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

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Lollipop Early Learning

5.0(1)

9 mi

590 W 172nd St New York, NY

Welcome Parents! My name is Euredice and I am the founder and the director of Lollipop Early Learning. I would like to thank you for considering my program for your child care needs. At Lollipop Early Learning, we take the child's learning and safety seriously. Like you, we want the best for your child, and we are committed to provide your child with the best child care possible. I am a mother of 3 children, and I have 13 years of experience working with young children. Working with children has always been a passion for me. I knew from a young ages that caring and teaching children was what I wanted to do. I provide child care for Infants, Toddlers, Preschooler and after school age. I offer them the opportunity to grow and develop at their own pace along with their peers. I have created an energetic environment where children can play and learn as well feel safe and love while they are away from their families. I offer full-time and part-time child care, healthy and nutritious meals and snacks made on premise daily, playroom with a variety of age appropriate educational toys, loving, safe and nurturing environment, and all staff are CPR and first aid certified. Schedule a tour today! Looking forward to meeting you and your child!

Jane says "I am a very hard on critic when it comes to letting my little one be with anyone. It's hard to function not knowing if you can really trust a daycare provider...

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PARK PREP ACADEMY

5.0(2)

9 mi

519 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

Greetings from Park Prep Academy! We are a family-owned and operated preschool igniting curiosity and fostering a love of learning amongst our students utilizing the Bank Street's Developmental-Interaction approach. For nearly 18 years, Park Prep Academy has proven to be one of the premier preschools in Hudson County valuing and requiring the highest training from our early childhood educators who provide direct care for all students daily. If you are looking for a more connected experience in your child's first educational journey, you have come to the right place! We look forward to meeting with you soon and showing you the specialties of our school which we are so passionate about.

Care Member says "Don't hesitate on PPA! They are one of the best pre-schools around for the following reasons: 1. The teachers at PPA have an outstanding care for their...

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Lovin' Arms Family Daycare, Inc.

5.0(6)

5 mi

35 North 4th Street Paterson, NJ

We are a 5days a week full-time day care with over fifteen years experience providing top quality child care for your sons or daughters. We provide a positive and safe learning environment that offers a fun and stimulating place for your child to learn to grow socially and fundamentally. CPR Certified Indoor and outdoor daily activities Educational activities offered on-sit All meals and snacks provided 4 C's accepted Ages 6 weeks to 3 years Before and after school programs offered We offer flexible pay plans to meet your needs. Our hours of operation are Mon-Fri Morning shift start at 6:00am-4:00pm Afternoon shift start at 2:30pm - 11:30pm. We also offer over night shift 11pm to 7am Mon-Fri

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PRECIOUS JEWELS INFANT AND TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

5.0(1)

7 mi

100 BLOOMFIELD AVE MONTCLAIR, NJ

Jessica C. says "Precious Jewels is a family atmosphere, our daughter has been attending since she was 3 months old. Now at 15 months old she can sing her ABC’s, count to...

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THE MEDICAL CENTER NURSERY SCHOOL

4.0(2)

9 mi

60 HAVEN AVE NEW YORK, NY

The Medical Center Nursery School is an independent, not-for-profit early childhood center located on the campus of Columbia University Medical School in Washington Heights. The school is committed to the value of play in the lives of young children. We offer half, extended and full day programs for children ages 2 - 5 years old. Now accepting applications for September, 2022. Tuition for 5 half days is $17,700 for the 10 month school year. Full time is $29,870. We offer a 3 day option for only for two year olds, with tuition starting at $11,775 for the school year. A limited amount of need based financial aid is available to qualified families. MCNS is accredited by NAEYC and is an ISAAGNY member school. For more information, please visit our website at mcns.org.

Sarah .. says "We started right before the pandemic so the fall of 19. I have 2 kids that attend. I absolutely love the school. Trisha has a really special quality of...

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HANDS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE INC.

