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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Jersey City, NJ

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

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Learn & Grow Child Care Center

165 Hutton Street Jersey City, NJ

2 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Licensed Child Care Center with Professional and Lovely Child Care, Preschool and After school Programs, Flexible hour, Full and Part time enrollment available, we provide extended hours of care ( from 7:00 am to 6:30pm) Affordable tuition. We pick and drop children from the school. We are serving the community since 1999. Call or visit us for more information.
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New Millennium Educational Cen

45 Madison Ave Jersey City, NJ

1 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Child care
New Millennium Educational Center is a Child Care provider for children ranging from 18 months to 13 years old. Our goal is to prepare each child for the future through a program that stimulates the growth of the whole child: Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially. It is a profound honor and responsibility to care for young children at New Millennium Educational Center. We believe all children are worthy of an educational experience that allows them to create, share, take chances, and interact with the world around them. It is through these collective experiences that children thrive, grow, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Programs are available for Infants, toddlers, as well as after-school and summer programs for grammar school children.
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Future Generation Before/After School Program

3487-89 Kennedy Blvd Jersey City, NJ

2 mi

Future Generation Provides Before/After School Services to children ages 5-12 years of age. We pick up and drop off at Public School # 25/27 We are open 6:30-8:30 am and 2:00-6:30 pm. Future Generation also provides care on days when school is closed and during the summer.
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Play & Learn School

10 Clifton Pl Jersey City, NJ

1 mi

Child care
Play & Learn School is a locally operating child care provider that offers early care and education programs for preschoolers aged three years old and up. The company’s programs run from September to June, and they operate from 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Play & Learn School also provides before and after-school hours designed for working parents.
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Early Beginnings Day School

338 Grove St Jersey City, NJ

2 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Early Beginnings Day School is an early childhood education provider in Jersey City that offers programs for children ages 12 months to 4 years old. The company specializes in handling toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten children. They offer flexible full-day and half-day schedules; they also provide before-school and after-school care for families needing these services. Early Beginnings’ goal is to provide a diversely rich education experience that will fit every child’s individual and developmental needs.
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Queen D Day Care

247 Old Bergen Rd Jersey City, NJ

2 mi

In-Home daycare
Child care
Queen D Day Care respects the uniqueness of each child and strive to meet his or her individual needs. Its goal is to build self esteem and foster a love for learning in each child. curriculum. It provides "Before" and "After" school care as well as Summer Camp and school holiday/snow day care.It offers parents peace of mind and children a safe and trusting environment.
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Learning Ladders

33 Hudson St Jersey City, NJ

2 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Learning Ladders located in Jersey City, NJ offers Infants, Pre-Toddlers, Toddlers I, Toddlers II, Prekindergarten 3, Prekindergarten 4, Kindergarten, Before and After School Care, and Summer Camp programs. The center specializes in children ages eight weeks to six years old and aims to help children develop the skills necessary to continue to grow and learn.
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The Place for Learning

8 Chapel Avenue Jersey City, NJ

2 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
International
Outdoor/nature
+ 1 more
Developmentally appropriate, safe, super-clean, early learning center that offers amazingly exceptional care for infants and toddlers, and effective after-school program for students in grades 3-7 that includes tutoring, homework help, project help and test prep (Math, English, Spanish etc.) along with workshops in photojournalism, chess, intro to programming and robotics. Teachers are amazing, location is beautiful and camera access is provided to parents. Come tour 201-779-6275.
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The Place for Learning

8 Chapel Ave. Jersey City, NJ

2 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
We're a Nursery (pristine), preschool and afternoon early learning center for Jersey City families with children ages 6-weeks to 13-years. We are located in Port Liberte, Jersey City. We offer routine care for infants and younger children, and provide education using the Montessori and HighScope curriculum programs. All ages enjoy a full curriculum with special activities like art and music. We also offer a variety of programs for older children including after-school care, test preparation, and tutoring. WE HAVE NEVER BEEN AFFILIATED WITH SUNNYSIDE ACADEMY!
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Liberty Athletic Center

142 DANFORTH AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(2)

2 mi

starting at
$320/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Let's Get Fit After School Program How it works: Parents would register their child or children and complete an orientation. Each child would be evaluated and placed in classes based on age and skill. After they complete homework children would participate in classes that will get them physically fit while having fun. Children will be required to keep a food journal listing the types of food that they eat daily. After 8 weeks of working in a particular class, everyone will be evaluated. After evaluation, if they meet the proficiency level, they will be moved to the next stage. If they do not, they will remain in that level for an additional 8 weeks and then be reevaluated. If Let's Get Fit classes options aren't for you than we offer Art's & Crafts. After School hours are from 2:30pm - 5:00 pm,

Kami A. says "This will be my 7th year attending. Basically the gym is a family oriented my daughter feels comfortable and supported as if they are family. They push the...

