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We have 14 after school programs in Elk River, MN! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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New Horizon Academy - Elk River

19512 Holt Street NW Elk River, MN

< 1 mi

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Proudly Serving the Elk River Community for over 24 years. Our center is located conveniently off of Highway 169 and Holt St in the heart of Elk River, MN. We have been serving families in the Elk River area since 1996. Our center has two infant rooms, two toddler rooms, four preschool rooms, and one school- age room. We currently offer the following enrichment programs: -Tumblin Tigers -Amazing Athletes -Happy Feet -Small People Music Our large outdoor playground is a wonderful addition to each child's day. We also utilize a tool for electronic communication throughout the day in all our classrooms for our families. We are NAEYC accredited and hold a four star rating through the MN Parent Aware Ratings. We provide before and after school transportation to the following elementary schools in the area: -Otsego Bridge Elementary -Twin Lakes Elementary -Medalvale Elementary -Lincoln Elementary -Parker Elementary -St Andrews Elementary -Kaleidoscope Elementary We provide care for: Infant: 6 weeks to 18 months Toddler: 18 months to 33 months Preschool/Pre-kindergarten: 33 months to 5 years School Age: 5 to 4th grade This summer, New Horizon Academy can provide your child a safe environment to learn, play, and explore during those otherwise long summer days. Camp Discovery programs are led by teachers trained in safety, early education, compassion, and fun. Children are able to construct their own knowledge through themed fun learning experiences that include fieldtrips, community projects, sports and recreation, cooking and baking, arts and crafts, drama, gardening, guest speakers, science experiments, water play, and much, much, more. With these and other hands-on activities, children will enjoy the summer while building on what they learned throughout the year. Join us for these amazing summer adventures!
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A Spark of Possibilities- UP Program

555 Railroad Drive Ste D Elk River, MN

< 1 mi

A Spark of Possibilities UP ' Unlimited Potential' Program offers support to children from K-12th grade after school, summer, and non-school days. We provide structured, supervised youth development activities and have learning opportunities at A Spark of Possibilities. We include children of ALL abilities in our UP Program and will be able to offer smaller ratios for children who require additional support. Our program reflects the diversity of children in the community. We believe programming for children with diverse abilities positively influences all children. The goal is to create an accessible environment that nurtures various children's needs.
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Give Us This Day Family Daycare

19137 Waco Street NW Elk River, MN

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Immediate openings in (northwest) Elk River at *Give Us This Day Family Daycare* OPENINGS (as of 2/2/14): School-Age (3) *Anticipate one infant/toddler and one preschool opening as of May, 2014* HOURS: 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. SCHOOLS: Lincoln/Parker MISSION: My goal is to provide the best quality of dependable care for children in a safe, happy, loving and stimulating environment. OBJECTIVES: As children grow in my care, it is my hope they will gain: *New skills (progress) across major areas of development including: Social and Emotional, Language and Communication, Cognitive and Physical and Motor. *The ability to socialize - get along with other children, share, contribute, etc. (I truly believe every child should have a "group experience" - i.e., daycare.) *A sense of security in an environment separate from their parents. *Confidence, with the understanding it's okay to be themselves, freely explore and play with peers. ABOUT ME: Hello to All! My name is Andrea. I recently took a huge leap of faith! After 8+ years of working full-time out of the home (with three young children of my own: 9, 4 and 1), I left my marketing job to pursue family child care. Seeing young minds and friendships develop is gratifying to me. Doing daycare energizes and fulfills me, and is a calling I couldn't ignore! I am blessed and excited to be part of this challenging, rewarding profession! "Play is the highest form of research." Albert Einstein "It is possible to create a better world, a more compassionate, more peaceful world, which is not only in everyone's interest, but is everyone's responsibility to achieve." Dalai Lama
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First Step Preschool & Childcare LLC

413 PROCTOR AVE NW ELK RIVER, MN

5.0(2)

3 mi

starting at
$170/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature

Amy V. says "I give a 5 for the rating. With the rating scale of 1-5 with 5 being the best. I highly recommend First Step."

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Lil' Explorers Childcare Center Otsego

8670 PARSONS AVE NE OTSEGO, MN

5 mi

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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. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Discover Little Miracles Child Care

13065 43RD ST NE SAINT MICHAEL, MN

9 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Day Care
Child care
Owned and operated by our family for your family. Discover Little Miracles Child Care is a professional and licensed facility. We offer full-time, part-time, preschool, before school and after school options at both our Neenah, WI and St. Michael, MN locations. We serve organic/clean food at both locations. At Discover Little Miracles Child Care your child’s diet is important to us. We believe that properly portioned, nutritious eating started at birth can develop lifelong healthy eating habits. Meet the Owners
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Lil' Explorers Preschool Ramsey

