Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Denver, CO

We have 53 after school programs in Denver, CO! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

​
Start matching
Hero image

Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Denver, CO

After School Programs in Denver, CO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 53 listed after school programs

Augustana Early Learning Center

We have been with Augustana for 2 1/2 years now. My daughter is in the Kinder class. She is learning so much! Not only educational learning....

- Lindsay H.

BMH-BJ PRESCHOOL

Beyond grateful to have found them back in 2017, at the time they were the only ones who were taking infants. My kids have food allergies...

- Jessica M.

Megan K.

Megan is a genuine and good hearted person with a warm, nurturing personality and attentive mindset as to children in her care. Children...

- Kate H

After School Programs Near Denver

IllustrationSmallChildCare image

Lil People Learning Center

18613 Green Valley Ranch Blvd Denver, CO

Preschool
Lil People Learning Center offers a safe and fun learning environment for children ages 2.5 to 12 years old. It provides children fun and learning activities, enriching curriculum and educational experience that will help them in future challenges. The center offers preschool, summer camp, before and after-school programs, and...
See info

Little Folks Learning Center

925 S Niagara St Denver, CO

At Little Folks Learning Center, we strive to build partnerships with parents during these critical years in their children's lives. We believe that relationships are the context for all growth and development. We achieve strong, meaningful relationships with children as a basis for social, cognitive, emotional, and physical...
See info
Augustana Early Learning Center's Photo

Augustana Early Learning Center

5000 E ALAMEDA AVE DENVER, CO

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1072/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Augustana Early Learning Center, a gem located in the heart of Denver’s Hilltop Neighborhood. Augustana Early Learning Center has been a cherished staple to many in Denver since 1971. We serve a diverse array of children not limited by faith, culture or ethnicity. Partnering with Augustana Early Learning Center in...

Lindsay H. says "We have been with Augustana for 2 1/2 years now. My daughter is in the Kinder class. She is learning so much! Not only educational learning. She is...

See info

Julie's Little Learners

9123 E. Mississippi Ave #14-204 Denver, CO

Welcome to Julie's Little Learners, a place where children learn through songs and manipulatives, smiles and giggles are a normal part of the day and safety is number one! My name is Julie Fagnani, I have been a nanny for about 15 years for a variety of ages and have been a teacher for 3 years. I have taught pre-school, and...
See info

Iliff Preschool, Kindergarten and School-Age Summer Camp

4140 E. Iliff Avenue Denver, CO

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Dear Prospective Family, Thank you for your inquiry. Established in 1963, Iliff Preschool, Kindergarten, and School-Age Summer Camp is a privately-owned learning center, licensed for children age one (and walking independently) to age fourteen. Developmentally appropriate classrooms include toddler, preschool,...
See info

BMH-BJ PRESCHOOL

560 MONACO STREET PKWY DENVER, CO

5.0(2)

State license verified

Jessica M. says "Beyond grateful to have found them back in 2017, at the time they were the only ones who were taking infants. My kids have food allergies and they went...

See info

Megan K.

2233 S Alton Way Denver, CO

5.0(2)
I provide a caring, supportive in-home setting where your infant or toddler will thrive in a very small group. I'm committed to having no more than 3 children in my care so that I'm able to provide lots of individualized attention, comfort & support to each one. I find it incredibly rewarding to help babies & young kids...

Kate H says "Megan is a genuine and good hearted person with a warm, nurturing personality and attentive mindset as to children in her care. Children thrive as the...

See info
7246 - La Petite Academy of Lakewood's Photo

7246 - La Petite Academy of Lakewood

348 S OWENS ST LAKEWOOD, CO

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...

See info
7244 - La Petite Academy on W. Burgundy Ave's Photo

7244 - La Petite Academy on W. Burgundy Ave

11550 W BURGUNDY AVE LITTLETON, CO

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
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...

See info
Rising Star Early Learning Center's Photo

Rising Star Early Learning Center

3400 S FEDERAL BLVD ENGLEWOOD, CO

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2210/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Our approach to learning is play-based and helps develop children's motor kills, encourages positive social interaction and a creative learning imagination. It is our goal to provide a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for your child’s emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development. All of these, very...

Care Member says "Our experience with Rising Star has been exceptional. Our daughter started when she was 6mos and has been going there for over two years. Even when we...

See info
Kids Adventures LLC's Photo

Kids Adventures LLC

6250 Independence St Arvada, CO

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Kindergarten
Child care
We are a before and after school childcare program in Arvada, CO. During the summer and school breaks we open our services to people. We are open from 6:30am-6:00pm Monday through Friday. We try our hardest to pack these long days full of fun things for your kiddos to do by doing crafts, playing gym games, going on field trips,...

Kennedy M. says "What an amazing place! You can drop your kids off and know that they're not just being watched, they're learning too! In a nutshell, this is not your...

