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We have 57 after school programs in Gilbert, AZ! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Robin's Place Childcare

832 W BASELINE RD STE 21 MESA, AZ

5.0(3)

3 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
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Robin's Place Childcare is not a franchise. We are a family owned and operated childcare provider, which means your family will receive individualized and personalized attention from the very start. We will go above and beyond to try and meet your unique needs. We are a Quality First Participant. Our center offers an infant room, one's, two's, preschool, and school-aged classrooms, as well as two private outdoor playgrounds. We exist to provide peace of mind to families who make the important decision to place their precious children in our care. Your child will be safe at all times. Your child will be in a rich learning environment involving play, music, and art throughout the day. Our Learning Beyond Paper Curriculum fosters curiosity, discovery and problem solving abilities. We will focus on your child's individual growth in a supportive, nurturing environment. You will have open, clear, and constant channels of communication from us. We serve breakfast, lunch and two snacks throughout the day. Our food program meets all national food nutrition standards. We are here only for your peace of mind, providing for all your childcare needs in a professional, responsible, and responsive way! Google us! Check us out on Facebook and Instagram! View our pics! Visit our website then call to come take a tour. DES and special needs children are always welcome! Call or email for our daily, part-time, and school break rates. No registration fee! Tour Hours: Mon-Fri. 7:00-11:00am. 3:00-6:00pm Sat. 9:00am-3:00pm

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Best Friends Preschool Inc

2038 S DON CARLOS MESA, AZ

5.0(2)

5 mi

Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
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Start your little ones on the path to success when you enroll them at Best Friends Preschool in Mesa, Arizona. At our family-owned preschool and childcare center, we provide kids a place to learn and play while they make friends. For more than 25 years, we have proudly served residents of Dobson Ranch and the Mesa/Tempe/Chandler areas at the Don Carlos location. Our facility is available for children ages 1 and walking to 8 years old. At Best Friends, we understand the unique challenges that involve today's single parents, grandparents, and families. For your convenience, we offer transportation to and from local schools. Our facility has an excellent rating and is state-certified. Our Mission Statement: It is our responsibility to provide a loving, safe, secure and healthy environment for the children that attend our preschool/childcare center; and within those guidelines also present an atmosphere of learning that promotes social skills and preparation for Pre-K and Kindergarten, while having fun. To get started, give Best Friends Preschool a call at 480-839-5953. We accept DES and client assistance programs for child care and preschool centers..

JoDee R. says "The location is great for us! It is close to three freeways, so less than five minute drive to access them which os great for working parents. My daughter...

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Like Home

6531 S Four Peaks Pl Chandler, AZ

5.0(4)

8 mi

In-Home daycare
Like home Childcare has openings for preschool, and before / after school care for children on the Navarette school bus route. My daily preschool activities include; circle time, beginning reading, numbers & basic math, science & geography, arts & crafts, gross & fine motor skills, building friendships, social skills, swim lessons, home cooked meals and Holiday Events! Contact Jo at 480-204-1229 or joellenrhoden@yahoo.com.

Patricia K. says "Jo's Home offers a safe, family friendly, and intentional learning environment for children. Jo not only educates the children and prepares them for...

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Raising Arizona Preschool

2717 S ALMA SCHOOL RD MESA, AZ

5.0(5)

3 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Mindful mornings! We’re an award-winning early education center located in Mesa AZ. Our facilities offer bright classrooms and two private playgrounds. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care.

Care Member says "My experience with Raising Arizona Preschool has been amazing so far. Special thanks to Ms. Diana and Ms. Emma and the other front office staff for...

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Gigi's World Learning Center

3707 E SOUTHERN AVE MESA, AZ

4 mi

Faith based
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Gigi's World Learning Center offers a fun, educational before and aftercare program for children aged 5-12, Monday through Friday. At Gigi's World Learning Center, we strive to create a fun learning environment where every student is valued for their contribution. In addition to learning math and literacy, students can develop their social skills. The learning center maintains a safe environment during morning and afternoon sessions. You can schedule a time when your child can get homework help from a professional tutor. Our learning center packages include transportation within a 10-mile radius. We provide complimentary bottled water and fruit snacks during our before and after-school sessions. Morning sessions are held from 5:30 am to 8:30 am. In the afternoon, we have sessions from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
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Raising Arizona (Mesa)

