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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Edison, NJ

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

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Lightbridge Academy of Edison

8 Jane Place EDISON, NJ

6 mi

Reggio emilia
Montessori
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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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 childcare experience. We play a transformative role in the lives of families and we take this very seriously. Our proprietary early childhood education curriculum impacts the "whole" child in a multitude of ways. Throughout our years of operation, we continue to uphold our Core Values, while surrounding the children and communities we serve with love, guidance, and inspiration. Our state-of-the-art child care center provides a professional yet nurturing home-away-from-home environment where you and your child will feel comfortable. We can’t wait for you to become a part of our family! Contact us for special drop in rates!
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Primrose School of North Edison

23 Nevsky Street Edison, NJ

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
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 Happy Hearts. Primrose School of North Edison offers childcare and preschool programs for infants to kindergarten as well as before / after school care and Summer Adventure Club for elementary school age children. We hold ourselves to high standards of safety and cleanliness while maintaining a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
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Ken Shirk Child Care Center

445 Old Post Road Edison, NJ

< 1 mi

Ken Shirk Child Care Center is an early childhood facility in New Jersey that offers NAEYC-accredited programs for children, ages 18 months to 5 years old. The company offers child care and early education programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and prekindergarten children. The company also provides before and after-school programs for school-age children attending schools around the Edison community.
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Precious Little Butterflies

2050 Woodbridge Avenue EDISON, NJ

5.0(1)

1 mi

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 safety and emotional well-being come first. Our highly experienced and CPR-certified staff are trained to provide nurturing care and developmentally appropriate learning every day. We follow the research-based HighScope Curriculum, which encourages active learning, independence, and school readiness in a fun and engaging way. We are committed to helping children grow socially, emotionally, and academically in a setting that feels like a second home. Come see the difference a warm, high-quality program can make for your little one!

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

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Home Away From Home

51 Prospect Ave Edison, NJ

5.0(9)

< 1 mi

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 glowing references from all parents along the way. My promise to all parents whose children I care for is that I will care for your child as if they were my own; I know no other way. At the end of each day, you will go home with a detailed list of what and when they ate and took naps. My working hours are 8 am - 6 pm; however, I am willing to extend that occasionally for $10/hour, when the need arises. For the last 2 years I have cared full-time for a now 2 year old, and recently welcomed his brother into our group when he was only 8 weeks old. (Note: I also cared for their older brothers, who are now 8 and 6, for 2 years when they were similar ages). The 3rd child I care for is a 2 1/2 year old girl, who comes to me 1 - 3 varying days each week. Therefore, I have 1 - 2 openings. My weekly rates are $275 full-time for infants on bottle/baby food (which you provide) and $300 full-time for toddlers and older (includes breakfast, lunch, snack and all milk). Daily rates are $60 for infants and $65 for toddlers and older (food as detailed above). I will not care for more than 4/5 children at one time, with the exception of a 4 year old who I watch during the school year from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. I look forward to welcoming your child into our Home Away From Home.

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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A Plus Child Care

131 Halimin Rd Edison, NJ

4 mi

A+ Child Care is an in-home day care with two qualified and experience employees relocating to its new area of Edison, New Jersey. We provide the best quality care to every child in an appropriate area for children to play and learn. I have experience in tutoring and child care for almost 10 years. We offer full-time & part-time care, pick up from school after care, and weekends. Additional services provided are tutoring lessons and lunches and snacks. Please feel free to email me with any further questions or request to: Mariajgut80@yahoo.com
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Little Flower Montessori School LLC

6 Kilmer Rd Ste O Edison, NJ

< 1 mi

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In-Home daycare
Preschool
Kindergarten
Little Flower Montessori School LLC provides a school environment suited for children three years up to six years old. It strives to help children reach their fullest potential and develop a love of learning. It offers Montessori-based programs that promote every child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. The School offers Pre-primary, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Extended Care, and Summer Program.
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Giggles Family Child Care

653 Grove Ave Edison, NJ

4.0(4)

