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We have 60 after school programs in Palo Alto, CA! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

5.0(2)

3 mi

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

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 Central Expressway, we are a convenient option for any parent in the Palo Alto area. We pride ourselves in delivering an exceptional preschool and childcare experience for children, leading to a love of learning, connection with the performing arts, and accelerated development of confidence, commitment, and character. Our philosophy is to develop the “whole child”. We focus on 6 key areas of development: emotional, social, cognitive, physical, communication, and academic. Our program integrates the performing arts with an age-appropriate curriculum to accelerate whole child development. Our preschool children receive weekly lessons in dance, music, theater, and Spanish. The curriculum at Building Kidz of Palo Alto South is a comprehensive arts-integrated learning program in which children develop skills and knowledge of math, reading, music, arts, social skills, self-control and self-sufficiency, morality, fine and gross motor skills, and emotional expression. Our learning modules also include engaging lessons for primary-school aged children up to fifth grade during after-school hours. This unwavering commitment to excellent instruction for families is what makes Building Kidz schools a leader in education and childcare within their respective communities, and we couldn’t be more pleased to bring that same commitment to our friends and neighbors here in Palo Alto.

Care Member says "AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one. "

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South - OLD DASHBOARD

5.0(2)

3 mi

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

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 Central Expressway, we are a convenient option for any parent in the Palo Alto area. We pride ourselves in delivering an exceptional preschool and childcare experience for children, leading to a love of learning, connection with the performing arts, and accelerated development of confidence, commitment, and character. Our philosophy is to develop the “whole child”. We focus on 6 key areas of development: emotional, social, cognitive, physical, communication, and academic. Our program integrates the performing arts with an age-appropriate curriculum to accelerate whole child development. Our preschool children receive weekly lessons in dance, music, theater, and Spanish. The curriculum at Building Kidz of Palo Alto South is a comprehensive arts-integrated learning program in which children develop skills and knowledge of math, reading, music, arts, social skills, self-control and self-sufficiency, morality, fine and gross motor skills, and emotional expression. Our learning modules also include engaging lessons for primary-school aged children up to fifth grade during after-school hours. This unwavering commitment to excellent instruction for families is what makes Building Kidz schools a leader in education and childcare within their respective communities, and we couldn’t be more pleased to bring that same commitment to our friends and neighbors here in Palo Alto.

Megha G. says "I am pretty happy, they are nice, flexible and accommodating!"

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ESCONDIDO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

890 Escondido Rd Palo Alto, CA

2 mi

Escondido Elementary School is located at 890 Escondido Road, Palo Alto, California. The school offers after-school programs with a wide range of activities that build self-esteem and promote physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. The programs are offered to kindergarten and 5th grade students.
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Juano Briones Child Development

4100 Orme St Palo Alto, CA

2 mi

Juana Briones Elementary School located in Palo Alto, CA. It is an elementary school that accepts kindergarten students. They aim to provide a solid academic foundation that is designed to develop your child’s confidence and enhance their own abilities. They also offer variety of after school activities that is fun and educational for your kids.
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HEFFALUMP SCHOOL

5.0(7)

2 mi

3990 VENTURA CT PALO ALTO, CA

Heffalump Preschool was established in 1974 with the love care and support from our community. Heffalump is Home away from Home. We offer 5 days a week from 8:30am to 1:30pm, with extended hours until 3:00pm for ages 2yrs to 6yrs or First grade. We celebrate diversity - we believe that life on planet earth is about celebrations and joy, we encourage parents to share their festivities and culture and enrich our Heffalump family. We are blessed to have had children from Japan, Russia, China, Israel, India, Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, Spain, China, Germany, France, Italy, Argentina, Brazil, England. Our unique program " Child First" & incorporates a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child’s best interest in mind and allowing for hands-on, experiential learning through art, music, gardening and joy/laughs and silliness. Our preschool offer bright classrooms and a huge private kids garden and play structure and playgrounds. Your child will feel safe, get plenty of love, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. All teachers have CA ECE degree, 15 plus yrs experience, CRP/first aid trained. We follow county COVID protocols at all time. With love and gratitude we look forward to having your child be a part of Heffalump family. https://www.heffalumpschool.com/

Care Member says "My son loves Heffalump school and I am so thankful we found it! Both teachers Ms. M and Ms.Barbara are professional. Whenever I visit the classrooms,...

