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We have 100 after school programs in Chicago, IL! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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RAINDROP EARLY LEARNING CENTER

2050 E 93RD ST CHICAGO, IL

5.0(2)

23 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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Raindrop Early Learning Center is more than a daycare, it's a catalyst for community growth in Calumet Heights and surrounding areas. We nurture the whole child – mind, body, and spirit – through innovative, nature-inspired learning, healthy nutrition, and research-based practices. With a focus on family empowerment and community connections, Raindrop Early Learning Center provides a safe haven for children to learn, grow, and become future leaders who will shape a brighter, greener tomorrow. Our unique blend of holistic education and community-centered approach sets us apart, ensuring children thrive and families flourish.

DeZhana .. says "I have kids that attend and I work there as well. They are awesome. Good atmosphere, the parents love it and the kids love it. They are super hands on...

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EYES ON THE FUTURE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

6969 N RAVENSWOOD AVE STE A CHICAGO, IL

5.0(3)

11 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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Lindsey H. says "I have had kids at Eyes on the Future for six years, and I can't recommend this school more. I was drawn here because of the location and wanting my...

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Amazing Grace Kids Palace

2368 E 69TH ST CHICAGO, IL

21 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
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Little Leaders Academy

1856 W 69TH ST CHICAGO, IL

5.0(4)

17 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Special needs
Preschool
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Little Leaders Academy is a licensed daycare and learning center for children ages 2-6. We supply diaper and wipes, fresh hot meals, in house field trips, celebration of holidays and birthdays, and a variety of learning experiences. We provide very small class settings, onsite outdoor play, and we offer excellent special needs care. We do not charge any registration fees, activity fees, or celebration fees.

Tiffany A. says "My kids have been attending going on 5 years. My son who is Autistic, has now since aged out, but they helped him break out of his shell and speak more....

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Berry’s Patch

1750 N NATOMA AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(7)

6 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Montessori
In-Home daycare
Creative Exploration: Through play-based learning, children discover colors, shapes, stories, and songs that spark curiosity and joy. Emotional Nurturing: We celebrate every feeling, teaching empathy, resilience, and self-expression in a safe, loving environment. Early Education: Our structured routines gently introduce literacy, numeracy, and science, preparing children for school while honoring their unique pace. Safe & Stimulating Spaces: Clean, cozy, and vibrant-our classrooms are designed to feel like a second home, filled with laughter and learning. Family Connection: We partner with parents, sharing milestones, affirmations, and daily updates that make you feel part of every moment

Care Member says "I enrolled 3 months ago and I’m already feel so grateful and at peace. The environment is so welcoming you can tell the staff genuinely care. Highly...

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Sheila's Learning Playhouse

9812 South Carpenter Street Chicago, IL

19 mi

I give exceptional care for children, ages 0 to 12 years, in a loving private home setting. I offer before and after care for school aged children, nutritious meals and African centered studies once a week, sibling discount offered!!
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Safe Haven Childcare Center

907 West 87th Street Chicago, IL

19 mi

Academic
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Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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Safe Haven Child Care Center established in 2019, is the second location out of Safe Haven DayCare Home. We are new to the Auburn-Gresham community where we provide Early Care and Education to families of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We offer before and after school care. The hours of operation are from 6am to 6pm. We use the Creative Curriculum (where children learn through play), currently we offer free registration, free hot meals, and no copayments for those who qualify. The Metra and bus line are accessible to our location. For more information you may contact us at 773-858-8932
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Sarah's Christian Group Home Daycare

