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After School Programs in Mesa, AZ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 56 listed after school programs

Robin's Place Childcare

My son enjoys going to school now

- Care member

Organic Garden Preschool

We have had such a great experience there. My daughter has been there almost a year. The teachers and the environment are great. It is...

- Katie D.

Raising Arizona Preschool

My experience with Raising Arizona Preschool has been amazing so far. Special thanks to Ms. Diana and Ms. Emma and the other front office...

- Care member

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Robin's Place Childcare

832 W BASELINE RD STE 21 MESA, AZ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
+ 2 more
Robin's Place Childcare is not a franchise. We are a family owned and operated childcare provider, which means your family will receive individualized and personalized attention from the very start. We will go above and beyond to try and meet your unique needs. We are a Quality First Participant. Our center offers an infant...

Care Member says "My son enjoys going to school now"

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Organic Garden Preschool

521 N ALMA SCHOOL RD MESA, AZ

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$900/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
+ 1 more
At Organic Garden Preschool & Enrichment, we offer unique, quality programs for children ages 1-6. Our programs are holistic and developmentally focused, with relationships and nature being key. We strive to educate the heart, hands, and mind. We work consciously to create an education that prepares children for today’s world....

Katie D. says "We have had such a great experience there. My daughter has been there almost a year. The teachers and the environment are great. It is such a joy. "

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Raising Arizona Preschool

2717 S ALMA SCHOOL RD MESA, AZ

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1180/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Mindful mornings! We’re an award-winning early education center located in Mesa AZ. Our facilities offer bright classrooms and two private playgrounds. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care.

Care Member says "My experience with Raising Arizona Preschool has been amazing so far. Special thanks to Ms. Diana and Ms. Emma and the other front office staff for...

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Raising Arizona (Mesa)

2717 S ALMA SCHOOL RD MESA, AZ

State license verified

starting at
$1180/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
Welcome to Raising Arizona Preschool: The First Chapter in Your Child’s Storybook! Oh, the places your child will go! At Raising Arizona Preschool, the early years are the very first chapter of a grand, lifelong adventure. This is where giggles are born, friendships are made, and the seeds of lifelong habits are planted....
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Kid's Corner (Mesa)

2051 W GUADALUPE RD MESA, AZ

5.0(4)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 3 more

Kristin O. says "They are very attentive to all of my children's needs and have given their very best care. They have a keypad on the door that makes me feel like my...

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Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
We offer a most loving environment and personal attention to each child. Our staff are most friendly, and your precious ones are in most loving and safe hands while you are busy at work.

Armida C. says "I am very happy with this center. My son is school age and has gone here. This is a very good center. I rate it a 5. "

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Liberty Kids Preschool & PreK

8048 E GERMANN RD MESA, AZ

State license verified

starting at
$50/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
We believe that play is best and that’s something we are good at! We believe that 3–5-year-olds learn best by playing and exploring to solve problems and learn. With education we believe in teaching morals and values. We have always believed character is important and reflected as one grows older. Liberty Kids Kindergarten Prep...
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LITTLE EINSTEIN PRESCHOOL LLC

2105 E SOUTHERN AVE MESA, AZ

State license verified

Little Einstein Preschool, provides a safe and nurturing environment for all young children, fostering intellectual and emotional development. We provide quality child care and education for every child, every family, every day!
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Learn and Play Academy

4939 West Ray Road, #21 CHANDLER, AZ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$336/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Welcome to Learn & Play Academy, where learning meets play in an inclusive and engaging environment! Learn & Play Academy provides part-day care for two, three, four, and five-year-olds as well as after school social options for school age children. We believe in the power of hands-on learning, tailored to each child’s...

Care Member says "I really didn’t want to write a review because once word is out how out of this world fun, safe, interactive, accessible and warm this place is - it...