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CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL

5.0(4)

1 mi

457 COLLEGE AVE PALO ALTO, CA

Casa dei Bambini School is an International & Multicultural private school. Our school has been serving the Silicon Valley community since 1987. What sets our school apart from all other schools is our model and our vision for what young children's preschool and kindergarten experience can be. Great locations in Palo Alto & Redwood City, highly educated, dedicated, and intentional faculty combined with the best application of Montessori theory and pedagogy have made us known here and abroad. We offer a content-rich curriculum. Daily Enrichment classes: Gymnastics, Music, French & Spanish helps our students see themselves as essential World community members.

Care Member says "Casa is the best there is - look no further. We have sampled other schools, and from our experiences and from friends, there is just no place like Casa...

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Whistle Stop Child Development

3801 Miranda Ave Ste P6b Palo Alto, CA

3 mi

The Whistle Stop Child Development located at 3801 Miranda Avenue Suite P6b, Palo Alto, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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COUNTRY DAY LITTLE SCHOOL

5.0(4)

2 mi

3990 VENTURA CT PALO ALTO, CA

Please read the introduction to our school completely, information about school tours can be found at the end of our post. We appreciate the opportunity to share a detailed picture of our school with you and look forward to speaking with those who think our school will be a good fit for their family values! Country Day Little School offers a Waldorf inspired, play based program with a substantial outdoors component, focused on practical work, a seasonally based curriculum, social emotional education, sensorimotor development and independent play. We enroll children ages 2-6, and provide a low student-to-teacher ratio in a mixed-age setting, where children play and learn together at their developmental edge in a caring and homelike environment. In this mixed-age context, we provide small group pull-out for our youngest students, 2 years, to work on self-care skills and build relationships with direct peers and primary teachers. Our older children learn patience and care of their younger friends, while modeling cooperative and creative play and skillful practical work. On the other end of the child's Country Day experience, we offer a Transitional Kindergarten program for our eldest students to engage in pre-academic activities that build skills to support them in the transition to kindergarten. The children's time at Country Day unfolds year after year as they take up our curriculum, embracing it from each developmental stage. From circle-time to tidy-away time, from working in the garden to painting, our activities grow the child's strong sense of self and capacities as a learner, while challenging the social/emotional, physical and cognitive development of each individual. Our students learn and grow in a manner that meets their developmental needs and capacities, awakening them to the learning and doing in life, and ennobling their character. At Country Day, learning takes place in the context of play, creative teacher-led activities, daily rhythms, practical work, and imitation, rather than the introduction of academic subjects. Pre-school-aged children absorb and learn so much through exploring their physical environment in both structured and unstructured activities, and through imitation, they take in their teachers’ and classmates’ activities and attitudes and explore the possibilities of who they themselves are becoming. The teachers’ purposeful activity in the gardens and classroom is imitated by the children, who display a similar purposefulness in both their work and their play. Because of the importance of the environment for the growing child, we place great emphasis on maintaining beautiful and child-friendly classrooms and gardens. Our tools and toys are made of natural materials that engage the children in sense experiences that they can relate to the world around them. Our playthings are simple enough that the child’s own imagination is awakened to use them in many different ways. Exercising creative play in the preschool years has been proven to help the child develop not only socially and in fine and large motor skills, but also emotionally and cognitively. Play provides important neurological processes that will build social/emotional capacities and support future cognitive endeavors - it is among the most important developmental processes of childhood, and one we give full attention and time to at Country Day. Each day includes an outdoor morning and indoor afternoon of work and play, homemade organic meals (garden to table), naptime, circle time, stories, songs, movement games, and arts and crafts, providing seasons filled with joyful social, physical, and developmentally attuned activities. Out in the garden, the children explore their senses and fine and large motor capacities as they build a relationship with themselves, their community, and the natural world. They play in the sandboxes and garden beds, they