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After School Programs in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Parentz View Child Care

My daughter has been going to Parentz View Child Care for a couple months now, and we love it. I first heard about Parentz View from a...

- Heather H.

NOBIS Montessori

I have two young boys who attend. I could not be more please with the school or their curriculums. They give both my boys such love,...

- Erin G.

Columbus Grove Daycare

5 stars absolutely! I have had all of my three children go here. It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Chi. She prepares quality...

- Shawn Y.

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Parentz View Child Care

3202 Montana Avenue Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(13)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
Parentz View Child Care is a Large Licensed In Home Family Day Care located in Costa Mesa, in the Mesa Verde housing track. I've been in business for 11 years now. I originally started my daycare after having a bad experience with a Licensed provider where my daughter attended. After that ordeal I quit my job to be able to stay...

Heather H. says "My daughter has been going to Parentz View Child Care for a couple months now, and we love it. I first heard about Parentz View from a friend who had...

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Orange Tree Christian Preschool

2115 NEWPORT BLVD COSTA MESA, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Preschool
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Preschool
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Kindergarten
Sunshine Cooperative Preschool located at 2131 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from nine AM...
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A Childs Place Learning Center

1941 Church St. Costa Mesa, CA

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
A Childs Place Learning Center located at 1941 Church Street, Costa Mesa, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. If offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school operates from...
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Christian Montessori Academy

3013 Deodar Ave Costa Mesa, CA

The Christian Montessori Academy located at 3013 Deodar Avenue, Costa Mesa, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
National Pediatric Support for Step By Step Early Learning Enrichment Center located at 2525 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from six-thirty AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten...
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PACIFIC ACADEMY

2987 MESA VERDE DRIVE E COSTA MESA, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2150/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
International
Cooperative
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Pacific Academy Costa Mesa Preschool provides an excellent experience for boys and girls ages 3 and 4. The trilingual program is designed to provide children with a diverse, exciting, and stimulating environment. Each class promotes learning through "hands-on" experiences. Projects and activities address a wide variety of school...
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NOBIS Montessori

264 N. Main St. ORANGE, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
So what makes a Montessori education different from other private or public schools? The answer; we treat each of our students as the unique individuals they are, and we educate them with Montessori materials, using the Montessori method. Maria Montessori believed that within each child there is potential for greatness. When...

Erin G. says "I have two young boys who attend. I could not be more please with the school or their curriculums. They give both my boys such love, attention and care. I...

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Columbus Grove Daycare

57 Snowdrop Tree IRVINE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
Columbus Grove Daycare is a licensed large in-home family daycare in the heart of Irvine, CA that offers an inviting, nurturing, and warm space for children to grow and develop. Our priorities in preparation for Kindergarten are: academic enrichment, developing fine and gross motor skills through various activities, social and...

Shawn Y. says "5 stars absolutely! I have had all of my three children go here. It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Chi. She prepares quality delicious food...

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LePort Montessori (Irvine Orchard Hills Campus)

3983 Portola Pkwy, IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
An authentic, nurturing Montessori school, offering toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten, conveniently located to Irvine, Tustin, Orange, Anaheim & Santa Ana. At LePort Montessori Irvine Orchard Hills children thrive in a beautiful, nurturing and authentic Montessori environment. When your family joins our school, you...
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LePort Montessori (Westpark)

1055 San Marino IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Kindergarten
Child care
Montessori school offering programs from infancy through Kindergarten. Bright classrooms with many windows and en-suite restrooms are equipped with a full range of Montessori materials, and most classrooms have direct access to the outdoors to allow a flow between indoor play and outdoor gardening, art, and other activities....
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7203 - La Petite Academy of Huntington Beach

19860 BEACH BLVD HUNTINGTN BCH, CA

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
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FREE CHAPEL PRESCHOOL

2777 MCGAW AVENUE IRVINE, CA

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starting at
$1800/mo
Academic
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
Give your child a strong foundation for life at our Christian preschool! We believe in nurturing the whole child—spiritually, academically, and socially—within a warm, loving, faith-centered environment. Through Bible stories, hands-on learning, and creative play, we help preschoolers discover God’s love while building...
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Smith's Home Preschool

43 Glenhurst Irvine, CA

Smith's Home Preschool is run by myself, Kristel Smith. I am a credentialed elementary school teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development. In addition, I have over 18 units of early childhood education and have worked in several after school care programs. I have been working with children for over 10...
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LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark

1055 San Marino Irvine, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
At LePort, we help our students acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. Our unique program emphasizes the relationship between the academically challenging material presented in the classroom, and the breadth of...
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World of knowledge learning center

14581 Oak Ave Irvine, CA

World Of Knowledge Learning Center! Facility Number - 304313439 Grand opening Home Day Care Now enrolling. My name is Halsi, *15 years work experience with 6week-12 year olds as a lead teacher in preschools. *24ECE units, Associate degree with business...
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CHRIST CHURCH BY THE SEA CHILDREN'S CENTER

1400 WEST BALBOA BLVD NEWPORT BEACH, CA

State license verified

starting at
$460/mo
Academic
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Serving our community since 1972. CCCC philosophy focuses on foundational skills that support learning at every stage of life, including: social skill development, thinking skills (inquiry, critical, creative, and problem solving), language skills (listening and speaking), creative self-expression, and learning by doing....
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LePort Montessori School (Irvine Mandarin)

3935 Alton Parkway West Park Plaza IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Kindergarten
Child care
Authentic Montessori school offering Mandarin Chinese immersion toddler daycare and preschool/kindergarten. Teachers are native Chinese speakers and use Mandarin to speak with children and with each other. Classrooms have direct access to the outdoors and contain a complete set of Montessori materials, including books and...
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LePort Montessori Irvine Orchard Hills

3983 Portola Parkway Irvine, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Our convenient neighborhood preschool offers nurturing Montessori programs for toddlers and preschool-aged children. In our authentic Montessori program, your child will benefit from stable, mixed-age classrooms communities, lead by a highly-trained, nurturing, stable teaching staff. All of our head teachers have completed the...
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Evan Only Knows

10612 El Campo Avenue Fountain Valley, CA

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
International
Cooperative
+ 6 more
I have a passion for working with children and consider myself a bit of a kid whisperer. My experience & credentials come from the fact that I have had just about every mentor & educational role imaginable with children including baby-sitting at 10, childcare centers & camp counseling in my college years, plus live-in nanny,...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Costa Mesa, CA

After-school programs near you in Costa Mesa, CA 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 Costa Mesa, CA 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 Costa Mesa, CA 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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