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After School Programs in Maywood, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Tender Care Early Learning Center

As a first time parent, I was very hesitant to start my kid in daycare. This school has been amazing at keeping me up to date with updates...

- Diamond G.

LITTLE LEADERS OF TOMORROW DAY CARE CENTERS

The staff is very friendly. They are great!

- Frank T.

Berry’s Patch

I enrolled 3 months ago and I’m already feel so grateful and at peace. The environment is so welcoming you can tell the staff genuinely...

- Care member

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Tender Care Early Learning Center

1901 S 9TH AVE MAYWOOD, IL

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Day Care
Kindergarten
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Diamond G. says "As a first time parent, I was very hesitant to start my kid in daycare. This school has been amazing at keeping me up to date with updates on him and...

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Academic
In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
We believe every child deserves a strong foundation to grow, learn, and thrive. Serving children from 6 weeks through 5 years to include preschool, kindergarten, as well as before- and after-school programs for school-age children ages 6–12. To further support working families, LLOT provides extended aftercare services from...

Frank T. says "The staff is very friendly. They are great!"

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Berry’s Patch

1750 N NATOMA AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(7)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Faith based
Montessori
Academic
+ 1 more
Creative Exploration: Through play-based learning, children discover colors, shapes, stories, and songs that spark curiosity and joy. Emotional Nurturing: We celebrate every feeling, teaching empathy, resilience, and self-expression in a safe, loving environment. Early Education: Our structured routines gently introduce...

Care Member says "I enrolled 3 months ago and I’m already feel so grateful and at peace. The environment is so welcoming you can tell the staff genuinely care. Highly...

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ALPHA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

1625 S MANNHEIM RD WESTCHESTER, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Alpha Montessori School offers a high quality traditional Montessori curriculum for children two through five years old. We offer a Spanish immersion program as well as half-day, full-day, and extended-day programs. Our teachers have over 20 years of experience and are Montessori certified. This leads to a stimulating...

Jennifer P. says "My child has attended Alpha Montessori School in Westchester, IL, for almost three years. I highly recommend this school and give it a top rating of 5...

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BUCKTOWN ACADEMY

1903 N MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Cooperative
Child care
+ 2 more
Bucktown Academy is a nature-based program for children ages two through five. We provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience where children are prepared academically and socially for kindergarten. At Bucktown Academy, we believe that children learn through play within a structured, child-centered environment;...

Care Member says "Our family couldn’t be happier with our experience at Bucktown Academy over the past 18 months. Within just a few weeks of starting, our friends and...

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Zion-Concord Lutheran School

865 S. Church Rd Bensenville, IL

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Faith based
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
Our Lutheran/Christian school offers a complete educational experience for 3 yr olds to 8th grade. Our Early Childhood program is well respected in the area and highly referenced by our parents. We are not just a daycare center. Our school is fully registered and recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education. We are...

Ryan says "Best value private christian grade school in the area"

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CASA DEI BAMBINI MONTESSORI OF MAYFAIR

4967 N ELSTON AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1475/mo
Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
When Dr. Maria Montessori began teaching, it was her philosophy of emotional and intellectual growth that established her methods as being the unprecedented standard for child development. Today, our accredited teachers uphold the same standard of success that Dr. Montessori created. Our home-like school expands on the...

Megan S. says "Oh my gosh, they are amazing! We have been with them since my daughter was two, the staff, everything about them is incredible!"

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Fantasy Island Schools For Kids

6100 N MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Fantasy Island Schools for kids, LLC is a multilingual daycare, pre-k, & kindergarten childcare center. We are a multilingual program with a robust and collaborative curriculum optimized for education as well as socialization. We provide healthy meals COOKED FRESH DAILY and offer impeccably clean facilities. We utilize a custom...

Olga K. says "Really good school! My kids love it, the food is great. We love this school and we won't leave it."

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A.L.M.A. Arts Language Music Academy.

1037 MARENGO AVE FOREST PARK, IL

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Academic
+ 2 more
A.L.M.A. Preschool and Kindergarten offers the deep, rich curriculum of a private school with the warm family feel of a home-based program. Our curriculum meets or exceeds state standards in all areas: math, language arts, science, social science, physical development, fine arts, and world language. Class sizes are small so...

Jenn D. says "As a parent of a child who has been engaged with A.L.M.A. for 3 years, I’ve noticed the instructors at A.L.M.A. are attentive to individual student needs...

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Debbie S.

