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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Paramus, NJ

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

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Prime Time Child Care Center- Paramus

MackCali Centre II Paramus, NJ

< 1 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
In 1982, Rochelle Ricci Wasserman and her husband Joel Wasserman established Prime Time Early Learning Centers as a comprehensive child care program designed to nurture and educate young children from infancy through school age. Prime Time offers a comprehensive extended day program, a full-day preschool, before-and after-school enrichment programs for elementary school students and summer camp for children to age 10.
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Bell's Little Learners

70 Spring Valley Rd Paramus, NJ

< 1 mi

Preschool
Bell's Little Learners located at 70 Spring Valley Road, Paramus, New Jersey, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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OV BABIES EARLY LEARNING - A REGGIO INSPIRED CENTE

95 NJ-17 S PARAMUS, NJ

5.0(4)

2 mi

Reggio emilia
Child care
OV Babies Early Learning Center, located in Paramus, NJ, is a Reggio-inspired program serving children ages 6 months to 5 years. The center provides a nurturing, play-based environment that supports exploration, creativity, and early learning. With a focus on individualized care and hands-on experiences, OV Babies encourages curiosity and self-expression. With a small class size and dedicated educators, OV Babies fosters a close-knit, inclusive community where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn through meaningful, child-centered experiences.

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Think Learn Create Academy

36A E MIDLAND AVE PARAMUS, NJ

5.0(7)

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Think Learn Create Academy is a childcare center founded by educators and mothers who have decades worth of experience in education. We strive to provide a world class education that will set the course for not only academic success but for social emotional growth as well. Our learning center is committed to providing children with a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. We encourage and strive to teach our children how to explore, build curiosity about the world and grow a love for learning. It takes a village to raise a child. Here at TLC we are your village.

Care Member says "I can’t say enough good things about Think Learn Create Academy! From the moment we first walked through the doors, we were met with a warm, welcoming...

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Growing Gardens Nursery

52 S Paramus Rd Paramus, NJ

< 1 mi

Child care
The Growing Garden is a state licensed nursery school at Paramus, New Jersey that maintains a safe environment for preschool and prekindergarten. Teaching staff at their center is personally screened and offers more than just learning experiences. Full day, part day, extended care, and part-time care options are provided to meet the needs of the families they serve.
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Englewood Childcare Center

10 Grand Avenue Lower Level Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)

6 mi

Reggio emilia
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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New Preschool for children ages 2.5-6 school-age program pen M-F from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Extended hours available. After school program for children ages up to 13yo. License Daycare; certified teachers. CPR and First aid certified. Safe and clean environment. Daily educational activities. Free snacks.

Luz C. says "This place is great . The staff is very friendly and the daycare is very clean everything is new and well care. The right place for me to leave my child , I...

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The Kid's Room

3410 KINGSBRIDGE AVE BRONX, NY

5.0(11)

10 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
The Kid's Room is a Child Care center in BRONX, NY. They offer Academic, Cooperative, Developmental (play-based), Child development associate (cda), Cpr training, Early child development coursework, First aid training, In-home/family day care, After school programs, Before school programs, Emergency backup care, Meals provided, Pick up/drop off, Summer care, Summer care / camp.

Care Member says "My very favorite caretaker. I always felt like we were working together as a team. Very energetic and positive. Great open communication."

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Tiny Tots Group Daycare

68 Mile Square Rd Yonkers, NY

5.0(2)

10 mi

We are a fully licensed and equipped family home daycare. We provide children with a fun and exciting learning environment in a loving and warm, home-style atmosphere. Tiny Tots Group Daycare is a safe and friendly environment where your child can learn, grow, and have fun! Tiny Tots provides full-time, part-time, and before- and after-school care at an affordable rate. Meals, snacks and beverages are included. We have a smoke-free environment. Hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Ages are 6 weeks - 5 years, and 5 - 12 years for the after-school program.

Oxana B. says "My kids loved it in there! Every day I picked them up with at the end of the day, they would pour a ton of positives about their day. I trust Sonia (the...

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Together Learning Center/NVPS

219 Washington Avenue Dumont, NJ

4.0(24)

4 mi

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We've got heart &amp; here is &quot;where TOGETHER happens.&quot; Licensed for ages 2-13. Full Day, Before and After School Care. AM &amp; PM Pre-School Program. New curriculum that is full and sensory rich with technology programs available. Open year round - 7am - 6pm. Conveniently located with NYC transportation at our door. Ample parking for easy drop-off &amp; pick-up. Largest playground in the area. *Single Parent &amp; Sibling Discounts. Non-potty trained accepted at no additional cost. Competitive rates.

