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We have 60 after school programs in Gardena, CA! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Marla D. Family Daycare

25511 President Avenue Harbor City, CA

5.0(4)

6 mi

Licensed childcare in my home for infants to school-age kids. I offer pick-up from the local Elementary school in Torrance. I offer a very lightly structured program with plenty of free play both inside and outside. Full and part-time care provided included meals. I include an educational element, although it is very loosely structured. I have worked with children for many years and love to see them learn through play and interaction with each other. My prices are also very competitive. We spend time playing with puzzles, books, blocks, dolls, and other age-appropriate toys. We dance, listen to music, sing, practice colors, numbers, shapes and begin to get familiar with the alphabet. Outside we have a small slide, sandboxes, a play kitchen and house area. We also have balls, play animals, and some other fun activities included water play and bubbles. I offer homework help as well. My regular hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, but I offer extended hours on a case by case basis.

Pilar R. says "We couldn't be more happier with Dodd Family Daycare. Marla has been a Godsend to us. She is loving, caring, patient, and genuine. Her childcare space is...

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Early Stages Family Childcare

125 W 219TH PL CARSON, CA

5.0(11)

4 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Child care
Hello, and welcome to Early Stages Family Childcare! Early Stages is proud to have provided childcare for over 25 years. We emphasize nurturing a child's strengths and passions in the early stages, while encouraging them to explore the world around them. Early Stages is owned by Carla Hicks, who has 30 years of experience in early childhood development. This experience includes caring for infants, toddlers, preschool age, school-age children, and children with special needs. Carla and Early Stages staff are trained in pediatric CPR/First Aid, and have background clearance. Through valuing building friendships, adventurous play, and activities, we provide a safe and exciting space away from home for children. We hope to meet with you and your family soon!

Care Member says "My daughter went to this daycare for years and Mrs Carla always took amazing care of my daughters. They always looked forward to going to her in the...

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TUVIA PRESCHOOL

1101 CAMINO REAL REDONDO BEACH, CA

5.0(1)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
Child care
We are a play-based preschool located in the heart of Redondo Beach. We offer a variety of services including preschool for ages 2-5 years old, TK/Kinder classrooms, and school-age afterschool programs. Looking for summer coverage? Join us for preschool summer camp at Tuvia! We offer summer camp coverage for preschool age students and rising TK/Kinder students. Find out more about our summer camp programs at tuviaschool.org

Care Member says "Tuvia is such a special school. Its very inclusive & welcomes all families. There are countless events and family fun. I heard someone describe the...

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BUNDLE OF JOY DAYCARE #3

4835 LONG BEACH BLVD LONG BEACH, CA

5.0(3)

7 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Welcome to Bundle of Joy! At Bundle of Joy, we provide an exceptional early childhood education experience with an excellent curriculum designed to support your child’s growth and development. ✅ Nutritious Meals – We serve 3 healthy meals and 2 snacks daily. ✅ Engaging Field Trips – We take fun and educational trips that expand your child's learning beyond the classroom. ✅ Qualified Staff – Our caring and professional team is fully trained and dedicated to your child’s well-being and success. Join the Bundle of Joy family — where learning, care, and fun come together every day!

Care Member says "The Director was very informative and knowledgeable. The facility was clean, organized, and a lot of activities for the kids"

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Graham Family Day Care

1975 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

10 mi

Hello! I am a licensed small family home day care that is authorized to provide care for up to 8 children. I provide all nutritious meals and snacks. I accept children from infancy to age 5 years old. The operating hours for day care services are from 6am to 6pm. In addition, after hour care and weekend care can be provided if requested. Graham Family Day Care accepts Crystal Stairs. I am a retried preschool teacher that worked for Los Angeles Unified School District for 28 years. Within the 28 years, I was a head/lead teacher for 15 years and also served as a mentor to many other new teachers who were just entering the field. I have worked on various committees with designing curriculum. Teaching children is my true passion; therefore, I decided to open up my own home day care. I provide a safe, secure, loving, and educational environment for the children. The children receive a high-quality educational experience at Graham Family Day Care. In a small family home day care, the infants and children are able to receive more attention as they develop, explore, and learn. With such a small ratio, their is more warm and direct interaction between myself and the children. I provide a monthly newsletter for the parents, the menu for the month is displayed (substitutions are available for children with dietary restrictions), on Fridays the children go home with projects that they have worked on for the week.

Arnon G. says "A family run business that is dedicated to the growth and well being of the children. Kids are fed three meals a day and are taught the fundamentals of...

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WHITE FAMILY CHILD CARE

11917 ORCHARD AVE LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(2)

1 mi

In-Home daycare
The mission statement of Brenda’s Family Child Care is to nurture the “whole child” in the areas of physical, intellectual, social and spiritual development. This will be achieved through providing a variety of activities that are developmentally appropriate and recognizes the individual differences and needs of children. Through Christian principles and teacher-assisted and directed activities, children are encouraged to be independent thinkers and life long learners. We offer 24 hour care!

