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After School Programs in Lakewood, CA are rated 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Parkview Family Day Care

We have had a wonderful experience with Toni and her staff at Parkview. My toddler son is thriving there and looks forward to being dropped...

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OSEGUERA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Every time I take my child there she is very happy! She doesn't want to come home because she has friends there. She has nothing but...

- Brenda I.

TINY TREASURES PRESCHOOL

Ms. Toni and her staff are great from the time I called and inquired about my child enrolling to her very last days, they were attentive and...

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Parkview Family Day Care

4323 Parkview Drive Lakewood, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
If you're looking for quality child care, you've come to the right place. At Parkview Family Day Care we'll give your child the attention and care they deserve. We are following all recommended safety guidelines during the current pandemic. We offer a nationally acclaimed preschool program. We spend our days outdoors lessons...

Care Member says "We have had a wonderful experience with Toni and her staff at Parkview. My toddler son is thriving there and looks forward to being dropped off every...

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Preschool
Child care
Educare Preschool is an early childhood care and education provider located at 4300 Bellflower Boulevard, Lakewood, California. The school offers childcare, preschool, before and after school programs, and extended care services. Educare Preschool is open from Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Little People Destined for Greatness Childcare

5327 Iroquois Ave Lakewood, CA

2.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Little People Destined for Greatness Childcare located at 5327 Iroquois Avenue, Lakewood, California, offers childcare and learning services. The center operates from six AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school...
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Glenns Family Child Care

2000 Block Of Eckleson St Lakewood, CA

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Glenns family daycare is owned and operated by Jewel Glenns who has been working with children for over 30 years. She is licensed and certified earning her degree in Early Childhood Education at Long Beach City College then continuing her education at CSUDH. Being a mother herself, she knows how challenging it can be to find...
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OSEGUERA FAMILY CHILD CARE

PALO VERDE AVE BELLFLOWER, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

International
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Providing a nurturing, hands-on environment where every child is welcomed and supported at their own pace. I offer pick-up and drop-off services to and from school, ensuring a smooth and seamless day for your child. With extended hours from 6 AM to 10 PM, I can accommodate a variety of schedules to meet your family’s...

Brenda I. says "Every time I take my child there she is very happy! She doesn't want to come home because she has friends there. She has nothing but positive things to...

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TINY TREASURES PRESCHOOL

11815 LONG BEACH BLVD LYNWOOD, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1000/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We provide experienced childcare in a fun , safe and nurturing environment.

Care Member says "Ms. Toni and her staff are great from the time I called and inquired about my child enrolling to her very last days, they were attentive and nurturing."

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Helping Hands family child care LLC

10424 south central ave LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(3)
starting at
$1200/mo
In-Home daycare
Helping Hands Family Child Care is more than just a daycare—it’s a second home. We welcome children from infancy through 12 years old, providing round-the-clock care in a safe and loving environment. Parents can count on us for healthy meals, reliable transportation, and engaging learning activities that support every stage of...

Shanika D. says "The staff are excellent people. They make sure the children feel safe and loved! Highly recommend!"

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WILLIAMS FAMILY CHILD CARE

298 W FUEGO ST LONG BEACH, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2880/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
Faith based
Cooperative
+ 2 more
My name is Angela and I have over 35 years of extensive experience and knowledge of working with children. I have a Masters degree from USC, A Bachelors degree from Cal State Dominguez Hills and a Nutrition degree from Long Beach. Our goal is to provide your children with a safe, loving, academic environment that will stimulate...

Abe A. says "Angela is perfect, she has taken care of all four of our children. She is our extended family. I love how she slows down to get on the kids' level and...

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KID WORKS CHILDREN'S CENTER

3621 E BROADWAY LONG BEACH, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Kid Works Children’s Center is a play-based and developmental preschool serving children who are 3 - 5 years old and who are potty trained. *** We have 2 programs: Full-Day and Half-Day *** Full-Day Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday 8 AM - 12:30 PM, Last Friday of the...

Lindsy M. says "Kidworks Childcare Center has been the absolute best preschool center for our daughter (attending from age 3-5). So much so that we already have our...

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CRAWFORD FAMILY CHILD CARE

1315 N CHESTER AVE COMPTON, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1107/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare

Care Member says "I love my child care provider ! I love how she is with my child, I love the work she do for my child . I’m child is happy and well taken care of ."

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Brighter Beginnings In Child Care

Imperial Hwy And Valley View Whittier, CA

5.0(1)
Licensed Educator/Child Care Provider in Whittier, Ca. 90604 (will also serve La Mirada and Norwalk area) has 25 years experience with children, a Masters in Child Development and a Program Director permit. Space is available in my home for 2 infants (0-2 yrs), 1 preschool (3-5). I'm using the developmentally appropriate...

