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After School Programs in Ellicott City, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

WATCHFUL EYE DAYCARE 2

My daughter started when she was 6 weeks. She's been attending every since, I love that they provided baby food because for me as a parent...

- Lindsay D.

Somos Early Learning

We've had a fantastic experience at somos so far this year. Our daughter will be going to kindergarten next year and we fele confident she's...

- Michael S.

Kiasherif

This is a wonderful daycare — it truly feels like home for my daughter. The food is organic, and the care she receives is exceptional. She...

- Care member

After School Programs Near Ellicott City

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Angel After Care Inc

4801 Ilchester Rd Ellicott City, MD

Kindergarten
Angel After Care Inc. is a child care facility located at 4801 Ilchester Rd. Ellicott City, MD. Their establishment opened in the year 2002. The school provides age-appropriate and challenging activities that aim to enhance the physical, social and intellectual development of children.
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WATCHFUL EYE DAYCARE 2

3264 CORPORATE CT ELLICOTT CITY, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
Watchful Eye Daycare 2 is a child care facility based in Ellicott City, Maryland. We provide a safe and loving environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school agers where an emphasis is placed on school readiness. Our mission is to provide the children in our care with a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment...

Lindsay D. says "My daughter started when she was 6 weeks. She's been attending every since, I love that they provided baby food because for me as a parent that helped...

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Somos Early Learning

4649 COLUMBIA RD ELLICOTT CITY, MD

5.0(4)

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Somos Early Learning School it is a Montessori and Bilingual program, we are consistent with the belief that next to learning from their own experience, the child learns best from other children, the Montessori lessons promote independence and cooperative learning. We offer two programs: Pre-primary class, children 2 to 3 years...

Michael S. says "We've had a fantastic experience at somos so far this year. Our daughter will be going to kindergarten next year and we fele confident she's prepared...

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Childtime-Ellicott City

4895 Montgomery Rd Ellicott City, MD

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Childtime-Ellicott City located in Ellicott City, Md is a center that provide a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center has a comprehensive program from Infant, Toddler, PreSchool, Summer Camp, Before, and After School.
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We Care Academy

3281 Saint Johns Lane Ellicott City, MD

"We care " offers a vibrant, affordable, quality & affectionate learning environment that meets the need of your child. I am not only a licensed day care provider but a Maryland certified teacher and a highly experienced educator. The day care caters to the need of children from 3-11 years and provides nurturing environment...
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Ellicott City

10101 Frederick Rd Ellicott City, MD

Preschool
Child care
La Petite Academy Child Care located in Ellicott City, MD has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Infants, Toddlers, Twos/Early Preschool, Pre-K/K Prep, Before and After School and Summer Camp.The center are open on...
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Glenelg Country School Extended Day & Pre-K Program

Folly Quarter Rd Ellicott City, MD

Preschool
Child care
Our Extended Day Program provides a supportive and safe environment for your child to learn, explore, share, create and play. The staff includes a team of teachers and assistants who are trained and experienced in working with children and their families. We encourage imagination and creativity through a variety of resources and...
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St. Johns Lane Extended Recreation Program

St. Johns Lane Ellicott City, MD

Child care
Our Mission Fostering academic and social achievement so that each student will participate responsibly in a diverse and changing world. Our Vision In order to accomplish our mission and school improvement goals, we must all share the same vision. Each of us has a part in the success of our students.
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Kiasherif

7146 Natures Road COLUMBIA, MD

5.0(4)
In-Home daycare
Kia’s Childcare offers a warm, safe, and nurturing environment for children ages 6 months to 5 years. We believe in learning through play, exploration, and creativity, with a Montessori-inspired approach that supports independence and curiosity. Our daily schedule includes circle time, arts & crafts, outdoor play, and sensory...

Care Member says "This is a wonderful daycare — it truly feels like home for my daughter. The food is organic, and the care she receives is exceptional. She feels so...

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Sunshine Kids

6360 Sandchain Rd Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
At Sunshine Kids; We provide care for children 6 weeks through 5 years old. We also offer before and after school care for school age children, ages 6-12 years of age. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for children. This will be done through encouraging social, emotional and physical development....

Sabrina T. says "Can't say enough good things about this daycare. Her dedication and patience with the kids are unmatched. Truly a gem that we found this place. We have...

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A Step Above Day Care

11401 Harding Road Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
I have been a nanny to a local family for two years. Recently I decided to expand my business and I am now licensed by the state of Maryland as a family child care provider (this includes CPR/First Aid certification and SIDS training). My home has been in my family for 100 years and my mother was a family child care...