climb, run, and jump, they push carts, care for the bunny and chickens, grow veggies in the gardens, and engage in dynamic creative play and purposeful care of our environment. Inside the children build structures, tell puppet shows, create character play scenarios, bake bread, help prepare meals and snacks, and engage in seasonal crafts and artistic activities. The classrooms and gardens are full of playthings that challenge and inspire the children’s imaginations, allowing for a truly rich play experience. During both inside and outside play, the children may use play materials in any reasonable way they wish as they join together with their playmates, largely uninterrupted by adult concerns or distractions. in their teaching and caring for the children, the teachers are engaged in useful, practical tasks that maintain the classrooms and gardens, or prepare for activities of the day or upcoming events. The children are nurtured and educated by the purposeful adult models around them. At times they choose to drift out of play and join the teachers in the chores, finding opportunities for learning in many tasks from peeling vegetables, to folding laundry, to raking leaves or helping set the table. Teachers may also use these chore activities as natural opportunities for a child’s emotional, physical, or cognitive learning needs to be met and so bring them out of play and into work. Throughout the day the children are supported in being kind to one another, cooperation and sharing are encouraged over competition; concern for others and appreciation for all is emphasized. We strive to create a warm atmosphere that is supportive of each child as an individual. In this way, we give our students the environmental and relational security they need in preschool in order to maintain the emotional and social stability that is needed for learning and growing to take place. Our teachers build strong and informed relationships with our students and families, and work closely at differentiating instruction to meet the learning needs of each individual child in the context of the group. One of the most important aspects of Country Day is building continuity between home and school. Our parent community is attentive and engaged in their children's educational program, and involved in our school events. The teachers and parents meet for parent-teacher conferences and communicate openly and frequently about a child's learning at school and home. Parents are welcome to visit and volunteer in the classroom and gardens. Every six weeks or so, the teachers send home detailed student reflections offering a glimpse into their child's day, sharing about new learning, joys, challenges and playmates. At the end of each year the teachers provide a detailed written account of each child's school year. Please visit our instagram page @countrydaylittleschool to see photos of daily school life and learn more about our perspective and values. If after reading about our school, you would like to apply to Country Day, we would be delighted to meet you. We will respond to your tour request with an information packet about our program, along with a School Tour Form, to be returned to us with a $100 visit fee. This fee is applied to your tuition upon enrollment. Our school tours are arranged to give parents an opportunity to observe the children and teachers in the gardens/classroom and meet with the director. By arranging our tours in this way we are able to ensure that those who visit are seriously interested in our school. ******** Country Day also offers Parent Consulting, supporting their journey to becoming the parent they want to be. Over the years, parents have appreciated the guidance offered to families of infants through elementary school, balancing work and home life in busy Silicon Valley.*******.

Care Member says "Country Day Little School is a truly unique and special place. It is a Waldorf-based school that is kind to children and parents alike, has patient and...

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Hoover Kids' Club (HKC)

445 E Charleston Rd Palo Alto, CA

2 mi

Palo Alto Community Child Care is a non-profit organization that provides child care services and educational programs to children. It has infant and toddler centers, preschool centers, after-school kids' club that are situated in different locations. Additionally, PACCC offers summer fun camps to children. It is focused on providing individually tailored education that suits the child best.
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Guidepost Montessori at Palo Alto

930 EMERSON ST PALO ALTO, CA

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At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning materials, and the freedom children need to reach their highest potential. Guidepost at Palo Alto is conveniently located in the heart of downtown near Stanford University, and offers programs for children between 18 months and 6 years old. At Guidepost, we create an experience tailored to parent needs. We offer year-round, extended-day programming, all-inclusive pricing, regular photo and video updates, and access to a growing network of over 120 locations across the globe.
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FIRST SCHOOL

