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After School Programs in Gaithersburg, MD are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Luz' Day Care

I love the Daycare, they have different programs and my son love it

- Care member

Angelitos Bilingual

I have had my son at Angelitos for four months, and our experience has been very positive. He is very well taken care of and learning...

- Care member

Great Beginnings- Carolina

Carolina is the BEST! She is very professional and loving. As a new mom, I was nervous about leaving my son somewhere 5 days a week, but...

- Sara G.

After School Programs Near Gaithersburg

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Global Children's Center / Gaithersburg

16400 Alden Avenue Gaithersburg, MD

Child care
Global Children's Center-Gaithersburg is an early childhood facility that mainly provides before and after-school enrichment programs for children between the ages of 5 to 15 years old. The company follows Gardner’s philosophy, which acknowledges that each child has his/her own unique intelligence. This philosophy is evident in...
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Sunrise Early Learning Center

8306 SHADY SPRING DR GAITHERSBURG, MD

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Montessori
+ 6 more
Serving our community since 2000, Sunrise Early Learning Center is a unique, safe and comfortable environment, where caring and nurturing is a significant part of our daily activities. A highly secured, fun-filled learning environment, where play is also a top priority for the development of the child’s social and school skills....
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FRONTIERS FAMILY CHILDCARE

8100 PEPER RIDGE WAY GAITHERSBURG, MD

starting at
$450/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
International
+ 1 more
Led by Dr. Yousafzai, Frontiers is a family childcare located in a safe neighborhood in the Flower Hill area of Gaithersburg. We provide nature-based, STEM-focused education and introduce kids to Science concepts earlier in their life. "Dr. Y" is a leading scientist, educator, and Early Childhood Education leader in Maryland and...
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TOP HAT CHILDCARE

18243 FLOWER HILL WAY # A GAITHERSBURG, MD

State license verified

starting at
$1690/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Montessori
+ 4 more
Established since 2012, Top Hat Preschool is a safe and clean Center welcoming ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Our passionate and loving teachers and staff work closely to help build children's academic readiness through the Montessori Methodology and Traditional Curriculum. We also offer bright and spacious classrooms with...
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Snuggles & Smiles Family Child Care

19278 Wheatfield Terrace Gaithersburg, MD

Currently taking applications for one Infant opening beginning Sept. 2014. Snuggles & Smiles Family Child Care--The Child Care that feels like HOME. About the Provider--Stephanie holds a B.S. degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She is a certified teacher by the state of Maryland for Early Childhood and...
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Luz' Day Care

13112 Pickering Dr. Germantown, MD

5.0(4)
Family daycare provider with over 20 years of experience. I take care of children 0- 12 in my home full time and before and after school. I will get them potty trained and ready for preschool or kindergarten, daily activities include outdoor place.

Care Member says "I love the Daycare, they have different programs and my son love it"

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Angelitos Bilingual

15816 Coolidge Ave Silver Spring, MD

3.0(2)
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Special needs
+ 3 more
New Bilingual Child Care (English & Spanish) in a nice, clean house and quiet neighborhood. Angelitos is enrolling now kids from newborns to Elementary school ages. All-day - Before and after school daycare. Your child will be keeping busy with a lot of activities and learning every day. Kids will be in a safe, peaceful...

Care Member says "I have had my son at Angelitos for four months, and our experience has been very positive. He is very well taken care of and learning behaviors and...

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Great Beginnings- Carolina

8 Catawba Manor Court Clarksburg, MD

5.0(6)
Great Beginnings is a safe, loving and nurturing place for your child to learn, have fun and grow! We are a family daycare that provide quality care to children from 3 months to 5 years old and we make sure we nurture each kid with the appropriate curriculum depending on their age and interests. NOW WITH BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL...

Sara G. says "Carolina is the BEST! She is very professional and loving. As a new mom, I was nervous about leaving my son somewhere 5 days a week, but Carolina made me...

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Somos Early Learning

13700 SCHAEFFER RD GERMANTOWN, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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...

Care Member says "Somos is a wonderful place where my daughter enjoys to be. The Montessori philosophy has helped in her independence. The teachers and Director care...

