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After School Programs in Elizabeth, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Applecore Learning

An Honest Review from an Outsider: What an amazing experience it's been so far! It's approaching 1 month since my daughter was enrolled and...

- Lamoye S

Loving Children 2

My son has been with there since he was five months old, and he is now three. Kendall really made the transition from home to daycare such a...

- Laura G.

Kiddies Kare

The staff is so helpful and friendly!!! They really kept me updated and I felt confident that my child is not just cared for, but learning...

- Care member

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Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave Maplewood, NJ

4.0(12)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
OPEN HOUSE AUG 31, 2017 at 9:00am and again 6:00pm. COME tour our beautiful facility and SIGN UP your child with THE BEST DAYCARE IN ESSEX COUNTY! This is much more than just daycare. At Applecore Learning Early Childhood Center we offer developmentally appropriate programs and specialized curriculum for a range of ages,...

Lamoye S says "An Honest Review from an Outsider: What an amazing experience it's been so far! It's approaching 1 month since my daughter was enrolled and I'm a very...

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Loving Children 2

1035 45TH ST APT 2H BROOKLYN, NY

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$350/mo
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
International
Montessori
Academic
+ 2 more
We provide family-centered care, driven by a passion for nurturing children. As a family-run business, they create a caring and supportive environment where children can learn independence, build confidence, and explore the world through play.”

Laura G. says "My son has been with there since he was five months old, and he is now three. Kendall really made the transition from home to daycare such a wonderful...

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Kiddies Kare

195 W MARKET ST NEWARK, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Academic
Montessori
+ 3 more
Our mission is to positively impact the lives of children, their families, and the communities we serve. We transform early education into an exciting adventure, nurturing your child’s natural curiosity, prioritizing their interests, and fostering learning through play. Our approach sets the foundation for their future school...

Care Member says "The staff is so helpful and friendly!!! They really kept me updated and I felt confident that my child is not just cared for, but learning while he’s...

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Little Royals Daycare

79 Lorraine St. Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
Little Royals Daycare is an in-home licensed family daycare. We are open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. At Little Royals Daycare our focus is to provide compassionate care and an early education experience which promotes each child's social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. Our goal is to take advantage...

Vivian M. says "Wonderful caretaker with and a very nurturing environment. The owner has taken care of my boys for a few years and I know for certain that their...

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Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy Staten Island

1779 RICHMOND AVE # 1 STATEN ISLAND, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
Here at Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy, we take pride in our childcare curriculums, instructors, locations, and programs! Each of the age-appropriate programs has been designed and developed with the intention to help young children receive the care they need while simultaneously establishing a love and need for learning. We...

Florence says "When I tell you, my son LOVES this school! Yes, it’s technically a daycare, but it is run very much like preschool in my opinion. While I’m not a subject...

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Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center LLC

436 RIDGE RD N ARLINGTON, NJ

5.0(11)

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
Our school provides a healthy, safe environment for children to be while they are away from home. Here they will learn foundation skills to be ready for kindergarten. Each class provides a loving developmentally appropriate environment where children can develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills. We focus on the...

Care Member says "Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center has been by far the best place to take my children. Upon entering you feel the warm cozy and clean environment. The...

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YOUNG RISERS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

187 20TH ST BROOKLYN, NY

4.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2120/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
At Young Risers children's learning is best inspired through thoughtful play and exploration. We strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment based on guidance and facilitation of our children's interests. We implement curriculums and materials in the classroom that expand and contextualize these ideas by keeping our...

Kirsten L. says "The staff are very attentive to the kids. they create a loving community in the school. They do a good hob f taking children outside to play and creative...

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THE GREEK SCHOOL OF PLATO, LTD

670 92ND ST BROOKLYN, NY

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$1350/mo
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Welcome to Plato Preschool! Our curriculum is designed to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for your little ones to thrive and grow. We learn through play-based activities, hands-on projects, and interactive lessons. We aim to foster a love of learning and curiosity in each child. The children form positive...