5.0(3)

10 mi

263 W 153RD ST NEW YORK, NY

We are a community-based organization that is licensed by Office of Children and Family Services and monitored by Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. We are located in Central Harlem, offering homework help, music, stem activities, arts and crafts and so much more. We work closely with the parents to address the needs of the students and to ensure they are on or above their academic level. Your child will feel welcome, safe, and will develop lasting friendships and a love for learning. We also accept HRA/ACS Vouchers.

Linda X. says "I have enjoyed my child's academic progress with math and reading since he has been attending there."

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Think Learn Create Academy

5.0(7)

5 mi

36A E MIDLAND AVE PARAMUS, NJ

Think Learn Create Academy is a childcare center founded by educators and mothers who have decades worth of experience in education. We strive to provide a world class education that will set the course for not only academic success but for social emotional growth as well. Our learning center is committed to providing children with a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. We encourage and strive to teach our children how to explore, build curiosity about the world and grow a love for learning. It takes a village to raise a child. Here at TLC we are your village.

Care Member says "I can’t say enough good things about Think Learn Create Academy! From the moment we first walked through the doors, we were met with a warm, welcoming...

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Divino Nino Child Care Center

5.0(2)

10 mi

120 VERMILYEA AVE APT A1 RM A01 NEW YORK, NY

Samily T. says "I've known Carmen for the last 11 years. I refer many people to her. My kids love her with all their heart. I'm blessed to have her in my life, a very...

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LITTLE SCHOLAR NURSERY SCHOOL

5.0(1)

6 mi

444 UNION AVE BELLEVILLE, NJ

At Little Scholar... It is very important to provide children with a safe nurturing environment in which they can learn and succeed in life. At Little Scholar we strive to do just that. Our preschool has been providing early childhood services in Belleville/Nutley since 1978. Combined the staff at Little Scholar has over 60 years experience in Early Childhood Education. We are successful in teaching and fostering a creative learning environment. We have a loving and dedicated staff that work very hard to ensure your child receives the care and education they need.

Anita C. says "Very caring staff members and teachers! They are also very good with communication."

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Little Tykes Preschool & Day Care Center

5.0(1)

1 mi

84 84 CORABELLE AVE LODI, NJ

Little Tykes Preschool & Day Care is located in Lodi, NJ and has been family operated since 1996. For over 26 years, we have provided quality and affordable preschool and day care services.

elena R. says "we are very happy with this school and we recommend them to everyone"

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Lightbridge Academy of Wayne

5.0(1)

9 mi

1329 Hamburg Turnpike WAYNE, NJ

Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by offering excellence in the childcare experience. We play a transformative role in the lives of families and we take this very seriously. Our proprietary early childhood education curriculum impacts the "whole" child in a multitude of ways. Throughout our years of operation, we continue to uphold our Core Values, while surrounding the children and communities we serve with love, guidance, and inspiration. Our state-of-the-art child care center provides a professional yet nurturing home-away-from-home environment where you and your child will feel comfortable. We can’t wait for you to become a part of our family! Contact us for special drop in rates!

Care Member says "Amazing facility! The teachers and ALL staff are extremely caring. My child is smiling at drop off and pick up - and that's what matters the most. "

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The Lewis Chatman Academy

5.0(3)

4 mi

1 MARKET ST PATERSON, NJ

The Lewis Chatman Academy is a new age nonprofit Child Care Center in Paterson, NJ. We are committed to the entire family. Our goal is to educate the family as well as the children through various programs and adult classes. The Lewis Chatman Academy uses creative curriculum along with TLCA specialized curriculum for our Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre K, and kindergarten. These curriculum's align favorably with the state of New Jersey’s education standards for young children.

Emma S. says "They have great communication skills with the parents, They work well with my child. I havent had any issues with this center since my little one has been...

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James, Yvonne

5.0(3)

9 mi

179 BENNETT AVE APT 8G NEW YORK, NY

Diana .. says "The providers are very caring and loving, and they have a great schedule of activities for the kids. The home setting feels like two large living rooms,...