4 mi

In-Home Day Care &amp; Enrichment Program (Licensed Family child care) Are you looking for a small family home daycare filled with big adventures for your child? Then this is the right place for your child. In-home day care we provide safe, happy and healthy preschool type environment where your child will participate in planned activities and educational program that will enhance their intellectual abilities and self-esteem. About Us: - Certified Montessori teacher - CPR &amp; First Aid Certified - Experience in babysitting at my home where kids can have lot of fun in learning and playing. - Experience handling group of 5 children between age groups 6 month to 5 years (Max. 5 children allowed for a batch) - Experience teaching children between 2 to 5 years (Montessori method) - Languages Spoken ( English, Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi) - Before and after care is available for school kids. - Preschool Program with learning activities which includes circle time, story time, arts and crafts, and music. - We provide a creative, safe and educational environment that nurtures and supports every child. - Huge play yard with swing/slides for kids. - Time: Monday to Friday (8:00 am to 6:00 pm) - References are available.

Tanu V. says "My daughter is going here from last six months. I needed a playgroup plus pre-school learning experience for my LO and that exactly I found here & am very...

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LITTLE FLOWER MONTESSORI SCHOOL

2 KILMER RD EDISON, NJ

1 mi

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
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Primrose School of Old Bridge

3647 US Highway Route 9 North Old Bridge, NJ

4.0(4)

9 mi

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
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We re a national family of accredited early education and care schools serving infants through kindergarten, after-schoolers, their families and communities. With our Balanced Learning approach, we help empower children to reach their full potential by nurturing curiosity, confidence, creativity and compassion.

David E. says "We have been sending our daughter to Primrose School of Old Bridge for about 10 months now. Since she turned 2 years old. Faculty and staff is very polite...

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Haynes Preparatory School

140 FRONT ST S PLAINFIELD, NJ

5.0(1)

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
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 childhood education for children ages 2.5 years to school age and our planned activities for age-appropriate growth and development are always guided. Inside and out, our childcare program is designed for a positive experience for a child and parent alike. We are dedicated to providing the best care for your child while encouraging an environment filled with fun and education. We offer early childhood education for children ages 3 to school age. HIGHLIGHTS/QUICK FACTS: - Fantastic Enrichment Programming - Safe & Secure - Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum - Qualified, Caring, and Experienced Staff

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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LITTLE EARTH SHEPHERDS PRESCHOOL

367 CRANBURY RD E BRUNSWICK, NJ

5.0(3)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Little Earth Shepherds Preschool/Daycare offers small class sizes to ensure your child is receiving a more individualized approach to their start in education. We prioritize fine and gross motor development and enstill the importance of social-emotional learning throughout each classroom!

Stephanie D. says "They are really nurturing. The staff is great. Our child has grown so much there."

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Kiddy Campus Learning Center

1709 US-130 NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, NJ

5.0(1)

7 mi

Montessori
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
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Your child deserves the best education they can receive at such a young age. Trusting us with your child’s growth will be your greatest ally as your child prepares to enter the world. No matter what comes, we guarantee to put our best self forth for your child and everything that they can achieve. There’s no place like home and there’s no better choice than Kiddy Campus! Want to know more? Keep on reading to find out everything about us, from our qualified teachers to the curriculums we’ve set for your child for them to grow exceptionally well in their beginning years.

JoAnna U. says "They are very, very loving and caring. My daughter has been going there for about 2 years now and she loves it there. They are really wonderful!"

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The Learning Experience - East Brunswick

405 STATE ROUTE 18 EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ

5.0(3)

5 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
The Learning Experience – East Brunswick offers safe and joyful daycare and preschool for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Conveniently located near Route 18 and Brunswick Square Mall, our center serves families in East Brunswick, South River, and Spotswood. Our all-inclusive L.E.A.P. Curriculum combines hands-on exploration with enrichment in music, fitness, and engineering—at no extra cost. With dedicated teachers and bright classrooms, children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Care Member says "TLE gives me complete peace of mind. The staff is warm, patient, and truly loving. The curriculum is excellent and keeps my two little’s learning at...

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Joan's Child Care Services

634 Raymond St. Westfield, NJ

4.0(7)

9 mi

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 for all ages and all subjects. We are understanding of parents who experience traffic problems. The cost per day covers 7:15 am - 6:15 pm. After 6:15 pm, there will be an additional charge per hour. Our outside play yard is pictured. We have bikes for all ages, toy cars to ride, two castles, and a log cabin. For the older children, we have skates, a play house (pictured) and all types of materials for arts and crafts. I taught and studied arts and crafts most of my life. In the summer we have 2 pools, one for small children and one for the older children. We take walks to the park and can drive children to school and pick-up from school or after-school programs. We serve breakfast - you bring lunch - we will prepare anything if you don't have the time. Additional cost for lunch and dinner.

