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We have 60 after school programs in District Heights, MD! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Ideal Childcare Center

6809 District Heights Pkwy District Heights, MD

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Ideal Childcare Center is an early childhood facility in District Heights, Maryland that offers several services and programs geared towards child care and early childhood education. The company offers its services to children, between the ages of 18 months to 4 years old. Before and after-school care as well as summer camp programs are also provided by the company.
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Celsberry Child Care

3.0(4)

4 mi

5209 Taft Road Temple Hills, MD

Celsberry Child Care is a licensed child care provider in Prince George's County, Maryland with 20 years of childcare experience. They provide a clean/loving home like environment for each individual child with age appropriate equipment, activities and a curriculum to prepare your child for school. They provide a healthy meal plan with breakfast and two snacks for each child. They are licensed for infants &amp; toddlers, ages 6 weeks to 24 months, and preschoolers, ages 2 to 4 years old, and school age children for before and after care (currently have spaces available and holding slots). All the requirements for a licensed family child care center have been met, including CPR &amp; First Aid Certification, Early Childhood Development Certification, SIDS Certification, Emergency Preparedness Certification &amp; Medication Administration. We are open for the following hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We offer affordable rates, please call anytime Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to inquire. (&quot;FREE&quot; Registration for the month of December. 2024)

Jasmine B. says "My Daughter has been going here for over 9 months and I am in love with the care she gives my baby. My baby is also loving the care. My baby is one that...

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Gigi's Family Daycare

3.0(3)

8 mi

5822 66TH Ave. Riverdale, MD

Our daycare offers Full-time, part-time, before &amp; after school care. Our program provides a morning snack, lunch and dinner. We are a Spanish-Immersion facility.

Begona B. says "It is extremely stressful to search for a daycare facility, especially with your first baby. My husband and I could not be happier and more blessed with...

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Kreayola Kids Center

5.0(2)

4 mi

3120 Branch Ave TEMPLE HILLS, MD

Larcell A. says "The location is in an absolutely fantastic area. The interior of the school is amazing. The children do so many extra curricular activities aside from...

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Elder's Inc Childcare Center

5.0(2)

9 mi

9105 Oxon Hill Road FORT WASHINGTON, MD

WE OFFER NON-TRADITIONAL HOURS!!! 6:30am -11:59pm Monday through Saturday. Elder’s Childcare Center is a childcare program that focuses on providing full services to working parents, with emphasis on convenient hours, as well as educational and social skills development. Our pre-school program will prepare children for kindergarten. This will be accomplished through a moral base educational Curriculum that provides the child the opportunity to learn through creative play, structured teaching, and through loving discipline to grow according to his/her unique development. In addition, our mission is to provide a safe alternative for working parents. To ensure that high-quality childcare is accessible to all children. Also, to provide a safe, loving environment within our childcare facility for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.

Franchita E. says "Elders Childcare has been home to my two boys the last ten years. I can't say enough about how great they are and Mrs. Hubbard gave us so much peace...

Developmental (play-based)
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Waldorf
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Brainy Zany Kids Club Day Care — Early Educational Care

5.0(4)

9 mi

Bandoleres Choice Drive BOWIE, MD

Discover why Brainy Zany Kids Club – Early Educational Care is considered Bowie’s #1 Family Childcare by the Office of Child Care! We offer a beautifully designed, high-quality environment that serves as the springboard to lifelong learning. At BZKC, our commitment to health and safety is just as strong as our dedication to supporting developmental milestones through a thoughtfully curated, engaging curriculum. And one of the perks? Nutritious meals are included. We’re excited to meet your young scholar and welcome your family into our community of care, learning, and excellence!

Care Member says "After touring several daycares in the area, nothing has come close to what we experienced at Brainy Zany Kids Club! From the moment we walked in, the...

Developmental (play-based)
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Child Care - Piano & Reading Kids Center

3.0(2)

8 mi

10312 Garson Terrace Lanham, MD

We are a Family Child Care Home that is Licensed and experienced. Our program provides services for families that have infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and before and after school care. We teach alphabets, numbers, phonics, music, piano, voice, health, nutrition, respect for self, respect for others, and outdoor nature. We also provide play time activities, arts and crafts in a safe environment to encourage all children to smile, laugh, and have fun. We believe the key to being successful in life is to find happiness. If we can make each child feel happy, safe, and loved under our program, then they will grow to be successful.

Olu C says "This is a business that breeds success!."