625 HAMILTON AVE PALO ALTO, CA

1 mi

At First School our experienced family of teachers nurture our community of children with engaging curriculum including social and emotional and play based learning. Our ratio of 1 to 5 allows each teacher to work closely with children as they grow and learn from each other in a mixed classroom setting while working within their actual age groups doing curriculum and other table top activities relevant to their educational needs.
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Camp Integem - Palo Alto High School

50 EMBARCADERO RD PALO ALTO, CA

1 mi

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Montessori School of Los Altos

303 Parkside Dr Palo Alto, CA

2 mi

Montessori School of Los Altos is an early childhood education provider located in Palo Alto, California. The school uses the Montessori method in providing preschool and kindergarten education to students ages three to six years. Mandarin and Spanish Language programs are also available as well as extended hours care services.
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3921 FABIAN WAY PALO ALTO, CA

3 mi

We offer 5 days a week program for children 5 to 12 years of age in the Palo Alto School District, Bullis Charter schools, Los Altos and Mountain View school districts. We offer transportation for several schools in the area. Please also check out our website at www.paloaltojcc.org/clubj to see which schools we offer transportation for.
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Au P'tit Monde

1980 Clarke Avenue Palo Alto, CA

2 mi

Au P'tit Monde de San Francisco and Au P'tit Monde de la P ninsule are two French Immersion Preschools for children 2-5 year olds. The lessons in the "Petite Ecole" and "Grande Ecole" take place entirely in French. Because of the way the brain develops in a child's early years, children are able to learn foreign languages much easier at a younger age. From day one, APM Classes are taught using French immersion. Teachers utilize a combination of visual and verbal indicators when speaking, and students begin to understand and speak French right away. The children at Au P'tit Monde come from many different cultures and backgrounds. Through stories, songs and games children learn to understand and express themselves in French. More than half of our students come from families where little or no French is spoken. Learning a language is easiest for young children and parents are often surprised how quickly their children pick the language up and bring home songs and poems from school. The school is in a beautiful brick building on a tree lined street, where the many windows enhance our many rich learning environments. The classrooms are large with bright, spacious areas that give a holistic feeling of a home away from home. Each classroom has a mini atelier, a reading area/meeting area, building area, light table and dramatic play area. The school is conveniently located five minutes away from freeway 101, the International School of the Peninsula and IKEA. APM Program at a Glance *Our school day runs from 8:30am to 4:00pm. *We offer an optional extended day program from 8:00am to 6:00pm. *Parents may opt to enroll their child in the 2-day, 3-day or 5-day program. *The school provides homemade, organic and wholesome meals. *No prior French language is required. *Children ages 2 to 3 do not need to be potty trained to attend. *Program open to children ages 2-5. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about your child's education. We also love to meet with prospective parents and students and answer any questions while providing tours of the school.
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Learn And Play Montessori School - Sunnyvale

5.0(3)

9 mi

1055 SUNNYVALE SARATOGA RD SUNNYVALE, CA

Schedule Your Tour Today: https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/sunnyvale/school-tours/ Preschool, daycare (childcare), and kindergarten near you. Best-in-class, STEM-focused, the Montessori way. Enrolling now. Your child deserves Montessori! Our best-in-class preschool in Sunnyvale, California, is for children ages 18 months to six years and up to first grade entry. We offer full time, part time, and after school programs for kids in Sunnyvale, California; many parents come from nearby communities such as Santa Clara or Mountain View as we are "commute friendly." If you're looking for one of the best preschools in San Jose, a Montessori-based program that will ignite a passion for learning in your child, or a convenient preschool, daycare, or childcare facility for your commute - contact us today to learn more and schedule a school tour. Our offerings extend from daycare for the little ones to preschool or childcare for the bigger kids and up to Kindergarten. Using the Montessori method, we instill a lifelong love of learning as each child grows and learns at his or her own pace. Experience the Montessori method by coming in for a school tour today. You'll see a dedicated staff of teachers and assistants and meet our wonderful children. We are a proud member of the following: American Montessori Society (AMS), Bay Area Montessori Society (BAMA), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Professional Association for Childhood Education (PACE) History Learn And Play® Montessori School opened its first location in Fremont in year 2008. Behind LAPMS was 15 years of Montessori experience along with passion for teaching and love for children. Today, Learn And Play® Montessori School stands as a distinguished institution with multiple campuses strategically situated throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, embodying a commitment to fostering a holistic and enriching educational experience for young minds.

