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After School Programs in Columbia, MD are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

SMALL WONDERS CHILD CARE

My three children have all gone to small wonders. I have one that aged out (13 years old) and two that are still attending. Location and...

- Jessie V.

Rising Stars Learning Care

This was such a great place for my toddler. I used them for 2 months, then moved back with my parents, but they took great care of my child...

- Care member

Somos Early Learning

We've had a fantastic experience at somos so far this year. Our daughter will be going to kindergarten next year and we fele confident she's...

- Michael S.

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SMALL WONDERS CHILD CARE

13840 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE SILVER SPRING, MD

4.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Day Care
Child care
Small Wonders Child Care is a year-round, family-owned and operated center in Silver Spring, Maryland. We have proudly been part of the community for more than two decades. We care for children as young as 8 weeks through 11 years old, including children with special needs. Additionally, we offer preschool, full-time child care,...

Jessie V. says "My three children have all gone to small wonders. I have one that aged out (13 years old) and two that are still attending. Location and reputation is...

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Rising Stars Learning Care

1490 Marriottsville Rd Marriottsville, MD

5.0(1)
This is a licensed family daycare/childcare home. We prepare children for preschool and kindergarten. We accept infants, toddlers, and before and after school care. I have raised two boys with college and post-college education. We believe in playing and learning in the development of children. I am well experienced with...

Care Member says "This was such a great place for my toddler. I used them for 2 months, then moved back with my parents, but they took great care of my child and within 2...

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Somos Early Learning

4649 COLUMBIA RD ELLICOTT CITY, MD

5.0(4)

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Somos Early Learning School it is a Montessori and Bilingual program, we are consistent with the belief that next to learning from their own experience, the child learns best from other children, the Montessori lessons promote independence and cooperative learning. We offer two programs: Pre-primary class, children 2 to 3 years...

Michael S. says "We've had a fantastic experience at somos so far this year. Our daughter will be going to kindergarten next year and we fele confident she's prepared...

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Little Explorers, LC

14905 PERRYWOOD DR BURTONSVILLE, MD

5.0(17)
starting at
$360/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
International
+ 1 more
Give your child the gift of two languages! Welcome to Little Explorers family daycare. At Little Explorers we provide a nurturing environment where your child can learn and grow in both English and Spanish. We offer fun-filled activities in both languages. Helping children develop language skills early on with experienced,...

Care Member says "Both of our boys have been at Little Explorers from 6 weeks until Kindergarten. We have always felt tremendous love, support and care from every...

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A Step Above Day Care

11401 Harding Road Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
I have been a nanny to a local family for two years. Recently I decided to expand my business and I am now licensed by the state of Maryland as a family child care provider (this includes CPR/First Aid certification and SIDS training). My home has been in my family for 100 years and my mother was a family child care...

Heniek W says "Great, Knowable carring place, send your children here. I highly recommend. Arts and crafts, story tI me and tons of activities for all ages from babies to...

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Kids Kingdom Childcare and Learning Center

9900 Washington Blvd North Laurel, MD

3.0(7)
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kids Kingdom Child Care and Learning Center values early childhood education as the foundation for lifelong learning. We offer child care services from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We also offer before and after care program for school age kids. We believe that each child is a unique individual and should be viewed, respected and...

Care Member says "We were so fortunate to be a part of this wonderful center! We have a first-hand experience with their 3-year-old, 4-year year old (pre-school) and...

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ABC All Beautiful Children

14081 Big Branch Drive Dayton, MD

5.0(3)
I am a licensed, in-home child care provider and certified for CPR and First Aid, emergency preparedness certification and before and after care program. I also have a certification for infant care program known as SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). For the past 13 years, I have worked with children in different age groups,...

Stephanie says "My husband and I are so happy we found Saira to care for our son! She is experienced and knowledge about children's needs and is also very loving and...

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Milestone Kiddies Daycare

7713 Clay Bridge Ct Hanover, MD

3.0(13)
Hi, my name is Ruth, and I am a Licensed Family Childcare Provider in Hanover, MD. I take care of children from 2 months old to school age. I provide breakfast, lunch and two snacks. My program is awesome; it includes circle time, art, coloring, singing and writing time. We are very busy all day with lots of brain stimulating...

Susan A. says "The only reason we left Mrs Ruth was because we needed a daycare that serviced my son's school. My Son learned so much with Mrs Ruth that he is at the head...

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Sprouts Spot Learning Center Inc.

1108 N ROLLING RD BALTIMORE, MD

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1160/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child care
At Sprouts Spot Learning center, we are committed to providing the highest quality childcare and education, making us the preferred choice for families seeking a nurturing and enriching environment for their children.

