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After School Programs in Hempstead, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Happy Hearts & Faces Daycare

Happy Hearts Daycare is absolutely phenomenal! From the moment you walk in, it’s clear that the staff is incredibly attentive and genuinely...

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Alula Bright

The teachers and administration at Alula Bright are all so kind and very professional. My child looks forward to attending school there...

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Happy Hearts & Faces Daycare

I love the quality of care. Very communicative and structured. Very clean and staffing is great!

- Tanika E.

After School Programs Near Hempstead

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Happy Hearts & Faces Daycare

214 Darthmouth St HEMPSTEAD, NY

5.0(1)
starting at
$300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
We are a home daycare that provides learning in a safe, caring environment in a small, family-style child care program, designed to nurture the child through play-based educational activities and close, consistent relationships. Our home daycare provides a structured setting with routines that support social, emotional,...

Care Member says "Happy Hearts Daycare is absolutely phenomenal! From the moment you walk in, it’s clear that the staff is incredibly attentive and genuinely cares about...

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Alula Bright

160 Baldwin Rd HEMPSTEAD, NY

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1699/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Discover Alula Bright, located in Hempstead at Baldwin Road, where children can soar high and reach their full potential. More than a daycare, we're a community, offering child care, preschool, tutoring, and afterschool programs, all crafted with a holistic approach. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, our play-based...

Care Member says "The teachers and administration at Alula Bright are all so kind and very professional. My child looks forward to attending school there everyday. It is...

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Diamonds & Gems Daycare Ii Inc

210 West Marshall Street Hempstead, NY

Diamonds & Gems Daycare operates 6 days a week. We provide childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Most of our clients come to us through word of mouth or siblings or family members of past clients served. We provide children with a warm and safe environment everyday. Children are served warm, healthy meals...
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Roosevelt Child Care And After School

15 Roosevelt St Hempstead, NY

We are a small in-home child care service that offers child care for Pre-Kindergarten children and after school pick up for elementary school age children.
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Our Rising Stars Daycare

211 Rhodes Ave Hempstead, NY

Our Rising Stars Daycare offers a home like setting which is the perfect place for your child to learn, laugh,and play. We are a nurturing and responsible daycare, and we provide a safe and clean environment. We have over 20 years of child care experience. We are a NYS Licensed Family Group daycare. CPR and First Aid Certified....
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Happy Hearts & Faces Daycare

214 DARTMOUTH ST HEMPSTEAD, NY

5.0(7)
starting at
$350/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Thank you for your interest in Happy Hearts & Faces Daycare. We are a licensed home daycare that provides care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We are here to help you and your child prepare for kindergarten. We provide care to work around each child’s individual needs. Our program encourages children to feel...

Tanika E. says "I love the quality of care. Very communicative and structured. Very clean and staffing is great! "

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Our Rising Stars Daycare

211 Rhodes Ave Hempstead, NY

Our home like setting is the perfect place for your child to learn, laugh, and play. Nurturing and responsible child care provided in a safe and clean home. We are a NYS Licensed Family Group Daycare. CPR and First Aid Certified. We provide Daycare, After school care, and Summer care. Warm meals and snacks are provided and...
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Tiny Twinkle Daycare LLC

71 MOCKINGBIRD LN LEVITTOWN, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
International
Cooperative
Montessori
+ 2 more
Tiny Twinkle Daycare is In-home/Group Family Daycare, Our facility offer bright classrooms, a nap room and a big backyard playground. our mission is to provide high-quality child care services that promote child development and growth. We strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. where children can learn...

David X. says " Absolute wonder daycare. The women who runs it is amazing. My kids will run to her when getting dropped off. I appreciate all of the work that they do for...

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Carimich Family Daycare

24102 141 Ave Rosedale, NY

4.0(1)
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
Now Enrolling, accepting children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Monday to Friday 7a.m. to 6 p.m. with weekend and extended hours available. After school, Drop in and Pick up available. We supervise kids with their homework. Licensed Family Home daycare, Safe environment, First Aid/CPR, Certified Preschool Curriculum, science...

Caridad B. says "very nice place, staffs are very good with with children. price affordable. my two children dont want to leave to go go home at time."

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Dilly Dally Nursery School

210 Merritts Rd Farmingdale, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Services offered include the following: Before/After Care Preschool After School Tutorial Summer Camp Visit our website to learn more!

Devon says "Excellent school with a great program and staff. Conveniently located for easy pick up/drop off for parents and public school buses!"

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Noor Child Care Services Inc.

