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After School Programs in Chicago, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 79 reviews of the 101 listed after school programs

LITTLE LEADERS OF TOMORROW DAY CARE CENTERS

The staff is very friendly. They are great!

- Frank T.

GAN SHALOM

Gan Shalom is a wonderful, warm, caring environment for my children. I know when I drop them off they are in great hands!

- Jennifer D.

Kiddie College Learning Center

Kiddie college staff is so hands on & just knowledgeable of what my child needs. I truly trust them with taking care of my child.

- Care member

After School Programs Near Chicago

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LEEP Forward

1280 Washington Blvd Chicago, IL

LEEP Forward is a developmental pediatric clinic serving kids birth through teens with developmental differences. We offer a therapeutic preschool for ages 3-5, early intervention for 0-3, toddler play groups, enrichment programs including improv, drama, music, gymnastics, social cognition groups and more. We offer after school...
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Rock-A-Bye Child Care

1428 W. Sherwin Ave. Chicago, IL

State license verified

"There can be no place like home for your child, but finding a great in-home child care can be the next best thing." We have a warm and friendly environment with two shifts that are flexible to your work hours. We provide meals during the time your child will be in our care, and we care for children from 6 weeks - 12 years old....
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Preschool
Child care
Located in Edgewater/Andersonville neighborhood, our child care center offers an early learning experience for children age 2 years to 5 years and after-school program from kindergarten to age 12. The center has served this community since 2006 providing the highest quality early education and care for children and families. We...
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Hermitage Playground Inc

5839 S Wood St Chicago, IL

Located in the Englewood community, Hermitage Park totals 1.08 acres and features a multi-purpose clubroom. Outside, the park offers a multi-purpose field, playground, spray pool, volleyball/tennis courts. Many of these spaces are available for rental including our ball fields. <br/> <br/>Park-goers can participate in seasonal...
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Little Feathers Child Care Home

7917 S Harvard Ave Chicago, IL

Licensed home base child care Director with 18 years' experience. CPR certified, Early Childhood Educational credentials level 4 , Child Development Associate, specializing in infant and toddler care, preschool, before and after school care, 6:00 am to 12:00 am, Mon-Fri. Hot, home cooked nutritious meals and snacks served. This...
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Healthy Start Home Daycare

8629 S. Marquette Ave Chicago, IL

Hi, my name is Tammy and My Licensed Daycare home locate on 86th & Marquette has immediate openings for children ages 0 to 3 years old. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m.-6p.m. Affordable weekly and daily rates. Have many years of experience. We provide a safe and kid friendly environment. CPR/ First Aid...
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Kings & Queens Academy Daycare, INC.

5808 W. Erie Chicago, IL

Here at kings & Queens Academy we create an environment where children can learn and expand their knowledge about the world in a warm, safe, environment. At KQA children here learn about freindship, sharing and caring for others within our local and global society. KQA care for childrens from the ages 6mths- 12yrs old where...
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Elizabeth W

655 W. Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL

I provide reading, outdoor fun, creative fun, language acquisition (babies - early reading), songs, games, brain "puzzles", enriching days during play dates, observation on a walk/errand, questioning and discovering how infant, toddler, child learns in his/her individual way - is special. My operatic career allows me some...
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First Little Steps Day Care Inc.

4206 W. Hirsch St. Chicago, IL

State license verified

First Little Steps Day Care is providing quality childcare services for more than ten years. We have an open enrollment for children from 2 years old to 4 years old. The hours of operation are from 7am to 5pm. Days are Monday - Friday We offer: - Learning activities such as art, literacy, math, music, and much...
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Lisa M

5928 N. Manton Ave. Chicago, IL

Hello! I am a childcare provider and preschool teacher serving families on the northwest side of Chicago and its close surrounding suburbs. Within the last 20 years I have also taught dance, lead after-school theater groups, lead parent and tot classes and was a Sunday school teacher. I care for children ages six weeks to...
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GEMS World Academy Chicago

350 E. South Water St. Chicago, IL

Academic
International
Preschool
Kindergarten
At GEMS World Academy Chicago, we believe that education extends far beyond four walls. Each and every day, our students experience unique ways of learning that inspire new perspectives. They are infused with an excitement and passion that is unparalleled and enhanced by the innovative technology integrated into our...
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LITTLE LEADERS OF TOMORROW DAY CARE CENTERS

301 N. Mayfield Ave. CHICAGO, IL

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
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...

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

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4Ever Young Day Care Inc

441 E 79TH ST CHICAGO, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$185/mo
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...
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Christian L-E-G Early Learning Preschool

446 E 43RD ST CHICAGO, IL

State license verified

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...
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LIVING WITNESS LEARNING DAYCARE CENTER Portage Park area

4159 N LARAMIE AVE CHICAGO, IL

State license verified

starting at
$215/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
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...
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GAN SHALOM

3480 N LAKE SHORE DR CHICAGO, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
Opened in 1981, Gan Shalom is Temple Sholom of Chicago’s premiere Early Childhood Education Center. We provide an enriched educational experience devoted to laying the foundation for lifelong learning and strengthening family life through the transmission of Jewish values and traditions through play. Gan Shalom’s Early Childhood...

Jennifer D. says "Gan Shalom is a wonderful, warm, caring environment for my children. I know when I drop them off they are in great hands!"

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Kiddie College Learning Center

2845 W 71ST ST CHICAGO, IL

4.0(5)

State license verified

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."

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CASA DEI BAMBINI MONTESSORI OF MAYFAIR

4967 N ELSTON AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(2)

State license verified

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!"

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BUBBLES ACADEMY

2184 N ELSTON AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(2)

State license verified

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...

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EDGEWATER EARLY LEARNING CENTER

5244 N LAKEWOOD AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$255/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...

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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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