Care Member says "Environment is good and all the staff very nice and friendly."

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Ray Of Funshine Daycare

7804 Marioak Drive Elkridge, MD

5.0(1)
Here at Ray of Funshine, we strive to provide each family with dependable, affordable, and quality childcare. Specializing in infant and toddler care, but also providing quality before and after care for school-aged children, our focus is to provide an encouraging, educational, nurturing, and safe environment that promotes...

Greta B. says "We found Britt'nee on here when our son was 8wks old and we were seeking a part-time nanny. After one meeting, we knew it was a perfect fit! She is...

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Oasis Child Care

518A Mongomery St Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
Oasis Child Care provides quality care in a safe an nuturing environment. I offer infant, toddler, preschool, and before & after care services. As a certified teacher, I realize the importance of establishing a strong foundation in young learners to prepare them for elementary school. Every moment of our day is filled with fun...

Akua C. says "Oasis Child Care has provided extremely caring, professional, and dependable care for my children for 2 years. Oasis Child Care cares deeply about each...

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WATCHFUL EYE DAYCARE 2

3264 CORPORATE CT ELLICOTT CITY, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
+ 1 more
Watchful Eye Daycare 2 is a child care facility based in Ellicott City, Maryland. We provide a safe and loving environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school agers where an emphasis is placed on school readiness. Our mission is to provide the children in our care with a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment...

Lindsay D. says "My daughter started when she was 6 weeks. She's been attending every since, I love that they provided baby food because for me as a parent that helped...

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Roshni Daycare

3046 Shoreline Boulevard LAUREL, MD

5.0(6)
starting at
$1200/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
In-Home daycare
At Roshni Daycare, I believe that play is the most powerful way for children to learn and grow. Every activity is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and build the skills children need for school and life. My program combines fun, friendship, and foundational education, ensuring that children are...

Care Member says "I love the care my child gets. Very involved and great communication. My child loves it there and is treated as family while being in a safe...

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North Laurel Little Explorers

9618 PARK AVE LAUREL, MD

5.0(4)
starting at
$275/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
North Laurel Little Explorers is a licensed in-home daycare and preschool located in North Laurel, MD. We offer high-quality care and early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers up to 6 years old, including those with special needs. Open year-round from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, we provide full-time, part-time,...

Care Member says "We had a great experience with Ms. Tahira. She cared for our daughter for two years, from the time she was one years old. Her daycare was always kept...

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Gina's Daycare

2110 Drummond Road Catonsville, MD

Licensed Family Child Care Center located in Catonsville, MD in the Westchester Elementary School District. I offer full/part-time care for toddlers, full-time care for infants, before/after school care for Westchester Elementary as well as drop-in care. I currently have 1 - Infant (6 wks & up) & 1 - Toddler (2 yrs &...
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Floricares Child Care

7306 Doddington Ct. Laurel, MD

FloriCares is a private year-round Family Daycare operating from Monday - Friday (7am - 5:30pm). Our focus at FloriCares is to nurture, teach, and lead your child as we care for them. We are determined to meet your child at where they are developmentally and set goals with you to ensure they reach their next stages in life with...
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Lee's Busy Bees

Windsor Mill Rd Windsor Mill, MD

We are a family child care provider that offers services to families with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. In our facility we offer before/after care, and part-time/full-time services. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care in our area. We also provide preschool curriculum to prepare our children for grade...
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Happy Kidz Daycare

2320 TERRAPIN XING JESSUP, MD

starting at
$1400/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Montessori
+ 1 more
Welcome to Happy Kidz Daycare, my name is Furrah and I provide a nurturing and educational environment for your child's growth and development. With exceptional one-on-one attention, my family home daycare is dedicated to providing high-quality care and learning opportunities for infants and toddlers!
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Millennials Learning Center

7902 Liberty Rd Windsor Mill, MD

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We are a licensed childcare facility conveniently located. Childcare services we offer include: Preschool Ages 2-5, Before and After School Care Program for elementary students, Drop-in Care, Summer Camp, Ages 5-12, Winter Camp, and Spring Break Camp and Tutoring Services for all students. Hours of operation: 6:30am - 6:30pm...
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SHINE After School

16819 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD

Kindergarten
Child care
SHINE is a licensed child care center designed to meet the educational, social, physical and spiritual needs of school-aged children. It is structured to give children time for homework, enrichment, social interaction, and active and creative play. We have locations in Silver Spring and Germantown, MD. SHINE was founded in...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Columbia, MD

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

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