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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Lafox, IL

We have 9 after school programs in Lafox, IL! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Mulberry Farm Daycare

1N026 La Fox Rd Lafox, IL

5.0(4)

< 1 mi

Welcome to Mulberry Farm Daycare! We operate our daycare in my charming 120 yr old farm house. The daycare sits on a pretty 1.3 acre lot, where a canopy of tree's cover most of the yard. We are conveniently located next to La Fox train station, just west of the Millcreek Elementary School. We are also in close proximity to the Kaneland School District. My name is Shelley Ost and I run this small daycare from my home. I am a certified in home daycare provider and a 200 hr registered children's yoga teacher. I am British and I have been in the US for about sixteen years. Our daily schedule consists many things. We cover Kindergarten readiness preparation, such as practicing hand writing, using scissors, number/letter recognition etc. We also have unstructured play time which is essential for social and emotional development for school. We bake, paint, garden, dig in the mud, use the sand and water tables, and play many outside games so the children get a good amount of physical activity and fresh air. We gather the chicken eggs, look after the animals and have many teddy bear picnics. Arts and crafts are a favorite of the children and we love creating new things every day. We are a special little daycare. We have very small numbers of children here and we like to create a warm and nurturing atmosphere. The children become an extension of our family, and the families become our friends. We keep goats, chickens, ducks, two small dogs and a cat. The children help take care of the animals, and &quot;farm life&quot; is interwoven in to our daily schedule. Caring for the animals provides countless opportunities for the children to learn about life, nature, health etc. Being outside is very important to us, and we spend as much time out in nature as the weather allows. Due to a few of my daycare children starting preschool, I currently have two openings. These spots are available for children aged two and above. If you would like to schedule a tour, or talk to the parents of the children I watch, please let me know. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or if you are interested in taking one of these spots, they will go fast.

Sheri L. says "Miss Shelley is playful, patient, loving, attentive and very laid back. All of these qualities are a necessity for anyone who is going to be responsible...

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The Ivy Academy of Early Learning

1400 Hill Road Geneva, IL

5.0(1)

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
We are an early childhood center where children will experience positive development through constructive play activities, academics, as well as social science in preparation for elementary school and the world around us. We cater to families with children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Kindergarten, before school care, after school care, and summer camp programs available.

Sarah N. says "Leaving your child in the hands of someone else is one of the hardest things for me as a Mom but I could not be happier to have found Amy and her Learning...

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Green Friends Montessori School

0N905 MA Center Dr Elburn, IL

2.0(3)

3 mi

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
Green Friends Montessori School is a learning community for children age 2-6 and emphasizes nature-based learning along with the Montessori method. GFMS offers half-day and full-day programs, as well as before and after school care.

Sara H says "We sent our 5-year old twin boys to Green Friends Montessori for one year. My only regret is that I wish we had found them sooner! It was so refreshing to...

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St. Mark's Child Care Center

1995 W Downer Pl. Aurora, IL

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
Saint Marks Child Care Center located at 1995 West Downer Plain, Aurora, Illinois, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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At Home Child Care

857 Shepherd Ln Elburn, IL

3 mi

I have been doing Child care in my home for 6 yrs and enjoy watching children at all ages. I have two boys (1st grade & Preschool) and currently have full day or before/after school openings . I have a full room in my home dedicated to Childcare Activities. I also have experience in Special Needs. My oldest has mild CP and Sensory Processing. I have also watched kids with ADHD. I enjoy watching children and connecting with them one on one. I'm located by John Stewart and look forward to hearing from you. 630.988.3445
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Silver & Gold Ltd.

6N425 Essex Ave. Saint Charles, IL

7 mi

I am DCFS licensed and a CPR/First Aid certified child care home. Does your child deserve the love and attention I can give? After having my own children in home day care and never feeling completely comfortable, I opened my home to families as a day care provider. I am an extension of your family. My house is a second home to your child. Your child will eventually feel as comfortable in my home as he is in yours. As a DFCS licensed home you can expect a completely safe, secure and monitored environment for your child. DCFS makes unannounced visits several times a year. They check everything! Not just the obvious outlet covers. They check my well water, inside toys, all my play equipment, even for dips in the yard a child could trip on. I believe you should never put your child in a home that is not licensed. I am continually educating myself in child development, special needs and nutrition. Now down to what's really important. I am a wife (19 happy years) and a mother of two. My home is located at the end of a dead end street, with a fenced in one acre yard, blocks from Anderson School. My favorite thing to do is see my day care family's children smile when they learn new things that they are capable of doing. There is no joy greater than seeing a child accomplish new things. I teach ABC's, numbers, shapes, colors, and always have a science project going. We keep busy with games, crafts, art, and hands on discovery. My daycare children do not want to go home at the end of the day. I love what I do.
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Kids & Company Geneva

2323 Fargo Blvd Geneva, IL

4 mi

Kids & Company provides a nurturing and educational early learning environment for children to play, discover and grow. We offer full-time and part-time care, half day preschool, before and after school care and camp programs with NO LATE FEES. Experience our proprietary curriculum that includes Alpha-Mania (pre-reading), Mini Masters (art program introducing visionary artists), Munchkinetics (fitness and movement), Sign Language, Music and more.
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Liz's Home Daycare

529 Finley Ct. Batavia, IL

4 mi

I am 46 yrs. old and a mother of 4 children ranging in ages from 6 to 26. I am also a Registered Nurse. Since my youngest is now in school full-time, I've decided to return to the workforce full-time. Before nursing school, I was a nanny for several years. The last few years I've babysat for friends part-time and as needed and I loved it! I really enjoy nursing but I love watching children more, so I've decided to open up a daycare in my home. I believe in lots of love, learning and fun. Our day would include circle time, songs, reading/learning time, free play, crafts, meals/snacks etc. Space is limited as I believe in lots of individual attention. Part-time, full-time and before and after school care is available for all ages. Meals provided. Excellent references available.
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THE GODDARD SCHOOL

301 MILLER RD NORTH AURORA, IL

6 mi

Child care
Preschool
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Lafox, IL

After School Programs in Lafox, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 9 listed after school programs

Mulberry Farm Daycare

Miss Shelley is playful, patient, loving, attentive and very laid back. All of these qualities are a necessity for anyone who is going to be...

- Sheri L.

The Ivy Academy of Early Learning

Leaving your child in the hands of someone else is one of the hardest things for me as a Mom but I could not be happier to have found Amy...

- Sarah N.

Green Friends Montessori School

We sent our 5-year old twin boys to Green Friends Montessori for one year. My only regret is that I wish we had found them sooner! It was so...

- Sara H

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Lafox, IL

After-school programs near you in Lafox, IL 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 Lafox, IL 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 Lafox, IL 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.

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