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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Middletown, DE

We have 16 after school programs in Middletown, DE! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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GREAT NEW BEGINNINGS OF MIDDLETOWN

210 CLEAVER FARMS RD MIDDLETOWN, DE

3 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Our mission is to provide exceptional early education services through a transparent partnership with our families and our community. Live internet viewing included in our weekly tuition.
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Kiddie Academy of Elkton

100 KIDDIE LN ELKTON, MD

5.0(1)

10 mi

Child care
Day Care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Bright New Scholars Academy

355 Corporate Blvd Newark, DE

5.0(1)

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
Bright New Scholars Academy (BNSA) is independently owned and operated, located in Pencader Office Park in Newark, Delaware. BNSA provides a safe and nurturing environment that focuses on your child's academic and social development. Our mission is to have your child grow in all areas of development during the time they spend at BNSA. We will encourage a love of learning and sense of curiosity through planned activities and supervised exploration. At BNSA each child we care for will receive care and attention that will ensure your child feels loved and safe. In this caring environment, your child will feel confident and secure to explore, learn, and develop relationships. Our goal is for your child to be ready for school and a successful academic experience when they leave us. BNSA offers full time care for children ages six weeks to five years, before and after school care for children in Kindergarten up to grade 5 for local schools and Summer Camp. We provide breakfast, lunch, and one snack each day. BNSA is a nut-free school.

Jonisha L. says "I Love BNSA, staff is always so friendly and since day 1 I've been treated like family so glad i chose them to be apart of my child life!"

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All Aspire Academy

843 SALEM CHURCH RD NEWARK, DE

4.0(2)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
We provide affordable quality Early Learning Childcare Services for children ages 3 months - 9 years. We have proudly provided care to families for over 8 years. Our caring and attentive certified teachers create exciting learning adventures. Our teaching perspective combines your child's interests with opportunities to expand their understanding of the world around them using the Creative Curriculum. We have a bilingual program that teaches in both English and Spanish. In our 4 year old "Kindergarten Prep" classroom students are introduced to sign language. We partner with families and promote the development of the "Whole Child." Here we create a safe and nurturing environment where children can quench their natural curiosity and learn through exploration. For more information and pre-registration visit our website www.allaspirede.com

Moses S. says "My experience was great. I love that the tour is set up like a play date. Lunch is made from scratch and the teachers seem to really enjoy what they do....

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A. S. ACADEMY OF LEARNING, INC.

10 SONGSMITH DR NEWARK, DE

10 mi

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Welcome! A.S. Academy of Learning I offers Before and After Care for your "littles". We provide a balanced breakfast and an afternoon snack. When your child comes to after care from school he/she will have a chance for homework/assistance, snack and some much needed down (fun) time. We service Leisure, Wilbur and McVey Elementary School along with New Castle Charter. Hours M-F 6:30am to 5:30pm. When school is out we offer an incredible, summer fun packed program ensured to keep your child filled with laughter and memories at the end of the day. Summer has never been more fun than spending the season in Camp Clover! Each day is packed with fun activities and learning opportunities. Field trips, water play and outside time make up the majority of our days in Camp Clover. Over the past few years we have taken trips to Lum's Pond, Glasgow Park, and even a water park! There is no shortage of fun when you spend your summer with us!
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Junior Tycoon's Retreat Family Childcare

98 Three Rivers Drive Newark, DE

9 mi

Junior Tycoon's Retreat Family Childcare offers a unique way to teach each Tycoon the fundamentals of education, developing, and self-growth. We encourage learning through FUN, independent exploration, and contribution of "Best Self" to become Junior Tycoons in society. Licensed Family Childcare, POC + accepted. We care for children, ages 1-12 years old. Silent Reading Daily, Group Activities, Creative Arts, Imagination Play, Critical Thinking Corners, Inclusive Group Discussions, Technology and Typing Corners, Daily outside play and exercise. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & 2 snacks daily, Transportation provided, Field trips, All day care for school closings, Later hours of care. We follow the Delaware guidelines for education while adding a twist of what the children want, variety of ways to help them grow and embrace information. We stay active and reinforce school work and lessons taught. Outside of my very own Tycoons, I have helped grow newborns, toddlers, young children, older children, pre-teens, teenagers, camp children and community center program children for over 15 years. I have worked as a Team Leader with Urban Promise as well as an Assistant Program Director with Kingswood Community Center for the after school programs and the summer camps.
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Cadence Academy Preschool Odessa

411 N 6TH ST ODESSA, DE

3 mi

Child care
Day Care
Cadence Academy Preschool (formerly Tender Loving Kare), Odessa is an early Education School which provides programs for children ages infant through twelve years. Our philosophy includes providing a nurturing environment that fosters each child’s self-identity, utilizing developmentally appropriate practices to enhance each child’s learning opportunities. Family and community are an important component at our school. As a small preschool, families are an integral part of the program. Parents have opportunities to see their children’s teachers daily and to participate in the program as their schedules allow. This close relationship enhances each child’s personal growth and achievement and promotes a secure and safe environment. Communication between teacher and families adds to each child’s learning environment and offers support for continued success. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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GREAT NEW BEGINNINGS OF ST. ANDREWS

14 SAINT ANDREWS DR BEAR, DE

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Our mission is to provide exceptional early education services through a transparent partnership with our families and our community. Live internet viewing included in our weekly tuition.
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CORNERSTONE EARLY EDUCATION AND YOUTH CENTER, INC.

3135 SUMMIT BRIDGE RD BEAR, DE

5.0(1)

6 mi

sokona D. says "Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center have always been like family to us. My oldest son started at the center in 2015 as we were transitioning from...