14725 RAMSEY BLVD NW RAMSEY, MN

9 mi

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Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center is a preschool and daycare serving the Ramsey area of Minnesota. Established in 2003, Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center continues to provide a safe environment for children – centered on exploration and development. Our Ramsey location is the newest of the Lil’ Explorers Preschools in Minnesota. Our expansive facilities offer plenty of room for your children to learn, grow, and develop, while our caring staff provides a nurturing and enriching atmosphere. Each facility features Infant Rooms, Toddler Rooms, Preschool Rooms, and dedicated Pre-Kindergarten Rooms, along with a large gross motor room inside each location. It is the mission of our childcare staff to provide top-notch service for all families and provide an enjoyable and exciting time for all children in our care. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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O2B Kids Otsego

8780 PARKVIEW AVE NE OTSEGO, MN

5 mi

Preschool
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Welcome to O2B Kids Otsego, in Sherburne County, Minnesota, serving Infants, Toddlers & PreK children! We’ve tailored our schools to optimize your child’s education experience! Each classroom offers ample space and comprehensive resources. Our centers are thoughtfully designed to facilitate your child's educational exploration through play. We can’t wait to partner with your family and prepare your child for Kindergarten!
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Jessica B's Child care

8267 Parell Ave NE Otsego, MN

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Hi, my name is Jess. My husband and I recently bought a home with our two girls. I am looking to be a SAHM and watch 2 other siblings 18 months-5 years of age. I have availability starting June 18th. I can start my day as early as 6:30 A.M. and wrap up the day by 4:00 P.M. Currently, I work as a Lead Infant Teacher at a Montessori School. I have been there since August of 2012. Prior to that, I worked as a substitute paraprofessional in the Bloomington and Minnetonka School Districts. Ever since I was young, I have helped watch over children and when I was in 6th grade, I started babysitting for a family that grew to 3 children by the time I was in high school. I will have a schedule planned out for each day. Activities will include: arts and crafts, circle time, music, movement, weather permitting outdoor activities, reading/storytelling, 5 senses, alphabet/letter recognition and sounds, colors, shapes, number sense, games and so much more. The power of play and paying attention to sensitive periods of learning are very important in my mind. I will be implementing self help and practical life skills along with stressing manners, following rules, and listening. All toy bins are labeled so we can learn how to pick up after ourselves! I also like to label many other items around the house for word recognition. For nap time, I have a pack and play and will provide mats to sleep on in a quiet bedroom with white noise. Please email or message me back if you would like to meet and discuss further details. I will give my number to you then or you can give me yours. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Lil' Explorers Childcare Center

4123 OAKWOOD PKWY NE SAINT MICHAEL, MN

9 mi

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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. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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New Horizon Academy - Ramsey

7800 Sunwood Drive NW Ramsey, MN

7 mi

Our commitment to early learning and education begins in our infant program and extends throughout our school-age program. Our goal at New Horizon Academy is to instill a lifelong love of learning in each child and ensure that your child has the skills they need to succeed not only in school, but in life. For more information regarding our upcoming location, please feel free to call or email us anytime.
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Children of Hope Preschool

5730 179TH LN NW RAMSEY, MN

8 mi

starting at
$875/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Children of Hope Preschool is located in Ramsey, MN in Northwest Anoka County. The Preschool is a part of Cross of Hope Lutheran Church and is located in the Church building. Children of Hope has been in existence for 23 years, after being gifted to the church in 1997. We have been able to teach many preschoolers the beauty of God’s Love while preparing them for Kindergarten. Our goals continue to be to provide a quality education for children in our program, and just as importantly, to affirm the eternal and personal love of God for all people. Our goal is also to compliment and support the family unit, as parents are a child’s first and most important teachers.
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Dragonfly Daycare

7123 159th Lane NW Ramsey, MN

7 mi

Fun family daycare in Ramsey is now accepting 3 to 5 year-olds for full-day daycare with a preschool curriculum program. We offer a well-rounded experience with plenty of arts and crafts, stories, games, and learning activities, including instruction in phonics to encourage early reading. Licensed, USDA Food Program, TV-free. We also offer before and after school care for children attending Ramsey Elementary.
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Lil' Achievers Early Learning Center

16547 Marketplace Dr Big Lake, MN

9 mi

Lil' Achievers Early Learning Center is a family owned and run, child care center. We will provide child care services for children from 6 weeks to 12-years-old. In addition, we will provide an after school program and summer camp for elementary school-age children. The purpose of our center is to provide quality childcare in a creative and loving environment. In addition to providing group and individual activities, we utilize curriculum to ensure we're helping our children learn basic skills. Special feature of our center is the online classroom observation. We have cameras in each classroom that allow "virtual visits" during the workday.
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Elk River, MN

After-school programs near you in Elk River, MN 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 Elk River, MN 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 Elk River, MN 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 Elk River, MN, 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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