ms. Hope my students call me Nani. I have been working with children since 1994 and have had my own ECE program since 2008. I enjoy what I do and am blessed to have been doing this work for so long. Here at D'Vine Hope in home early education program we consider your family our family. The key to our success is our partnership with you. We are a faith based program and we listen to Christian music every day during breakfast to start our day. We believe in educating our students with the strong belief that no matter the age our students can accomplish great things. Our motto is, "OUR STUDENTS ARE THE HOPE OF THE FUTURE!!! FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND I WILL GET BACK TO YOU WITHIN 24 HOURS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...I LOOK FORWARD TO PARTNERING WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A BLESSED DAY 🙏❤️🦋

Care Member says "she is amazing teacher and the children really learned from her."

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Cadence Academy Preschool- PERMANENTLY CLOSED

884 WASHINGTON ST NORWOOD, MA

4 mi

Day Care
Child 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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Healthy Minds Learning Program

200 WESTGATE DR BROCKTON, MA

7 mi

Faith based
Reggio emilia
Academic
Montessori
Cooperative
+5 more
We offer quality childcare services in traditional halfday and drop in childcare. Use us once in a while or everyday.
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Kesher Newton Jewish Community After School Program

300 Hammond Pond Parkway Chestnut Hill, MA

10 mi

Kesher Newton Jewish Community After School Program in Chestnut Hill, MA offers services to children from grades K-5. This child care facility provides excellent education in Jewish ethics, history, and culture, as well as modern Hebrew in a "camp-like" and joyful atmosphere. This child care facility features a Jewish community that welcomes all kids.
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M&M with A G Family Daycare

100 Rockdale St. Mattapan, MA

7 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Established in 2008, M & M with a G Family Day Care offers childcare to the community of Mattapan, MA. They provide a warm and loving home for children to play and learn at a comfortable pace. The nurturing environment is rich with music, games, toys, and outdoor play. We take children for before, during, and after school hours. At our daycare, we teach children skills from the writing their name to public speaking As a parent and grandparent I know the importance of feeding our children nutritious meals. We provide 3 homemade meals each day. Each meal is guaranteed to have fruit, milk, and cover important nutrients children need while they're growing. Our meals are sure to put a smile on your child's face! Melissa offers 16 years of child care experience and holds a masters in early education. As a mother and grandmother, Melissa brings her motherly love and grandmother heart to your children. She will have your kids singing the alphabet, learning to spell their name, practice public speaking, and more! Melissa understands how important it is for kids to learn wherever they are.
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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham Heights, MA

10 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Expressions After School is an arts-based after school program in Needham, MA serving Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School children. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our students through the exploration of the arts and through artistic expression. We maintain a high quality series of programs: After School Program, Kindergarten Program, and Extended Child Care Programs with a well trained staff who provides personal attention and exceptional care. We cultivate children's individual creativity through visual arts, drama, dance, music, legos and sports. The atmosphere at Expressions is both nurturing and inclusive. It is an environment that stresses a "home away from home" approach. Children have the opportunity to meet their school obligations and participate in clubs and activities. We offer many unique services: Providing transportation to the program, we offer transportation to and from your children's extra-curricular activities and appointments as well. Open for delayed openings and early releases, providing breakfast, snacks and lunch when needed.
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Cadence Academy Preschool - 434

884 WASHINGTON ST NORWOOD, MA

4 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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King's Wood Montessori School

12 Gilmore Street Foxboro, MA

10 mi

Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
King's Wood Montessori School in Foxboro, Massachusetts was founded in 1968 by a group of parents interested in providing a Montessori education for their children. More than 45 years later, King's Wood remains a parent-owned, non-profit school serving children from over fifteen communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We offer both half day and full day programs along with before and after school care. King's Wood Montessori School is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care and staffed by teachers trained in the Montessori Method. Visit us at www.kingswoodmontessori.org or email at: staff@kwms.org.
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Dymond Minds Before & After School Care

40 Bourneside St Dorchester Center, MA

8 mi

With a Master Degree in Early Education and care, My goal is to provide children from three months to age 6 with experiences and activities of learning that will enrich them in all levels of development. We use research based curricula for our child centered activities and believe that children learn best through culturally rich environments, meaningful play and consistent scheduling. Though we are a family based child care we believe in going into the community for a significant part of our learning. This gives our students an opportunity to see the world they are learning about from a real life point of view. Field trips to local libraries and other learning environments/events are scheduled on a regular basis. We also provide at no additional cost, three full meals and two snacks for full time students and are closely monitored by a nutrition education program which insures we offer what is known to be best for the children at the appropriate age. We also offer assistance with toilet training and self regulation skills for behavior challenged children. We are a full year program accepting private pay and voucher assisted clients.
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Liberty Kids

875 Washington Street Braintree, MA

7 mi

Faith based
Academic
Reggio emilia
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
+2 more
My liberty kids is a program that looks to serve children within the south shore community. Our preschool program will focus on the early education of 2.9 to 5 year olds. We will offer a full day program that runs Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 230pm with the option of adding on extended hours. We will also offer part-time care as well. Our after school program will focus on children ages 6-14 years old during the hours of 2:30pm-5pm. Our Mission To provide a high-quality, safe and nurturing childcare for preschool and school-aged children with a focus on developing a child's social, physical, emotional health and wellbeing. We foster a supportive childcare environment that will prepare your child for the path ahead. We achieve this high-quality care by incorporating traditional teaching as well as hands-on experiences to best fit the individual CHILD.
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SolBe Learning

631 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PKWY CHESTNUT HILL, MA

9 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
SolBe is an early learning center in Chestnut Hill, MA that reimagines traditional notions of child care and nursery school. Our name defines our purpose: “sol” from the Spanish word meaning sun and the English word “be”, combining into a name meaning “to be full of light”. Learning is not the filling of a cup, but the lighting of a fire. We aim to create the highest quality early learning experiences through a seed-to-table nutrition program, thoughtfully designed facilities, especially-trained-for-this-work educators, and a school culture influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach integrated with Spanish exposure. Your wellness and the wellness of your child shouldn’t be a question of either/or. SolBe is an early learning center committed to yes/and. Our dynamic program continually adapts and improves as we nurture healthy, engaged lives for children and adults. SolBe offers the following schedule options: Full-time, 5 days/week, Extended day 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Full-time, 5 days/week, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Part-time, 4 days/week, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Part-time, 3 days/week, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Canton, MA

After School Programs in Canton, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

La Distinction Academy

During our tour visit, my then one year old daughter instantly felt comfortable and did not want to leave. Now about a year later, she truly...

- Care member

Shaloh House Preschool

My kids love it here. The staff is so warm and kind, it feels like dropping the kids off with family

- Care member

Loving Nest Child Care

She is really dedicated to and loves working with the children. She has a really wonderful place.

- Yurdi R.

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Canton, MA

After-school programs near you in Canton, 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 Canton, 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 Canton, 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.

To find a good after school program near you in Canton, MA, 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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