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PERFECT ANGELS CHILD CARE CENTER

5.0(1)

5 mi

7708 OLD ALEXANDRIA FERRY RD CLINTON, MD

We're a welcoming early learning center with a focus on school readiness. We create a supportive, engaging, and hurting environment that incorporates a variety of learning styles and differentiation to meet each child's needs. We provide an AM and PM snack, and lunch is provided by the family. We are on the bus route for Francis T. Evans Elementary, Overlook Spanish Immersion, and Maya Angelou French Immersion for before and aftercare.

Randall W. says "They are absolutely amazing. They have great staff that pays attention to the children individually. I have two children there and I highly recommend...

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Monarch Montessori School

218 E MONROE AVE ALEXANDRIA, VA

10 mi

Welcome to Monarch Montessori School! We're glad that you're considering Monarch for your preschool and elementary school needs! We believe that each child has different gifts, challenges and styles of learning. At Monarch Montessori, each child's individual path is recognized and celebrated. OUR PHILOSOPHY Every school that you encounter will have its own education philosophy. Monarch Montessori's philosophy centers around the principle of individualism. Students perceive themselves as capable of making their own choices, while in constant relationship with other students and guides in the classroom. At Monarch Montessori School, children learn in multi-age settings. Cooperation plays an integral role in the classroom. Students are encouraged to work together, problem-solve and form lasting friendships. Guides aim to understand each child's individual social, emotional and academic needs and craft an educational experience based on what they've observed. ​ Community Impact Monarch Montessori School pledges to leave our local community better than we found it. Here's how we can accomplish this goal: Monarch Montessori School pledges to pay all employees a living wage. Monarch Montessori School pledges to subsidize public transportation costs for all employees, reducing our carbon footprint. Monarch Montessori School pledges to encourage career advancement by offering paid training including a six-month Management course for teachers interested in managing a childcare facility. Monarch Montessori School partners with the MCCYN program for military families. CURRENT AVAILABILITY Infants: 3 Full-time spots available. 2 part-time (morning only) spots available. Young Toddlers: 3 full-time spots available. 2 part-time spots available. Toddlers: 2 full-time spots available. Primary: 3 full-time spots available. 2 part-time spots available. K-1: 5 full-time spots available. 2 part-time spots available. SCHEDULES At Monarch Montessori School we offer 2 schedules. Full-time enrollment is considered 5 days per week with drop off starting at 8:00AM and pick up at 5:30PM. Half-time/part-time enrollment can be 3-5 consecutive days per week with drop off at 8:00AM and pick up at 12:00PM. ​Monarch Montessori School requires a 12-month commitment and issues a contract after application is made and has been approved. We understand that life can change suddenly. Per our policy, should you need to leave prior to your 12-month anniversary, we will require 30 days notice in writing. You will also be required to pay a full-month's tuition regardless of when you leave. Should you wish to pay for an entire year upfront, you will receive an 12% discount off of tuition and your rate will be locked in for the duration of the contract. Please note that tuition is non-refundable. The registration fee for full and part-time programs is equal to one month's tuition. Monarch Montessori School is a Virginia subsidy provider.
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Happy Faces Family Daycare

7067 Palamar Turn Lanham, MD

8 mi

Happy Faces Family Daycare is located in Lanham, MD and offers childcare services for toddlers 2 and over. I am open from 7am to 5:30pm and provide all meals and snacks. I prepare your children for school with STEAM and play-focused activities in a comfortable home environment. I have over 16 years of service with after-school and respite foundations like the BELL program, the Fishing School and Easter Seals, and am dedicated to childcare and early childhood education. Rate is $180/week and after hours and weekend babysitting is also available at $10/hour Message now to schedule time to come check us out.
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Wanda's Anytime Care

11826 Capstan Dr Upper Marlboro, MD

8 mi

I am a stay at home mom of 2 little girls ages 3 years old and 5 years old. I have worked at several daycare's, owned my own daycare, worked as a active director working with special needs children and adults. I live in a large house with plenty of room for work and for play. I also have a mini van if transportation is needed. I can do before school and after school, evenings and weekends. Not only do we learn but we have fun too! Non smoker and pet free home.
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Shining Star Before & Aftercare & Summer Programs