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THE WONDER YEARS

5.0(1)

10 mi

255 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

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THE MONTESSORI HOUSE SCHOOL

426 KNICKERBOCKER RD TENAFLY, NJ

8 mi

OPENINGS ONLY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-24, STARTING SEPTEMBER 2023. ....... Our students love learning and go on to succeed in grade school, and in life, as independent, adaptive self-starters. The Montessori House School offers children a remarkable learning experience based on Maria Montessori’s insights and materials. As you learn more about our school, we're sure you'll come to appreciate the warm, caring and inviting atmosphere that Montessori House School children, their parents and their teachers enjoy so much. ....... For children age 30 months through 6 years. We offer full-day program (M-F, 8:30-3:00) and half-day program (M-F, 8:30-12:00), both on a typical school schedule from September to June. Our classes have a student:teacher ratio of 10 or less. The school provides morning and afternoon snack, parents pack lunch. After care is available to 6 p.m. on school days. ....... For the school year starting September 2023, full-day program tuition is $23,400 and half-day program tuition is $14,900. We offer a 10% sibling discount if you enroll more than one child for the entire school year. ....... The Montessori House School is a member school of the American Montessori Society. Why is that important? Well, any school can call itself Montessori (no one “owns the name). A school may say “Montessori” on the outside, but parents don't know what's on the inside. In fact, many so-called “Montessori” schools are anything but! Our AMS membership lets parents know that we offer an authentic Montessori education and experience. ....... While the Montessori Method defines the classroom experience at The Montessori House in so many ways, we care deeply about your child’s total experience at school, and about your experience as a parent. ....... 1) For children, we consider a warm, caring approach a top priority. With a low student:teacher ratio, our teachers can take the time needed to care for and guide each child -- without raised voices -- in class, at lunch, or on the playground. ....... 2) We provide a safe environment for children, where “safe” is defined broadly. First, to ensure physical security, classrooms can only be accessed through two sets of locked doors,, with video monitors at our entrance and in our classrooms, along with an office staff to monitor visitors. Second, classrooms, toilets, and public areas are cleaned daily without harsh, commercial chemical products ensures a healthy learning place. ....... 3) We offer children a rich set of experiences at school. We seek to expose children to real things – natural materials in the classroom; trees, flowers and wildlife in the playground; seasonal and exotic fresh fruits and vegetables for snack. The Montessori House is fortunate to welcome students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Beyond day-to-day peer interaction, children also participate in cultural activities led by parents in class or at one of our school festivals. ....... 4) For parents, we are open and available. Our office is always open and staffed school days, ready to respond promptly to your questions or concerns-- by text, by email, by phone, or in person. Parents are welcome in the school at all times, and can observe each of our classrooms via closed-circuit TV. We want parents involved at school in ways that involve their children; opportunities include parent-led class activities, field trips, and school festivals. As we do for children, we seek to give parents a warm, caring experience at The Montessori House. ....... See for yourself! Seeing our students and teachers in action is the best way to learn how The Montessori House applies the Montessori Method and provides a productive, nurturing, and enriching environment for your child. ....... We look forward to your visit!
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Prime Time Child Care Center- Paramus

MackCali Centre II Paramus, NJ

5 mi

In 1982, Rochelle Ricci Wasserman and her husband Joel Wasserman established Prime Time Early Learning Centers as a comprehensive child care program designed to nurture and educate young children from infancy through school age. Prime Time offers a comprehensive extended day program, a full-day preschool, before-and after-school enrichment programs for elementary school students and summer camp for children to age 10.
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Reina Care

1312 Fair Lawn Ave Fair Lawn, NJ

4 mi

I have taught in NJ schools K-2 because I love children. After raising my own 2 sons, this became my career. I prefer to care for kids inter own home. My last long-term job involved 3 children: 12/ 11 and 4. Providing meals, I drove them to school, picked them up, cared for 4 year-old 12 hours/day. I was also able to do family laundry and occasional late-night babysitting. With my background in school systems, I consider myself a thorough professional, aware of the key child development strategies.
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Cadence Academy Preschool - CLOSED

