Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Chicago, IL
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After School Programs in Chicago, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 79 reviews of the 102 listed after school programs
Berry’s Patch
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 member
CASA DEI BAMBINI MONTESSORI OF MAYFAIR
Oh my gosh, they are amazing! We have been with them since my daughter was two, the staff, everything about them is incredible!
- Megan S.
BUCKTOWN ACADEMY
Our family couldn’t be happier with our experience at Bucktown Academy over the past 18 months. Within just a few weeks of starting, our...
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After School Programs Near Chicago
Game Time Athletics
1234 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL
Child care
Our premier fitness center for children includes daily fitness classes, homework assistance, healthy living/eating classes, seasonal sports classes and before and after school for school age children. Transportation from selected schools to our facility is provided with your membership. We have motor skills and development...
Near the Pier Development
540 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 2 Chicago, IL
Kindergarten
Child care
Near the Pier Development located at 540 North Lake Shore Drive Suite 2, Chicago, Illinois, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from six-thirty AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after-...
Creative Little Ones Preschool
9528 S Halsted St Chicago, IL
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Creative Little One's Preschool is an early childhood education and child care provider located at 9528 S Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois. The school serves children ages two to six years old in an educational environment that is safe, nurturing and comfortable. Creative Little One's Preschool also offers before and...
Les Finch's Learning Tree
4217 W 16th St Chicago, IL
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Les Finch's Learning Tree is an early childhood program provider located at 4217 W 16th Street, Chicago, Illinois. The company accepts children from ages two to school-age and offers preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and before and after-school programs. Les Finch's Learning Tree provides children with a safe and...
Albany Child Care Center
5954 S Albany Chicago, IL
We are a NAEYC accredited private child care center providing quality childcare for children ages 15 months - 5 years. Our classrooms follow the Creative Curriculum and are all bilingual, English/Spanish. We offer full-day Kindergarten, Before & After School, Pre-School, Headstart, Toddler Program and a full-day Summer Program....
We are a full service daycare serving ages six weeks to six years of age for our early childhood program. We offer before and after school care for ages six years to 12 years of age. Summer camp and tutoring are also offered. Open 6:00am to 6:00pm.
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
In-Home daycare
Hi! I'm Melanie, and I run Blue Sky Daycare, my warm and inviting in-home daycare. I've been involved in child care for more than ten years, and I'm still learning new things from the children in my care every day. I love to pull from a broad spectrum of educational theories to create lessons that nuture each child as an...
Precious Baby's Group Home Daycare
4911 W Wellington Ave Chicago, IL
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Child care
Precious Baby's Group Home Daycare located in Chicago, IL offers comprehensive Group Home, Day Care, Infant Care, and Child Care services. The center also specializes in After School Program, Homework Assistance, Bilingual Program, Computers on Site, Arts and Crafts, and Outgoing Program.
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Faith based
+ 1 more
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...
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...
- starting at
- $1475/mo
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
When Dr. Maria Montessori began teaching, it was her philosophy of emotional and intellectual growth that established her methods as being the unprecedented standard for child development. Today, our accredited teachers uphold the same standard of success that Dr. Montessori created. Our home-like school expands on the...
Megan S. says "Oh my gosh, they are amazing! We have been with them since my daughter was two, the staff, everything about them is incredible!"
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
+ 2 more
Bucktown Academy is a nature-based program for children ages two through five. We provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience where children are prepared academically and socially for kindergarten. At Bucktown Academy, we believe that children learn through play within a structured, child-centered environment;...
Care Member says "Our family couldn’t be happier with our experience at Bucktown Academy over the past 18 months. Within just a few weeks of starting, our friends and...
- starting at
- $110/mo
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Edgewater Early Learning Center is a NAEYC & ExceleRate Illinois Gold rated center located 0.4 miles from the CTA Argyle Red line Station. We cater to the individual needs of each child, family and community within our care. There is a unique sense of family-centered care that truly supports the whole child while meeting the...
Rob .. says "I have 2 kids attending, one has been there for a while and the other will be starting soon. The staff is fantastic and they have a great center. I trust...
- starting at
- $1000/mo
In-Home daycare
I offer all meals for the day, educational resources, art projects, field trips, daily communication with families, potty training starting at 2 years old, outside activities when weather permits, holiday photos FREE to parents, birthday parties, parent activities and so much more!! I offer transportation for field trips and do...
Care Member says "Ms. Jazzimen is one of the best daycare providers that I’ve had. She is very loving and caring. And takes time to individualize care and learning. We’ve...
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Preschool
+ 2 more
Cuppycakes is a preschool for 2-6 year olds that serves Uptown, Andersonville and surrounding areas. Our center is built on the idea of inclusion, representation, and celebration of diversity. We are a smaller center with a home daycare vibe. Each child will receive individual and small group instruction weekly. At Cuppycakes,...
Care Member says "I am so happy that I chose this school for my 3 year old son!! The owner Ms. Nina is so friendly and I was able to tour the school before it opened. The...
- starting at
- $2240/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Ignite Wonder with an emergent and arts-integrated curriculum that places your child’s curiosity and social emotional development at the forefront! Bubbles Academy’s educational philosophy of arts-integration combines content and skills taken from arts practices including dance, music, theatre and visual arts, with...
Care Member says "Bubbles Academy is truly a magical place. The preschool program in Bucktown is amazing, as are all the teachers and staff. My child has grown and...
- starting at
- $1078/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
3 month Free Co-Pay, Ages 2-6 Yrs Old, safe & nurturing environment, Nutritious Meals, Educational & Creative Lessons we bring the outdoors indoors, Spanish, Sign Language & parent & teacher relation for positive outcome for your child.
Care Member says "This is the best day care I have ever put my child in. They are punctual, very nice staff , they take care of your child like it’s their own. I would...
- starting at
- $385/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kiddie College Learning Centers are committed to providing a fun, safe, learning environment for our children and the community. We offer programs such as Spanish class, and developmentally appropriate activities for our little scholars. In addition, we offer small classrooms that focus on the whole child and we love to get our...
Care Member says "Kiddie college staff is so hands on & just knowledgeable of what my child needs. I truly trust them with taking care of my child."
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Day Care
Child care
Nyalah & Cam’s Developmental Playground mission is to provide a safe and quality diverse learning environment that promotes independence and self-help skills where children and their families can excel and participate fully in life.
Care Member says "The director and staff are very warm and welcoming. I can tell my child is being cared for properly by the warm hugs she receives in the morning at drop...
Child Life Academy
14421 S Torrence Ave Chicago, IL
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Child Life Academy in Chicago, IL is a childcare and a center that serves families with children from Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Elementary Program by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. Their curriculum aims to provide a variety of activities such as Before and After School, and...
Young Achievers Academy Incorporated
520 E 79th St Chicago, IL
Young Achievers Academy, Incorporated is an educational child care provider located in Chicago, Illinois. The company can accommodate a maximum of 35 children, offering before and after school care from Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Young Achievers Academy serves children ages 15 months to 6 years old.
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Chicago, IL
How long do after-school programs last near me 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.
What are the benefits of after-school programs near me in Chicago, IL?
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.
What activities are offered at after-school programs near me in Chicago, IL?
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.
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