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Barbara Ann Docal

14117 CHADWICK LN ROCKVILLE, MD

5.0(4)

State license verified

Hello, and welcome to My Little Angels daycare of 20 years, where we teach a comprehensive curriculum. Our program offers a true early childhood education environment where our students learn numbers, colors, shapes, sing songs, enjoy creating crafts, and story time. Our facility is bright with students’ family pictures and...

Care Member says "Barbara Ann was great with our toddler and very attentive to his needs. We appreciate how personable and flexible she is, and all of her wonderful...

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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Olney)

17717 PRINCE PHILIP DR OLNEY, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Visit us during our Open House on Saturday, January 31, from 10 AM – 12 PM to learn more and see how we create a warm, engaging environment where children love to learn. For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning...

Christine K. says "We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and genuinely...

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THE WINCHESTER SCHOOL

3223 BEL PRE RD SILVER SPRING, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
We're an award-winning private school with academic programs for ages 3 through 6 years just off Georgia Ave in Silver Spring, MD. Our experienced teachers and low-ratio classrooms provide a warm and loving environment for every child, encouraging a joy of learning, and allowing all children to realize their fullest potential in...

Crystal J. says "My son went from prek through 2nd grade the school wanted to put him in a higher grade because he was so advanced, the best decision I ever made it was...

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Chesterbrook Academy Germantown

19400 CRYSTAL ROCK DR GERMANTOWN, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for Toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...

Christine K. says "We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and genuinely...

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KREATIVE KIDZ LLC

14500 LAYHILL RD SILVER SPRING, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1350/mo
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We are early education center located conveniently in Silver Spring MD. Our fundamental values of love, kindness, trust, empathy, and respect guide us every day. We achieve these values with Education focused Curriculum, Safety and Health with qualified teachers.

Care Member says "Ms. Julissa has been an amazing teacher for my son. The directors are really nice and understanding."

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Bright Stars Academy

4201 Morningwood Dr Olney, MD

5.0(1)
Bright Stars Academy is a warm, friendly and safe environment for infants and children to learn and grow. Using the Montessori methods, loving teachers will nurture your child and teach them their first words, numbers, alphabet with letter sounds, reading, writing and many more activities for each age group. The educational...

Tina B. says "Our son has been at Bight Stars Academy since he was three months old. Being a first-time mom, it was extremely important to have piece of mind that our son...

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Chesterbrook Academy Olney

17717 PRINCE PHILIP DR OLNEY, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for Toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...

Christine K. says "We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and genuinely...

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World of Discovery

13521 CLOPPER RD GERMANTOWN, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1350/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Special needs
+ 3 more
World of Discovery was established in January 2021 with a commitment to combine quality childcare with excellence in early childhood education. WOD is devoted to satisfying the diverse needs of families within our community. We approach this by providing optimal opportunities for learning and the highest standard of...

Vickey W. says "World of Discovery has been a very very great organization, a great experience everything has been fabulous ."

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Yuly Gamez

14409 Gaines Ave ROCKVILLE, MD

5.0(2)
starting at
$1200/mo
In-Home daycare
At Mrs. Yuly's Daycare we Provide a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where children can learn and thrive. We offer a clean, safe, like home setting with age appropriate learning activities in English and Spanish that support cognitive, emotional and physical development. We believe each child is unique and deserves to...

Dr Jennifer M. says "Yuly is wonderful and absolutely amazing. I would highly, highly recommend her!"

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Ameesha Peiris

Knights Ct GERMANTOWN, MD

5.0(3)
starting at
$400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
In-Home daycare
Daycare in Germantown that will take infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We will be open on weekdays and weekends from 8am-6pm. We will be following the experience learning curriculum for Toddlers and Preschoolers. This curriculum is a monthly curriculum that is filled with activities and hands on learning. We will also be...

Care Member says "We are so thankful to have such a wonderful daycare provider for our two kids. Each day includes craft time, circle time, learning activities, outdoor...

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ST. MARY SCHOOL (PRESCHOOL)

600 VEIRS MILL RD ROCKVILLE, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1070/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
St. Mary’s Catholic School is an educational institution affiliated with the Archdiocese of Washington. The school was founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Mercy and is an integral part of St. Mary’s Parish. As a parochial school, our aim has been to educate the whole child through a rigorous program that focuses on faith,...

Jolie S. says "My daughter has thrived at St. Mary’s. The teachers and staff are knowledgeable and experienced. The staff and teachers are talented, educated, and hold...

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

After-school programs near you in Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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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