20 HACKENSACK ST E RUTHERFORD, NJ

3 mi

We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. Now accepting registrations for summer camp 2024 - ages 5-12-Sign up today!
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KIDZ LEARNING CENTER

5108 COLUMBIA AVE NORTH BERGEN, NJ

8 mi

"Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can grow, learn, and develop their full potential. We are committed to fostering a love of learning through creative activities, personalized care, and strong partnerships with families. Our goal is to support each child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development, ensuring they feel respected, valued, and inspired every day."
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Early Learning Center

737 RIVER RD NEW MILFORD, NJ

6 mi

New Milford Early Leaning Center and Daycare is small and family oriented center. After much research, ELC has used Learning Without Tears and Handwriting Without Tears curriculum, a holistic, child-centered program that offers age-appropriate, hands-on learning experiences for our students. Our goal is to guide children through play and experiences. Learning Without Tears and Handwriting Without Tears was designed with children in mind, The multi-sensory and developmental instruction is simple and highly effective for all children and teachers. The Pre-K program, Get Set for School, allows numbers and letter sounds to dance across our classroom. This curriculum makes sure all children have all the tools they need to express their thoughts, step by step, letter by letter. It helps our students find the heart of every letter and inspire a love of learning. We will observe our students to adapt our lesson plans to their needs and interests. Art, Science and STEM activities are included in our daily activities. We want all parents to be informed and aware of the activities within the classroom as well as how parents can reinforce these goals and objectives at home. All parents have the director cell number for questions, concerns, input, or just to check to how their child is doing. Our curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey Department of Education Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards. A unique humane education program is also built into our curriculum. The love, care and respect for all lives is taught on a daily basis. Our students are able to interact with pet therapy animals. Our furry and feathered friends include, Edna ( our diapered, imprinted, tame, loving duck), Mae (our giant, docile, tame, loving rabbit), Leo and Lily (our very friendly and attention seeking white doves) and others along the way. All our animals are fully vetted on a regular basis. The students and director started a non profit animal rescue, Fred and Friends, inc in 2011. Some of our ELC families have even helped with rescue! Fred and Friends had a unique rescued duck years ago that was friendly, loving and special needs. Beakers was hatched with a birth defect and was unable to walk. This did not stop his excitement to live Under Miss Christine’s supervision, and with the direction of a rescuer from the UK to guide us via FaceTime, the students built beakers a “duck wheel chair” so he was able to move around on his own. We all learned many important lessons from our feathered friend, Beakers. Miss Christine, grew up along the Mississippi River in Illinois. She brings country family traditions to the ELC like gardening and cooking. Going along with our humane education we have also collected for a local food pantry, started a have a heart program collecting supplies/food needed for local animal shelters, and adopted soldiers deployed sending art work, stamps, stationary, treats and other supplies. Early Learning Center is not the normal “cookie cutter center.” We learn real life skills that will stay with our students forever. We are a true family. Our loving infant/toddler head teacher has been with us since 2006. Early Learning Center is not the fanciest daycare/preschool you will find, but we challenge you to find a more loving, nurturing learning environment.
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Garfield, NJ

After School Programs in Garfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Lollipop Early Learning

I am a very hard on critic when it comes to letting my little one be with anyone. It's hard to function not knowing if you can really trust...

- Jane

PARK PREP ACADEMY

Don't hesitate on PPA! They are one of the best pre-schools around for the following reasons: 1. The teachers at PPA have an outstanding...

- Care member

Lovin' Arms Family Daycare, Inc.

To tell others that aer looking for a safe place for their young child to attend

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Garfield, NJ

After-school programs near you in Garfield, NJ 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 Garfield, NJ 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 Garfield, NJ 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 Garfield, NJ, 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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