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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Norwalk, IA

We have 6 after school programs in Norwalk, IA! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Cadence Academy Before & After School

713 SCHOOL AVE NORWALK, IA

1 mi

Cadence Academy has partnered with the Norwalk Community School District to offer an on-site Before and After School Care program at both Oviatt, Orchard Hills and Lakewood Elementary Schools. Our program is organized to promote a club-like atmosphere and offers kids a variety of carefully planned activities including arts and crafts, music and culture, reading, writing, drama, athletics, and cooking. Children enjoy the freedom to choose the projects that interest them, which provides them a sense of independence. Whether your child needs help with homework, time to relax and enjoy a snack, or to socialize and play board games with friends, he or she will find it at Cadence Academy Before & After School! *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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Cadence Academy Before & After School - 928

713 SCHOOL AVE NORWALK, IA

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LIL' HANDS BIG DREAMS

730 MAIN ST NORWALK, IA

1 mi

​​“Lil’ Hands Big Dreams offers a unique child care setting where your child can play, learn and grow in a fun, caring and family oriented environment!”
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New Horizon Academy - West Des Moines

9040 University Avenue West Des Moines, IA

10 mi

Our commitment to early learning and education begins in our infant program and extends throughout our school-age program. Our goal at New Horizon Academy is to instill a lifelong love of learning in each child and ensure that your child has the skills they need to succeed not only in school, but in life
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Little Miracles Children's Center

5.0(1)

9 mi

810 E 2ND AVE INDIANOLA, IA

Little Miracles Child Development Center & Preschool, in Indianola, IA, is the area's leading preschool serving Indianola, Milo, Norwalk and surrounding areas since 1992. We offer quality childcare, education, safe care and more. Quality Child Care for Ages 6 Weeks through Elementary. Our services: Education, Nurturing, Safe Care, Child Development, Educational Environment, along with many other great features. Our Before/After School Program offers transportation for: Whitter, Wilder, Emerson, and Irving. Before/After care includes drop off/pick up, early out dismissals, late starts, and inservice days. Summer Camp program also available!

Jessica G. says "I have 5 children thev'ye all been apart of ownership group little miracles is located 35 mins away but i still make the drive because of my experience!...

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CREATIVE CENTER FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

5.0(1)

10 mi

1001 PLEASANT ST DES MOINES, IA

CCYC PHILOSOPHY In addition to our curriculum, our program emphasizes on the fine arts, we approach every day with imagination, innovation and, most of all, fun! Studies have found that learning improves when children are engaged in an enjoyable and meaningful activity. Our curriculum includes a variety of intriguing activities that stimulate early brain development with a focus on creative play. Although it may all look like kids having fun, it’s also learning in action. It’s just another way that we make sure your child gets the most out of his or her CCYC experience. Additionally, we spend time just listening to and talking with students. This type of positive interaction encourages the development of emotional, language, and social skills and enhances the development of a positive self-esteem. We also provide opportunities for each child to develop personal interest at his or her own pace. To ensure that children at CCYC are kept interested, excited, and engaged in learning, we’ve incorporated outstanding preschool curriculums that are just the right fit for your preschool child as well as enrichment programs for your school-age child. Children can begin at age 2 in our program. We are open M-F from 6:30am to 6:00pm. We do only offer full time care, and have a few Child Care Assistance spaces. If you are interested in setting up a time for a tour, we would be more than happy to do so.

Care Member says "My son went to this center for three years and they were completely amazing! My son has behavior issues that started when he was three years old, ADHD,...

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Norwalk, IA

After-school programs near you in Norwalk, IA 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 Norwalk, IA 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 Norwalk, IA 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 Norwalk, IA, 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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