61 BROOK RD VALLEY STREAM, NY

5.0(10)
starting at
$1250/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
My name is Sehar Noor. I am a certified teacher in childhood education. I worked in various districts with various age group students. As the days pass, I love my work more and more. Each day, I encounter different challenges and different outcomes. My experience adds on to my knowledge, philosophy and teaching strategies....

Care Member says "This is the best daycare arround valley stream when u go get your kid they are clean and well feed "

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Clapping Hands Daycare

35 ACME AVE BETHPAGE, NY

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
In-Home daycare
We are a loving, caring, and warm eco-friendly group family licensed Daycare. We are located in Bethpage, NY. The environment is very clean. We are dedicated to fostering an environment filled with developmental learning and exploring new things. We take children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Your child will participate in...

Care Member says "I am a grandma of a child that went to Clapping hands. Leah is a wonderful caring person. 2 of my grandchildren went to Leah. My son came from Forest...

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Little Gardens Childcare

470 East Meadow Ave East Meadow, NY

5.0(6)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Child care
Preschool
Accepting children from 18-mo to 12 Years old. Before/After school welcome, DSS excepted. Part time and Full day Pre-K avail. Educational based daycare. full curriculum.

Lauren P. says "My children love it here. They have both grown so much emotionally, socially, and academically since starting at Little Gardens. The staff is wonderful...

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First Steps Daycare

92 W 4TH ST FREEPORT, NY

5.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Welcome to our daycare, where we’ve proudly served our community for over 10 years! With a wealth of experience, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for your little ones. As a bilingual facility, we foster language development in both English and Spanish, giving children a wonderful opportunity to...

Care Member says "I had the best experience with First Steps! I was so nervous to leave my baby, but they were so sweet and helpful with the transition. They have a daily...

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Kiddie Academy of Hicksville

132 W JOHN ST HICKSVILLE, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 2 more
At Kiddie Academy we know children learn in various ways and at their own pace. Our educators are empowered to adapt Life Essentials lesson plans to meet the needs of each child while they maintain learning momentum. Kiddie Academy provides a safe & nurturing environment, our curriculum prepares your child for life: Character,...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Read For Life Learning Center

17 WOOD LN VALLEY STREAM, NY

4.0(3)
starting at
$1400/mo
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
In-Home daycare
Read for Life provide services to Infant, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged students. Our provider is a retired NYCDOE special and regular education teacher with over 40 years of experience. Our students are engaged daily in a rich curriculum which includes sensory activities, social and emotional activities and learning...

Donna R. says "This is a wonderful program that the children learn so much from!"

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Little Stepping Stones Group Family Daycare

265 N Pine Street Massapequa, NY

5.0(8)
A place where you can begin developing your child's education. A fun loving environment where your child is our #1 priority. Competitive prices, clean environment. Quality child care, where we make learning fun. We care for children 6 weeks to 12 years and our facility offers the following; - Full-time care - Part-time care -...

Missy A. says "Our 4 month old twins currently attend Little Stepping Stones. We could't be happier. Claudia and all of her staff are amazing and so attentive. The...

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Countryside Montessori School Inc.

354 LAKEVILLE RD GREAT NECK, NY

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$1310/mo
Montessori
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Countryside Montessori School was founded in 1998 with the aim of providing a high-quality early childhood education based upon the philosophy, methods and techniques developed over 100 years ago by educational pioneer and Nobel prize nominee Dr. Maria Montessori. At the core of the Montessori philosophy is the fundamental...

Care Member says "Countryside is a wonderful school with great staff, amazing director and teachers. I wanted my kids to have a love for learning and felt that...

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Kernall Family Childcare

11439 210th Street Cambria Heights, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

*we provide after-school care from 2-6* *we are open on Saturdays* *we provide meals through CACFP* **acs vouchers are also accepted**

Jessica J. says "Krystal is an exceptional provider, giving each child as much time as possible in learning lessons. She is patient and kind. Ms. Kernall always makes her...

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Michelle's Little Blessings Daycare Inc.

427 CHAMPLAIN AVE W HEMPSTEAD, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Cooperative
Academic
+ 1 more
At Michelle's Little Blessings Daycare Inc., as a family owned business we know that there's a vast difference between a large-scale daycare operation and a small ,personal, and immersive West Hempstead daycare culture .Our programs utilizes a holistic approach designed to treat your child as an individual. From being flexible...

Rosmond M. says "She is really great with the kids. My son actually loves her. It's a great daycare."

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Hempstead, NY

After-school programs near you in Hempstead, NY 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 Hempstead, NY 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 Hempstead, NY 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 Hempstead, NY, 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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