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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Children's Den Family Daycare

609 West 8th Street Plainfield, NJ

5.0(2)

8 mi

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 PM We also offer before and after school care Summer Camp daycare Program I also have special night time and weekend hours for parents who don't have regular 9-5 schedule Nutritious meals are provided Our Curriculum includes: Circle time, reading French and Spanish immersion Small group activities, music &amp; movement Zumba class, dramatic play Arts &amp; Crafts, Gardening and Science Potty training Large backyard, Sprinklers fun, lots of games and fun. Our basic rate is $160 a week. Email or call Elisabeth to take a tour and to enroll your child (ren) today!

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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START-RITE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

9 STELTON RD PISCATAWAY, NJ

4.0(3)

5 mi

Reggio emilia
International
Academic
Cooperative
Day Care
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- - -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 fun special activities planned for the summer such as water play, a traveling zoo, the fun bus, Geebo the Clown, and the Bubble Guy are all scheduled to come between now and August.

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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Saplings Academy

37 Jones Avenue New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(2)

3 mi

Academic
International
Preschool
Kindergarten
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 internationally acclaimed curriculum and the chance for students to interact with students from all around the world. Our goal is to give students a well-rounded education that is tailored to their current needs. We seek to challenge and help them grow socially, physically, and academically in a small group setting. In addition to our preschool program, Saplings also offers English after school programs for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. For our Kindergarten program we use an internationally acclaimed phonics program paired with sight word practice to have students reading and writing in no time. Our elementary program focuses on reading comprehension, grammar, and writing. Each month, the students will work through a reading study, have grammar lessons, and do various writings that follow the writing process. We also will be offering PARCC test preparation for grades 3-5 starting in January. Our teacher is a K-6 certified teacher and has been teaching English and Early childhood for the past 5 year overseas and in the states. She seeks to engage and challenge students in the class in a comfortable setting where learning can flourish.

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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Kiddie Kingdom Child Care & Learning Center, Inc.

2190 US-130 N NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, NJ

5.0(3)

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Kiddie Kingdom is a family owned and operated business. We are currently celebrating our 25th anniversary. Jennifer Trimpert and Karen Klemas created the school to care for children from 0-13yrs. We have five classrooms, and our average class size is 12-15 students. Our priority is bringing you quality, as well as individual care. Our decisions are based on the needs of your child and providing a safe and engaging environment conducive to learning. We believe in a happy and well rested staff, so we have plenty of teachers to help at any time to help keep our ratios small. The satisfaction of having children excited upon arrival and asking for school on the weekends is our greatest accomplishment. We are not just "Day Care" but extended family.

KYLIAH W. says "I travel a 1 hour and 13 mins to get to them I have three little ones in there, They are amazing it is a lot of love there they are good people. She cares...

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The Learning Experience

3754 Route 1 North MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ

5.0(2)

9 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Families choose The Learning Experience at Monmouth Junction because it has served the community with distinction since 2012 and delivers an award-winning L.E.A.P. curriculum that nurtures the whole child through academic, social, and cognitive learning. Parents value the center’s safe and secure environment supported by comprehensive health and safety protocols, as well as its experienced, well-trained staff dedicated to each age group. Clear, consistent communication with families and competitive tuition—including corporate partnership discounts—make it a trusted, high-quality choice for early childhood education.

Care Member says "All the teachers are so caring of all the children and really work with families to provide the best care. The staff really make it easy to drop off my...

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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Edison, NJ

After School Programs in Edison, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Precious Little Butterflies

The teachers are very attentive to the needs of the kids.

- Fatmata X.

Home Away From Home

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...

- Caroline W.

Giggles Family Child Care

My daughter is going here from last six months. I needed a playgroup plus pre-school learning experience for my LO and that exactly I found...

- Tanu V.

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

After-school programs near you in Edison, 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 Edison, 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 Edison, 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 Edison, 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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