2717 S ALMA SCHOOL RD MESA, AZ

3 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
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Welcome to Raising Arizona Preschool: The First Chapter in Your Child’s Storybook! Oh, the places your child will go! At Raising Arizona Preschool, the early years are the very first chapter of a grand, lifelong adventure. This is where giggles are born, friendships are made, and the seeds of lifelong habits are planted. We’re here to make sure this chapter is full of fun, laughter, learning, and a sprinkle of magic, setting the stage for a storybook life. Our Programs: Infants and Toddlers: In this first chapter, where everything is new, we help your little one grow and bloom! From tiny toes to curious eyes, we nurture each child with love and surprise. Preschool: As your child’s tale starts to unfold, we bring the magic of learning to life! Through hands-on play, painting, and more, we open the door to imagination galore. Pre-Kindergarten: Getting ready for the next big thing, our Pre-K program is where the story takes wing! With puzzles to solve and new friends to meet, we make sure your child’s journey is sweet. Why Choose Us? Breathing Exercises Just for Kids: In our story, we teach the power of breath, helping kids find calm and joy, nothing less! Through simple exercises, we help them discover how to breathe in peace, like a gentle breeze undercover. Daily Affirmations: Every day starts with words so true, affirmations to build a stronger you! We help each child believe in their might, writing a chapter of courage and light. Gratitude Lessons: We practice gratitude every day, counting blessings along the way. With hearts full of thanks and smiles so bright, we make sure their story feels just right. Experienced Educators: Our teachers are like wizards with books and with glue, guiding each child through their first chapter with you! They’re experts in fun and making things bright, helping your child take off in flight. Safe and Welcoming Environment: In our world, every child’s a star, shining bright just as they are! We create a space that’s cozy and kind, where laughter and learning are perfectly combined. Play-Based Learning: We believe in the magic of play, where learning and laughter light up the day! Through building and singing and stories untold, your child’s first chapter is made of pure gold. Family Partnership: We’re not just teachers, we’re partners, it’s true, working together with parents like you! We keep you in the loop, from morning to night, making sure your child’s story is bright. At Raising Arizona Preschool, we’re writing the first chapter of your child’s tale—a chapter filled with wonder, discovery, and a sprinkle of Dr. Seuss-style fun. With breathing exercises, daily affirmations, and gratitude lessons, we help build the strongest foundation for the story that’s just begun. We know that the habits and joys found in this chapter will echo through the rest of their life’s book. So let’s make it a story worth telling, with every page full of love and excelling! Let’s make this first chapter amazing—together!
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Tempe Elementary School District

3205 S RURAL RD TEMPE, AZ

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Preschool
Nurturing the Boundless Potential in All Children At Tempe Elementary Schools four and five year old's become active participants in a welcoming, safe and inspiring community that fosters their formidable years of development. Program Highlights: High-quality full and half-day preschool learning opportunities and social experiences With a low student 9:1 ratio, our learners receive individualized instruction from certified teachers. All classes taught by certified teachers using curriculum and assessment tools approved by the State of Arizona. Early literacy, math, hands-on science, art, music, storytime, dramatic play, outdoor play and more. Nutritious meals and/or snacks offered everyday to all children at NO COST Tempe understands Before and After-School Care is essential for working families. We provide programs at most locations as early as 7 a.m. and as late as 6 p.m. Financial Assistance is available and can cover all costs related to your child’s preschool experience.
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Children'S Safari Learning Center--Greenfield

1847 S GREENFIELD RD STE 104 MESA, AZ

5 mi

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Experience the joys of Childhood Children's Safari Learning Center serves families interested in a more close-knit childcare setting. We provide a clean, safe, quality focused environment for children to grow their personalities and increase their independence.
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Arizona Children's Academy

900 N. McQueen Rd Chandler, AZ

2 mi

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Arizona Children's Academy provides preschool and child care services for children of all ages - Infants to 12 year old's. We have structured weekly programs for Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K and before/after school programs. We provide van transportation to nearly 20 schools in the neighborhood. Our large new 10,000 SF facility has 11 large classrooms and shady play areas segregated by age groups. We have an in house kitchen that provides nutritious meals that can be customized to meet your children's special dietary needs.
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Liberty Kids Preschool & PreK

