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After School Programs in Dunellen, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

PRECIOUS MOMENTS ACADEMY

I wished they had a larger backyard area. However, the facility is great and the staff is awesome. They are always coming up with new things...

- Angela B.

Saplings Academy

Emily has tutored my daughter for 2 years (1st and 2nd grade). We hired Emily because our child was struggling with reading, and she has...

- Althea H.

Joan's Child Care Services

We visited a number of family style child cares and found Joan's Child Care is way the best. The environment is clean, neat, safe, warm,...

- Na

After School Programs Near Dunellen

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Precious Gifts Day Care Center

400 New Market Rd Dunellen, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Precious Gifts Day Care Center located at 400 New Market Road, Dunellen, New Jersey, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from twelve...
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Erica T

748 Center Street Dunellen, NJ

Hello! My name is Erica and I have two children, ages 4 and 10, and also have many years of experience with all ages of children. I spent 8 years at an after school program, teaching ages 5-18. I ended as the Teen Coordinator as I worked myself up over the years during high school and college. A past Assistant Director of the...
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PRECIOUS MOMENTS ACADEMY

358 NORTH AVE DUNELLEN, NJ

4.8(5)

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
Day Care
+ 2 more
Precious Moments Academy has been a staple in our community for 30 years. Our goal is to provide a high quality early childhood program allowing children the ability to build independence, and creativity through a safe and nurturing environment. Our diverse classrooms help each child develop confidence and a positive sense of...

Angela B. says "I wished they had a larger backyard area. However, the facility is great and the staff is awesome. They are always coming up with new things to do with...

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Saplings Academy

37 Jones Avenue New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(2)
International
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Saplings Academy is a private in-home preschool that strives to meet the needs of students who are ready for a more rigorous academic setting. We seek to work with students who are ready to move forward in their education, but are held back by the school cut off dates which prevents the students from moving forward. We offer...

Althea H. says "Emily has tutored my daughter for 2 years (1st and 2nd grade). We hired Emily because our child was struggling with reading, and she has since been on the...

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Joan's Child Care Services

634 Raymond St. Westfield, NJ

4.4(7)
Our home has a brand new playroom with a beautiful view of the garden. Large windows help us be a part of the outside even on cold winter days. The new playroom is for younger children birth through 3 years old. We also have another playroom for older children ages 4 to 10. We have a reference library and appropriate books...

Na says "We visited a number of family style child cares and found Joan's Child Care is way the best. The environment is clean, neat, safe, warm, bright and spacious....

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START-RITE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

9 STELTON RD PISCATAWAY, NJ

4.7(3)

State license verified

Cooperative
International
Academic
Reggio emilia
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
- - -A home away from home -Most classes are no bigger than 8 children -Research Based State Approved Curriculum -Music Together (Internationally Renowned Music Program) is included in the Tuition -Certified Teachers -School is Professionally Cleaned Daily -We also offer language, and zumba classes -Lots of...

Danielle B. says "We loved it while our kids were there. The school is well kept and maintained and is always up to code. they use creative curriculum for the kids. The...

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Haynes Preparatory School

140 FRONT ST S PLAINFIELD, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
Welcome to Haynes Prep School, a quality learning center located in South Plainfield, New Jersey - a truly new, innovative and affordable concept in childcare and preschool education. We are dedicated to providing the best care for your child while encouraging an environment filled with fun and education. We offer early...

Jennifer K. says "Our son has been enrolled there since September and we are very very pleased! we are both educators so we had high expectations going in and have been...

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Home Away From Home

51 Prospect Ave Edison, NJ

5.0(9)
I offer a Home Away From Home for your child. I am a mom of four myself (ages 15 - 21) and all children I care for become part of our family, even long after I stop caring for them on a regular basis. I have over 30 years experience caring for children other then my own, the last 6 years of which have been full-time. I have...

Caroline W. says "Eileen watched two of our children in our home a couple years ago. The youngest was 2 and the oldest was 5. She'd watch the 2 year old all day and get...

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Lightbridge Academy of Warren

181 MOUNT BETHEL RD WARREN, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
+ 2 more
Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by offering excellence in the...

Care Member says "Lightbridge staff is very caring, and they have a very enriching curriculum for kid's daily activities. They offer a very nurturing environment for the...