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Little People Big World

11 Ashkirk Place Newark, DE

9 mi

Little People, Big World is a safe place for children to get a better understanding of themselves while learning to experience life as little as they are within this big world. Little People Big World was designed in many different objectives but the concept of the program helps children physically, mentally, emotional by providing services to enhance children independent skills through an artistic and playful manner. Services are provided Monday - Friday 7:00AM-6:30PM (Extended Hours Avail) We Offer 24hr Service 6 Weeks to 12 Years Old Free Diapers (Limit Time) ABC Mouse (Educational Program) Higher Learning Education/Digital Media Curriculum Before and After School Care Summer Availability We Provide Nutritious Meals Adventurous Field Trips Evening Dinner CPR Trained First Aid Cert.
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Kiddie International Academy

843 Salem Church Rd Newark, DE

1.0(1)

9 mi

We are a child care center offering services to families with children aged 12 months to 12 years! Our certified and committed staff encourages and teaches toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. Our center is licensed by the state of Delaware. The hours of operation are 6:30 am - 6:00 pm. We are very affordable! 5 full days- $138 3 full days- $90 2 full days- $70 Before school- $50 After school- $70 Before & After- $120
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Creative Caring

104 Mt Vernon Drive Bear, DE

6 mi

Offering quality childcare and before and after school program at affordable prices. I am a college graduate experienced teacher /counselor with 20 years of child development experience. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate. We offer a low child-to-provider ratio with a environment that promotes and enhances creative learning. Breakfast, lunch and two snacks are provided daily. Serving children 6 weeks -10 years. This provider is a CPR/First Aid instructor, as well as a parent educator licensed by the state of Delaware .
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Kidz, Ink II

1703 Porter Road Bear, DE

6 mi

Child care
Preschool
Kidz Ink II, located in Bear, Delaware, is a licensed child care and early education provider that offers various learning and enrichment programs for young children. The company mainly offers its services to infant up to pre-kindergarten kids. Kidz Ink also provides before and after-school programs for school-age children, between the ages of 5 to 10 years old.
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Little Scholars Center

2050 S College Ave Newark, DE

1.0(1)

9 mi

LITTLE SCHOLARS CENTER LLC is a Licensed Day Care Center in NEWARK DE. It has maximum capacity of 116 children. The center accepts children ages from INFANTS TO SCHOOL AGE. We accept POC. Before & After School Program Normal Open Hours 6:45 AM - 6:00 PM. REASONABLE RATES
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Christina S. Family Before And After School Care

14 Dasher Ave Bear, DE

6 mi

I have over 16 years experience in working with children. I also hold a bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Liberty University. I am a home-schooling mother of five children ages six to twelve, so I have years of practical, everyday experience in caring for children. I have been the children's ministry director for The Rock Church for the past 3 years as well as a Sunday school teacher for the past 8 years. I enjoy the company of children and I am a creative and fun-minded caretaker. I can provide your child with a very warm, comfortable and home-like environment to be cared for while you are at work. *A nutritious breakfast is provided daily *Afternoon snack served daily as well *Full-day care is available when school is closed (additional fees apply) *Once a month 4 hour Saturday babysitting is available (additional fees apply) *Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary (bus pick-up from my neighborhood) ** Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/solomonbeforeafter
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Happy Times Learning Center

32 Baer Bear, DE

6 mi

Happy Times Learning Center is a Delaware Licensed, Family Child Care Level II and Montessori inspired Preschool Learning Program. Happy Times is part of Delaware Stars for Early Success, the state s quality rating and improvement system for early childhood programs. HTLC is a small home-based affordable preschool school with all the bells and whistles of the larger centers. HTLC is small enough to offer our children a personal touch. I, Mrs. Mallick have 30 years of teaching experience in Early Childhood Education First aid and CPR certified, a mother of three grown-up children. I have many years of experience working in a renowned Daycare in Delaware and New Jersey. I am a proud participant of Delaware Stars program. I believe that to achieve a well-rounded development, we should provide the children a home-like safe and nurturing environment. I also believe that one constant teacher through your child's preschool years is very important. Happy Times is a small; home-based and mix-age school setting that provides an exciting, loving caring and nurturing the environment. Our small classroom setting helps in bringing out a child's potential by giving him or her hands-on experience with the materials specially designed for their ages. Our class room setting stimulates child s all domains of learning e.g. physical Fine motor, Gross motor, Social-emotional, approaches to learning, thinking, communication. I well prepare preschool age children for kinder garden readiness curriculum. Our Each day include circle time, music & movement, science activities, arts& crafts, outdoor, indoor playtime etc. email/ text messages to families, biweekly Lesson plans, monthly newsletter, twice a year conferences, assessments and parenting workshops. I provide Before & After school care for Olive .B. Loss Elementary school. The Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center, Alfred G. Water School Middle School, and M.O.T Charter School buses stop just outside of my home. I offer Homework assistance, Computer Time to finish assignments and provide daily healthy snacks to school age children at no cost to families. Currently, I am looking for children to join Happy Times who is between 2-1/2 and 5 years of age. I have openings for Half-day, full day, part time and full day Montessori preschool program. My cell number is 302-229-7726. Please, feel free to call or text me for any questions or to schedule a tour of Happy Times.
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Middletown, DE

After School Programs in Middletown, DE are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 16 listed after school programs

Kiddie Academy of Elkton

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

Bright New Scholars Academy

I Love BNSA, staff is always so friendly and since day 1 I've been treated like family so glad i chose them to be apart of my child life!

- Jonisha L.

All Aspire Academy

My experience was great. I love that the tour is set up like a play date. Lunch is made from scratch and the teachers seem to really enjoy...

- Moses S.

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Middletown, DE

After-school programs near you in Middletown, DE 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 Middletown, DE 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 Middletown, DE 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 Middletown, DE, 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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