8048 E GERMANN RD MESA, AZ

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Preschool
We believe that play is best and that’s something we are good at! We believe that 3–5-year-olds learn best by playing and exploring to solve problems and learn. With education we believe in teaching morals and values. We have always believed character is important and reflected as one grows older. Liberty Kids Kindergarten Prep & Preschool was born from the desire to help families in the community prepare their children for Kindergarten, while having fun and making new friends. Come join us at our brand new facility located on the campus of Heritage Academy located East of Sossamon and North of Germann in Mesa.
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Children's Safari Learning Center - Location 2

1847 South Greenfield Road MESA, AZ

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Children's Safari Learning Center is a child care provider located in Mesa, AZ.
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Littleloves Childcare

1601 N Saba Street Chandler, AZ

2 mi

Littleloves Childcare Queen Creek AZ... moving to Gilbert AZ August 2018 Hi, my name is Laurie. I am so excited to offer my services for my new in home weekend childcare. Littleloves provides quality childcare in an environment that is loving, safe, and nurturing for your precious little one. My concentration is on the growth and development of ages 0 to 12 years old. I have 15 years' experience working with children, 0 to 12 years, as a Daycare Teacher and managed before/after school programs. I have experience in Early Childhood Development, Administration, Medical, and Transition of Care Pediatrics. I am college educated with an Associate Degree in Communications. First Aid and CPR certified. Nutritional snacks and meals are included. At this time I have (3) weekend openings. Rate: Below Weekly care is closed at this time: Infant (0-1) $10 hour Toddler (2-3) $9 hour Preschool (4) $8 hour School age (5-12) $7 hour Enrollment/Registration Fee: $25 Thank you, Littleloves Childcare
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Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool Chandler

1850 W GERMANN RD CHANDLER, AZ

6 mi

Child care
Day Care
Welcome to Phoenix Children’s Academy in the neighborhood of Pecos Ranch, located in Chandler, Arizona! Our early childhood education center offers an academically-focused, structured learning environment that inspires children to be explorative, inquisitive, and curious about the world around them. We are part of the Arizona Quality First program showing our dedication to quality education and our commitment to going above and beyond regulatory requirements to help children thrive in elementary school and beyond. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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FIT N' FUN EDUCATIONAL CENTER

1700 E ELLIOT RD STE 9 TEMPE, AZ

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Day Care
Child care
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Our hands-on, developmental center is tailored to meet individual needs of children ages six weeks through school age. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum and environment is set up for exploring and learning on a personal basis. Fit N’ Fun provides a safe and loving environment for learning and creative development. Open year-round, our teachers and staff specialize in meeting the social, intellectual and physical needs of every child who joins our family.
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Building Kidz of Mesa - OLD DASHBOARD

323 N GILBERT RD MESA, AZ

5 mi

Building Kidz Worldwide is a childcare center run across the U.S. and world by loving and committed franchisees. Building Kidz of Mesa preschool is located is at 323 N Gilbert Road at the cross roads of Gilbert and University. We offer preschool, infant, toddler daycare, and after-school programs. Building Kidz has a mission to provide a world-class experience to 1 million children and that includes yours! Building Kidz provides this with integrated performing arts in all that they do. Children are learning their ABCs, 123’s, social skills, and more through the wonderful medium of fine arts. This instills character, confidence, and commitment in each child. Additionally, Building Kidz dedicates 25% of their profits to helping underprivileged children globally! We focus on developing the whole child through 6 key areas: emotional, social, cognitive, physical, communication, and academic. Children who come to us learn, grow, and progress every day at our school. They develop a lifelong love of learning and find success in their academics with the help of performing arts. You will be amazed at the growth that you can find with a child who attends Building Kidz. You can personally see them flourish with their performing arts skills by attending our two annual shows! We produce a Broadway-style production in the summer and a winter recital in December. Look no further, Building Kidz is the place for your child. Please come visit us and see for yourself how your child would benefit from our program. If you are looking for a place where your child can grow to love learning, please visit us and see how our preschool in Chandler can give your child the best start possible. We are DES Approved!
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Little Wonders Learning

655 W. Warner Rd. 101 Tempe, AZ

1.0(1)

