Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Metuchen, NJ

We have 44 after school programs in Metuchen, NJ! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

Start matching
Hero image

Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Metuchen, NJ

After School Programs in Metuchen, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 44 listed after school programs

Saplings Academy

Emily has tutored my daughter for 2 years (1st and 2nd grade). We hired Emily because our child was struggling with reading, and she has...

- Althea H.

Home Away From Home

Eileen watched two of our children in our home a couple years ago. The youngest was 2 and the oldest was 5. She'd watch the 2 year old all...

- Caroline W.

Joan's Child Care Services

We visited a number of family style child cares and found Joan's Child Care is way the best. The environment is clean, neat, safe, warm,...

- Na

After School Programs Near Metuchen

IllustrationSmallChildCare image

YMCA Metuchen

483 Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ

Preschool
Child care
YMCA Metuchen is located in Metuchen, NJ. They offer full-day, half-day and drop-in care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old children. They provide childcare, preschool and before/after school care. They use creative curriculum that is designed to help children develop their physical, mental, social and emotional being.
See info

Saplings Academy

37 Jones Avenue New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(2)
Academic
International
Preschool
Kindergarten
Saplings Academy is a private in-home preschool that strives to meet the needs of students who are ready for a more rigorous academic setting. We seek to work with students who are ready to move forward in their education, but are held back by the school cut off dates which prevents the students from moving forward. We offer...

Althea H. says "Emily has tutored my daughter for 2 years (1st and 2nd grade). We hired Emily because our child was struggling with reading, and she has since been on the...

See info
Home Away From Home's Photo

Home Away From Home

51 Prospect Ave Edison, NJ

5.0(9)
I offer a Home Away From Home for your child. I am a mom of four myself (ages 15 - 21) and all children I care for become part of our family, even long after I stop caring for them on a regular basis. I have over 30 years experience caring for children other then my own, the last 6 years of which have been full-time. I have...

Caroline W. says "Eileen watched two of our children in our home a couple years ago. The youngest was 2 and the oldest was 5. She'd watch the 2 year old all day and get...

See info
Joan's Child Care Services's Photo

Joan's Child Care Services

634 Raymond St. Westfield, NJ

4.4(7)
Our home has a brand new playroom with a beautiful view of the garden. Large windows help us be a part of the outside even on cold winter days. The new playroom is for younger children birth through 3 years old. We also have another playroom for older children ages 4 to 10. We have a reference library and appropriate books...

Na says "We visited a number of family style child cares and found Joan's Child Care is way the best. The environment is clean, neat, safe, warm, bright and spacious....

See info
Children's Den Family Daycare's Photo

Children's Den Family Daycare

609 West 8th Street Plainfield, NJ

5.0(2)
Children's Den Day Care is a full time family childcare provider in Plainfield. We have been caring for children for over 15 years. We are dedicated to provide quality childcare in a fun, safe, clean and home-based environment. We offer: Full time program for children of all ages Weekly family childcare from 7:30 AM- 6:00...

Melissa W says "The house is big with plenty of room for the kids to play and also clean and well maintained. It's a safe and fun place to be. Plus the rate is really not...

See info
Primrose School of North Edison's Photo

Primrose School of North Edison

23 Nevsky Street Edison, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. As the leader in Educational Child Care, we partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. Our goal is to help children have fun while building Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and...
See info
Bamboo Shoots Immersion School's Photo

Bamboo Shoots Immersion School

836 Mountain Ave Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Reggio emilia
International
Montessori
+ 5 more
Bamboo Shoots Giving our children the advantage of a second language. We provide a progressive, multicultural education that is ideal for preparing our children, tomorrow's leaders, for an international future. We offer a Bilingual environment in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English which provides an accelerated,...
See info
Primrose School of East Brunswick's Photo

Primrose School of East Brunswick

138 Summerhill Rd East Brunswick, NJ

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
Primrose Schools is a national family of private accredited early education and care schools across the country. We are more than just a daycare. Through our research-informed Balanced Learning approach, we provide meaningful learning experiences for children beginning at 6 weeks of age, thereby nurturing their curiosity,...
See info
LITTLE EARTH SHEPHERDS PRESCHOOL's Photo