Ashley X. says "My children were here from birth until about 3 months ago. Brenda is wonderful and caring. My children we always very well fed and loved. We were mainly...

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Loving Hands Family Daycare

1626 W 68TH ST LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(3)

6 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
In-Home daycare
Licensed In Home Daycare located in the Los Angeles. Healthy warm cooked meals and snacks offered. Currently accepting subsidy. Non smoking home with no pets. We offer a fun, safe learning environment for your kiddo to learn, play and grow. We also offer extended hours for those parents who work healthcare hours.

Care Member says "I love this daycare and so does my daughter. Ms Tiffinie is great with kids and you can tell. My daughter is only 2 and she has learned so much since...

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UNITED FAITH COMMUNITY DAY CARE CENTER

6934 LONG BEACH BLVD LONG BEACH, CA

5.0(3)

5 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
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Our classes are taught by dedicated and experienced educators. Using proven teaching strategies. They make sure that every student finds a path to success. United Faith’s Daycare, Educational, Performing Arts, Music & Video production, and Youth Program work closely with each Student to design their program curriculum, and equip it with the appropriate equipment and gear. By creating a collaborative environment, encouraging professional growth, sharing best practices, and cultivating a supportive culture, we foster a lasting relationship with our students. Our field trips offer our children stimulating, captivating, and enjoyable opportunities to investigate and grow in every aspect of child development. The key to success is confidence. United Faith's Hair & Beauty program teaches poise, etiquette and other professional and life-skills, all with a child's focus on developing confidence. {{ WE WELCOME ALL SUBSIDIZED PROGRAMS- Bridge, Crystal stairs, Children home society etc. }}

Care Member says "My daughter S. has benefited from this faith based tight knit caring and loving school/center for seven yrs."

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WILLIAMS FAMILY CHILD CARE

298 W FUEGO ST LONG BEACH, CA

5.0(3)

5 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
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My name is Angela and I have over 35 years of extensive experience and knowledge of working with children. I have a Masters degree from USC, A Bachelors degree from Cal State Dominguez Hills and a Nutrition degree from Long Beach. Our goal is to provide your children with a safe, loving, academic environment that will stimulate and enrich the children lives. I believe that all children are unique and they develop and learn at different stages. We want the children to demonstrate respect, manners and patient to and with their peers in order to create a positive environment. We do this by providing 3 meals per day, potty training, circle time, age appropriate curriculum and activities, house play, outdoor activities and field trips.

Abe A. says "Angela is perfect, she has taken care of all four of our children. She is our extended family. I love how she slows down to get on the kids' level and...

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Greenwood's Child Care

1057 W 107th st LOS ANGELES, CA

3 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
In-Home daycare
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PACIFIC COAST MONTESSORI ACADEMY

2342 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY LOMITA, CA

7 mi

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
Child care
At Pacific Coast Montessori Academy, we are proud to offer families in the Lomita community a truly authentic Montessori education, thoughtfully designed to nurture the whole child. Our bright, carefully prepared classrooms are filled with natural light and beautifully crafted Montessori materials that invite exploration, independence, and a love of learning. We welcome families to tour our school by appointment, with morning visits encouraged so parents can observe the uninterrupted Montessori Work Cycle in action—an essential element of an authentic Montessori environment. This firsthand experience allows families to truly understand how children engage deeply, make purposeful choices, and develop concentration at their own pace. Our highly certified Montessori teachers are deeply committed to each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth. Through intentional instruction, guidance in Grace and Courtesy, an emphasis on proper nutrition, and consistently safe and nurturing environments, we support children as they build confidence, responsibility, and respect for themselves and others. Pacific Coast Montessori Academy is recognized as Lomita’s truly authentic Montessori private school, offering year-round enrollment based on availability. Each child is presented with hands-on, tactile lessons within a calm, peaceful, and normalized environment, fostering curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning across the following areas: • Grace & Courtesy • Practical Life • Sensorial • U.S. & World Geography • Science • Language • Mathematics At Pacific Coast Montessori Academy, we prepare children not only for academic success—but for life.
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BROWNSTONE ENRICHMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1145 W MANCHESTER AVE LOS ANGELES, CA

7 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Special needs
Preschool
+2 more
At BrownStone Enrichment Child Development Center, our assessment philosophy is rooted in our belief in nurturing and stimulating environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We focus on the holistic development of each child, encompassing their social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
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DORLUS FAMILY CHILD CARE