1417 Chillum Rd Hyattsville, MD

9 mi

Shining Star Before and Aftercare is a licensed Childcare center in Hyattsville, Maryland. We are MSDE approved to provide Winter break, Spring break and Summer programs to school aged children from 5 to 12 years of age. Our philosophy is that the child is a lifelong learner. So, we cater to the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of children, by providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. We believe that strong community partnerships are important components for successful programs. So, Shining Star partners with the local schools and provides after-school pick-up services, the local parks and planning recreation center to access the gym and pool facilities, as well as the Capital Area Food Bank vendors to provide nutritious meals and nutrition education to the students. It's staff is credentialed in childcare, fingerprinted and FBI background checked with the State of Maryland. All staff have a current CPR and First Aid certificate, and lead staff also have medication administration certifications. The center adheres to MSDE requirements for staff to maintain ongoing continuing education credits, so they remain current in both theory and practice.
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Developmental (play-based)
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Kreativ Kids Daycare

7631 Seans Terrace Lanham, MD

8 mi

Enrolling Now!! Affordable prices Toddler Early Education Program Breakfast and snacks included Before &amp; After school care
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THE CHILDREN'S CENTRE

2500 MITCHELLVILLE RD BOWIE, MD

9 mi

One of our primary goals is to nurture children to become secure, courteous, and well mannered in order to ultimately become good citizens that have a strong self worth. We will stimulate their natural desire to learn. We hope to develop in them a love of learning by motivating them to become creative thinkers. We have a beautiful 2 acre playground for them to explore and play. Our staff is qualified, experienced and credentialed.
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Northeast Stars Montessori Alexandria

697 N WASHINGTON ST ALEXANDRIA, VA

9 mi

Northeast Stars Montessori (part of the STARS Montessori Group) is distinct in being professionally run preschool with an eye to individualized attention in a warm friendly setting. Our beautiful large Montessori classroom(s) feature the smallest amount of preschool students while still having the same number of professionals per child. What is Montessori and MORE? We are a Montessori school with certified Montessori teachers. We also integrate a composite curriculum from today's best educational practices and work with our families to integrate those practices in the home. Our Alexandria preschool is in one very large Montessori classroom. The students are divided up into smaller groups of students. Each group is led by a certified licensed teacher and supported by an assistant teacher. Our toddlers are 24 to 36 months and our primary students are 36 months to 5 years. We are . . . Conveniently located in the heart of Old Town A Private preschool with flexible program schedules Focused on individualized attention for children 2 to 6 years old Prepping students for school with our Kindergarten Readiness curriculum Combining STEM-BASED Education, kindergarten readiness prep with a Montessori Foundation. Our Customizable Preschool program includes: Drop-in extended care Afternoon playtime Weekly Summer Camp 9 month or 12 month school year 5 day, 3 day or 2 day options Traditional school day or extended day Meal Options at Nashville location only Our curriculum allows you and your child to grow at an individual pace. While many preschools focus on a singular facet of learning, Southern Stars and its teachers focus on every facet of learning, including: Gross Motor & Fine Motor Skills, Social Skills, Verbal Skills, Concentration & Focus Skills, Literacy Skills, Match & History Skills, Art, Music, Dance, and Play-Based Learning. Each of these developmental and educational skills will allow your child to transition into kindergarten with a sense of purpose and an understanding of the world. We offer year-round flexible schedule programs for children 24 months to 6 years old, including kindergarten readiness and kindergarten programs. Our Montessori teachers are trained by North American Montessori Center (NAMC). Tours are for adults only and available daily between 8:am and 10:am. Please visit our website nestars.net to schedule a tour.
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Stork's Smart Kid Program

12417 Alamance Way Upper Marlboro, MD

8 mi

Stork's Smart Kid Program is a team of professional educators, leaders, devoted parents and grandparents from the community who recognized that we needed to expand the programs and research-to-practice approaches for children with learning disabilities, visual and performing arts with academics to meet the individual learning styles of its students. The Smart Kid Live it! Learn it and Masters it s Craft through educational and researched learning. The Curriculum: Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood ~ Teaching Children to be Creative and Confident Thinkers and We Can~Integrates many resources to provide a rich, comprehensive curriculum for young children and is modeled after the highly successful academic program created by Vicki Gibson, Ph.D. The curriculum is flexible enough to meet the needs of individual students while incorporating research-to-practice techniques and technologies. Resources: Healthy Beginnings~Supporting Development and Learning From Birth through Three Years of Age; Johns Hopkins University School of Education, Center For Technology In Education. The guidelines: are developed for individuals who care for children of all ages. The resources support, encourage children during growth and learning in Personal, Social, Language, Cognitive and Physical Development and beyond and Supporting Every Young Learner Maryland s Guide to Early Childhood Pedagogy Maryland State Department of Education: A new resource for teachers, principals, and community-based early childhood education programs~ Supporting Every Young Learner~ Maryland's Guide to Early Childhood Pedagogy Birth to Age 8. This is latest tool implemented in our program and produced by the Maryland State Department of Education's (MSDE) Division of Early Childhood Development to inform and engage early educators on evidence-based practices of teaching and learning. The guide is designed to provide, chapters on critical areas of early childhood education such as understanding brain functions in child development, family engagement, or intentional instruction and beyond. Thinkport's child care and early childhood education resources~ lesson and activity designed to help young learners develop important school readiness skills. The environment: our students have a thirst for exploration, discovery and building new skills everyday. Our team nurture that curiosity, guiding students towards experiences that will enable them to develop new knowledge.
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Jamii DC