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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ARIZONA

9522 E SAN SALVADOR DR SCOTTSDALE, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1520/mo
Academic
International
Preschool
Kindergarten
The International School of Arizona specializes in bilingual language fluency and academic excellence. We focus on educating and developing students to be multilingual, global citizens who have the drive, capacity and skills to positively impact the world. French and Spanish immersion programs start at 18 months to Grade 8,...

Nicole W. says "We love the small classes, the family feel of the school. As well as diverse community and very involved parent group. They have a great challenging...

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Chandler Jewish Preschool & Kindergarten

875 N MCCLINTOCK DR CHANDLER, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Reggio emilia
Preschool
+ 2 more
Chandler Jewish Preschool is a Jewish community of passionate educators focused on providing a safe environment full of love and curiosity. We believe that children are capable of deep exploration through play. Our core values are love of Torah & Judaism, Reggio Emilia inspired approach, whole child focus, and building strong...

Orly says "It’s a very personalized school, The teachers are caring and loving. I really have no complaints. Its just an amazing place. I trust everybody there with my...

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Sounds Montessori Child Care

3146 E WIER AVE # 33 PHOENIX, AZ

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1250/mo
Academic
Montessori
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 9 more
Sounds Montessori Child Care is a modern-day early education center, located only 5 minutes from the I-10 freeway. Your little one will feel safe in our classrooms designed with their natural abilities in mind to help them develop at their own pace. Our teachers are AMI Montessori-trained and certified instructors ecstatic about...

Care Member says "It was hard finding a reasonably priced daycare that also taught my children. I was so happy to find Sounds Montessori because the care and attention...

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Kids Corner (Gilbert)

1450 N GILBERT RD GILBERT, AZ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$220/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 3 more

Noelle K. says "I have a son who started at 2 and he is now in Kindergarten and doing great and my other son is 2 and still attending. They keep you up to date and are...

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HUMANKIND MONTESSORI

1230 E GUADALUPE RD TEMPE, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1150/mo
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Our singular mission at Humankind Montessori is to guide and empower each child as they grow in their independence. The centerpiece of Humankind Montessori approach is the creation of conditions in which the child can perform this deep, developmental engagement. Humankind Montessori shall provide instruction and guidance to your...

Care Member says "The administrators at Humankind Montessori have shown incredible kindness and deep knowledge of the Montessori method in their school. You can feel the...

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Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool Lindsay

2315 S LINDSAY RD GILBERT, AZ

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Cadence Academy Montessori

1675 W GUADALUPE RD GILBERT, AZ

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Miss Molly's Preschool

6426 N 85th Place Scottsdale, AZ

My goal is to prepare your child for Kindergarten through a structured curriculum and engaging activities to help your child grow socially, physically and emotionally. Every day will be full of discovery and new opportunities for learning. Miss Molly's Preschool has a small teacher to student ratio which enables me to focus...
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Arizona Children's Academy

900 N. McQueen Rd Chandler, AZ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
Arizona Children's Academy provides preschool and child care services for children of all ages - Infants to 12 year old's. We have structured weekly programs for Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K and before/after school programs. We provide van transportation to nearly 20 schools in the neighborhood. Our large new 10,000 SF facility...
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Fun, Healthy Day With Cassie

4117 E. Baylor Lane Gilbert, AZ

In Home Childcare/Preschool/adventures/Before/After school. (2+ years old- mostly potty trained). I absolutely love children so why not join our kind family in our daily activities. We do fun learning activities everyday, crafts, adventures outside the home: splash pads, museums, library, and farms. Daily park trips- 5 parks to...
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Littleloves Childcare

1601 N Saba Street Chandler, AZ

Littleloves Childcare Queen Creek AZ... moving to Gilbert AZ August 2018 Hi, my name is Laurie. I am so excited to offer my services for my new in home weekend childcare. Littleloves provides quality childcare in an environment that is loving, safe, and nurturing for your precious little one. My concentration is on the...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Mesa, AZ

After-school programs near you in Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa, AZ 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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