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After School Programs in Lakewood, WA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews of the 18 listed after school programs

JUST LIKE HOME DAYCARE CENTER OF LAKEWOOD

5 stars, they communicate well and are very flexible! My kid felt included like it was a family, home away from home! Highly recommend.

- Davon Y.

Growing Tots Childcare LLC

The staff at Growing Tots Childcare are incredibly nurturing and attentive, always keeping me updated on my child's day with photos and...

- Care member

From Start to Finish Childcare

The providers are nice and caring, I feel like they go above and beyond the call of childcare, I had 2 grandchildren sometimes 3 that would...

- Phyllis H.

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JUST LIKE HOME DAYCARE CENTER OF LAKEWOOD

7511 CUSTER RD W LAKEWOOD, WA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1360/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 4 more
Just Like Home Daycare Center is a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where children feel loved, valued, and encouraged to explore. Our curriculum supports learning through hands-on activities, creative play, and social interaction, fostering growth across all developmental areas. Kids love our center because it feels just...

Davon Y. says "5 stars, they communicate well and are very flexible! My kid felt included like it was a family, home away from home! Highly recommend."

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Little Impressions Childcare Center, Llc

9105 Bridgeport Way SW Lakewood, WA

Details regarding the daycare are listed below. Care for ages 2 months - 11 years old. Before/after school care (transportation included). DSHS/Naccrra (active duty). Private Pay. Pre-K program/curriculum. Providing a clean, safe, loving and nurturing environment where children can have their social, emotional, physical,...
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Child care
Offering full-time child care services, Annas Child Care Development is a center in Lakewood, WA. Also providing kindergarten, part-time care, and before/after-school services, this organization began in the year 2000. Aside from that, this establishment is open weekly from Mondays to Fridays and can accommodate a total of up to...
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Growing Tots Childcare LLC

9136 112th St SW Lakewood, WA

4.0(48)
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
NEED CARE FOR HOLIDAY or SHOPPING? We CAN HELP!!! Before and after school slots available NOW!!! 2 Infant slots available Today!!! 3 Military slots available NOW!!! Evening care available from 2 PM to midnight. * Infant Slots Available * * Toddler Slots Available* * Night Care Available * * DSHS Accepted* * We are...

Care Member says "The staff at Growing Tots Childcare are incredibly nurturing and attentive, always keeping me updated on my child's day with photos and detailed...

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Little Impressions Home Daycare

105 Haman Lane West Lakewood, WA

I offer a clean, safe and nurturing "in home" environment while providing a stimulating early child learning and education experience, that promotes each child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Serving the Lakewood/University Place areas, I have openings for 2months to 11years of age. I provide before and...
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Cynthia Tiny TOTS

5634 Boston Ave Sw Lakewood, WA

Hello my name is Cynthia Collinsworth I am 36 years old and have 5 children Of my own,I have been in child care for 11 plus yrs and nursing for 5yrs I have worked with ages infant to 12 years old I also directed a before and after school program for 2plus years,I got my certifications and cpr for infants and adults.I'm open...
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From Start to Finish Childcare

1612 S L ST TACOMA, WA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
+ 3 more
Welcome to From Start to Finish Childcare! We have a great Home-Daycare located in the Hilltop, across the street from the People's Community Center. You can also walk 6 blocks to Downtown Tacoma. We have Sounder Bus and now the new Sounder Hilltop Streetcar. Our location has a financed in play area. Your child will feel...

Phyllis H. says "The providers are nice and caring, I feel like they go above and beyond the call of childcare, I had 2 grandchildren sometimes 3 that would attend the...

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More To Explore Before & After School Care & Tutoring

4302 80th Ave W University Place, WA

MORE TO EXPLORE BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: the support that you and your school-age child both deserve. FEATURING: -Focus on homework help / tutoring. -Large fenced yard and non-smoking household. -Special diets accommodated. -Breakfast and...
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Schoolage Junction Childcare

3162 Shaw St Dupont, WA

Hi I am a State licensed and CYSS /FCC military licensed home daycare specializing in school aged childcare, full time, before and after school, long term and short term childcare. I have worked with the military community providing childcare for the past 14 years and have been state licensed since 2011.. My family is retired...
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All Nations Academy

111 112th Street E Tacoma, WA

Academic
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 5 more
All Nations Academy (ANA) is a new early learning and after-school program opening in the heart of Parkland. Our Summer Day Camp program is OPEN NOW for children entering grades K-5! Our goal is to nourish the hearts and minds of children, rooted in best practices, by providing enriching, meaningful, STEAM-based learning...
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A B C Children's Center

8545 27th St W University Place, WA

1.0(1)
Preschool
Kindergarten
ABC Children's Center located at 8545 27th Street West, University Place, Washington, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...
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PUGET SOUND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

1740 S 84TH ST TACOMA, WA

State license verified

Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Day Care
Our program is designed to develop the "whole" child; which include social, intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual growth. We believe children learn through firsthand experiences in music, science, creative art, literature, cooking, play and problem solving at their own level of ability.
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Discovery Zone Preschool

821 126th ST CT E Tacoma, WA

In-Home daycare
Offering before and after school care for children attending Collins Elementary School in the Franklin-Pierce School District. Hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. M-F. Transportation is provided by the school district. We are an Early Achiever's Participant and have been rated a Level 3 Facility. We are on the USDA food program....
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Little Lambs Children's Center

1122 S Woodlawn St Tacoma, WA

Preschool
Child care
Little Lambs Children's Center located at 1122 South Woodlawn Street, Tacoma, Washington, offers basic childcare and learning services. The center is open from six AM to six-thirty 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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Preschool
1. full day nationally accredited preschool program starting at 14 months. 2.15 ECEAP/Head Start slots blended with community program. Full school day and year round model available. 3. Participating Washington State Early Achievers Center 4. Before and After School Age program. Full summer program. Kindergarten through age...
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Puyallup

16028 Gem Heights Drive E Puyallup, WA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The branch of La Petite Academy in 16028 Gem Heights Drive East, Puyallup, Washington, offers standard childcare and learning services. The school offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool, preschool, and prekindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks....
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Baby Bear Daycare

16408 96th Ave Court East Puyallup, WA

In-Home daycare
I am a licensed family daycare with over 30 years' experience and will have one full time infant opening and one full time 2 years old up to kindergarten available immediately. I work on numbers, colors and alphabet with the younger children and do a learn by play preschool program with the children 3 and older. I try and...
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MIDLAND'S KIDDIE KORRAL INC

1703 99th St E Tacoma, WA

Preschool
Child care
MIDLAND'S KIDDIE KORRAL INC in Tacoma, WA specializes in early childhood education and development while helping children to reach their full potential. They feature a fun atmosphere and understand the importance of early education in the children's life. They can also entertain and teach children after school, during summer, or...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Lakewood, WA

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