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CORNERSTONE SCHOOL OF SUMMIT

561 SPRINGFIELD AVE SUMMIT, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1161/mo
Preschool
Our mission is to promote the development of children through a play-based curriculum that ignites curiosity, inspires creativity, and promotes character. We are committed to strengthening families by offering opportunities for discussions, parenting and child development workshops, and social events where parents and children...

Nicole W. says "We have been a family of Cornerstone School since 2020 and all our of children have been students there. We have been very happy with the education that...

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Kids 'R' Kids North Brunswick

55 FIDELITY PLZ N BRUNSWICK, NJ

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1591/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more

Glennie F. says "Kids 'R' Kids North BrunswickI can't say anything but positive things about this daycare… for me it is the best and most complete in the area. I say this...

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KINGDOM KIDZ ACADEMY OF PISCATAWAY, LLC

600 ROOSEVELT AVE PISCATAWAY, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Child care
Preschool
Kingdom Kidz Academy of Piscataway LLC is a Christian-based childcare center that offers on atmosphere to inspire children while developing cognitive skills, knowledge, and the motivation to increase positive interpersonal relationships. We are a dedicated team of compassionate educators who believe in creating a nurturing...

Care Member says "Four of my boys attended kingdoms kids they all loved it. Very clean class rooms. Loving staff. Amazing summer programs."

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Children's Den Family Daycare

609 West 8th Street Plainfield, NJ

5.0(2)
Children's Den Day Care is a full time family childcare provider in Plainfield. We have been caring for children for over 15 years. We are dedicated to provide quality childcare in a fun, safe, clean and home-based environment. We offer: Full time program for children of all ages Weekly family childcare from 7:30 AM- 6:00...

Melissa W says "The house is big with plenty of room for the kids to play and also clean and well maintained. It's a safe and fun place to be. Plus the rate is really not...

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Primrose School of North Edison

23 Nevsky Street Edison, NJ

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. As the leader in Educational Child Care, we partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. Our goal is to help children have fun while building Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and...
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Santa Fe Childcare Center

1496 SPRINGFIELD AVE NEW PROVIDNCE, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1575/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
Santa Fe Centers offers educational childcare on an acre of land where kids can run, play, learn and love every minute of just being a kid.
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Little Friends of Chatham

322 Main St. Chatham, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Little Friends of Chatham (formerly Little Friends Day School) is a daycare and preschool servicing children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Full-time and part-time scheduling is available. We pride ourselves on being extremely flexible with scheduling. We are open from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. with extended hours to 7:00 p.m. for an...
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HudsonWay Immersion School

49 Bebout Avenue Stirling, NJ

Academic
Preschool
As a leading Mandarin and Spanish immersion school located in NJ and NYC, HudsonWay Immersion School (HWIS) is recognized as one of the best trilingual schools in the region. The prestigious educational institution serves children aged 2 through Grade 8. We offer day school immersion in Mandarin and Spanish as well as offer...
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The Children's Corner

45 Church St Liberty Corner, NJ

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Child care
+ 1 more
The Children's Corner is a non-profit Learning Center under the sponsorship of Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church (LCPC) as part of the mission of the church through and on the behalf of our Lord Jesus. The Children s Corner is dedicated to meeting the spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical needs of children in...
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Little Honors

510 HAMILTON ST SOMERSET, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1240/mo
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
We provide quality early childhood program situated in a brand new facility built in 2020. We serve children ages 0-13 years old, infant toddler, preschool, before and after school program. We provide nutritious free meals, breakfast, lunch and snack, participating in CACFP program. We provide Developmental Screening,...
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Precious Little Butterflies

2050 Woodbridge Avenue EDISON, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1185/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Precious Butterflies Child Care is a licensed early learning center proudly enrolled in Grow NJ Kids, New Jersey’s quality rating and improvement system. We are a small, close-knit school that offers a safe, clean, and loving environment where your child can thrive. At Precious Butterflies, we understand that your child’s...

Fatmata X. says "The teachers are very attentive to the needs of the kids."

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Dunellen, NJ

After-school programs near you in Dunellen, NJ 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 Dunellen, NJ 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 Dunellen, NJ 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 Dunellen, NJ, 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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