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We have 67 after school programs in Columbus, OH! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Balanced Family Academy of Gahanna

1075 E JOHNSTOWN RD COLUMBUS, OH

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We are Central Ohio's premier early education and childcare academies, committed to serving families in our community. Our devoted team provides loving care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-K students. Our all-inclusive approach covers necessities like diapers, wipes, engaging extracurricular activities, and three daily nutritious, from-scratch meals. With our unique Full Circle Curriculum, we foster the development of curiosity, confidence, creativity, and compassion in young learners. At Balanced Family Academy, we’re more than just childcare. We’re an extension of your family-the people who love and care for your children when they’re not with you.
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Little Lions Learning Center

2149 CLEVELAND AVE COLUMBUS, OH

5.0(2)

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our mission is to Teach, Care, and give endless love to our children. At little lions we are an extended family who will do our absolute best to make sure ever family enrolled is satisfied. We are a 5 star center with qualified and quality teachers who follow the lesson plans and teach.

Jasmine C. says "My kids have been there for about 2 years now. They are really good, they help with transportation. One of my kids is in the preschool and other 2 go to...

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H.Hills Learning Academy Two

2300 S HAMILTON RD COLUMBUS, OH

5.0(1)

14 mi

Child care
Preschool
Our center believes in helping and enhancing the first years of a child’s life. We aim to satisfy the developmental milestones that each child will reach and encourage their progress as well. We believe in the ability of nurturing and individual attention for each child,

Eunice .. says "very good. beautiful. the teachers are very nice. I can rate them a 10 out of 5 because they are the best. I love this school."

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Another Mother - Professional Quality Care

445 Weymouth Ln Columbus, OH

5.0(3)

11 mi

***One full time spot available September 3rd, starting at $70/day*** I offer nanny quality care at a more affordable rate. My goal is to make my house feel like a second home to every child I care for; a home filled with love, attention, and educational stimulation. To accomplish this, I will maintain a limit of three children in my care at a time. We will play with a variety of toys to develop fine and gross motor skills. We will sing songs and listen to music to encourage language skills. We will read lots of books to learn about colors, numbers, letters, rhyming, and rhythm. We will color, paint, and create with our hands to learn about different textures and develop artistic and cognitive abilities. We will play outside every day (weather permitting) to learn about bugs, dirt, weather, plants, and environmental sciences. We will grow vegetables and flowers to learn about basic horticulture and build excitement to eat healthy, nutritious foods. We will explore each child's individual interests to foster a love of learning. But most importantly, I will provide an environment filled with love, security, and independence. I graduated from The Alexandria Nanny School in 2008 with a diploma as a Professional Nanny and a certification as a Newborn Specialist, and I am first aid and CPR certified. Over the past ten years, I have worked professionally as a nanny, caring for children aged newborn through sixteen years old. I have an accidental specialty working with twins after providing care to four sets from four different families. I live on the border of Worthington and Clintonville on a quiet street with a nice yard. The neighborhood is safe and friendly, there are three cute parks within walking distance, and I have a driveway for convenient pickups and drop offs. I have three affectionate cats who love people and are very gentle with children. My house is five minutes from 71 and less than ten minutes from 315. I have one full time position available beginning September 3rd. I am happy to provide my full resume, references, and a letter of recommendation from my current employer. Contact me to schedule a phone interview or an in-home visit. Rates are $70 per day for full time or $80 per day for part time (up to three days per week).

Kelly says "I live with my niece and nephew who employed Zara to care for their daughter over the summer. Since I am home the majority of the day I am privy to how Zara...

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Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Extended Care

1479 Morse Rd Columbus, OH

2 mi

Child care
Preschool
Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Extended Care is a ministry of The Ascension Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio. It was established in 1965 to serve families by providing a high-quality Christian childcare program. The school's goal is to promote the development and well-being of children and their families in a warm nurturing environment. Its hours are Mondays through Fridays 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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BUCKEYE CHILDCARE AND LEARNING SOLUTIONS

5930 SHARON WOODS BLVD # B COLUMBUS, OH

5.0(1)

3 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Preschool

Shai D. says "I'm actually picking my kid from there now and she's been there since November of last year. They're great and do a lot learning and teach them well. My...

