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After School Programs in Columbia, SC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 22 listed after school programs

Sunshine House of Columbia at Decker Boulevard

I have only great things to say about the Sunshine House! The staff are very attentive and caring. We love that we get real-time updates...

- Meredith R.

NANA'S LITTLE ELEPHANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PHASE 1

They're well organized and very clean. It's a great place to take your kid.

- Crystal M.

Village Inn Playground/vipchildcare

Peaceful and safe environment for children. Polite and professional staff.

- Karen W.

After School Programs Near Columbia

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Sunshine House of Columbia at Decker Boulevard

2225 DECKER BLVD COLUMBIA, SC

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures curiosity, builds confidence, and supports whole-child development — blending literacy, math, science, and social studies with...

Meredith R. says "I have only great things to say about the Sunshine House! The staff are very attentive and caring. We love that we get real-time updates every day while...

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Cadence Academy Preschool

1130 SPARKLEBERRY LANE EXT COLUMBIA, SC

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We...
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NANA'S LITTLE ELEPHANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PHASE 1

7303 Fire Lane Rd COLUMBIA, SC

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Where the kids are Loved, learning, and moving everyday!

Crystal M. says "They're well organized and very clean. It's a great place to take your kid."

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Village Inn Playground/vipchildcare

2729 Diane Drive Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
Private safe peaceful home daycare services. Hi Parents of beautiful children. I am interested in talking to you about caring for your little ones I am a professional registered daycare owner looking for clients and children to care for in my serene home. My name is Karen. I am a Mom of three normal children and today...

Karen W. says "Peaceful and safe environment for children. Polite and professional staff."

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T R U M C Pre-School

3401 Trenholm Rd Columbia, SC

Preschool
Child care
T R U M C Preschool in Columbia, SC offers full-time child care to preschoolers from 6 weeks to 4 years old. They also provide an after-school program to students from 5K to 5th grade with transportation services from the local elementary schools to their facility. They feature dance, karate, music, and gymnastics, as well as a...
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MRR Creative Arts & Learning Academy

1030 Saint Andrews Road Columbia, SC

5.0(3)
2014 Summer Camp Now Enrolling! This is a Summer Program and After School Academy for children ages 3-13. The Owner/Director holds a Masters of Education: Creative Arts & Learning and Curriculum & Instruction, Lesley University Cambridge, Mass. Masters of Arts Teaching: English Education, SC State University....

Kelly B. says "My child hurt himself on an accident one day, no fault of anyone might I add lol, and I was pleased that the two teachers assisted in every way possible to...

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La Petite Academy Child Care-Columbia

2041 Clemson Columbia, SC

Preschool
Child care
La Petite Academy Child Care located in Columbia, SC has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Infants, Toddlers, Twos/Early Preschool, Pre school, Pre-K/K Prep, Before and After School, Summer Camp.The center are...
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Columbia

7460 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia, SC

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
La Petite Academy Child Care is a premiere education-driven childcare facility based at 7460 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209 and operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The center provides care for children from six weeks to twelve years old and offers Infants, Toddlers, Early Preschool, Preschool,...
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Kennedy KidsCare

122 Ione Street Columbia, SC

SC DSS# 21521 I provide child care for children with special needs and varying disabilities in my home ranging in ages 0-6. Located in the NE area of Columbia with a limit of six children. Families with infants leaving the NICU are also welcome. Adaptive equipment is used to provide therapeutic 'PLAY' for the children in a...
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Upward Learning Center

302 BERKSHIRE DR COLUMBIA, SC

5.0(2)

State license verified

Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
+ 5 more
Childhood Center...For The Best Future Generation Upward Learning Center, a Montessori and STEAM based preschool, give students the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence so they can explore and open the way to knowledge! Children engage in lessons and activities including all core courses, music, art, physical...

Craig J. says "Bridget and her team were great and our child loved being there. Unfortunately we had to leave due to my duty station change, but I always felt safe...

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Little Harvard Academy, LLC

120 COMMERCIAL DR COLUMBIA, SC

4.5(2)

State license verified

starting at
$900/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Day Care
Child care
Private Pay Only- Not Accepting Vouchers!!! Here at Little Harvard Academy, our mission is to provide highest quality, developmentally appropriate care and education for children and their families in a loving and caring environment. Little Harvard Academy- offers age-appropriate activities that include social, physical,...

Caleb N. says "They are friendly very friendly and the cleanliness is great! "

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Mary's Daycare

1744 DECKER BLVD COLUMBIA, SC

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Faith based
+ 1 more
Mary's Daycare is a small, family owned daycare in Columbia, SC. We offer both full-time and part-time care with affordable weekly rates. Our facility offers smaller classroom sizes so your child can get plenty of one-on -one care. We ensure that each child feels safe and develops a love for learning, that will prepare them for...

Care Member says "I love the loving care and organization that the staff provide for my child and others that are in care at Mary’s Day Care! "

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Little One's Childcare Solution

532 KOON STORE RD COLUMBIA, SC

5.0(1)

State license verified

Care Member says "My grandson started he a couple months ago and loves it here. He loves his teacher and all the kids. "

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All About Faith Learning Center

805 WILLIAM HARDIN RD COLUMBIA, SC

4.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1250/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
No drop in care, not accepting scholarships ABC at this time

Niosha G. says "We had great care while enrolled there. The center was closed often because of staffing. When they are open they were amazing."

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Learn 2 Lead Academy

912 HAZELWOOD RD COLUMBIA, SC

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$100/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Learn 2 Lead Academy is here to love, nurture and train your child how to lead. We want each child to succeed and learn at their own pace. As a smaller center we provide more one on one attention. Our motto is "Your Children are our Family."

San B. says "I have known the director of Learn 2 Lead Academy for nearly 20 years. She is a dedicated, trustworthy, and compassionate leader who has built a team of...

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Sunshine House of Columbia at Broad River Road

3011 BROAD RIVER RD COLUMBIA, SC

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Bright Futures Start Here! For nearly 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. And we'd love to do the same for your child. Our talented teachers and caregivers work to inspire a lifelong love of learning in your child....
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Sunshine House of Columbia at Clemson Road

1801 CLEMSON RD COLUMBIA, SC

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Bright Futures Start Here! For nearly 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. And we'd love to do the same for your child. Our talented teachers and caregivers work to inspire a lifelong love of learning in your child. Our...
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Southeast Child Development Center

1540 ELMTREE RD COLUMBIA, SC

State license verified

Faith based
Child care
We are a Christian based program at SouthEast Community Church. Our 2-year old and younger program follows the WeeLearn curriculum published by the Baptist Press. Our three and four old curriculum is based on the Memoria Press Classical Education curriculum for pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten respectively. We have large,...
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A & A LEARNING CENTER

838 CENTER ST W COLUMBIA, SC

State license verified

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Columbia, SC

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