LITTLE EARTH SHEPHERDS PRESCHOOL

367 CRANBURY RD E BRUNSWICK, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$624/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Little Earth Shepherds Preschool/Daycare offers small class sizes to ensure your child is receiving a more individualized approach to their start in education. We prioritize fine and gross motor development and enstill the importance of social-emotional learning throughout each classroom!
See info
The Family And Community Engagement Corp is a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt youth organization seeking partnerships, sponsorships and direct financial assistance from public and private donors. Our goal is one of a substantial impact on student achievement, health, family involvement and socio-economic success. Through partnerships...
See info
A+ At Childcare's Photo

A+ At Childcare

800 Magnolia Rd North Brunswick, NJ

I am a mom of 23 years and now also a Mimi. I also was a previous School Bus Driver for developmentally delayed children. I also have previous experience caring for all ages of children. We have only a small enrollment to personalize each child's experience and also have a no sick policy. I provide experienced Childcare in my...
See info
Start-Rite Nursery School's Photo

Start-Rite Nursery School

9 Stelton Rd Piscataway, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
A state-of-the-art early childhood development center, day care/nursery school caring for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age in a nurturing, loving environment. Home away from home! Start-Rite Nursery School and Kindergarten has been serving families in the Middlesex County area since 1952. We offer the best quality education...
See info

Small World Preschool

144 Bloomingdale Road Staten Island, NY

3.0(2)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Small World Preschool located at 144 Bloomingdale Road, Staten Island, New York, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from...

Jennifer L. says "This school has a great staff and the Director Maria is amazing. My daughter is in her second year and she absolutely loves it. She is always so happy...

See info

Giggles Family Child Care

653 Grove Ave Edison, NJ

4.8(4)
In-Home Day Care & Enrichment Program (Licensed Family child care) Are you looking for a small family home daycare filled with big adventures for your child? Then this is the right place for your child. In-home day care we provide safe, happy and healthy preschool type environment where your child will participate in planned...

Tanu V. says "My daughter is going here from last six months. I needed a playgroup plus pre-school learning experience for my LO and that exactly I found here & am very...

See info

CRADLES TO CRAYONS LEARNING CENTER, LLC.

932 SOUTH AVE W WESTFIELD, NJ

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 4 more

Brittnie H. says "The kids are on track or above average for their age group with what they learn there. My child started Kindergarten and was learning what they had...

See info

SAINT JOSEPH'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

150 E 3rd Ave Roselle, NJ

Child care
SAINT JOSEPH'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM is a learning institution that serves the community of Roselle NJ. It offers a safe and wholesome environment and provides quality after-school programs for children. The facility aims to strengthen the academic abilities of students by providing additional learning programs that support the...
See info

Pumpkin Patch Pre-School Center

133 Avenel St Avenel, NJ

1.0(2)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Pumpkin Patch Pre-School Center located at 133 Avenel Street, Avenel, New Jersey, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from six-thirty AM to seven PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...
See info

More After School Inc

213 S Scotch Plains Ave Westfield, NJ

Child care
More After School Inc offers an after-school program for children of all ages in a safe and secure environment. It provides recreational activities that help enhance children's social skills and abilities. The center aims to utilize children's after-school time meaningfully.
See info

Staten Island Montessori School

500 Butler Boulevard Staten Island, NY

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Staten Island Montessori School is licensed by the state of New York to provide education programs from kindergarten through 8th grade. Before and after-school programs are also offered between the hours of 7:30am to 9:00am and 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The school was established in 1965 as an alternative private school. Staten Island...
See info

Gateway Academy

200 Boscombe Ave Staten Island, NY

Preschool
Child care
Gateway Academy located at 200 Boscombe Avenue, Staten Island, New York, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight-thirty AM to three PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs,...
See info

Showing 1 - 20 of 44

How it works

  • Share details about your daycare needs

  • Match with highly rated local daycares near you

  • Compare daycares and tour the ones that best fit your family

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Metuchen, NJ

After-school programs near you in Metuchen, NJ 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 Metuchen, NJ 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 Metuchen, NJ 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 Metuchen, NJ, 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.

After School Program Articles

Additional After School Program Services

About Care.com
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
Care.com does not employ any caregiver and is not responsible for the conduct of any user of our site. All information in member profiles, job posts, applications, and messages is created by users of our site and not generated or verified by Care.com. You need to do your own diligence to ensure the job or caregiver you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws.
Care.com® HomePay℠ is a service provided by Breedlove and Associates, LLC, a Care.com company.
Care.com is a registered service mark of Care.com, Inc. 2007-2025 Care.com, Inc. All rights reserved.