Care Member says "Where do I even begin?! Plato has exceeded every expectation for our little one! The entire school is spotless and the entire staff is so loving and...

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KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

338 GROVE ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
+ 3 more
Our Mission and Philosophy KEL's philosophy centers on bilingual education, supportive relationships, intellectual curiosity, and an engaged community. Key Element Learning is a diverse and multicultural school community that develops astute students who become bilingual in Mandarin, Spanish, or French. Our curriculum...

Rosita B. says "Go above and beyond! Both my kids are learning so much! Everything is great!"

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STEPS TO SUCCESS IV, LLC

1429 HYLAN BLVD STATEN ISLAND, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Day Care
Preschool
+ 1 more
Our program is designed to develop a young mind, foster curiosity, connect with community, provide support as a family and help each child discover their unique identity. We aid in the transition from home to a school setting. This is accomplished through welcome emails, orientations, parent – teacher introductions and...

Michelle Y. says "My experience with Steps To Success IV is like no other. They are truly hands on with all the children. My son went there about 8 years ago (he was 2)...

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THE WONDER YEARS

255 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$100/mo
Child care
Preschool
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Cadence Academy Preschool Hoboken

410 HUDSON ST HOBOKEN, NJ

State license verified

Child care
Day 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...
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Destined For Greatness Martial Arts

2 Union Ave Irvington, NJ

State license verified

We are following exciting programs for the entire family: 1) Summer Day Camp 2) Karate 3) Hip Hop Dance Class 4) Party Rentals 5) Bus Rentals 6) After School Program.
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Onya's Learning Corner

249 Nesbit Terrace Irvington, NJ

We are located on Nesbit Terrace in Irvington. In our early childhood program we will be using the Creative Curriculum. The philosophy behind our curriculum is that young children learn best by doing. The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners. This means...
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Smart Start Academy Heights

462 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Academic
+ 5 more
We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the...
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New Millennium Educational Cen

45 Madison Ave Jersey City, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
International
Academic
Child care
Preschool
New Millennium Educational Center is a Child Care provider for children ranging from 18 months to 13 years old. Our goal is to prepare each child for the future through a program that stimulates the growth of the whole child: Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially. It is a profound honor and responsibility to...
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Portfolio School

90 HUDSON ST NEW YORK, NY

State license verified

starting at
$3750/mo
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
Kindergarten
Small School. Big Impact. We are a K-8 school in the heart of Tribeca. Our hands-on approach enables students to problem-solve, iterate, take risks, inquire, innovate, influence and inspire others. And here’s the best part: children are happy, respected, trusted and engaged in their learning. 2023-2024 ANNUAL TUITION: $45,000
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Tribeca Community School

124 HUDSON ST NEW YORK, NY

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
**CURRENT AVAILABILITY ONLY FOR AFTERNOONS FROM 2:00 - 4:30. TriBeCa Community School provides morning and afternoon half-day programs for children ages 2 - 5 years old. We are proud to offer quality care and education in a carefully designed environment to support relationships among children, parents, and educators. Together...
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Little Linguists

739 Bloomfield St Hoboken, NJ

State license verified

Child care
Little Linguists is a bilingual (Spanish/English) daycare providing full time, part time, after school care and summer camp. Currently we pick up after school. We provide an engaging, loving environment for children 1 to 6 years old. The curriculum at Little Linguists include arts, music and dance, outdoor play in our 400...
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A Touch Of Heaven Child Care Llc

1206 E SAINT GEORGES AVE LINDEN, NJ

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Child care
+ 1 more
We are a Faith based Christian childcare center established in 2009 as a home base business, and in 2022, we were blessed to expand into a childcare facility in the city of Linden, NJ. We are a friendly, safe environment with an experienced, educated childcare team that operates in the spirit of excellence and integrity. We...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Elizabeth, NJ

After-school programs near you in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, 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.

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