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The King Arts Complex

867 Mt. Vernon Ave Columbus, OH

9 mi

Afterschool Program What do you do after school? The King Arts Complex has the answer! The Afterschool Arts Institute (aAi) offers a safe and fun alternative where kids ages 5-15 learn about themselves through the arts. Our professional, caring staff of artists is committed to increasing your child's academic success and life skills through drawing, painting, sculpture, dance, acting, writing and music classes. Homework help, hot meals, field trips and special guests are included. Bring a friend or meet a new one!
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HAWTHORN ACADEMY-GEORGESVILLE

420 GEORGESVILLE RD COLUMBUS, OH

12 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
At Hawthorn Academy we strive to ensure the enriching social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development for every child in our care. As caregivers and educators, our mission is to provide a safe learning environment, which awakens a child’s natural desire to discover, create, explore, and become a lifelong learner. Hawthorn Academy is a locally owned and operated childcare center.
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LITTLE BUCKEYE LEARNING CENTER - STELZER

407 STELZER RD COLUMBUS, OH

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Little Buckeye Learning Center was founded in 1971 and over the past 50 years has earned the love and respect of thousands of children, parents, and the communities we serve. Since our beginning, Little Buckeye Learning Center has grown and evolved to provide all the benefits of our changing culture and technology, while always remaining true to our core passion of providing our children and families with the absolute best care and education available in the daycare industry. We have four operating locations that are ODJFS-licensed, Step Up to Quality rated, USDA Food Program certified, and most of all – devoted to the care and education of every child enrolled at our centers. Everything we do is designed around what your child needs for optimal development and growth. Our teachers are held to high standards and receive annual professional development. All teachers are CPR and First Aid trained. We are passionate about we do; this is our calling and we are thrilled to become a part of your world. We aim to exceed your expectations as we build a close relationship with your family.
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LITTLE BUCKEYE LEARNING CENTER

921 E DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD COLUMBUS, OH

1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Little Buckeye Learning Center was founded in 1971 and over the past 50 years has earned the love and respect of thousands of children, parents, and the communities we serve. Since our beginning, Little Buckeye Learning Center has grown and evolved to provide all the benefits of our changing culture and technology, while always remaining true to our core passion of providing our children and families with the absolute best care and education available in the daycare industry. We have four operating locations that are ODJFS-licensed, Step Up to Quality rated, USDA Food Program certified, and most of all – devoted to the care and education of every child enrolled at our centers. Everything we do is designed around what your child needs for optimal development and growth. Our teachers are held to high standards and receive annual professional development. All teachers are CPR and First Aid trained. We are passionate about we do; this is our calling, and we are thrilled to become a part of your world. We aim to exceed your expectations as we build a close relationship with your family.
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A Step in the Right Direction Literacy Learning Center

5817 BEECHCROFT RD COLUMBUS, OH

3 mi

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
At a Step In the Right Direction Literacy Learning Center, we have highly motivated teachers with their CDA's to provide a higher care and learning experience. Our goal is to help all preschoolers be prepared for kindergarten. We also offer homework assistance for school-agers. Finally, infants and toddlers are introduced to the early headstart process. Gross motor skills are very important to the development of children, therefore, we spend at least 60 minutes daily outside.
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Daycare R Us

2241 AGLER RD COLUMBUS, OH

6 mi

Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We’re an award-winning early education center located steps from Columbus Ohio. Our facilities offer bright classrooms, private playgrounds. Your 6 weeks to 12y old will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. We are Montessori inspire program. WEEKEND HOURS Saturday 6am- 4pm. Mon-Friday 6am-6pm
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KEYS TO EARLY SUCCESS

1484 MORSE RD COLUMBUS, OH

3 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Keys to Early Success North started in 2016. We also have a East location that opened in 2017. Currently we serve children from 4wks to 11yrs old. We offer a School-Age program with transportation to a few schools nearby. We are currently a 1 star Step up to Quality Center. We offer Quality care for Infants, Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers and have a School-Age Readiness Teacher. We are using the Creative Curriculum. We participate in Healthy meals by participating in the CACFP program through Children's Hunger Allowance. We offer affordable rates with closing hours at 7pm Monday-Friday. Our Teachers and Administrators are CDA credential and or holds a Associate/Bachelors Degree. We practice diversity, respect, safety, family and to love within. As you walk through our doors you will begin to see the difference in our Center.
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LITTLE STEPS BIG STEPS DAYCARE ACADEMY LLC