1810 N Mulligan Ave Chicago, IL

7 mi

Here at Sarah's Christian Group Home Day Care, we Love, we play, we learn, and we grow together. "Providing Quality Care""Train Up a Child in the way he should go and when he is old, He will not depart from it" Proverbs 22:6..Education in the home FIRST, forms the child throughout His or Her Lifetime. Providing Child Care for Infants Toddlers, Pre-School, and School Aged children. Individual attention given each child as needed...Warm respectful non-smoking Christian environment... three nutritious meals and two healthy snacks... Enclosed screen porch-indoor/outdoor playtime/very large fenced back yard. Before and After school Program. Before and afterschool Drop off and Pick up. Educational activities curriculum provided to every age appropriate child. Every child will have an opportunity to learn, to be well prepared, to be school ready. We focus on developing and learning areas of Social-Emotional Development; Physical Development; Cognitive Development; Literacy; Mathematics; Science and Technology; Social Studies; English Language Acquisition; and The Arts of Music and Dance. At Sarah's Christian Group Home Daycare, we believe that children learn best through PLAY!...Monthly all expense paid Field Trips.. Certified Math Teacher on premises (Provide Tutoring by appointment only) Daycare Hours: Monday -Friday-6:00a.m. to 6:000p.m. (Flexible). Open Year Round, except for major holidays. Illinois Action for Children Accepted (Co-Pays are negotiable); Private Pay accepted; Family Discounts for two or more children; Licensed by the State of Illinois; Certified by Department of Children and Family Services; 20 Years Experienced; Certified CPR and First Aid; Early Childhood Development-Concordia University.... Believe in yourself, I can and I will. The More that you READ, The more things you will know. The more that you LEARN, the more places you'll go. -Dr. Seuss
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LITTLE LEADERS OF TOMORROW DAY CARE CENTERS

301 N. Mayfield Ave. CHICAGO, IL

5.0(2)

8 mi

Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
Day Care
Child care
We believe every child deserves a strong foundation to grow, learn, and thrive. Serving children from 6 weeks through 5 years to include preschool, kindergarten, as well as before- and after-school programs for school-age children ages 6–12. To further support working families, LLOT provides extended aftercare services from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. LLOT takes a holistic approach to early childhood education by offering a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment designed to meet each child’s developmental needs. Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to encourage curiosity and independence, featuring developmentally appropriate materials, interactive learning centers, and outdoor play spaces. Highly trained educators use Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD to track progress and ensure each child is reaching important milestones. We value diversity, family involvement, and community connections. At LLOT, we’re not just a childcare center, we are a place where children are inspired, families are supported, and future leaders are nurtured.

Frank T. says "The staff is very friendly. They are great!"

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Kove Learning Academy

3137 W 71st St Chicago, IL

16 mi

Preschool
Child care
Kove Learning Academy is an educational child care service provider located at 3137 W 71st Street, Chicago, Illinois. The school can accommodate a maximum of 56 children and provides full-time and extended before and after-school care from Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Kove Learning Academy serves children ages two to six years old.
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Family Tree Daycare

3655 N Saint Louis Ave Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

9 mi

- We are open from 7:00am to 6:00pm - DCFS Of Illinois Licensed - American Red Cross Certification - First Aid And CPR - Hot Meals Included - 6 months to 12 years of age - Educational Activities, music and more - We Accept Applicants For "Action For Children" (If Qualified) - Full Time/Part Time, Before/After School Care - Licensed for extended hours 6:00pm - 12:00am

Monica R. says "Family Tree Daycare a very good place for your children we make them feel like home they will learn new thinks everyday have fun do painting music and...

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Sunnyside Daycare

3542 W. Sunnyside Chicago, IL

9 mi

Academic
Preschool
Child care
Daycare, Pre-School, Before and After School Care for Children ages 2yrs through 12yrs
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Early Childhood & After School Center

10161 S Longwood Dr Apt S Chicago, IL

19 mi

Child care
Established in 2007, Early Childhood & After School Center provides a warm and loving home for children. The nurturing environment is rich with music, games, toys, and outdoor play. Located in Chicago, Illinois they offer childcare and after-school programs.
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4Ever Young Day Care Inc

441 E 79TH ST CHICAGO, IL

5.0(1)

20 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
4 Ever Young Daycare, in Chicago, IL, is the leading daycare and head start center serving Chicago, Chatham, Avalon Park, Calumet Heights, and surrounding areas since 1999. We provide infant and toddler programs, before and after school care, child care from 6 weeks to 12 years of age, free field trips, Spanish services, and much more. For all your child care needs, contact 4 Ever Young Daycare, in Chicago.
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Ivy Garden After School Center, LLC

625 W 31st St Chicago, IL

15 mi

Preschool
Child care
Ivy Garden After School Center, LLC located in Chicago, IL is a revolutionary education provider that offers preschool and after-school learning for children ages two years old and up. The center prepares preschoolers on every dimension for kindergarten as they focus primarily on academic prep and enhancement.
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Chicago daily luxury

