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

Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

Excellent location, the staff consistently offers high quality care of each child's needs. They stick to a tight schedule and are extremely...

- Karen A.

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one.

- Care member

Safari Kid Redwood City

We have been with Safari Kids for 2 years now and have had nothing but a wonderful experience! The teachers are all very kind and supportive...

- Lauren M.

After School Programs Near Menlo Park

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Bright Angel Montessori Academy

695 Bay Rd Menlo Park, CA

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Bright Angel Montessori Academy, a preschool in Menlo Park, serves children ages 18 months to 5 years old. We are open 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Morning Program: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. School Day Program: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. After School Program: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. *Early Morning and After School Day Care...
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MI Escuelita Spanish Immersion Preschool

635 San Benito Ave Menlo Park, CA

Child care
Preschool
Mi Escuelita Spanish Immersion Preschool provides a home-based, play-based program for children ages two to six years old. The program consists of teacher-directed activities and free-play time that balances the smooth transition between home and school. The school teaches Spanish language and also offers after-school program.
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Applebee Preschool

107 Clover Ln Menlo Park, CA

In-Home daycare
Preschool
Child care
Applebee Preschool located at 107 Clover Lane, Menlo Park, California, offers childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from seven-thirty AM to...
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Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

1352 HENDERSON AVE MENLO PARK, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home is a caring and loving environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching children social, emotional, and behavioral skills to ensure your child's development. We focus on a variety of Montessori Inspired, Project-based, and Developmental Play-based...

Karen A. says "Excellent location, the staff consistently offers high quality care of each child's needs. They stick to a tight schedule and are extremely communicative...

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University Heights Montessori Childrens Center

2066 Avy Avenue Menlo Park, CA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
University Heights Montessori Children's Center located at 2066 Avy Avenue, Menlo Park, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven-forty-five AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers...
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BRIGHT ANGEL MONTESSORI ACADEMY

695 BAY RD MENLO PARK, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
We strive to create an aesthetic and state-of-the-art setting that is conducive to your child’s learning. The innovative curriculum reflects a focus on the traditional Montessori content areas of language, mathematics, sensorial, and practical life. Language activities range from naming ordinary objects to writing down...
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Camp Integem - Laurel School Upper Campus

275 ELLIOTT DR MENLO PARK, CA

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
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TRINITY SCHOOL

330 RAVENSWOOD AVE MENLO PARK, CA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Trinity School: Where Every Child Is Known At Trinity School of Menlo Park, we are more than a school—we’re a community that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child. With a mission rooted in belonging, Trinity is a place where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Who We Are:...
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Little Explorers

760 Magnolia St Menlo Park, CA

Preschool
Experience the joy of exploration in Luane's Little Explorers, a developmental program for toddlers and young preschoolers. All weeks include a field trip to a nature, community or cultural location, plus a school day that extends the experience with dramatic and sensory play, art, science, math, music and literacy centers....
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SAFARI KID MENLO PARK

107 CLOVER LN MENLO PARK, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2435/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
We are thrilled to be part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing local Palo Alto families a plethora of services including toddler care, preschool, after-school for children up to 5th grade, and day and summer camp services. If you are looking for local childcare with easy access and a phenomenal program,...

Care Member says "AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one. "

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Safari Kid Redwood City

1709 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2450/mo
Montessori
Waldorf
Academic
Reggio emilia
Day Care
+ 2 more
At Safari Kid, we believe childhood should be celebrated! Our proprietary preschool curriculum takes inspiration from a mix of both traditional methods (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf) and reflects current brain research on early childhood development. This has resulted in a focus on the whole child, in which we offer the...

Lauren M. says "We have been with Safari Kids for 2 years now and have had nothing but a wonderful experience! The teachers are all very kind and supportive of every...