Cindy C. says "reliable dependable and educational care! The kids take frequent field trips and all the school agers have awards from thier elementary schools because...

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Dream-I In Buena Park

5832 FULLERTON AVE BUENA PARK, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Child care
Our mission is to provide the highest quality curriculum and programs that guide our students into building strong foundations academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and morally. We have preschools in the Orange County area that specializes in a unique blend of Project Based Learning & STEAM+, which intertwines related...

Mrs. J. says "My daughter has been attending since she was 3 years old, 2019. The staff is wonderful. They always try to communicate anything that happens and they always...

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FIRST EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF CERRITOS

11330 166TH ST CERRITOS, CA

5.0(8)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
We aim to serve our students and their families in a God-honoring, professional manner every day. We are committed to providing our children with the academic and spiritual foundation they need for their continued success. We are proud to become the only preschool in our community that offers Chinese or Spanish as a second...

Care Member says "We attend this church so we trust our kids to preschool here. All preschool teachers are so loving and caring. We highly recommend FECC preschool to...

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Marla D. Family Daycare

25511 President Avenue Harbor City, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Licensed childcare in my home for infants to school-age kids. I offer pick-up from the local Elementary school in Torrance. I offer a very lightly structured program with plenty of free play both inside and outside. Full and part-time care provided included meals. I include an educational element, although it is very loosely...

Pilar R. says "We couldn't be more happier with Dodd Family Daycare. Marla has been a Godsend to us. She is loving, caring, patient, and genuine. Her childcare space is...

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BUNDLE OF JOY DAYCARE #3

4835 LONG BEACH BLVD LONG BEACH, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1212/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Welcome to Bundle of Joy! At Bundle of Joy, we provide an exceptional early childhood education experience with an excellent curriculum designed to support your child’s growth and development. ✅ Nutritious Meals – We serve 3 healthy meals and 2 snacks daily. ✅ Engaging Field Trips – We take fun and educational trips that...

Care Member says "The Director was very informative and knowledgeable. The facility was clean, organized, and a lot of activities for the kids"

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Montessori Academy of Long Beach

6201 E. Willow Long Beach, CA

4.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Academic
Montessori
International
+ 5 more
Montessori Academy Of Long Beach is an early childhood educational program, offering daycare before and after school care Monday through Friday from 6am - 6:30 pm. The school-day is from 8:30am to 3pm and most children attend 5 days a week giving your child the advantage of a relaxed and stimulating environment to tradition into...

Monique says "I am a senior at Whitney HS, getting a 4.0 and it all started here! I entered when I was was 2.5 with Mrs Micinski and then stayed until 1st grade (testing...

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Kids Of The Next Generation

248th St Harbor City, CA

5.0(1)
Hello families! I am a teacher and a mom. Learn and Shine with an educationalist. Kids of the Next Generation daycare has open spots. Ages- 6 months to 13 yrs old Preschool activities , after school care and homework help. We do pick up kids from the schools. Please message me for more information. License Number: 197494837

Care Member says "Miss Mayura is a professional teacher, she took care of my son from 6 months old, now he is 3 yrs old. She is cooperative, kind and love kids. "

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Love 4 All Kids Childcare & Preschool

CROSS STREETS & BUENA PARK, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$920/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 1 more
At "LOVE 4 ALL KIDS" Child Care & Preschool it is our goal to provide fun, safe, reliable, affordable care for your child, Educating them with an EXCELLENT pre-k program. We potty train when BOTH the child and parents are ready. We will work with you to help your youngster develop emotionally, physically, socially and...

Irene R. says "My baby was only 2.5 months when I went back to work and they took care of her really well. I took my older two boys there as well when they were little...

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Young Achievers Learning Academy

22922 DOLORES ST CARSON, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
At our center, we believe every child can Achieve, in a safe, nurturing, and diverse environment! Where every child feels welcome and valued. Recognizing that each child's level of competency is unique, we use best practices and an integral curriculum tailored to individual needs. Our approach is designed to foster learning...

Care Member says "YALA has had a crucial impact on my child's academic experience! In this era, it is hard to find a good center that cares for EACH children's...

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WHITE FAMILY CHILD CARE

11917 ORCHARD AVE LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1375/mo
In-Home daycare
The mission statement of Brenda’s Family Child Care is to nurture the “whole child” in the areas of physical, intellectual, social and spiritual development. This will be achieved through providing a variety of activities that are developmentally appropriate and recognizes the individual differences and needs of children....

Ashley X. says "My children were here from birth until about 3 months ago. Brenda is wonderful and caring. My children we always very well fed and loved. We were mainly...

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Lakewood, CA

After-school programs near you in Lakewood, CA 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 Lakewood, CA 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 Lakewood, CA 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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