7 mi

Child care
Preschool
We are a fun, loving,and privately run preschool/daycare. We accept infants-pre-k, and also offer before and after care. We offer healthy, well balanced meals and snacks, provide a full curriculum in each class, and have a low child to teacher ratio. We are open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. We do lots of fun weekly activities. We have educational, hands on activities with all the love and personal attention you are looking for in a childcare! Come check us out, we offer a free trial day! We will be opening our BRAND NEW facility (Kyrene and Warner) the beginning of September. Come take a tour and hold your spot for the new school year!
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Mill Avenue Preschool

4431 S MILL AVE TEMPE, AZ

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Mill Avenue is a Nationally Accredited Center and a Quality First school that offers an exceptionally high standard of child care in Tempe and education for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. At Mill Avenue our ethos is based on the understanding that children are foremost their own educators – natural learners with ability, curiosity and imagination. A child’s experience in the early years has a major impact on their future. We believe each child deserves the best possible start in life and the support to fulfill their potential. As professionals we nurture their learning by providing the opportunity and tools to enable all our children to be happy, secure and independent individuals. We believe many different characteristics and intrinsic values go into making a great teacher. That’s why we hold our teachers to a higher standard in order to make a difference in your child’s education.
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THE SPRINGS PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE

6135 W DETROIT ST CHANDLER, AZ

8 mi

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We want to positively influence children and families through supportive and caring education. You will find we will come alongside you and your child, and champion your family. We are here to make you and your family successful. We recognize and understand that it is a God given privilege to serve you, your child and your family. We have a Two's class, a Three's class and a Pre-K class
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Discovery Time Childcare

1425 W Southern 7 Tempe, AZ

3.0(5)

8 mi

We offer affordable, quality developmental learning programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school, kindergarten-prep, and before and after school children. We serve breakfast, lunch, and two snacks and participate in the Federal Child and Adult Food Program. In addition to our regular learning programs, we have a free dance class weekly and free transportation to our local elementary schools. We are working with Quality First Accreditation to enhance our center and education program. Most of our caring, loving staff members have been with us for years and are well trained in early childhood education. All of our staff has been fingerprinted, background checked, and are trained in CPR and First Aid. We will be offering free registration and discounts through the month of September. Feel free to visit anytime.

3 Y says "This facility has shown remarkable progress within the last year or so. They have recently changed their hours to 5:30 am - 6:30 pm and have started serving...

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Little Einstein Preschool

2105 E. Southern Ave Mesa, AZ

4.0(20)

3 mi

Child care
Preschool
Little Einstein Preschool has cameras in our center that lets our parents log in at work. The log in is secure and safe with password protection for each family. As a parent I know how important it is to feel confident that you made the right child care choice. We offer infant through school age. WE PROVIDE: Cameras for you to Login and See your Kids from Work! * Log in and see your kids from work! :) * Preschool Curriculum * Peace of Mind Childcare * Open 6am-6:30pm Monday-Friday * CPR/First Aid Certified * Child Safe Environment * Fun, Flexible Atmosphere * DEPENDABILITY * Structured Environment * Open Communication * Flexibility with parents schedules * Active and Educated Childcare Provider * Before and After School Care (10+ local Mesa and Gilbert schools) * Baby Sign Language * We work with local schools to prep your child for Kindergarten * We offer the highest quality childcare and educational environment for your child. And much, much more! Come visit our Center and see why I am confident, WE ARE THE DIFFERENCE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IN CHILDCARE!!! :)

Carmen says "Little Einstein Preschool has provided many children with lots of opportunities for educational and social growth. I love seeing the teachers smiling faces...

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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Gilbert, AZ

After School Programs in Gilbert, AZ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 57 listed after school programs

Robin's Place Childcare

My son enjoys going to school now

- Care member

Best Friends Preschool Inc

The location is great for us! It is close to three freeways, so less than five minute drive to access them which os great for working...

- JoDee R.

Like Home

Jo's Home offers a safe, family friendly, and intentional learning environment for children. Jo not only educates the children and prepares...

- Patricia K.

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Gilbert, AZ

After-school programs near you in Gilbert, AZ 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 Gilbert, AZ 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 Gilbert, AZ 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 Gilbert, AZ, 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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