1 Clarendon Hills Road Clarendon Hills, IL

4.0(9)
*All day care *Before school/after school- will drop off or pick up *Date nights/over nights *CONVENIENT 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK* My goal is to have small groups of children and take care of them as my own. I would love to have long term families and build relationships with them and the children. I would be willing to help...

Samantha T. says "Debbie is great about accommodating changes in our schedule and checking in about and honoring any preferences we had about our daughter's care...food,...

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Lisa M

5928 N. Manton Ave. Chicago, IL

5.0(9)
Hello! I am a childcare provider and preschool teacher serving families on the northwest side of Chicago and its close surrounding suburbs. Within the last 20 years I have also taught dance, lead after-school theater groups, lead parent and tot classes and was a Sunday school teacher. I care for children ages six weeks to...

Tom B says "We could not have made a better choice that choosing Lisa to watch Shannon. Shannie has been in Sowing Seeds since she was three months old -over two years...

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2nd Connection Fcc

1S310 Dillon LN Villa Park, IL

5.0(2)

State license verified

Hello, I'm Ms. Virginia, but to my little ones, I'm Ms. Gina. I am the owner and primary childcare provider at 2nd Connection Family Child Care, an in-home childcare program located in Villa Park, IL. I currently have full-time and part-time space available. I charge $85 per child daily, which covers a 10-hour day, daily...

Care Member says "Both my children were enrolled at 2nd Connection from 3 months to 5 years old. When they transitioned to preschool their teachers complimented their...

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BUBBLES ACADEMY

2184 N ELSTON AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2240/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Ignite Wonder with an emergent and arts-integrated curriculum that places your child’s curiosity and social emotional development at the forefront! Bubbles Academy’s educational philosophy of arts-integration combines content and skills taken from arts practices including dance, music, theatre and visual arts, with...

Care Member says "Bubbles Academy is truly a magical place. The preschool program in Bucktown is amazing, as are all the teachers and staff. My child has grown and...

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Practical Life Guardian, Inc.

1426 N Keeler Ave. Chicago, IL

5.0(11)
In-Home daycare
Practical Life Guardian, Inc. is a small Licensed Private Home Daycare in Humboldt Pk. PLG, Inc. was established in September, 2007, by former NNM Montessori after school Supervisor and local Chicago Artist, Lucia Herrera. Early Childhood Development, Special Needs, First Aid/Infant CPR and Montessori Paraprofessional...

Elise C says "Lucia is absolutely amazing with all the children she works with. She is knowledgable, thoughtful and kind! My daughter absolutely loves going and she has...

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LIVING WITNESS LEARNING DAYCARE CENTER Portage Park area

4159 N LARAMIE AVE CHICAGO, IL

State license verified

starting at
$215/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
We believe that children learn through experience. It is our job to provide children with as many experiences as possible, to take advantage of experience as they occur and to guide children to learn and benefit from their experiences. Professional trained and experienced teachers head each classroom. The ratio of...
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Guidepost Montessori at Downers Grove

925 OGDEN AVE DOWNERS GROVE, IL

Montessori
Day Care
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning...
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First Little Steps Day Care Inc.

4206 W. Hirsch St. Chicago, IL

State license verified

First Little Steps Day Care is providing quality childcare services for more than ten years. We have an open enrollment for children from 2 years old to 4 years old. The hours of operation are from 7am to 5pm. Days are Monday - Friday We offer: - Learning activities such as art, literacy, math, music, and much...
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Little Angels Home Childcare

514 High Ridge Rd Hillside, IL

In-Home daycare
Little Angels is a home based day care provider with over 10 years experience with children ages 6 weeks-12years. We provide childcare services from 6am-11pm Mon-Fri. We offer part-time care, before/after school care, drop-in care and full-time care. We are currently enrolling for childcare and summer programs. Be sure to...
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THE NICHOLSON SCHOOL

1700 W CORTLAND ST STE 101 CHICAGO, IL

State license verified

starting at
$1320/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We are a play-based preschool located in Bucktown. Our passionate team of early childhood educators hold master's degrees in early childhood education. Our teachers create a stimulating classroom environment that meets each child where they are and moves them forward.
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Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center

1605 Vernon Ave Park Ridge, IL

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center is a Christian based preschool, kindergarten and child care center providing a quality education with curriculum based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards. Messiah's goal is to provide a loving environment conducive to the individual social, emotional, creative, intellectual and...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Maywood, IL

After-school programs near you in Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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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