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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Gardner, MA

We have 7 after school programs in Gardner, MA! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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MOC Child Care & Head Start Services/School Age Program

208 COLEMAN ST EXT GARDNER, MA

< 1 mi

Child care
MOC Child Care & Head Start Services/School Age Program offers full-time before and after-school programs designed for school-age kids. The company is licensed to admit and handle 52 students. MOC Child Care & Head Start Services/School Age Program operates on weekdays from 6:45 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
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Clark Memorial YMCA Afterschool

175 GROVE ST. WINCHENDON, MA

6 mi

Child care
Preschool
Clark Memorial YMCA Afterschool is a full time after school program that offers a safe, supportive alternative between school and home for the children in grades K-5 and is designed for children to have some fun after school. Activities include checkers, jump rope, air hockey, four square, ping pong, bumper pool, puzzles, sports, outdoor play, open gym, arts and crafts, homework time, seasonal activities, field trips and snack time daily.
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SPARE, NANO

12 William St Fitchburg, MA

9 mi

Child care
Nano Spare operates a licensed childcare facility located at 12 William Street, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The facility can accommodate a maximum of ten children comfortably. Nano Spare provides full-time/part-time, drop-in, before/after-school and emergency back-up care services in a safe, secure and friendly environment.
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Suzy's Shinning Stars Daycare

36 Phyllis Rd Winchendon, MA

6 mi

Child care
Suzy's Shinning Stars Daycare provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Winchendon, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Suzy's Shinning Stars Daycare is open Mondays to Fridays from six thirty AM to five thirty PM.
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Little Explorers Day Care

1107 Patriots Rd Templeton, MA

5 mi

Child care
Preschool
The Little Explorers Day Care is an educational childcare program provider that caters to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The center is state-licensed and can accommodate up to 53 children from Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Little Explorers Day Care offers full-time, part-time, drop-in, and before and after school care services.
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Baby Steps Family Daycare

134 Heywood Street Fitchburg, MA

9 mi

Current Infant/toddler openings: One spot open for 15+ month old immediately available. Part time summer care on Tues, Wed, Thursday. (Three openings 2+ years) Three full time (mon.-fri.) spots available in September. We welcome lots of older siblings in the summer and offer after school care during the school year! Welcome to your child's home away from home! It's all about the kids here. I believe in providing a safe, happy, fun, loving, stimulating environment to help the kids to thrive. In addition to providing for their basic needs of eating, sleeping, and diapering, I will offer them an exciting environment where they can have fun learning about the world around them. They will have a wide variety of toys to choose from that will stimulate all their senses and curiosities. My home is childproofed to keep them as safe as possible in addition to a watchful eye. They will have the opportunity to interact with other children and develop important social skills, but will also receive individual attention as a benefit of being in a small family daycare home. I am licensed by the state of Massachusetts which means several things. One, that myself and anyone on the premises have gone through a CORI background check. It also assures you that I have the proper credentials and training to care for your child. The Department of Early Education and Care monitors my policies, procedures, and curriculum that I teach the children, giving you peace of mind. I also carry liability insurance. My loving mother is my certified assistant to help me care for the kids on busy days. My wonderful mother-in-law also volunteers her time to come play with kids and give them extra love and attention. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Fourth of July. Cost is $40 per day. Five free days given each year for sick days, vacation days, etc. May be closed up to one week each year for provider vacation. Vouchers accepted.
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Precious People Daycare

66 Baldwin Dr Baldwinville, MA

5 mi

Child care
The Precious People Daycare provides childcare and a before- and after-school care program for children in Baldwinville, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. The Precious People Daycare accommodates part-time care schedules and is open Mondays to Fridays from seven AM to five PM.
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Gardner, MA

After-school programs near you in Gardner, MA 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 Gardner, MA 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 Gardner, MA 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 Gardner, MA, 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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