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PARK PREP ACADEMY

519 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(2)

2 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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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Smart Start Academy-Jersey

532 JERSEY AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(1)

2 mi

starting at
$2000/mo
Academic
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
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We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the classroom on the weekends. We have a in house chef at all of our standard centers that allows us to provide your child with a healthy organic 5 course meal throughout his/her day. Our campus's include special guest, stem labs, field trips, indoor/outdoor Playgrounds and so much more! Come an experience what the neighborhood is talking about at the best preschool in Hudson county, Smart Start Academy. Our rates for childcare range between $1400-$2300 per month. (depending on amount of days and age of student)

Mary C. says "They're awesome, my son has been there for 4 years and my daughter will be attending soon too. The staff is incredible and they have a lot of different...

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KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

338 GROVE ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(3)

2 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
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Our Mission and Philosophy KEL's philosophy centers on bilingual education, supportive relationships, intellectual curiosity, and an engaged community. Key Element Learning is a diverse and multicultural school community that develops astute students who become bilingual in Mandarin, Spanish, or French. Our curriculum supports English and dual-language learning, and it helps children build stronger communication skills and better understand different cultures. We value curious, active, and growth mindsets and nurture all aspects of human development—intellectual, physical, creative, social, and emotional. One of the great assets of our school is that we have families from all over the world, and many of our children are bilingual, bringing a lot to our community and curriculum. We encourage them to use their Mandarin, Spanish, and French, for instance, in the classroom. Children also have an exciting environment to learn a new language through their peers and the classroom. Children at Key Element Learning are very accustomed to hearing different voices and languages, which is a powerful feature of our program. KEL's units of study, monthly theme, weekly question, classroom activities, outdoor activities, and lessons are carefully designed to ensure developmentally appropriate, language-rich programs where the curriculum is responsive to each child's interests and individual development. We believe that each child can excel at KEL. Our enriched curriculum, play-based learning, cooperative group work, hands-on activities, and responsive classrooms are deliberately structured to channel children's innate curiosity about their community, inspiring an early love for learning that serves as a foundation for academic success. Our small class sizes and high teacher-student ratios provide students with a learning environment that emphasizes a child-centric and developmentally appropriate approach to teaching a whole child and inspiring each child's creativity and character. Community-building activities foster responsibility, encourage learning from one another, and form relationships that will continue throughout their time at KEL. Visit us at: https://www.keyelementlearning.com KEL's Locations 338 Grove Street, Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ 207 Van Vorst Street, Jersey City, NJ

Rosita B. says "Go above and beyond! Both my kids are learning so much! Everything is great!"

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Happy Days Child Day Care Center, LLC

102 VAN REYPEN ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

1 mi

starting at
$850/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
WELCOME TO HAPPY DAYS CHILD DAYCARE CENTER We are a daycare program serving preschoolers (2.5-5 years of age), after schoolers, and the community. We are so lucky to have been nurturing children since 2013 in the heart of Jersey City. We strive to ensure your child’s safety in our clean, spacious, fun classroom. We are conveniently located in the heart of Jersey City walking distance to the Path Trains and transportation in Journal Square. Our school offers a loving, safe, and educational environment for your child to grow, learn and play. Our small class size provides the children with plenty of one-on-one instruction with our exceptional staff. In our school, we focus on the whole child and emphasize the importance of play. We believe that every child is a precious gift entrusted in our care. This belief translates into our every interaction throughout the day. Another core value at Happy Days is that children learn best through play. Our classroom environment offers many opportunities for a child to explore, learn, and socialize. Our small class size offers our students many opportunities for one-on-one attention to help them grow in a loving environment. Our food program provides nutritious meals that are USDA approved. Through our curriculum, We aim to nurture your child’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth. We strive to help every child get ready for kindergarten. The curriculum covers all the various concepts that complete an early childhood education: Literacy, pre-Math, Social Sciences, Sciences, Music and Art. In addition, we offer a rich program of daily specialty classes including Art, Yoga, Music, Dance, and Physical Education. Our staff has over 25 years of experience in child care. Our director is a Master's Level Child and Adolescent Psychologist. Our staff bring not only their wonderful experience but personal and professional warmth into our school, making Happy Days a small family. You can rest assured your child is in the best program. If you would like to schedule a tour, please give us a call at 201-781-CARE. Spots are limited so please call us at your earliest convenience.
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Ivy Primary Prep

