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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Costa Mesa, CA

We have 60 after school programs in Costa Mesa, CA! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Smith's Home Preschool

43 Glenhurst Irvine, CA

7 mi

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 years and love to play, teach, and have fun! We offer Half day, or full day classes! Our Half day runs from 8-12 and our All Day Students attend from 8-5. Earlier drop off times are available for an additional charge. Our schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. We also run fun events like Parent's Night out, Holiday Parties, and Movie Nights! Being home based provides your child with a comfortable environment and allows me the flexibility to work with you! We serve ages infant (by licensing standards this is any child under 2) to 6 years old! It's never to early to socialize and have fun with other children all while learning the necessary skills to begin kindergarten! We offer quality instruction that meets the developmental needs of your child no matter what level they are at! We believe learning should be fun and follow a Piaget philosophy while incorporating STEM activities. Come learn with us today!
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LePort Montessori Irvine Orchard Hills

3983 Portola Parkway Irvine, CA

9 mi

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 most rigorous, year-long AMI Montessori certification, and most have been with us for many years. We are proud of our ample outdoor space - whether gardening or painting outside or enjoying the playground space, our children love our outdoor areas. As our school matures year after year, our campus has become a tight-knit community of mostly local families, mainly from the immediate surrounding neighborhoods, such as Irvine Orchard Hills, Northpark, Northwood, West Irvine and South Tustin. By joining our campus, you'll not only find a safe, nurturing learning environment for your child, you'll also be able to meet many other local parents. We foster our community with many events, from family socials to monthly coffee chats; our parents also connect with each other, sharing photos and ideas on our school's private Facebook group.
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LePort Montessori (Westpark)

1055 SAN MARINO IRVINE, CA

5 mi

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. Play areas surround the school on three sides, providing children with the opportunity for active play from tricycles to play structures to ball games. Children gain knowledge for life, thinking skills, and strength of character.
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Woodbridge) PERMANENTLY CLOSED

26 LAKE RD IRVINE, CA

6 mi

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 language materials in Mandarin Chinese, using Zhuyin phonetics and traditional characters. Teachers bring Chinese culture to life with stories, songs, and cultural elements, from art on the wall to decorative accents and Chinese containers for many activities.
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Evan Only Knows

10612 El Campo Avenue Fountain Valley, CA

3 mi

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, substitute teaching & private tutor in my twenties. I have two teaching degrees, a B.S. in both Early Childhood & Elementary Education plus added masters work in educational technology. I taught in both public & private preschool settings in Kindergarten, & first grade on the east coast. Also, I have 15 years training in human studies, communication, and psychology. Additionally, I have completed a weeklong early learning intensive course at The Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential. This home-based preschool program is inspired & influenced by Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf. As such I use a blend of the creative through yoga, arts, and Music Together Worldwide with play based exposure to foundational skills for school. We have a piano, 2 guitars, and other instruments. Our backyard & garden provides options for outdoor activities like sprinklers, water table, play dough, kinectic sand, bubbles, etc. Option for up to 4 days per week. Flexible timing would be school hours with the option for after care starting at 2:00 although it would be educational programing or online reading & math. Preschool would run September to June and follow the FVSD school schedule for holidays & breaks. Currently until I'm a licensed home-based preschool I can only work for 1 family. This spot is exclusive, and as such, rate is competitively priced for one family as a private teacher with siblings included.
International
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Camp Integem - Fountain Valley High school

17816 BUSHARD ST FOUNTAIN VLY, CA

4 mi

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.
Developmental (play-based)
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WESTCLIFF EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

2941 ALTON PARKWAY IRVINE, CA

5 mi

We’re a newly renovated, state-of-the-art, nature-inspired early learning academy in Irvine near The District, blending Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches. Our bright classrooms and thoughtfully designed outdoor learning spaces provide a safe, engaging, and inspiring environment for children ages 18 months to 6 years. At Westcliff, your child will receive individualized attention, explore hands-on projects, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our Vietnamese dual-language immersion program offers children the chance to grow academically and culturally. Caring teachers nurture curiosity, creativity, and independence in a warm, welcoming community surrounded by nature.
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LePort Montessori Irvine Westpark

1055 San Marino Irvine, CA

6 mi

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 experiences children have in their lives outside of the classroom. At LePort School Westpark, we offer more than a high-quality, authentic, Montessori program, we also offer convenient extended care hours (great for working parents!), enriching after-school programs, and even a daily hot lunch option. Our beautiful classrooms boast high-quality furniture and Montessori materials, are full of natural light, and some even offer direct access to the outdoors, giving children the opportunity to enjoy both indoor and outdoor classroom space. Our teachers take great pride in making each room a unique, welcoming environment. As our authentic Montessori school has been open for over five years, children benefit from stable, mixed-age classroom communities. In addition, as more than half of our preschool students stay with us for the Kindergarten year, our Primary classrooms have outstanding role models for younger students, and a great peer group for older ones. All of our head teachers have completed the most rigorous, year-long AMI Montessori certification. We are proud that all of our head teachers and nearly all of our assistants have stayed with us year-over-year: quite an achievement in a preschool setting where staff turnover can be very high. If you are a dual-working family, and are looking for a place where your child will be nurtured and stimulated for an extended day, our campus provides it all!
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Kindergarten
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TLC Learning Center

13082 KERRY ST GARDEN GROVE, CA

7 mi

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 activities to develop physical and creative growth such as Sportball and Music classes.
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LePort Montessori School (Irvine Mandarin)