11408 Daisy Lane Glenn Dale, MD

10 mi

Our program offers art enrichment to area youth and community members, facilitated through camps and after school programs.
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Northeast Stars Montessori DC

1325 MARYLAND AVE NE WASHINGTON, DC

6 mi

Northeast Stars Montessori (part of the STARS Montessori Group) is distinct in being professionally run preschool with an eye to individualized attention in a warm friendly setting. Our beautiful large Montessori classroom(s) feature the smallest amount of preschool students while still having the same number of professionals per child. What is Montessori and MORE? We are a Montessori school with certified Montessori teachers. We also integrate a composite curriculum from today's best educational practices and work with our families to integrate those practices in the home. In DC we have three classrooms, each with an average of 13 students, led by a certified licensed teacher and assistant teacher. Northeast Stars offers half the number of students per classroom than any DC preschool. Our toddlers are 24 to 36 months and our primary students are 36 months to 5 years. We are . . . Conveniently located: DC is located 1 mile from The Capitol. A Private preschool with flexible program schedules Focused on individualized attention for children 2 to 6 years old Prepping students for school with our Kindergarten Readiness curriculum Combining STEM-BASED Education, kindergarten readiness prep with a Montessori Foundation. Our Customizable Preschool program includes: Drop-in extended care Afternoon playtime Weekly Summer Camp 9 month or 12 month school year 5 day, 3 day or 2 day options Traditional school day or extended day Meal Options at Nashville location only Our curriculum allows you and your child to grow at an individual pace. While many preschools focus on a singular facet of learning, Southern Stars and its teachers focus on every facet of learning, including: Gross Motor & Fine Motor Skills, Social Skills, Verbal Skills, Concentration & Focus Skills, Literacy Skills, Match & History Skills, Art, Music, Dance, and Play-Based Learning. Each of these developmental and educational skills will allow your child to transition into kindergarten with a sense of purpose and an understanding of the world. We offer year-round flexible schedule programs for children 24 months to 6 years old, including kindergarten readiness and kindergarten programs. Our Montessori teachers are trained by North American Montessori Center (NAMC). Tours are for adults only and available daily between 8:am and 10:am. Please visit our website nestars.net to schedule a tour.
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St Paul's Christian Childrens Center

8505 Heathermore Blvd Upper Marlboro, MD

8 mi

Provides, for the Marlton community and its environs, a program for pre-school children and elementary aged children (before/after school care) that take seriously the developmental stages of a child's life in its planning and execution. Also, the Center provides a caring, safe environment where children can play, learn, pray, and grow in their individuality and in their relationship with God and others in the world.
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Cooperative
Academic
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Preschool
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Clouds of Joy & Precious Jewels Child Development Center, LLC

6212 Auth Rd Suitland, MD

2 mi

We are a small Mandatory uniformed childcare facility we are open Monday through Friday. Our Preschoolers hours starting at 6:00am until 6:00pm. Our Before &amp; Aftercare morning hours are 6:30am until 7:30-8:30am - After school hours varies 1:55pm until 6:00pm. We provide nutritious meals. Our facility is Peanut free. We accept Vouchers. Please call for programs availability and pricing.
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in District Heights, MD

After School Programs in District Heights, MD are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Celsberry Child Care

My Daughter has been going here for over 9 months and I am in love with the care she gives my baby. My baby is also loving the care. My baby...

- Jasmine B.

Gigi's Family Daycare

It is extremely stressful to search for a daycare facility, especially with your first baby. My husband and I could not be happier and more...

- Begona B.

Kreayola Kids Center

The location is in an absolutely fantastic area. The interior of the school is amazing. The children do so many extra curricular activities...

- Larcell A.

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in District Heights, MD

After-school programs near you in District Heights, MD 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 District Heights, MD 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 District Heights, MD 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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