839 E. 84th St. LOS ANGELES, CA

5 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
+7 more
Welcome to Legacy Builders Day Care! We offer children a supportive and friendly environment that’s just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. With over 10 years of experience and certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Early Childhood Education, we are committed to providing the highest quality of childcare. With our approach to developmentally appropriate practices for children to encourage their excitement for learning, we focus on a variety of Montessori Inspired, Faith-based, and Developmental Play-based activities, which fosters a love of learning. We know that schedules vary, and we have options for part-time and full-time packages. At our daycare, we provide a culturally diverse learning environment by offering programs in English, basic Spanish and French. We can't wait to meet you! Please reach out to schedule your tour.
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Kinderkidcare

906 E Sagebank St Carson, CA

3 mi

In-Home daycare
Child care
We have hourly and daily rates available! 24 hr care! We provide hot meals and are on the food program. Transportation to and from school. After school homework help and plenty of field trips. There is a park located within walking distance. Over 15 years experience!
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We "r" Family Child Care

5263 Clark St Lynwood, CA

6 mi

We believe children should have FUN! After all, even the experts agree that preschool age children learn most through play. These carefree years are so short, and soon the children will be exposed to a much more structured form of learning. During the month, many activities take place which help promote basic skills (letter & number recognition, color & shape recognition, large motor skills, small motor skills, etc.). Our mission is to teach the children higher order of thinking skills to become independent individuals. We work with families to create a solid foundation, so children can grow and develop healthy lifestyles. We believe that if you teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it. Proverbs 22:6 I accept newborn to 5 years old I incorporate a preschool curriculum into our daily activities for fun and to prepare the older children for school. Hours of Operation Monday - Sunday 24 hr Meals and Snacks are provided All SUBSIDIZED PROGRAMS ARE ACCEPTED
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Daily Love Family Childcare

190th.street Anza Torrance, CA

5 mi

Ms.Tigi Daily Love Family Childcare is a California State licensed high quality child care of age 0-5 ,located in West Torrance /Redondo Beach strength based educational program offering a wide array of opportunities for the young infant toddler. I provide safe and nurturing environment for every child. I treat kids as my own I am certified in Early Childhood Education teaches in Child centers for the last 16 years experience as a lead teacher. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I averaged 40 hours of CEU credit training a year in health and safety, brain development, small and large motor skills, healthy foods and non healthy foods, extending great books, science, nature, colors, letters, numbers etc. and follow them thru elementary school. I am also Nationally Accredited, have CPR -First Aid every 2 years, and background checks. Many references are available upon request. Studies show children who are engaged in an early educational program excel in every stage of their education.
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Camp Integem - Bert M. Lynn Middle School

5038 HALISON ST TORRANCE, CA

5 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Day Care
Child care
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The Growing Garden Preschool

2108 VAIL AVE REDONDO BEACH, CA

4 mi

Academic
Faith based
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Kindergarten
Learn more and request information at GrowingGardenPreschool.com The Growing Garden Preschool is a place where young children discover creative and nurturing experiences building a strong foundation for social, emotional, academic, physical and spiritual growth. Serving families from Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance and the greater South Bay of Los Angeles, we offer classes with low student to teacher ratios in an atmosphere stimulating multiple intelligences. Our educators are specialists in early childhood development. Our large bright classrooms are housed in a beautiful, modern facility. Our preschool is equipped with state-of-the-art learning materials, resource guides, well appointed playgrounds, a natural organic vegetable garden, a full functioning children's kitchen and a wonderful children's library. The curriculum is Reggio infused, designed to encourage an atmosphere of inspiration and growth, in an environment filled with joy, laughter, traditional Jewish values, and developmental and academic excellence.
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LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE CHILD CARE CENTER

13801 INGLEWOOD AVE HAWTHORNE, CA

4 mi

Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
Child care
LOK’s mission is to provide families an affordable, caring and safe learning environment for children from ages two years through school age, with a focus on preschool children. LOK focuses its services on children and employs a dedicated staff committed to providing a high-quality, cognitively based program that encourages children to explore, think, create, and communicate as they prepare for kindergarten and, later, success in school and life.
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Greenwood Family Daycare

1101 W 107th Street Los Angeles, CA

4 mi

We offer extended hours and drop in care. Crystal Stairs and Drew are accepted. Transportation is provided for school age kids only. Meals, curriculum, and fun activities are provided. Don't delay call Jenea at (323) 301 - 8804. Spaces are available.
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Gardena, CA

After School Programs in Gardena, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Marla D. Family Daycare

We couldn't be more happier with Dodd Family Daycare. Marla has been a Godsend to us. She is loving, caring, patient, and genuine. Her...

- Pilar R.

Early Stages Family Childcare

My daughter went to this daycare for years and Mrs Carla always took amazing care of my daughters. They always looked forward to going to...

- Care member

TUVIA PRESCHOOL

Tuvia is such a special school. Its very inclusive & welcomes all families. There are countless events and family fun. I heard someone...

- Care member

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Gardena, CA

After-school programs near you in Gardena, CA 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 Gardena, CA 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 Gardena, CA 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.

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