3935 ALTON PKWY W PARK PLAZA IRVINE, CA

6 mi

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 language materials in Mandarin Chinese, using Zhuyin phonetics and traditional characters. Teachers bring Chinese culture to life with stories, songs, and cultural elements, from art on the wall to decorative accents and Chinese containers for many activities.
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Kindergarten
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CHRIST CHURCH BY THE SEA CHILDREN'S CENTER

1400 W BALBOA BLVD NEWPORT BEACH, CA

5 mi

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. Rich learning takes place both indoors and out. As children discover and explore, we facilitate experiences through open-ended questioning, guidance and encouragement. We provide a safe and loving environment for each child’s curiosity and imagination to grow and thrive. Understanding there will be challenges, victories, mistakes, growth, stepping out of their comfort zone, even though they may be afraid at first, and pride when they conquer something they thought they might not be able to do. Children learn to be good friends, to express empathy an compassion, to include everyone, and are able to talk about their feelings, when conflict does arise. Hours Operation Monday- Friday; Preschool 8:30am -12:30 or 8:30-3:30. Our after school programs is from 2:30pm-5:30pm , only picking up from Newport Elementary School.
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Camp Integem - College Park Elementary

3700 CHAPARRAL AVE IRVINE, CA

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
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Kindergarten
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Camp Integem - Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School

16791 E MAIN ST TUSTIN, CA

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
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Kindergarten
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LePort Montessori (Irvine Orchard Hills Campus)

3983 PORTOLA PKWY IRVINE, CA

9 mi

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 become part of a community that values a child’s joyful and natural development—a community that helps children become independent “can-do” young people. Our aim is to help children gain what we call Knowledge for Life: the essential knowledge, thinking skills and strength of character, needed to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow
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World of knowledge learning center

14581 Oak Ave Irvine, CA

6 mi

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 studies, *strictly forcing on curriculum including lesson plans, Daily activities, circle time, worksheets with 3years & up, phonics (reading) & writing, sensory actives, nap time, outdoor play, book time, music & dancing, Art & Craft. *verity of summer & outdoor activities *hours are 6am-6pm Monday-Friday. Weekends available up on requests. *pick ups drop offs available *after school care
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CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS

5.0(1)

7 mi

2428 N GRAND AVE STE H SANTA ANA, CA

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 Kindergarten is a small group, full day program where children receive one on one time with an experienced and loving teacher. Our Toddler Program serves children from 18-24 months and includers lots of story time, large motor activities, and hugs! For children enrolled in public school we offer After-School and Summer Day Camp Programs. Our After-School Program provides transportation from several local elementary schools to our Center and includes a snack and homework assistance. The Summer Day Camp offers weekly Field Trips, Art Activities, Individual Reading Time, and a variety of activities to keep the children entertained and having fun. Our hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call us for further information at 714 -832-2669.

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.

5.0(2)

10 mi

491 N HEWES ST ORANGE, CA

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 degree in early childhood education background and experience in the field. • Our curriculum aligns with Orange County Department of Education's common core standards. • We offer half-day and full-day kindergarten with options for extended hours care. Give your child the unparalleled educational advantage of private kindergarten with personal attention. We offer tours daily by appointment and would love to show you around our school and introduce you to our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

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

3.0(2)

7 mi

1362 Mitchell Ave Tustin, CA

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, social-emotional, language, and physical development.

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

5.0(6)

9 mi

8691 Davmor Ave Garden Grove, CA

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 children for school and life is what we do here. Children help with daily responsibilities. Searing meals, clearing plates, cleaning up after playtime and cleaning up there bed rolls after nap and putting them away. I am enrolled in a state food program. With this programs comes yearly training and quarterly monitoring of all meals and snacks served to your child. Children love to cook. Cooking day is one of there favorite days. Our morning is full of music, movement and education. Free play in the yard with enough bikes and toys to go around. Imagination is limitless while in there minds they climb towers and chase dragons around the yard. Computer skills are so important even to the preschooler. ABC Mouse is the program we use. This programs allows them to learn at their own pace gaining confidence in themselves daily. Social skills and manners play a huge roll daily for each child. The younger children learn from the older ones. They look to each other for support, laughter and friendship. My goal is to provide quality child Care for you and your child. To stimulate their educational and social abilities.

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

5.0(2)

8 mi

16081 Waikiki Lane Huntington Beach, CA

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 tomorrow. Montessori child care, preschool/Kindergarten and elementary school in a beautiful, nurturing environment. Life skills, social development, and reading, writing and arithmetic starting in preschool. Our preschool students are led by passionate, expert, caring teachers who have Bachelor's degrees and specialized, year-long AMI Montessori training; while our upper elementary learners are guided by teachers with Bachelor's degrees, deep subject matter expertise, and love for teaching. In addition to preschool and elementary, we offer a Montessori based infant care program with specially prepared environments and a 3:1 infant to adult ratio. For more on our infant program visit http://www.leportschools.com/infants/. In addition to the Huntington Harbor campus LePort Schools has 6 other Southern California campuses offering childcare, Montessori preschool as well as elementary and junior high private school programs. At LePort, we want to prepare our students in their whole being for the adventure of life, and our students' families are our partners in that process. We enroll a family, not just a child. We actively encourage parents and other significant people to be involved in the LePort experience. Our LePort Montessori School is open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. We offer a holiday care schedule as well. Infant Care Program (3 months - 18 months) 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 3 days or 5 days with a limit of 9.5 hours/day. For Montessori toddler and primary (18 months - 3 years and daycare/preschool/kindergarten aged) we offer half-day, full-day, and extended day care. For any additional questions on our programs and staff please contact us at (714) 907-4672.

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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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA

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

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.

To find a good after school program near you in Costa Mesa, CA, 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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