3188 E LIVINGSTON AVE COLUMBUS, OH

12 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Little Steps Big Steps Academy philosophy and goals are to provide a warm and secure environment for all children, our philosophy is that all children are different, and every child can be taught. We are dedicated to our children as well as to their future. Your children will be safe in our care. The center promotes learning while having fun during hands on process through a mixture of activities and individual play.
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COVENANT CHILDREN'S CENTER

2070 RIDGECLIFF RD COLUMBUS, OH

5.0(3)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Covenant Children's Center offers part-time programs during the summer and the school year. Our school year programs follow the Upper Arlington Schools calendar. This summer we have a few remaining openings on Tu/Th from 9am - 1pm for children ages 3 - 5. For the 2023 - 2024 school year we have a few openings for children ages 3 - 5 years old from 8:15 am - 12:15 pm (4 hours a day) and 8:15 am - 2:15 pm (6 hours a day). Our teachers are experienced and loving. Our learning environment is flexible, and our classes are designed to support each child’s physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive growth. Our individual classrooms have an abundance of natural light, and our additional learning spaces include a large multipurpose room for indoor gross motor play, a large fenced playground with a variety of play structures and open spaces, a community garden, a paved labyrinth, and a quiet sheltered courtyard. Covenant is known for its significantly smaller group sizes and smaller child to teacher ratios than other programs. This enables us to provide more responsive individualized care and have more frequent one-on-one interactions between children and teachers. For more information visit our webpage at https://covenantpcusa.org/childrens-center

Mr. Chris A. says " Great school! Our eldest daughter is currently enrolled and soon our younger daughter will be. I really appreciate the student to teacher ratio. We’re...

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Blossom Trail - Kids Care Learning World

8594 SANCUS BLVD COLUMBUS, OH

5.0(2)

3 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
A new Child Daycare Center in the Columbus/Polaris area. It is a state-of-the-art center providing the utmost care and learning opportunities for children of ages 6 weeks through 12 years with futuristic amenities in place

Krista K. says "I have a 3 year old attending now and our daughter was also there before kindergarten. The staff is very loving, caring and patient. My son has autism and...

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Brightside Academy, Inc.

1977 Cleveland Ave Columbus, OH

6 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Brightside Academy, Inc. aims to provide children with a safe and nurturing environment that will support their development and encourage learning. The company offers programs and services designed for infants to school-age children who are six weeks old to 12 years of age. Brightside Academy, Inc. also provides extended hours and summer programs.
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BABIES AND BEYOND CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER LLC

3030 SULLIVANT AVE COLUMBUS, OH

11 mi

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North Broadway Childrens Center

48 E North Broadway St Columbus, OH

3 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
North Broadway Children’s Center is a state-licensed child care facility that offers full-time and part-time early care and learning programs accredited by the NAEYC. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the company admits children between the ages of six weeks old to five years old. The company also provides extended day programs and summer camps for school-age kids.
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Bethel Christian Preschool

1220 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
At Bethel Christian Preschool, teachers are devoted to providing students with a safe and enriching environment that promotes social and intellectual growth. We respect each child as a unique individual whose needs and interests become the building blocks of our curriculum. BCP is open to families of all faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and configurations. We are a part-day center, offering classes for children from 18 months to 5 years old, including one multi-age classroom for children ages 3 1/2 to 5. Our school week runs Monday through Thursday. The school day begins at 9:15 a.m. and ends at 12:15 p.m. Many families choose to extend their day by an hour through our Lunch Bunch (12:15-1:15 pm) program.
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Columbus, OH

After School Programs in Columbus, OH are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 63 reviews of the 67 listed after school programs

Little Lions Learning Center

My kids have been there for about 2 years now. They are really good, they help with transportation. One of my kids is in the preschool and...

- Jasmine C.

H.Hills Learning Academy Two

very good. beautiful. the teachers are very nice. I can rate them a 10 out of 5 because they are the best. I love this school.

- Eunice ..

Another Mother - Professional Quality Care

I live with my niece and nephew who employed Zara to care for their daughter over the summer. Since I am home the majority of the day I am...

- Kelly

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Columbus, OH

After-school programs near you in Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH, 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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