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1.0903 - Childtime of Federal Way

135 S 312TH ST FEDERAL WAY, WA

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1 mi

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At Childtime of Federal Way we provide high-quality child care programs and summer camp in Federal Way, WA. We offer flexible enrollment options, nutritious meals and snacks, and a supportive school community families trust for dependable daycare and early childhood education. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps families informed throughout the day with real-time updates, live streaming video of your child's classroom, photos, videos, and more. Schedule a tour at 135 South 312th…
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Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and moments with us through the app. We love the love feed access. We 100% recommend this place!"
Child care

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2.7312 - La Petite Academy of Federal Way

508 S 348TH ST FEDERAL WAY, WA

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1 mi

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At La Petite Academy of Federal Way, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Federal Way, WA. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
Day Care
Child care
Preschool

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3.7324 - La Petite Academy of Milton

2800 MILTON WAY STE 16 MILTON, WA

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4 mi

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At La Petite Academy of Milton, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Milton, WA. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the day…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
Child care

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4.7316 - La Petite Academy of Federal Way South

31906 6TH AVE S FEDERAL WAY, WA

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1 mi

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At La Petite Academy of Federal Way South, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Federal Way, WA. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
Child care

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5.College For Kids Intercultural Early Learning - Des Moines Campus

1826 S 240th Street DES MOINES, WA

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6 mi

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At College for Kids, your child learns in Spanish from the very beginning. We are a family-owned, full Spanish immersion early learning center — not a bilingual program where Spanish is a weekly lesson. Spanish is the language of the classroom all day, every day, and children absorb it the way they absorbed their first words: naturally, through play, songs, stories and friendship. We welcome infants and care for children full-day through age five, then continue with before-school,…
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Care Member says "Estoy super Feliz de tener a mi hijo en el centro la verdad que es un lugar muy lindo mi hijo esta muy emocionado las maestras son muy cariñosas el personal de la recepción es muy amable se los recomiendo"
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6.College For Kids Intercultural Early Learning - West Campus

33504 13th Place S FEDERAL WAY,, WA

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At College for Kids, your child learns in Spanish from the very beginning. We are a family-owned, full Spanish immersion early learning center — not a bilingual program where Spanish is a weekly lesson. Spanish is the language of the classroom all day, every day, and children absorb it the way they absorbed their first words: naturally, through play, songs, stories and friendship. We welcome infants and care for children full-day through age five, then continue with before-school,…
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Care Member says "Sinceramente este centro tiene una atención a los niños de calidad, mi hijo lleva ingresado como 1 año, y los cambios que han hecho siempre ha sido para mejorar. Lo recomiendo al 100%"
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Kindergarten
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7.LUV N CARE CHILDCARE MINISTRIES

1225 29TH ST SE AUBURN, WA

5 mi

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Families choose our daycare because we provide high-quality, affordable childcare tailored to support low-income and single parent families. In our Christ-centered environment, children are nurtured with kindness, respect, and compassion every day. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive community where both children and families can thrive.
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Faith based
Developmental (play-based)

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8.College For Kids Intercultural Early Learning - Kent Campus

23310 Lakeside Blvd E  KENT, WA

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6 mi

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At College for Kids, your child learns in Spanish from the very beginning. We are a family-owned, full Spanish immersion early learning center — not a bilingual program where Spanish is a weekly lesson. Spanish is the language of the classroom all day, every day, and children absorb it the way they absorbed their first words: naturally, through play, songs, stories and friendship. We welcome infants and care for children full-day through age five, then continue with before-school,…
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Care Member says "Muy feliz con mis hijas en el centro, desde la entrada con el personal de oficina siempre nos reciben de la mejor manera están con la mejor actitud y atentas a todo lo que ocurre con mis hijas, siguiendo con las maestras que son muy amables, serviciales, y respetuosas confío en dejar a mis hijas al cuidado de ellas, muy agradecida con todo lo que le brindan a mis hijas."
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Kindergarten
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9.College For Kids Intercultural Early Learning - Twin Lakes Campus

2520 SW 336th Street FEDERAL WAY, WA

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2 mi

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At College for Kids, your child learns in Spanish from the very beginning. We are a family-owned, full Spanish immersion early learning center — not a bilingual program where Spanish is a weekly lesson. Spanish is the language of the classroom all day, every day, and children absorb it the way they absorbed their first words: naturally, through play, songs, stories and friendship. We welcome infants and care for children full-day through age five, then continue with before-school,…
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Care Member says "My daughter attended the Twin Lakes center for a few months, and we had a wonderful experience. She absolutely loved her teachers, Bianca and Graciela, who were amazing with her during her time in the infant classroom. As a first-time mom, I was very nervous about leaving my daughter in the care of people I didn’t know. However, within just one week, she adjusted so well. The love, patience, and attention from the staff helped her feel safe, comfortable, and happy. "
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Kindergarten
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Developmental (play-based)

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10.VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

1312 2ND ST SE AUBURN, WA

5 mi

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You belong here! We are very proud to be a state certified Early Learning Center to care for infant through children 12 years of age. We have classrooms specifically designed for infant aged children, along with teachers who are trained to care for your precious little ones. Our Early Learning Center is a licensed childcare, accredited by Washington Early Achievers, and voted best of Auburn multiple years. We are dedicated to providing each child with quality personal care and early…
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Preschool
Academic
Kindergarten
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Faith based
Developmental (play-based)