Heniek W says "Great, Knowable carring place, send your children here. I highly recommend. Arts and crafts, story tI me and tons of activities for all ages from babies to...

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Milestone Kiddies Daycare

7713 Clay Bridge Ct Hanover, MD

3.0(13)
Hi, my name is Ruth, and I am a Licensed Family Childcare Provider in Hanover, MD. I take care of children from 2 months old to school age. I provide breakfast, lunch and two snacks. My program is awesome; it includes circle time, art, coloring, singing and writing time. We are very busy all day with lots of brain stimulating...

Susan A. says "The only reason we left Mrs Ruth was because we needed a daycare that serviced my son's school. My Son learned so much with Mrs Ruth that he is at the head...

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Posh Petites Family Childcare

7164 Talisman Lane Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
I own a licensed family childcare home in the Cradlerock area. I have worked in childcare for over 15 years; however, I grew unhappy with the childcare centers and the lack of family atmosphere and proper care and consistency in most. Children can learn as much if not more in a family childcare home due to the comfortable at...

Talya F. says "I brought my daughter to Posh Petites from the time she was a 6-month-old infant until she was over 3 years old. They really treated her like a member of...

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Sprouts Spot Learning Center Inc.

1108 N ROLLING RD BALTIMORE, MD

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1160/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child care
At Sprouts Spot Learning center, we are committed to providing the highest quality childcare and education, making us the preferred choice for families seeking a nurturing and enriching environment for their children.

Care Member says "Environment is good and all the staff very nice and friendly."

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Rising Stars Learning Care

1490 Marriottsville Rd Marriottsville, MD

5.0(1)
This is a licensed family daycare/childcare home. We prepare children for preschool and kindergarten. We accept infants, toddlers, and before and after school care. I have raised two boys with college and post-college education. We believe in playing and learning in the development of children. I am well experienced with...

Care Member says "This was such a great place for my toddler. I used them for 2 months, then moved back with my parents, but they took great care of my child and within 2...

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Montessori Luna

706 Sudbrook Rd Pikesville, MD

5.0(5)
Montessori Luna is a home based Montessori/Nature Based program striving to guide children through their unique pathway toward their full potential. Our hybrid program indoor and outdoor environment support our students ever changing needs. Our Montessori certified teacher ensures children are kindergarten ready by using a full...

Dwayne C says "My son started going to Ms.Ana when he was 3 years old. This was his first time in a school environment with other children. Ms.Ana quickly made him feel...

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Ray Of Funshine Daycare

7804 Marioak Drive Elkridge, MD

5.0(1)
Here at Ray of Funshine, we strive to provide each family with dependable, affordable, and quality childcare. Specializing in infant and toddler care, but also providing quality before and after care for school-aged children, our focus is to provide an encouraging, educational, nurturing, and safe environment that promotes...

Greta B. says "We found Britt'nee on here when our son was 8wks old and we were seeking a part-time nanny. After one meeting, we knew it was a perfect fit! She is...

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LITTLE FLOWERS EARLY CHILDHOOD & DEVELOPMENT

1526 N FREMONT AVE BALTIMORE, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$251/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care

Tracy D. says "5/5!!! Staff is very attentive to each child's needs and wants. The staff appreciates and supports both the children and their families. Highly recommend!...

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Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia

10453 GREEN MOUNTAIN CIR COLUMBIA, MD

4.0(5)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
+ 2 more
Our mission is to provide the children in our care with a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment where they can be free to explore, have new experiences, and be school-ready when transitioning into the school system. We offer a comprehensive preschool curriculum where we strive to cultivate young minds. We are trained and...

Nicole W. says "We love Watchful Eye!! Mrs. Lisa and her team truly are amazing! We have been going for over 3 years now and have used the before and after program for my...

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Kids Kingdom Childcare and Learning Center

9900 Washington Blvd North Laurel, MD

3.0(7)
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kids Kingdom Child Care and Learning Center values early childhood education as the foundation for lifelong learning. We offer child care services from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We also offer before and after care program for school age kids. We believe that each child is a unique individual and should be viewed, respected and...

Care Member says "We were so fortunate to be a part of this wonderful center! We have a first-hand experience with their 3-year-old, 4-year year old (pre-school) and...

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Ellicott City, MD

After-school programs near you in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, 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.

To find a good after school program near you in Ellicott City, MD, 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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