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

Little Pandas

My daughter joined Little Panda when she was 2 years and 9 months old. I was nervous because she had never been in a daycare setting and she...

- Han F.

Pine Village Preschool, Brighton

They provided good care for my son for the time that he was with them. Not only did they care about the well being of my son but for myself...

- Catalina O.

Kindernest Montessori Early Childhood Center

Really beautiful montessori school with infant, toddler, and preschool options. Love the variety of schedules available for part and full...

- Care member

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Little Pandas

15 SYCAMORE ROAD NEWTON, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
International
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Little Pandas Home Daycare By Zhifen Fei is warm and vibrant haven that has been nurturing young minds since 1994. Our journey began in Watertown, MA with our dedicated founder, Fei, and has since flourished in the inviting community of Oak Hill in Newton, MA. Positioned conveniently near Route 9 and the Chestnut Hill area, our...

Han F. says "My daughter joined Little Panda when she was 2 years and 9 months old. I was nervous because she had never been in a daycare setting and she was nervous...

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Pine Village Preschool, Brighton

402 WESTERN AVE BRIGHTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2430/mo
Pine Village Preschool is a highly respected Spanish Immersion School for Toddlers and Preschoolers with 10 locations in the Greater Boston area. We enroll students as young as 15 months old and children can enroll in our programs at any time during the year. We offer part-time 2, 3, 4 days a week and full-time 5 days a week. We...

Catalina O. says "They provided good care for my son for the time that he was with them. Not only did they care about the well being of my son but for myself when I was...

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Kindernest Montessori Early Childhood Center

49 WINCHESTER ST NEWTON HLDS, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2900/mo
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Child care
Located in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, the Kindernest Montessori Early Childcare Learning Center upholds the fundamental principles of Montessori education and holistic development in a nurturing environment where children are guided with kindness and respect. At Kindernest, we have programs for infants, toddlers, and...

Care Member says "Really beautiful montessori school with infant, toddler, and preschool options. Love the variety of schedules available for part and full time care. All...

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SCHOOL IS COOL CHILD CARE

1475 Beacon Street BROOKLINE, MA

4.0(4)

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
At School is Cool, located in the heart of beautiful Brookline, we provide a safe, loving, and engaging environment that supports each child's growth and development. Our teachers and caregivers create meaningful daily experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, and independence — through play, exploration, and gentle...

Care Member says "Our son has been attending School is Cool since he was 5 months old and is now 3. We love the convenient location, the caring teachers (some who have...

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Golden Chickpea Part-Time Preschool

224 WASHINGTON ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
Join us at the GoldenChickpea part-time preschool with your little one. We offer an individualized and unique child care service that allows kids to be themselves, discovering their own passions, abilities and interests. Centered on developing self confidence, comfortably sharing the world of imagination with other kids, and...

May M. says "I am happy to provide a feedback regarding my experience with the golden chickpea Pre-K toddler care program . My 3 year old toddler went to golden...

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Wonderwhiz Academy

53 Cochituate Rd WAYLAND, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to WonderWhiz Academy, where we ignite the wonders within your children! At WonderWhiz, we are dedicated to nurturing curious, bilingual, musical, and resilient children. Our team of licensed happy and consistent teachers are committed to creating a loving, fun, language-rich, and stimulating environment that encourages...

Olga M. says "We've been with the Wonder Whiz Academy for over two years and always had a great experience with them. We particularly appreciate high professionalism and...

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D'Vine Hope Family Daycare

38 HARVARD ST DORCHESTER, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1700/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
In-Home daycare
Blessings I am Ms. Hope my students call me Nani. I have been working with children since 1994 and have had my own ECE program since 2008. I enjoy what I do and am blessed to have been doing this work for so long. Here at D'Vine Hope in home early education program we consider your family our family. The key to our success is...

Care Member says "she is amazing teacher and the children really learned from her."

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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham Heights, MA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Expressions After School is an arts-based after school program in Needham, MA serving Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School children. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our students through the exploration of the arts and through artistic expression. We maintain a high quality series of programs: After School...
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Cadence Academy Preschool Waltham - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

475 WINTER ST WALTHAM, MA

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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FOUR SEASONS PRESCHOOL

226 MOUNT AUBURN ST WATERTOWN, MA

State license verified

starting at
$36/mo
Preschool
Child care
We offer care for Infant through Pre-Kindergarten 7:30-5:00, Monday through Friday. We offer a nurturing environment where the children learn hands-on throughout the day. Our staff plan child centered activities to ensure all are interested at all times! Reach out to learn more about our wonderful program and curriculum we have!...
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Cadence Academy Preschool- PERMANENTLY CLOSED

884 WASHINGTON ST NORWOOD, MA

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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Little Bees Lab Preschool Center

525 MAIN ST WATERTOWN, MA

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Little Bees Lab Preschool Center is unique for shaping little minds and helping them become creative Learners, Education focus and emotionally matured. The owners Marie Mathieu St Joy and Miche St Joy are both wonderful experienced educators, easy to work with and understanding of children of all age groups."
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Jun Zi Lan Montessori School, Inc

88 PARK AVE CAMBRIDGE, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Montessori
Child care
Preschool
+ 2 more
We’re a stellar bilingual Montessori school located steps from Alewife station. We provide a year-round, authentic Montessori education using a Chinese/ English immersion model for children between the ages of 2 years 9 months and 6 years. Our school offers bright classrooms and have access to the two playgrounds. Your child...
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Primrose School of Natick

296 North Main St NATICK, MA

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
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Beginnings School

210 South Avenue Weston, MA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Beginnings School, located in Weston, MA provides exceptional education and a nurturing environment for children 3 months to 5 years old, in addition to the My Clubhouse After School Program and Summer Explorations Program for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. We first opened our doors in 1985, and in 2020 we became...
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WELLAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL

80 CRESCENT AVE NEWTON, MA

State license verified

starting at
$2625/mo
Academic
International
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Wellan Montessori School (formerly Newton Montessori School) is an independent, coeducational school for students age 15 months – Grade 8, located in Newton Centre, MA. At Wellan, educators harness the power of each child’s intrinsic motivation; all students are known, cherished, and given the opportunity to achieve their...
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Cadence Academy Preschool - 434

884 WASHINGTON ST NORWOOD, MA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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Dymond Minds Before & After School Care

40 Bourneside St Dorchester Center, MA

With a Master Degree in Early Education and care, My goal is to provide children from three months to age 6 with experiences and activities of learning that will enrich them in all levels of development. We use research based curricula for our child centered activities and believe that children learn best through culturally...
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Happy Child Day Care Center & Preschool

1191 Chestnut St Newton Upper Falls, MA

Preschool
Child care
The story of Happy Child Preschool & Daycare began many years ago in the former Soviet Union. The director, Mira Fayngersh, grew up in a family of educators. Mira's mother was a life-long math teacher and her father was a school principal. Although Mira graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, she quickly...
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Next Generation Children's Centers Natick

15 STRATHMORE RD NATICK, MA

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Next Generation Children’s Centers has proudly served thousands of families throughout Massachusetts since 1993. We know what an enormous decision it is to leave your child in the care of others. Our pledge is to do everything in our power to ensure your childcare experience is as nurturing, healthy, and safe as possible. *We...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Needham, MA

After-school programs near you in Needham, MA 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 Needham, MA 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 Needham, MA 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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