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11.7313 - La Petite Academy of Kent

24037 132ND AVE SE KENT, WA

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9 mi

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At La Petite Academy of Kent, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Kent, WA. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the day with…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Academic

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12.Easterseals Washington Angle Lake Child Development Center

4040 South 188th Street  SEATAC, WA

9 mi

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We offer ECEAP and Early Head Start Programs, as well as infant, toddler, and preschool childcare. We accept childcare subsidies, as well as Best Starts, and sibling discounts.
Academic
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
Developmental (play-based)

13.CHARITYS PRECIOUS HANDS

7503 PORTLAND AVE E TACOMA, WA

9 mi

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At Charity’s Precious Hands Learning Center, we’ve been proudly serving families for over 18 years with a nurturing, safe, and educational environment where every child can thrive. We offer bilingual learning for all age groups, helping children grow in both language and confidence from an early age. Our center has 8 bright classrooms and 2 private outdoor playgrounds, giving children plenty of space to learn, explore, and play. We also provide healthy meals daily, including breakfast,…
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Academic
International
Special needs
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14.The Creative Kids Academy - Spanish Immersion Program

17684 1ST Ave S BURIEN, WA

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10 mi

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We are a new Spanish Immersion Program in Burien. We offer a smaller center with only 3 classrooms, Toddler, Preschool, and PreK. This allows us to connect more with the families within our center community. Our curriculum is play based, and focuses on all main areas of development, its lead in Spanish throughout the day, with structured activities. Our curriculum approach makes the transition from preschool to Kindergarten easy. We are Child-Centered, Community-Focused, and Mom- Owned.
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Care Member says "My daughter absolutely loves The Creative Kids Academy! She looks forward to going every day and always comes home happy and excited. It makes me so happy knowing she enjoys being there while learning and having fun. The Spanish immersion program is a wonderful opportunity for her to learn and grow. As a parent, there’s nothing better than seeing your child excited to go to school. I highly recommend this place to other families!"
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15.7311 - La Petite Academy of Covington

17214 SE 275TH ST COVINGTON, WA

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10 mi

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At La Petite Academy of Covington, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Covington, WA. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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16.Little Scholars Montessori Academy

19300 108th Ave SE KENT, WA

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10 mi

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Our mission at Little Scholars® Montessori Academy is to provide a complete Montessori program which considers the emotional, intellectual, physical, and social development of the total child by addressing the uniqueness of each in a nurturing, emotionally secure and academically excellent environment.
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Care Member says "I love Ms. Yolanda's mission and how much she shows up for our kids and family. I believed in her mission so much, i was driving 40+ each way to the school. She loves on each kids like they are her own. My daughter says "I miss Ms. Yolanda, I miss the hugs that she gives". My daughter only would leave after she finding ms. Yolanda and give her a hug goodbye. I dont think your babies would be loved anywhere elese like they will love on them here. When i was pregnant with my…
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17.Happy Family Childcare

16217 48th Ave. S. SEATTLE, WA

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11 mi

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🌟 Warm & Safe Home Daycare – Now Enrolling! 🌟 Hello! I am an experienced childcare provider with over 5 years of experience caring for children in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment. My daycare offers: • A safe and clean space for children to grow and learn • Fun outdoor activities and playtime • Learning basic skills (numbers, colors, communication, and daily routines) • Healthy meals and snacks • A welcoming environment that encourages cultural sharing and respect I am…
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Salek S. says "She is great. My child goes there and we are so happy with the service. The education she provides has been beneficial and helped my child so much. "
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic

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18.7314 - La Petite of South Hills

1006 39TH AVE SE PUYALLUP, WA

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11 mi

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At La Petite of South Hills, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Puyallup, WA. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the day…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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19.Kiddie Academy of University Place

2700 Bridgeport Way West, Suite D UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA

12 mi

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Kiddie Academy of University Place offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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20.Global Minds Montessori

20608 SUMNER BUCKLEY HWY E BONNEY LAKE, WA

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12 mi

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Welcome to Global Minds Montessori, where we are dedicated to providing an enriching and nurturing environment for young minds to flourish! Our Montessori approach to education emphasizes the renowned teaching methods of Maria Montessori, which fosters independence, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning in each child. At Global Minds, we believe in the power of hands on learning and individualized instruction. Our passionate and trained educators create personalized learning…
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Mary M. says "Global Mind Montessori is the best. They are super nice and welcoming and has been the best place for my child. They really helped with his speech and social confidence; I see him improving everyday with his communicating and learning. We love it here! I would give them a 100 out of 5 stars."
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Academic

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Recent after school program reviews from local parents

After School Programs are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 48 listed after school programs

0903 - Childtime of Federal Way

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share…

- Mary G.

7312 - La Petite Academy of Federal Way

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the…

- Carla C.

7324 - La Petite Academy of Milton

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the…

- Carla C.

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Federal Way, WA

After-school programs near you in Federal Way, WA 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 Federal Way, WA 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 Federal Way, WA 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 Federal Way, WA, 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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