See info
Thomas Learning Centers Westminster's Photo

Thomas Learning Centers Westminster

4000 Shaw Blvd Westminster, CO

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
International
+ 3 more
We intend to provide the highest quality, affordable early childhood educational experience available. We are a neighborhood staple that has been established for nearly half a century and look forward to remaining a valuable part of this community for many years to come! Thomas Learning Centers looks after every child with the...

Natalie T. says "I have to say that Thomas Learning Center, also known as Westminster Learning Center, is absolutely phenomenal! Hannah, the new Director of the center,...

See info
Great Escape Early Learning Center's Photo

Great Escape Early Learning Center

5894 S. Datura Street Littleton, CO

4.0(13)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
We serve children ages 12 months and walking to 6 years old (Pre-kindergarten). We accept CCCAP. Great Escape is a non-profit outreach ministry of Littleton UMC dedicated to providing parents with a flexible program to meet their needs and a positive, loving, Christian atmosphere for their children. Great Escape operates...

Leigh D says "All 3 of my kids have gone here and it is a fantastic preschool! I have loved how the teachers treat my kids as their own."

See info
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL's Photo

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

13371 W ALAMEDA PKWY LAKEWOOD, CO

State license verified

starting at
$260/mo
Academic
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
Concordia Lutheran Preschool has openings for the 23/24 school year! We are a faith based preschool that follows the state standards to get your preschooler (ages 3-5) ready for school! We offer morning half day programs, extended day, and full day as well as a private kindergarten with before and after care available with part...
See info
The Children's World School's Photo

The Children's World School

7700 W Woodard Drive Lakewood, CO

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Our school focus is on the development of the whole child's intellectual, social-emotional, moral, creative and physical growth. The environment will be intentionally prepared to motivate our students to learn about their community and the world around them. We will guide our students toward being compassionate, curious...
See info
Guidepost Montessori at Centennial's Photo

Guidepost Montessori at Centennial

6631 S UNIVERSITY BLVD CENTENNIAL, CO

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Day Care
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning...
See info
Cadence Academy Preschool - The Nest's Photo

Cadence Academy Preschool - The Nest

12633 W INDORE PL LITTLETON, CO

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. Now...
See info
Cadence Academy Preschool - The Nest's Photo

Cadence Academy Preschool - The Nest

6768 W OTTAWA AVE LITTLETON, CO

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. Now accepting...
See info
Aspen Academy Early Learning's Photo

Aspen Academy Early Learning

1695 E Orchard Rd GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

State license verified

starting at
$2494/mo
Waldorf
Academic
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
+ 3 more
Where Curiosity Grows and Character Blossoms! If you're the kind of parent who believes that childhood is too important to leave to chance, Aspen Academy in Greenwood Village, CO might feel like home. Our Early Learning program isn’t just daycare or preschool — it’s where children ages 2–5 begin developing leadership,...
See info

All Souls Catholic School and Early Learning Center

4951 S Pennsylvania Street Englewood, CO

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
All Souls Catholic School ELC is a not-for-profit early learning center located at 4951 S. Pennsylvania, Englewood, CO that provides comprehensive preschool and child care programs for children from 3 years up to 5 years old. Their school maintains a Catholic learning environment that fosters Catholic principles and values among...

Michelle L. says "Top notch, caring staff. A home away from home for my daughter. We never feel like a number."

See info

Showing 21 - 40 of 53

How it works

  • Share details about your daycare needs

  • Match with highly rated local daycares near you

  • Compare daycares and tour the ones that best fit your family

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Denver, CO

After-school programs near you in Denver, CO 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 Denver, CO 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 Denver, CO 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 Denver, CO, 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.

After School Program Articles

Potty training dos and don’ts to keep in mind

Potty training dos and don’ts to keep in mind

February 20, 2026 - Tell a fellow parent you’re potty training and you’re pretty much guaranteed to be on the receiving end of a suggested method you just have...

Using a humidifier in your infant’s room: All the must-knows

Using a humidifier in your infant’s room: All the must-knows

February 24, 2026 - As a parent, you are keenly aware of the transition your newborn goes through after birth: breathing for the first time and trading their dark, cozy water dw...

Signs of food allergies in babies: What it’s really like when your infant is diagnosed

Signs of food allergies in babies: What it’s really like when your infant is diagnosed

November 10, 2023 - Little bites can bring big surprises — at least if your baby is one of the

Additional After School Program Services

About Care.com
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
Get help
Popular topics
Discover
Care.com does not employ any caregiver and is not responsible for the conduct of any user of our site. All information in member profiles, job posts, applications, and messages is created by users of our site and not generated or verified by Care.com. You need to do your own diligence to ensure the job or caregiver you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws.
Care.com® HomePay℠ is a service provided by Breedlove and Associates, LLC, a Care.com company.
Care.com is a registered service mark of Care.com, Inc. 2007-2026 Care.com, Inc. All rights reserved.