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We have 12 after school programs in Columbia, MO! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Tiger Tots Preschools - West Location

606 CLAUDELL LN COLUMBIA, MO

8 mi

Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Tiger Tots Preschools offer customized preschool curriculum based on the Missouri Early Learning Standards. Nationally accredited by Cognia, Tiger Tots utilizes five core values: Love, Structure, Knowledge, Involvement and Fun to create a positive learning environment for your child. Interactive curriculum, healthy meals/snacks and positive behavior support makes Tiger Tots a great place for your child to learn and grow!
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Tiger Tots Preschools - Central Location

1609 PARIS RD COLUMBIA, MO

6 mi

Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Kindergarten
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Tiger Tots Preschools offer customized preschool curriculum based on the Missouri Early Learning Standards. Nationally accredited by Cognia, Tiger Tots utilizes five core values: Love, Structure, Knowledge, Involvement and Fun to create a positive learning environment for your child. Interactive curriculum, healthy meals/snacks and positive behavior support makes Tiger Tots a great place for your child to learn and grow!
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COLUMBIA'S FINEST CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

3900 WHITE TIGER LN COLUMBIA, MO

5.0(1)

8 mi

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
International
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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Bonnie B. says "They are absolutely amazing! My grandkids have been a part of this center for 4 yrs. A few of my grandkids have special needs and the owner and each of...

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Apple School

5155 S Providence Rd Columbia, MO

8 mi

Child care
Preschool
The Apple School is a non-profit educational facility located at 5155 S Providence Road, Columbia, Missouri. It offers preschool for children ages two through five years, and before/after school program for kindergarten through 5th-grade students. The school provides a warm, supportive environment and opens from Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Cannery Row Preschool

6405 Highway 40 W Columbia, MO

9 mi

Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Cannery Row Preschool located at 6405 Highway 40 West, Columbia, Missouri, offers basic childcare and learning services. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school operates from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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United Community School House

617 North Providence Columbia, MO

9 mi

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Child care
We are a Faith based program that offers Before School/After School Care to children ages 3-11. We offer multiple services such as homework assistance, Workout Mondays, Tasty Tuesdays, Experiment Wednesdays, Music/Theater Thursdays, and Movie Fridays. We also teach about all History. This is a positive, motivating atmosphere in which your children and our parents will become family and build long lasting relationships.We are open from 7:30 a.m. til 6:30 p.m..
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Fresh Start Daycare

5902 Redwing Dr Columbia, MO

< 1 mi

Fresh Start Daycare is my in home daycare. I accept kiddos age 0 to school age when needed. I would also accept before and after school kiddos. My hours are Monday through Friday 6:30am-5:30pm. I provide breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack daily. We have tons of fun, and learn too! "Fresh Start Daycare...where fun and learning go hand in hand!" I get the normal paid holidays off each year and if I close because of sickness or something the parents won't be charged. I also get 2 weeks paid vacation per year.
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Child Care Aware of MO

105 East Ash Columbia, MO

8 mi

Our Mission To improve the outcomes for children and families especially those who use Missouri s child care, early education, and after-school programs ensuring that children and youth are prepared for success in school and for future participation in a globally-competitive economy. Our Vision All children in Missouri will have access to healthy, safe, nurturing, enriching, and respectful early childhood care and education and out-of-school time care. Child Care Search At Child Care Aware of Missouri, we ve made searching for child care easier than ever. Our online referral service lets you search for programs that offer exactly the type of environment you desire for your child. Go to www.mo.childcareaware.org to get started on your search, or call 1-866-892-3228 for help from a Resource Specialist.
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SUNSHINE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER

