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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.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY MONTESSORI CENTER

The entire team at Fountain Valley Montessori has been incredible to work with over the last couple of years. We looked at nearly every...

- Care member

7203 - La Petite Academy of Huntington Beach

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

After School Programs Near Costa Mesa

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Orange Tree Christian Preschool

2115 NEWPORT BLVD COSTA MESA, CA

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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Parentz View Child Care

3202 Montana Avenue Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(13)
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
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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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Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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Giant Step Learning Center

758 St. Clair Street COSTA MESA, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
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At Giant Step Learning Center, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and inspiring place to grow. Our Montessori-inspired curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity, and independence—helping children build strong academic and social foundations that last a lifetime.
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PACIFIC ACADEMY

2987 MESA VERDE DR E COSTA MESA, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2150/mo
Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 4 more
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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FOUNTAIN VALLEY MONTESSORI CENTER

18410 BROOKHURST ST FOUNTAIN VLY, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1130/mo
Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Fountain Valley Montessori offers each student an individualized education. We strive for academic excellence through practical exercises in the areas of Language, Math, Geography, Science, Sensorial Activities and Practical Life. We commit to instilling in the child a natural and ongoing curiosity toward the world around...

Care Member says "The entire team at Fountain Valley Montessori has been incredible to work with over the last couple of years. We looked at nearly every...

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7203 - La Petite Academy of Huntington Beach

19860 BEACH BLVD HUNTINGTN BCH, CA

5.0(1)

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,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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EDGEWOOD PRE-PRIMARY ACADEMY

1091 BRYAN AVE TUSTIN, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1020/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
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Edgewood Academy – Where there is a Love for Learning! Preschool – Pre-Kindergarten – Kindergarten Edgewood PrePrimary Academy has a 65 year history of local teaching. We proudly offer education for children, aged 2½ through kindergarten. Each child comes to us with a natural curiosity and love for learning. We...

Joanna G. says "They provided a great foundation both socially and academically for our daughter."

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Loving care daycare

706 VENITO IRVINE, CA

5.0(3)
starting at
$1400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
We provide personalized care with a strong focus on early childhood development through play-based and age-appropriate learning activities. What sets us apart is our low child-to-teacher ratio, CPR-certified staff, and our commitment to creating a nurturing “second home”

Care Member says "Maram is a fabulous daycare provider. She puts so much heart into her daycare and truly loves the kids she watches as if they are her own. She took...

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Columbus Grove Daycare

57 SNOWDROP TREE IRVINE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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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FREE CHAPEL PRESCHOOL

2777 MCGAW AVE IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
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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...

Georgia I. says "class size is small. Administration is very respectful and on top of what's going on in the classrooms. I love that its a Christian academy."

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Donya’s Home Daycare

CULVER/WALNUT IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
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Our focus here is to offer your children the care, comfort and love. The peace of mind that comes from knowing your child is in the safest hands. The mission of Donya's child care is to provide a safe, nurturing and recreational environment for all children. At Donya's Child care we take care of mental, emotional, and physical...

Kayla B. says "We love Donya and her family, and feel so lucky to have found her daycare. We started looking for someone to look after our daughter when she was about 10...

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Montessori of Anaheim

1401 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 105 ANAHEIM, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 5 more
Montessori of Anaheim provides childcare service to the families and children ages 2-5 years old. We offer an authentic Montessori and hands-on fun learning experience. We have a great curriculum, experienced Montessori teachers and a beautiful Montessori prepared environment/ classroom. At Montessori of Anaheim, we prioritize...

Susan N. says "Montessori of Anaheim is excellent! I love the staff, the teachers are great! Their academic routines are impressive, they know they know what they are...

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christ lutheran preschool

8200 ELLIS AVE HUNTINGTN BCH, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 4 more
The activities we offer encourage growth and development in these areas: Music and Bible Stories Reading and Number Readiness Science Concepts and Problem Solving Large and Small Motor Coordination Social Development and Interaction Language Development Creative Art and Expression The curriculum is designed to meet the...

Care Member says "All of the teachers are so warm, kind, loving, and genuinely love my child! We love the facility and all of the interactive activities our child does on...

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NOBIS Montessori

264 N MAIN ST ORANGE, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Montessori
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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SHALOM PRESCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL

8362 TRASK AVE GARDEN GROVE, CA

State license verified

starting at
$920/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 3 more
Our programs are designed to meet the needs of working parents. Shalom Preschool & Afterschool operate educational programs from 2 to 12 years old. Our mission is to empower children in their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth by using developmentally appropriate curriculums. Children experience a rigorously...
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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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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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