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Montecito Preschool of Los Altos

1468 GRANT RD LOS ALTOS, CA

3.0(3)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Special needs
Reggio emilia
Academic
+ 5 more
Montecito School is a unique preschool and school located in Los Altos, CA. We offer year round preschool and elementary child care options. Our campus is a one-of-a-kind natural wonderland for children, tucked away in Silicon Valley on 2 gorgeous acres featuring century-old trees, lush gardens, playgrounds, forts, barnyard...

Anu B. says "My daghter attended here before covid and if it were not for covid, she would still attend. She absolutely loved her school, teachers, friends and...

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MagicEducation

2314 Norfolk San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
Magic Education is a small but refined after school serving children from ages four and a half to ten. Our school has both camp programs, and after-school care as well as summer school programs. We will focus on every aspect of child's growth. We tailor our attention to each child's cognitive, emotional, social and physical...

Yun X. says "When you walk in, you are greeted warmly and politely and are helped immediately! Safety is of utmost importance at this facility so families should always...

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CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL

3399 CSM DR SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(1)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
International
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 2 more
Creative Learning Preschool is located in San Mateo, CA. Our address is 3399 CSM Dr. San Mateo CA 94402 We care for students from ages 2-6. The teacher to student ratio is low-5 to 1. Our curriculum is play and fundamental education based: early reading, word recognition, geometrical shape building while also including...

Miguel H. says "Our 3yo attended CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL for about 5 months. It was the perfect fit. We noticed a boost in his confidence, social skills and...

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REDWOODS INTER. MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN

2000 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
International
Academic
Montessori
Child care
Located very close to the heart of Silicon Valley, The Redwoods International Montessori School, (TRIMONT) absorbs the vibrant culture of its international inhabitants. TRIMONT is a sanctuary of child centered calm in the midst of an ever changing, bustling and innovative world. The vision of TRIMONT is to enrich the lives of...

Matt D. says "This is the best 2-year-old to TK school we've found in the area, after touring multiple and sending our two oldest children to two 2 other schools. It is a...

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South - OLD DASHBOARD

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1850/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We are thrilled to be part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing local Palo Alto families a plethora of services including toddler care, preschool, after-school for children up to 5th grade, and day and summer camp services. If you are looking for local childcare with easy access and a phenomenal...

Megha G. says "I am pretty happy, they are nice, flexible and accommodating!"

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HEFFALUMP SCHOOL

3990 VENTURA CT PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
International
Day Care
Preschool
+ 1 more
Heffalump Preschool was established in 1974 with the love care and support from our community. Heffalump is Home away from Home. We offer 5 days a week from 8:30am to 1:30pm, with extended hours until 3:00pm for ages 2yrs to 6yrs or First grade. We celebrate diversity - we believe that life on planet earth is about celebrations...

Care Member says "My son loves Heffalump school and I am so thankful we found it! Both teachers Ms. M and Ms.Barbara are professional. Whenever I visit the classrooms,...

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Gong's House Family Daycare

1744 Pierce Street SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2450/mo
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
At Gong’s House Family Daycare, we provide a warm, safe, and nurturing bilingual environment where children can grow and thrive. Our program blends play-based and Montessori-inspired learning to encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence. With healthy meals, a structured daily routine, and individualized attention, we...

Care Member says "We feel so fortunate to have found this wonderful home-based daycare for our daughter. It’s a true gem, a warm, nurturing environment where she is...

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CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL

457 COLLEGE AVE PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2200/mo
International
Academic
Montessori
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 2 more
Casa dei Bambini School is an International & Multicultural private school. Our school has been serving the Silicon Valley community since 1987. What sets our school apart from all other schools is our model and our vision for what young children's preschool and kindergarten experience can be. Great locations in Palo Alto &...

Care Member says "Casa is the best there is - look no further. We have sampled other schools, and from our experiences and from friends, there is just no place like Casa...

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Menlo Park, CA

After-school programs near you in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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.

To find a good after school program near you in Menlo Park, CA, 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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