2207 HOLLY AVE COLUMBIA, MO

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Academic
International
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Our Philosophy We believe that children need a reliable and good quality child care in order to thrive and grow. This is important in the early stages of a child’s life. This time is when children grow and develop at fast rates. Children require consistency of care and nurturing in order to feel secure. It is very important that your child interacts with the same caregiver all day and every day. Even though, parents are the most significant adult in a child’s life, consistency in caregiving is essential to a trusting relationship. Therefore, we are here to provide a warm and loving environment where children can explore, discover and create. Children learn best in an environment that promotes learning. That is exactly what we provide; a positive comfortable, safe, nurturing, fun, and educational environment. Developmentally appropriate activities will be included and they are: free play (aka Work time), structured play (Large and Small Group Time), large/small muscle motor, story time, art and crafts, music, dance, nature, ecology awareness, nutrition, culture and language exposure, and so much more. They will be introduced to color, texture, shapes, numbers, letters, animals, feelings, senses, weather, seasons, nutrition and good manners. We are sensitive to a child’s social, emotional intellectual and physical needs. We are dedicated to working with parents; therefore, communication is the most important for our relationship and the success for your child.
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A World Of Discoveries Daycare

701 WASHINGTON AVE COLUMBIA, MO

3.0(1)

6 mi

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
At A World of Discoveries Daycare, we offer the comfort and home-like atmosphere that you would find at an in-home daycare, along with the child care services, amenities and affordability that you find with bigger daycare centers.

Brandon R. says "It's a convenience thing. Random closings causing my wife and I to miss work. The owner is really great and makes certain accommodations when they can....

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Ready Set Learn Early Childhood Learning Center

2601 N. Stadium Blvd. Columbia, MO

9 mi

Academic
Preschool
At Ready Set LEARN (RSL) we are passionate about teaching and helping your little one grow into the amazing person they were born to be! RSL is a locally owned and operated Early Childhood Learning Center that was started out of a love for working with and teaching children. We truly care about children and strive to make early educational experiences positive, creating a strong foundation for future learning. What sets RSL apart from other learning centers in the Columbia area? We are proud to call educating young children our career! The majority of our staff has taught together for over 3 years. Teacher turnover is very low because we highly value our teaching team. &#8203;* Acceptance of children from 6 weeks to 5 years with small class sizes ensuring ample individual attention * Schedule options including half, extended and full-day as well as 2,3 or 5 days/week * Owners/teachers with Master's Level Degrees in Education and over 10 years of early childhood teaching experience in Columbia *Curriculum based on the Missouri Pre-K Standards *Weekly enrichment from soccer to music and foreign language *Completely remodeled and squeaky clean - Remodel complete in December 2012 * We teach earth-friendly concepts and offer healthy meal options * Safe and easily accessible location in Central-West Columbia * A loving and supportive learning environment * A brand new, custom designed floor plan * Averaged monthly tuition and you don't pay for days we aren't in session (except snow days) - Make-up days are offered if your child is absent The mission of Ready Set LEARN (RSL) is to ensure a positive view of education and foster a love of learning in preschool-aged children. RSL will support parents by providing a safe and developmentally appropriate environment designed to stimulate a child's social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. Quality educators coupled with a loving environment will effectively empower each child for both educational and life success. Check out or website for more information as well as our parent handbook which outlines lots of important details about our school!
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First Discoveries Home Pre-school

1302 Jake Ln Columbia, MO

8 mi

First Discoveries Home Preschool - Licensed program for 10 children We are a husband and wife team who have been in business for 8 years. I have been working with preschool aged children for over 20 years. We are Christians and talk about God on a regular basis. My husband and I have 5 children with the youngest being 3 years old and the oldest is 22 years old. We are CPR and First Aid certified. We provide a nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack as monitored by the USDA food program. We are a developmental program that focuses on where the children are at and what they are interested in learning. Your child will experience music, storytelling, creative play through dress up, art, block building as well as many opportunities for gross and fine motor play inside and outside on a daily basis. We have a very large play space outdoors with a climber as well as concrete for bike riding, a sandbox and a variety of sports equipment. Our schedule will look like this. 7:30 is arrival, 8:30 breakfast, 9:00-9:45 group time and group game, 9:45 creative opportunities during small group/ free choice, outdoor time. 11:15 is lunch and more outdoor time. 12:45 is story time and then nap is from 1:15-3:15. Snack is served at 3:30 and closing time is 5:30. Indoor and outdoor play takes place after snack. We rarely have to close since at least 2 of us are here on a full time basis. I provide many picture opportunities for you to see what is happening in our program since I love photographing children! Take a look at our program on my facebook page; First Discoveries Home Preschool and see what you think! I love teaching young children and look forward to talking with you about your 2-4 year old child.
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Columbia, MO

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