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ALDER AVE FREMONT, CA

3 mi

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Our childcare is run like a home not a center. We keep things warm and personal so every child feels comfortable and happy. The group is small which means each child gets one on one attention and grows at their own pace. We cook fresh homemade food every day made with care and hygiene. We keep everything clean organized and safe so parents don’t have to worry. We spend time on simple activities that match each child’s age things like music stories drawing sensory play and outdoor time when the…
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621 Aztec Court FREMONT, CA

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7 mi

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Welcome to Bright Star Childcare and Preschool! Located in Fremont’s Warm Springs neighborhood near James Leitch Elementary School, we are a warm, nurturing home-based childcare program with more than 20 years of experience. We welcome children ages 3 months to 5 years and provide a thoughtful daily routine that includes circle time, educational activities, arts and crafts, outdoor play, meals and snacks, and nap or quiet time. Our play-based approach helps children build social, academic,…
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Care Member says "Me and my younger sibling went here in our early years and we loved it!! The level of care, and attention to detail Auntie Purba and the staff provide is unmatched. The dedication to learning and non screen activities was a huge plus for us as well. It was great to be able to enroll my brother in the same place I grew up!! "
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702 BROWN RD FREMONT, CA

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7 mi

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🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in children aged 18m-6yrs. Our engaging curriculum integrates the arts—music, dance, and theater—into all aspects of learning, ensuring that every child develops emotionally, socially, and…
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Anna B. says "We have loved the community and environment for our son at Building Kidz"
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4209 Baine Avenue FREEMONT, CA

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3 mi

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At Keen Learners Montessori, our mission is simple but profound: to provide a nurturing, child-centred environment where every child receives individualized attention and grows cognitively, emotionally, socially, and physically. We are committed to helping children become exceptional learners, independent thinkers, and respectful individuals — equipped with the vision, courage, and integrity to thrive long after they leave our classrooms. We started Keen Learners Montessori because we…
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Care Member says "We’re so happy with Keen Learners Montessori! The teachers are caring and patient, and our child loves going to school. It’s a warm, welcoming place for little ones to learn and grow. Highly recommend!"
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4265 OTHELLO DR FREMONT, CA

(5)

4 mi

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Alluring Minds is a safe and warm environment that sparks curiosity, creativity, and learning for children in a nurtured environment. At our homebased program, we focus on guiding children develop social, emotional, and behavioral skills. We offer an environment that advances curiosity and inquisitiveness through Developmental Play-based activities. Teachers help their students achieve important milestones by engaging in play-based, hands on educational activities. The program emphasis on the…
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Care Member says "We sent both our daughters(they are 4 yrs apart) from when they were 2, until they turned 6. We have had a great experience and there is no one else I would trust for the care of my girls than Vasudha and her staff. They work collectively with the parents as a team for the overall development of each kid. I recommend Alluring Minds without a doubt."
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1215 O'Brien Drive MENLO PARK, CA

6 mi

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Alpha Kids Academy welcomes children ages 6 months to 6 years old to our Menlo Park preschool. Our preschool center is located on Ravenswood Avenue and Middlefield Road, on the opposite side of Menlo Atherton High School. Have no doubt, your children are going to love exploring our engaging program and curriculum starting from our young explorers to our captains! If you're interested in enrolling your children at our Menlo Park location, don't waste another moment. We're now accepting…
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695 Bay Road MENLO PARK, CA

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7 mi

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Little Oak Preschool offers a full-time developmental curriculum to all children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. This school was opened to provide young children, and their parents, with the best possible environment for early childhood development. We believe that, through our play-based and Montessori hybrid program and low ratio classrooms, children build a lasting foundation for later academic experiences. Our Goals are to motivate interest in learning by encouraging new experiences, to help our…
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Care Member says "Little Oak is such an amazing school. It has the most amazing teachers that are affectionate and loving to all of the children. Each classroom has amazing activities and is filled with everything your child would need."
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641 Coleman Ave. MENLO PARK, CA

7 mi

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28924 RUUS RD HAYWARD, CA

8 mi

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Li'l Angels believes in providing structure for children and guiding them in their learning processes.  We care about the individual and emotional needs of each child. The staff will work hard to balance love and organization in guiding a child.  There will be a balance between relaxed social times and organized group activities. Li'l Angels will strive to make children comfortable and excited about learning new concepts.  We will work on building positive self-esteem and independent skills.…
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569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

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8 mi

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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, you found it! Our beautiful schoolhouse includes indoor and outdoor classrooms and is situated on a tranquil 0.7 acre campus. With easy access from both the 101 and the…
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Care Member says "AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one. "
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205 E MIDDLEFIELD RD MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

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8 mi

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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.
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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. Highly recommend!"
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26415 Cascade Street HAYWARD, CA

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9 mi

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Our in-home preschool program supports early childhood learning through play-based and structured activities. Children are introduced to foundational skills such as letters, numbers, colors, shapes, language development, and problem-solving while also building social skills, confidence, and independence. We also accept subsidy!
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Care Member says "I’m so happy with Sharina’s daycare. My son absolutely loves going there and the staff is amazing, they really care about the kids. I can tell that my son feels safe and loved at this place, they always come home with a big smile. The teachers are fantastic, they provide a stimulating learning environment and are great at communicating with parents. I’m so grateful for the supportive and nurturing environment @ Sharina’s daycare, it has made our transition back to work so much…
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1984 W El Camino Real, #129 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

