Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Essex, MD

We have 44 after school programs in Essex, MD! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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After School Programs in Essex, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 44 listed after school programs

A Family Affair Children's Center

AFA has always been good with the kids. There's play time, outside time, and crafts. During summer camp there's weekly trips to either a...

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Little Noodles Childcare

Provider has a very nice set up for children to learn. The home is clean and very well kept. Provider has a wonderful personality and enjoys...

- Amanda T

Bright Star Early Learning, LLC

Angel and Betsy are truly amazing and loving with the children! Our daughter looks forward to going every week. My husband was away for a...

- Kristin A.

After School Programs Near Essex

Petals Learning Center

142 Eastern BLVD ESSEX, MD

State license verified

starting at: $380/mo

Child care

Petals Learning Center is where play meets purpose and everyday is an adventure full of laughter and learning. Bloom & explore with us! Voucher freeze? No worries, please! We've lowered our rates to better accommodate our community and families during this challenging time. Give us a call today to discuss your family's...

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Kay's Angels Family Child Care

7 Crafton Rd Essex, MD

5.0(1)

Hello, my name is Shakeerah. I'm a licensed provider in Essex, MD. I have 20+ years experience as a childcare provider. During this time, I was a sitter for different families for regular in-home daycare hours, before/after school care, date nights, overnights and sick care, for children from infant through the 4th grade. I'm...

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Ms. Krissy's Castle Family Play Care

345 Upperlanding Road Essex, MD

Hi, My name is Krissy and I am a mother of three (ages 2, 9, and 14). My family home child care program runs during the summer for ages 4 and up. I have experience caring for children with special needs and learning disabilities. My hours and days are flexible, Monday through Friday. I do not provide regular overnight or...

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A Family Affair Children's Center

9215 Old Harford Rd PARKVILLE, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at: $540/mo

Developmental (play-based)

Child care

Day Care

Preschool

We are a year round preschool and child care center. We have been open since 1992. We serve children ages 2-11. We are currently enrolling 3 and 4 year olds.

Care Member says "AFA has always been good with the kids. There's play time, outside time, and crafts. During summer camp there's weekly trips to either a pool or field...

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Little Noodles Childcare

3811 Crestvale Terrace Nottingham, MD

5.0(1)

Little Noodles offers home like setting for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. I provide Breakfast, AM snack, Lunch, and PM snack. I also provide some transportation for before school drop offs or after school pick-ups.

Amanda T says "Provider has a very nice set up for children to learn. The home is clean and very well kept. Provider has a wonderful personality and enjoys what she does....

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Bright Star Early Learning, LLC

7914 Aiken Avenue Parkville, MD

5.0(2)

Since we opened our doors in 2014, the Learning Center has been providing a safe and educational solution to working parents and their families. When a parent must work full or part-time we understand the difficulty in finding an environment where your child will be safe and can blossom. INFANT PROGRAM ONLY FULL-TIME POSITIONS...

Kristin A. says "Angel and Betsy are truly amazing and loving with the children! Our daughter looks forward to going every week. My husband was away for a year with the...

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Discovery Child Development Center

8035 Fort Smallwood Road Stoney Beach, MD

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)

Academic

Child care

Preschool

We offer quality care at affordable rates for children Birth (six weeks) through School Age. We offer drop in, part time, and full time care for infants through five years of age. We offer a before and after school program, drop in, and summer care for school age children. The center and all staff members are licensed through...

TINA M says "I absolutely love Discovery. It feels truly amazing to be able to go to work knowing that my son is in good hands. The teachers are phenomenal, loving, and...

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Creative Kids Learning Center

1420 Merritt Blvd DUNDALK, MD

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at: $450/mo

Developmental (play-based)

Academic

Child care

Day Care

Preschool

Creative Kids Learning Center offers a vibrant, nurturing space where children build skills, spark imagination, and develop a lifelong passion for learning.

Care Member says "Great learning environment!! The teachers are very hands on . Good academics (math, reading, sign language, etc)"

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Symphony Family Learning Center

1400 N CAROLINE ST BALTIMORE, MD

4.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)

Academic

Child care

Day Care

Preschool

We are an early learning preschool committed to cultivating the growth and development of infants, toddlers and preschoolers through play and exploration. We provide quality child care in a safe, clean and nurturing atmosphere. We are a family oriented center and we believe that collectively we can shape our world one child at a...

CHANTE R. says "They are a new establishment. They have done a lot of great things for my children. They have language immersion, sign language, Spanish, Chinese. They...

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Inheritance Child Care & Early Learning Center

4213 Loch Raven Blvd Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)

Developmental (play-based)

Academic

Child care

About Us Inheritance Child Care believes in the value of human diversity and the fair treatment of all people. It is our number one goal to provide the kind of environment and the kind of influences that encourage all children to become creative, independent, responsible, fully functioning, self directed adults who can make...

Deasia C. says "I love them, They seem fun and I can't wait to hangout wit them."

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Lisa Wipfield's Home Child Care

5 Sharpley Ct Baltimore, MD

4.0(6)

Welcome Parents! My name is Lisa. I provide daycare in the White Marsh/ Perry Hall area. I am a licensed provider with the State of Maryland. I am CPR, First Aid certified and have had Covid19 training per the State requirements. I have taken well over 40 extra classes to keep up with the ever changing needs of the day to...

