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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

CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS

They are such a great daycare center! A lot of the ppl working here are family members and they’ve been here for 10 + years. I’ve brought...

- Cynthia D.

CLEVER ENDEAVORS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION, INC.

We love the school! We've had both of our kids there for several years. We love their focus on academics but also on social/emotional...

- Janice T.

Beswick Kid's Center

My child has attended Beswick Kid's Center for past 3 summers. Every summer the staff comes up with fun and very creative themes. My...

- Karina S

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LePort Montessori (Westpark)

1055 SAN MARINO IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Day 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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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 Woodbridge) PERMANENTLY CLOSED

26 LAKE RD IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Day 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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Camp Integem - Fountain Valley High school

17816 BUSHARD ST FOUNTAIN VLY, CA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
Magical, Fun, and Future-Focused for Ages 5-18: delve into AI, Holographic AR, coding, Robotics, drones, 3D, game design, STEM, art, animation, Space/Nature Exploration and more. ACS WASC Accredited & NVIDIA AI-partnered camp. Since 2018, thousands of students have joined the camps. Learn more at camp.integem.com.
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Evan Only Knows

10612 El Campo Avenue Fountain Valley, CA

Academic
Waldorf
Montessori
Cooperative
International
+ 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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LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark

1055 San Marino Irvine, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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TLC Learning Center

13082 KERRY ST GARDEN GROVE, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1100/mo
Academic
International
Cooperative
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
+ 6 more
We use an integrated and dynamic method of teaching that incorporates both Montessori and traditional styles, to allow the children a guided way to learning that is fun, and prepares them for Kindergarten. We also prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks as part of our care program, and include extracurricular...
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LePort Montessori School (Irvine Mandarin)

3935 ALTON PKWY W PARK PLAZA IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Day 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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CHRIST CHURCH BY THE SEA CHILDREN'S CENTER

1400 W BALBOA BLVD NEWPORT BEACH, CA

State license verified

starting at
$460/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith 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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Camp Integem - College Park Elementary

3700 CHAPARRAL AVE IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
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Camp Integem - Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School

16791 E MAIN ST TUSTIN, CA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Orchard Hills Campus)

3983 PORTOLA PKWY IRVINE, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Child 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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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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CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS

2428 N GRAND AVE STE H SANTA ANA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
California Kid's Centers offers a variety of child care programs. We offer a Developmental Preschool Program with lots of hands-on activities as well as letter and number recognition, and phonics. We try to give children a balance of inside activities and outside play. We believe that "fun and learning go hand in hand"! Our...

Cynthia D. says "They are such a great daycare center! A lot of the ppl working here are family members and they’ve been here for 10 + years. I’ve brought each of my kids...

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CLEVER ENDEAVORS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION, INC.

491 N HEWES ST ORANGE, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

We are currently accepting registration for our acclaimed Private TK/Kindergarten program for Fall 2021! • Small group size of 12:1 allows for tailored instruction to meet each child’s needs. • Our kindergarten teacher is credentialed in elementary education with a teaching credential from CSUF, as well as a bachelor’s...

Janice T. says "We love the school! We've had both of our kids there for several years. We love their focus on academics but also on social/emotional growth. The teachers...

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Beswick Kid's Center

1362 Mitchell Ave Tustin, CA

3.0(2)
Preschool
Child care
Beswick Kid's Center located in Tustin, CA is one of the childcare provider programs of Tustin Unified School District serving children from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. The center offers Before and After School programs, including developmentally appropriate activities to enhance each child’s intellectual, academic,...

Karina S says "My child has attended Beswick Kid's Center for past 3 summers. Every summer the staff comes up with fun and very creative themes. My daughter has a lot fun...

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Claudia's Daycare And Preschool

8691 Davmor Ave Garden Grove, CA

5.0(6)
Celebrating my 40th year in the child care industry. I have seen so many changes. The one thing that has always stayed the same is the children. Routine, Schedule, Education, Music, Movement ,Creative Play, Nutritious Meals and lots of love, has been the timeless key to my business success for all these years. Preparing your...

Sue D. says "I have known Claudia since 1981 when my oldest daughter started there at age 2 . My other daughter started there at 6 weeks old and they were there from...

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LePort School

16081 Waikiki Lane Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(2)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
LePort Montessori Preschool and Private School in Huntington Beach offers more than daycare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We are an authentic Montessori school that will equip your child with Knowledge for Life - the essential skills and knowledge he needs to thrive as a joyous child today and as a successful adult...

Sabina G. says "LePort has been an amazing experience for our children and family. What attracted us to Montessori was an individualized approach, multi-age classrooms...

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Walker's Family Home Daycare

3206 S. Salta Str. Santa Ana, CA

5.0(4)
We specialize in infants, toddlers, elementary, and middle school ages. We are a licensed home plus CPR and First Aid certified. Lots of passion and care for children. We Provide: Hot Homemade Meals Potty Training Healthy Snacks with lots of tender loving care Play Area with Safe Fenced Yard Birthday...

Amber K. says "The Walker Family Home daycare is a great loving environment that provides healthy home cooked meals and plenty of tender loving care. They are super...

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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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