555 W. Kinzie Chicago, IL

14 mi

School is starting soon, let us give you peace of mind by transporting your children for you. Chicago Daily Luxury is here to provide a safe, licensed transportation service for children at a reasonable price to parents. With today's busy lifestyle, parents are often faced with scheduling conflicts and transportation dilemmas for their children. We are here to help solve these dilemmas. Some schools charge you a fee for being late. Call us to pick them up for you. Our services are great for: Pick-up and Drop-off to Elementary and High Schools School Sports Events After-School All-Stars Chicago Programs After School Counts Programs Community Partnership Programs After School Matters After School Sports and Academics Community Schools Initiative Programs Child Care Supplemental Educational Services Programs Tuition-Based After School Programs Child-Parent Center Program. To schedule daily, weekly, or monthly pickups/drop offs for your child call today! 773-615-5672 www.chicagodailyluxury.com
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Ivy Garden Learning Center

622 W 31st St Chicago, IL

15 mi

Preschool
Child care
Ivy Garden Learning Center located in Chicago, IL is a revolutionary education provider offering preschool and after school learning for children ages two to five years old. The school provides Daycare & Preschool, After School Care, Summer, and Academic Center Entrance Test Preparation programs.
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Little People Day Care & Kindergarten, Inc.

7550 Kedvale Ave Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

12 mi

Little People Day Care & Kindergarten School has offered daycare, Pre-kindergarten, Full day Kindergarten, before and after school and summer camp services for the Rogers Park, Evanston, Edgewater and surrounding communities since 1979. We service ages 2 - 13 with a full day Kindergarten. We are open when Public Schools are closed. We are open most holidays when schools are closed. We are open in the summer. We are also looking to be licensed to extend our hours until 12 midnight. Would hire teachers from 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Monday - Saturday. We would take children from ages 2 - 13 during those hours as well as looking for staff to work those hours. We provide a caring, loving, home-like stimulating environment. We promote the growth and development of every child in a positive self-image building teaching structure. Our goal is to provide parents with comprehensive childcare solutions and peace of mind. We offer highly skilled and experienced educators - parent training - positive thinking skills - job development skills as well as moral training for our children. Why Choose Us? - Warm & friendly environment. - Child- centered approach. - Flexible programs. - Affordable prices. - Specialize in building your child's self-image and teaching positive thinking skills. Need more information? Interested in extended hours program, call Mrs. Bansa at 847 331-8222 for more information.

Mikhaela F. says "Kids hav3 been here 5+ yrs. Love it"

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Christian L-E-G Early Learning Preschool

446 E 43RD ST CHICAGO, IL

17 mi

Christian LEG Early Learning Preschool, in Chicago, IL, is a leading daycare center serving Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Kenwood, Woodlawn, Back of the Yards, and surrounding areas since 2015. We offer daycare services for children ages 15 months to 6 years of age, music lessons, field trips, before and after school care, and much more.
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LIVING WITNESS LEARNING DAYCARE CENTER Portage Park area

4159 N LARAMIE AVE CHICAGO, IL

7 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
We believe that children learn through experience. It is our job to provide children with as many experiences as possible, to take advantage of experience as they occur and to guide children to learn and benefit from their experiences. Professional trained and experienced teachers head each classroom. The ratio of children to teachers is 10 to 1, except in the 2-year-old room, where the ratio is 8 to 1. All of our caregivers make it a priority to establish a warm, safe, happy and exciting environment for each and every child. The activities are many and vary, depending on the age of the children. Our fine arts program consists of art experiences with different media requiring a variety of skills, music classes, and Work Out. Living Witness Apostolic Faith Church in the Portage Park Area4159 North Laramie Chicago, Illinois, 773-427-1011 is responsible for the Before & After school &Daycare & Preschool Center Inc. We offer a full daycare program to children ages two through 12 years old, with no discrimination as to race or creed. The 2-year-old children are required to be potty trained or there is a 25.00 weekly fee to help with this process. Summer Camp start June 12 2023 $95 9am to 3pm Monday thru Friday We Love our Portage Park Community come enjoy the childcare setting in this community
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

After School Programs in Chicago, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 102 reviews of the 100 listed after school programs

RAINDROP EARLY LEARNING CENTER

I have kids that attend and I work there as well. They are awesome. Good atmosphere, the parents love it and the kids love it. They are...

- DeZhana ..

EYES ON THE FUTURE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

I have had kids at Eyes on the Future for six years, and I can't recommend this school more. I was drawn here because of the location and...

- Lindsey H.

Little Leaders Academy

My kids have been attending going on 5 years. My son who is Autistic, has now since aged out, but they helped him break out of his shell and...

- Tiffany A.

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Chicago, IL

After-school programs near you in Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL, 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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