Care Member says "Learn and Play Montessori School in Sunnyvale is wonderful! This is our child's first preschool and it's the only one they walked into for the tour and...

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5.0(1)

5 mi

909 ROOSEVELT AVE REDWOOD CITY, CA

🌟 **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 1.5-6. Our engaging curriculum integrates the arts—music, dance, and theater—into all aspects of learning, ensuring that every child develops emotionally, socially, and academically. What makes us unique? Our proprietary PA curriculum features Broadway-style productions and seasonal recitals, helping children build confidence and stage presence. We focus on six key areas: emotional, social, cognitive, physical, communication, and academic, ensuring well-rounded growth. Our Learning Through Life Experiences approach emphasizes hands-on activities, encouraging exploration and discovery. Our children consistently exceed academic expectations, setting them up for success in elementary school and beyond. Our mission is to cultivate a community of empowered learners who embrace the arts and thrive in all areas of life.

Care Member says "We love Nayren and staff! They host fun community building events as well. "

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5.0(4)

4 mi

1709 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

At Safari Kid, we believe childhood should be celebrated! Our proprietary preschool curriculum takes inspiration from a mix of both traditional methods (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf) and reflects current brain research on early childhood development. This has resulted in a focus on the whole child, in which we offer the perfect balance of learning and play. Our daycare and preschool programs are carefully developed to ignite curiosity and encourage lifelong learning, but it doesn’t end there! We also offer a well-rounded after-school program for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, which provides a combination of valuable academic support and engaging extra-curricular enrichment. Allow us to help turn your child’s Potential into Possibilities at Safari Kid San Mateo.

Lauren M. says "We have been with Safari Kids for 2 years now and have had nothing but a wonderful experience! The teachers are all very kind and supportive of every...

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5.0(2)

2 mi

1352 HENDERSON AVE MENLO PARK, CA

Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home is a caring and loving environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching children social, emotional, and behavioral skills to ensure your child's development. We focus on a variety of Montessori Inspired, Project-based, and Developmental Play-based activities to promote an environment of learning and curiosity. Your child will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. Our daycare operating hours are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, and are open M - F. Before/after care available.

Karen A. says "Excellent location, the staff consistently offers high quality care of each child's needs. They stick to a tight schedule and are extremely communicative...

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Kids Art Daycare

5.0(5)

9 mi

NORMANDY DR NEWARK, CA

I have 16 years experience in my own daycare plus 10 years at children center. I have BA in fine art , AA in ECE, courses with Medical Terminology, Child Nutrition, Child Psychology. We provide daily fresh cook meals included dinner. We provide organic food. We have story time , yoga , reading , daily curriculum and 1 art lesson each week .We believe in whole child development will bring to your children an good environment to keep in memory of childhood.

Care Member says " My two kids go to Ms. H&#39;s art daycare, and we couldn&#39;t be happier. The teachers are very attentive, capturing lots of photos and serving plenty...

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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA

After School Programs in Palo Alto, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

AWESOME facility. Clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging for my hyper little one.

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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South - OLD DASHBOARD

I am pretty happy, they are nice, flexible and accommodating!

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HEFFALUMP SCHOOL

My son loves Heffalump school and I am so thankful we found it! Both teachers Ms. M and Ms.Barbara are professional. Whenever I visit the...

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Palo Alto, CA

After-school programs near you in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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.

To find a good after school program near you in Palo Alto, CA, 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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