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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Gainesville, FL

We have 9 after school programs in Gainesville, FL! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Millhopper Montessori School, LLC

8505 NW 39TH AVE GAINESVILLE, FL

8 mi

starting at
$1259/mo
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Millhopper Montessori School, LLC MOTTO: At MMS, our family of professionals is big enough to offer a complete curriculum, and small enough to know your child. MISSION: The mission of Millhopper Montessori School, LLC, is to provide education that is integrative, evolving, and grounded in respect for individual students and their intrinsic motivation to develop their mental, physical, and emotional abilities. This mission is achieved by the Head of School, administrative staff, and faculty team, and reinforced by support from parents. A distinctive blend of 21st century education practices, family atmosphere, and Montessori philosophy epitomizes “The Millhopper Way.” A COMMITMENT TO QUALITY: Millhopper Montessori School has enjoyed a reputation of quality and goodwill since 1977. As the school expands to meet its goals, the commitment to remaining a high quality school with a family-style atmosphere holds a top priority. MMS is based on the Montessori philosophy as well as other methodologies. It offers an educationally challenging learning environment. The teaching staff is comprised of teachers holding credentials in Montessori (Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School), Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Education and specific fields if teaching one subject. The student-teacher ratio is approximately one teacher per twelve students (One teacher per six students for toddlers).There is no discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, political affiliation, marital, sexual orientation, gender, or number of dependents. A staff that is representative of both men and women and of varied religious, racial, and cultural backgrounds is encouraged for the good of the students, their parents, and the community, as well as the faculty itself.
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O2B Kids Midtown

1555 NW 23RD AVE GAINESVILLE, FL

3 mi

O2B Kids Midtown is a safe and secure facility conveniently located near the University of Florida, Shands Hospital, and downtown Gainesville. We offer Nationally Accredited Preschool & VPK, and Afterschool programs as well as Classes and Summer Camp.The O2B Preschool Program provides a literacy-rich play environment for Infants, Toddlers, PreK, and VPK children using our State Accredited curriculum, Funnydaffer. With transportation included from area schools, school-age children continue learning after the bell rings in our Art Studio, Science Lab, Dance, Gym and Karate Rooms, in addition to receiving homework help, enjoying snack time and also free play! O2B Kids Midtown is a working parent's dream come true. Schedule a tour to see for yourself today! This school participates in VPK, a free prekindergarten program for 4 and 5-year-olds who reside in Florida. Children turning 4 years old by 9/1 are eligible. Contact us for more information!
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Blue Wave After School Program

1080 Sw 11th St Gainesville, FL

< 1 mi

Child care
Blue Wave After School Program in Gainesville, Florida seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.
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Morning Meadow Preschool and Kindergarten

503 Ne 9th St Gainesville, FL

< 1 mi

Preschool
Morning Meadow Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare and educational facility located at 503 NE 9th Street, Gainesville, Florida. The school quality care services, after-school care and early childhood education programs in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. It provides educational activities that stimulate the children's curiosity and appetite for learning.
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Prime Time After School

5000 E University Ave. Gainesville, FL

3 mi

Child care
Prime Time After School is for all children to achieve at their maximum potential in a nurturing, engaging and challenging 21st century learning environment, so that all students will be successful. The staff is committed to making sure that all students are achieving at the highest possible level by implementing best teaching practices in a safe and caring environment and inspires an early love of sports and fitness that will serve as the foundation for a healthy way of life.
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Gainesville

2755 Archer Road Gainesville, FL

7 mi

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
La Petite Academy Child Care based in Gainesville, FL operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM and provides care for children from six weeks to twelve years old. The center offers Infants, Toddlers, Early Preschool, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten Prep, Before and After School Care, and Summer Camp programs.
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KidWorks Gainesville

3003 NW 53RD AVE GAINESVILLE, FL

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Day Care
KidWorks Preschool Millhopper is locally owned and operated and has been serving the children of working Gainesville-area families since 1998. We offer extended hours, meals and snacks are always included, and we have live streaming webcams so you and your extended family can check in on your little one from anywhere in the world with internet access. Our schools feature robust, challenging and fun curriculums, and a proven balance of play, socialization, and academics. Visit us at http://www.kid-works.com to learn more.
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Orange Blossom Prep

6200 SW ARCHER RD GAINESVILLE, FL

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
International
Child care
Orange Blossom Prep teachers and caregivers are committed to providing a rich and stimulating environment that is at the same time, warm, loving, and supportive. Parents and teachers are seen as partners in children's care and education. Parents are recognized and respected as the children's primary caregiver. Hours: 6:30am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday We look forward to seeing you!
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Premier International School

10 SW 75TH ST GAINESVILLE, FL

6 mi

starting at
$1380/mo
Faith based
Academic
Cooperative
International
Child care
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At Premier International School, we welcome children from all backgrounds to join our non-denominational Christian environment, emphasizing Biblical values without strict indoctrination. As an International School, there is a native Spanish speaking teacher in every classroom, creating an immersive bilingual environment. Children will also learn about the cultures of their fellow students, staff, and on a global level. Multi-cultural exposure is paramount in providing children with perspectives that will prepare them for the real world. By prioritizing transparency, we partner with parents to develop comprehensive and realistic plans for each student’s success.
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Gainesville, FL

After-school programs near you in Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL, 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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