(1)

9 mi

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We have developed a unique ‘total immersion’ teaching approach by communicating with the children almost exclusively in French while carefully adopting the vocabulary, subject matter and sentence structures. They not only hear French but also Russian, Spanish and English. At French-American Academy Wonderschool, we believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by feeling safe, loved, and nurtured. It is our goal to provide an environment that engages children with developmentally-appropriate…
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Care Member says "We have been with this daycare since 2022/2023, first with my older son and now with my younger son, and our experience has been wonderful. The owner is incredibly caring, considerate, and genuinely invested in the well-being of the children. One thing that really stands out is her commitment to nutrition. She pays close attention to what the children eat, uses organic ingredients whenever possible, and makes sure meals and snacks are nutritious, safe, and appropriate for…
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2056 Fairway Glen Drive SANTA CLARA, CA

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9 mi

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We believe children thrive when curiosity is honored, diversity is celebrated and play opens the door to learning. Our child-centered approach nurtures each child's unique strength through hands on exploration. We provide a safe, joyful environment where families and community connections enrich every day.
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Kristina B. says " I'm a mother of a previous participant in the, in the program. My daughter went there when she was 15 months old until she was 5, before she went to kindergarten. It was an amazing experience for her. She's developed friends, probably for the rest of her life just being there with other kids. Michelle is an amazing caregiver. She is caring, loving, and she really finds it very important to like teach the kids as much as she can before they go off to kindergarten. So they know…
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715 BRADFORD ST REDWOOD CITY, CA

10 mi

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We believe children learn and master new skills through a variety of play experiences. We acknowledge children know how to learn, we are there to support their learning experience. We understand each child is unique and learns through different approaches. Learning occurs anywhere and anytime. We purposefully observe what the children are doing while considering their developmental level. The program provides the children with the space and time to discover and develop their learning.…
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637 S MAIN ST MILPITAS, CA

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10 mi

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The Hands-on Learning Center combines A-BEKA Program (a program that combines structure with the hands on learning) and their exclusive "Hands-On Center". This approach enables the children to play with real objects as they use language, symbols and classifications and emphasizes children's direct manipulation of materials so they can build on their repertoires of experience.
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elis L. says "They are very professional and family oriented. The kids feel at home and the teachers are very caring. It is an amazing place!"
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178 Clinton Street REDWOOD CITY, CA

11 mi

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1836 B ST HAYWARD, CA

11 mi

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Li’l Angels was founded in 1995 by Herminia Cardadeiro and Alcina Cardadeiro in San Leandro, Ca. In the years following, the center has extended its reach by opening additional facilities in San Leandro and Hayward Ca. We currently operate two facilities, and pride ourselves in being family owned and operated. We continue to serve many of the same families we served as infants and now second generations children enter our facility. Li’l Angels Child Care Centers take pride in our successful…
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963 Lurline Drive FOSTER CITY, CA

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12 mi

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Low Child-to-Teacher Ratio / Over 20 Years Serving the Bay Area! - Safe & Stimulating Environment / State Licensed for over 20 Years! / Nutritious Meals & Outdoor Play / Foster City Business License for Over 15 Years! / Largest Setup for Outdoor & Indoor Play / Qualified, Experienced & Engaged Staff / Active Parent Involvement / Early Childhood Education Degree / Consistent Daily Routines / Director is an Actual Teacher / Warm & Responsive Interactions / CPR Certified / Strong Health & Safety…
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Care Member says "We had a wonderful experience with this preschool! I loved the bilingual program, which allowed my daughter to continue learning in both English and Spanish. The staff was caring and supportive, the food was nutritious with great options, and there were tons of activities for all ages. The kindergarten preparation was excellent. Overall, a fantastic experience for my daughter, and I highly recommend this preschool!"
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3704 Benton Street SANTA CLARA, CA

(1)

12 mi

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We are a licensed, established large family day care proud to have served families from the exact same location for over 14 years., We focus on getting your child fully prepared for Transitional Kindergarten through personalized, age-appropriate academic activities tailored to their unique pace. Our daily routine balances gross and fine motor skill development with structured play and learning. We also fuel active minds and bodies with fresh, home-cooked vegetarian meals prepared daily.
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Ramya X. says "The daycare was very nice, very homey. They took care of the kids very well, provided great food, and made sure my kids got good food and kept us informed. It became more like a family rather than a daycare, and the kids were very happy. The kids still visit now, even though they went a while back. They would ensure the families come together to get to know each other to build the connection for the kids; it made us all feel more connected. "
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents

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Bright Star Childcare

Me and my younger sibling went here in our early years and we loved it!! The level of care, and attention to detail Auntie Purba and the…

- Care member

Building Kidz of Fremont at Warm Springs - NOW OPEN! Call for Grand Opening Discounts!

We have loved the community and environment for our son at Building Kidz

- Anna B.

Keen Learners Montessori

We’re so happy with Keen Learners Montessori! The teachers are caring and patient, and our child loves going to school. It’s a warm,…

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Newark, CA

After-school programs near you in Newark, 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 Newark, 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 Newark, 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.

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