675 MONMOUTH ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

2 mi

starting at
$1895/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
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At Ivy Primary Prep we have taken an innovative approach to focus on development of the whole student by emphasizing a curriculum that includes physical, social, and emotional components. Each class is capped at 10 students to foster an academically challenging environment with maximum student-teacher engagement. Our IVY Path ensures that a high-quality learning experience is tailored to each child’s learning abilities. With a STEAM program incorporated into our curriculum, our young thinkers are encouraged to explore, discover and understand the world around them. IVY Path curriculum is aligned to research-based standards for student success. These standards allow our teachers to track developmental milestones and inform individualized lesson plans based on our students' learning abilities. Ivy Primary Prep is located in The Enclave in Jersey City. We are conveniently located at the nexus of two cities, Hoboken and Jersey City. Our school is nestled in an urban cul-de-sac with easy curbside drop-off. We offer accessibility at its very finest, with walkability and easy access to the Hamilton Park, Newport, PATH, NJ Turnpike, and Holland Tunnel.
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Smart Start Academy Heights

462 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

2 mi

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
+ 5 more
We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the classroom on the weekends. We have a in house chef at all of our standard centers that allows us to provide your child with a healthy organic 5 course meal throughout his/her day. Our campus's include special guest, stem labs, field trips, indoor/outdoor Playgrounds and so much more! Come an experience what the neighborhood is talking about at the best preschool in Hudson county, Smart Start Academy. Our rates for childcare range between $900-$1600 per month. (depending on amount of days and age of student)
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Smart Start Academy Nursery

180 NEWARK AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

2 mi

starting at
$2350/mo
Academic
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
+ 4 more
We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the classroom on the weekends. We have a in house chef at all of our standard centers that allows us to provide your child with a healthy organic 5 course meal throughout his/her day. Our campus's include special guest, stem labs, field trips, indoor/outdoor Playgrounds and so much more! Come an experience what the neighborhood is talking about at the best preschool in Hudson county, Smart Start Academy. Our rates for childcare range between $1400-$2300 per month. (depending on amount of days and age of student)
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S.S.A Express

102 BRUNSWICK ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

1 mi

starting at
$1700/mo
Academic
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
+ 4 more
We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the classroom on the weekends. Come an experience what the neighborhood is talking about at the best preschool in Hudson county, Smart Start Academy. Our rates for childcare range between $1000-$1700 per month. (depending on amount of days and age of student)
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Smart Start Academy Palisade Square

502 PALISADE AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

2 mi

starting at
$2350/mo
Academic
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
+ 4 more
We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the classroom on the weekends. We have a in house chef at all of our standard centers that allows us to provide your child with a healthy organic 5 course meal throughout his/her day. Our campus's include special guest, stem labs, field trips, indoor/outdoor Playgrounds and so much more! Come an experience what the neighborhood is talking about at the best preschool in Hudson county, Smart Start Academy. Our rates for childcare range between $1400-$2300 per month. (depending on amount of days and age of student)
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THE WONDER YEARS

255 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(1)

2 mi

starting at
$100/mo
Preschool
Child care
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Jersey City, NJ

After School Programs in Jersey City, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Liberty Athletic Center

This will be my 7th year attending. Basically the gym is a family oriented my daughter feels comfortable and supported as if they are...

- Kami A.

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

Smart Start Academy-Jersey

They're awesome, my son has been there for 4 years and my daughter will be attending soon too. The staff is incredible and they have a lot...

- Mary C.

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Jersey City, NJ

After-school programs near you in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, 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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