Jessie F. says "My husband and I wanted to find a day care option that felt more like an extension to our home rather than a business. We knew from our first meeting...

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Little Praises Learning Centers

5553 MIDWOOD AVE BALTIMORE, MD

5.0(4)

starting at: $2000/mo

International

Developmental (play-based)

Academic

Special needs

In-Home daycare

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Welcome to Little Praises Learning Center! ⭐ Infant/Toddler Deal 👶 Under-2 Special: Save $25 off your first week! At Little Praises Learning Center, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, safe, and educational environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood...

Care Member says "Transformative Learning and Emotional Support Michal at Little Praises Learning Center goes above and beyond to create a nurturing environment where...

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A Mother'S Love Childcare Center

4300 BELAIR RD STE G BALTIMORE, MD

State license verified

Faith based

Developmental (play-based)

Academic

Child care

Day Care

+ 1 more

At A Mothers Love Childcare Center we are a Christian Base Childcare Center where parents can finally feel free, let down their hair and have a piece of mind without worrying about the care of their child. We proud ourselves on the quick adapting, quick dynamics as well as improving hard areas that seem unchangeable for parents....

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American Kenpo Karate, LLC

2929 Sollers Point Rd Dundalk, MD

Developmental (play-based)

Child care

Preschool

Our dedicated team provides this community a fun, safe, and friendly environment of positive energy and support for our student's growth. At American Kenpo Karate, we provide child care for Preschool Children (3-5 yrs old) and School-Age children (5-13 yrs old). Our programs offer activities for our students year round. We...

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HarborView Early Learning Center

6844 Fait Ave Baltimore, MD

Academic

Child care

Preschool

In our program we enroll children between ages 6wks - 12yrs. Mon - Fri from 6 am to 6:30pm We offer the following: FULL TIME CENTER BASED -after school, -before school,

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Our Little Blessings

6903 Mornington Rd Dundalk, MD

Developmental (play-based)

Child care

Infants, Ages 2-4 & Before/After School Care All Meals/Snacks included Fun/Hands on Preschool Educational Curriculum Full-time Part-time Drop-In Care Available Great Rates Vouchers Accepted Registered with MD Excels

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LITTLE JEWELS LEARNING CENTER

9515 BELAIR RD BALTIMORE, MD

State license verified

starting at: $235/mo

Developmental (play-based)

Cooperative

Academic

Child care

Little Jewels Learning Center is a clean and affordable childcare center located in Nottingham. Our center provides morning and afternoon snack, play areas indoors and outdoors, academic work, arts and crafts, potty training and naptime. Our teachers are fully certified as well as loving and caring. We want our children to be...

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Little Laughter Daycare

504 Spencer Ter Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)

Child care

Kindergarten

Little Laughter Daycare is a licensed child care center based in Baltimore, Maryland that offers early care and learning programs for young children. The company can admit a maximum of 8 kids of up to 10 years old. Little Laughter Daycare offers full-time, part-time, and drop-in schedules, as well as before and after-school...

Jennifer says "My daughter loves going every day. Ms. Christy is excellent with her, and my 5 month old son! I couldn't have imagined a babysitter this good."

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B Angels Christian Early Learning Center

3016 Greenmount Ave Baltimore, MD

5.0(2)

Child care

Preschool

We service infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age. Before and after care services provided (transportation provided) Hours 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday -Friday Breakfast., Lunch and Snack included... We prepare our preschoolers for school. Look us up on our web page @ B-Angelsearlylearningcenter.com

Shimira M says "During this time with the Covid19 going on this center has helped me and my husband in so many ways. I honestly don't know what I would have done without...

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Believe And Achieve Home Child Care

11216 N Loreley Beach Rd White Marsh, MD

Liscenced Day Care Provider in White Marsh Md. Monday - Friday 7:30am- 5:45 pm 6weeks - 12 years old Extended Hours available upon request Age appropriate curriculums Nutricious Meals and Snacks Provided Date Night Once a Month Drops Ins Welcome (when space Avaliable) Full and Part time care Before and After school care...

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Essex, MD

How long do after-school programs last near me in Essex, MD?

After-school programs near you in Essex, 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.

What are the benefits of after-school programs near me in Essex, MD?

After school programs near you in Essex, 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.

What activities are offered at after-school programs near me in Essex, MD?

Depending on the program, activities in Essex, 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.

How can I find a good after school program near me in Essex, MD?

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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Essex, MD

Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Essex, MD

A Family Affair Children's Center

Little Noodles Childcare

Bright Star Early Learning, LLC

After School Programs Near Essex

Petals Learning Center

Kay's Angels Family Child Care

Ms. Krissy's Castle Family Play Care

A Family Affair Children's Center

Little Noodles Childcare

Bright Star Early Learning, LLC

Discovery Child Development Center

Creative Kids Learning Center

Symphony Family Learning Center

Inheritance Child Care & Early Learning Center

Lisa Wipfield's Home Child Care

Little Praises Learning Centers

A Mother'S Love Childcare Center

American Kenpo Karate, LLC

HarborView Early Learning Center

Our Little Blessings

LITTLE JEWELS LEARNING CENTER

Little Laughter Daycare

B Angels Christian Early Learning Center

Believe And Achieve Home Child Care

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