Hilda C. says "What a great school! This playground is huge! My daughter has learned so much! the curriculum is fantastic! ASL, yoga, movement classes, STEM learning,...

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Lightbridge Academy of Wayne

1329 Hamburg Turnpike WAYNE, NJ

5.0(1)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Day Care
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Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by offering excellence in the childcare experience. We play a transformative role in the lives of families and we take this very seriously. Our proprietary early childhood education curriculum impacts the "whole" child in a multitude of ways. Throughout our years of operation, we continue to uphold our Core Values, while surrounding the children and communities we serve with love, guidance, and inspiration. Our state-of-the-art child care center provides a professional yet nurturing home-away-from-home environment where you and your child will feel comfortable. We can’t wait for you to become a part of our family! Contact us for special drop in rates!

Care Member says "Amazing facility! The teachers and ALL staff are extremely caring. My child is smiling at drop off and pick up - and that's what matters the most. "

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Lovin' Arms Family Daycare, Inc.

35 North 4th Street Paterson, NJ

5.0(6)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Faith based
Preschool
We are a 5days a week full-time day care with over fifteen years experience providing top quality child care for your sons or daughters. We provide a positive and safe learning environment that offers a fun and stimulating place for your child to learn to grow socially and fundamentally. CPR Certified Indoor and outdoor daily activities Educational activities offered on-sit All meals and snacks provided 4 C's accepted Ages 6 weeks to 3 years Before and after school programs offered We offer flexible pay plans to meet your needs. Our hours of operation are Mon-Fri Morning shift start at 6:00am-4:00pm Afternoon shift start at 2:30pm - 11:30pm. We also offer over night shift 11pm to 7am Mon-Fri

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Nell's Nursery & Preschool

83 KEASLER AVE LODI, NJ

5.0(7)

4 mi

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Nell's Nursery and Preschool is a nurturing and reliable childcare center that focuses on your child's readiness for primary school success. Our teachers and staff encourage our children's creativity, confidence, and compassion for themselves and others. We promote each child as an individual and want them to be at their highest potential. We provide an environment that addresses individual needs and fosters every learning opportunity among their peers, teachers, parents and our community at large. We promise to nurture the love for learning and the importance of human character among every child. We believe this will lead our children on their own path to success. Nell's Nursery & Preschool looks forward to being a part of your child's extended family.

Care Member says "We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Nell’s Nursery! The facility it beautiful with a large space for outdoor play. More importantly, the staff...

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THE MEDICAL CENTER NURSERY SCHOOL

60 HAVEN AVE NEW YORK, NY

4.0(2)

10 mi

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
The Medical Center Nursery School is an independent, not-for-profit early childhood center located on the campus of Columbia University Medical School in Washington Heights. The school is committed to the value of play in the lives of young children. We offer half, extended and full day programs for children ages 2 - 5 years old. Now accepting applications for September, 2022. Tuition for 5 half days is $17,700 for the 10 month school year. Full time is $29,870. We offer a 3 day option for only for two year olds, with tuition starting at $11,775 for the school year. A limited amount of need based financial aid is available to qualified families. MCNS is accredited by NAEYC and is an ISAAGNY member school. For more information, please visit our website at mcns.org.

Sarah .. says "We started right before the pandemic so the fall of 19. I have 2 kids that attend. I absolutely love the school. Trisha has a really special quality of...

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Little Tykes Preschool & Day Care Center

84 84 CORABELLE AVE LODI, NJ

5.0(1)

5 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Day Care
+2 more
Little Tykes Preschool & Day Care is located in Lodi, NJ and has been family operated since 1996. For over 26 years, we have provided quality and affordable preschool and day care services.

elena R. says "we are very happy with this school and we recommend them to everyone"

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Bright Dreams Scholars

562 W 174TH ST NEW YORK, NY

5.0(3)

10 mi

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Bright Dreams Scholars where learning meets fun! We create a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones, filled with engaging activities and tailored lesson plans that spark creativity and curiosity. Our dedicated staff is NYC certified and undergoes regular training, ensuring they are equipped with the latest skills in early childhood education. With CPR and First Aid certifications, we prioritize your child's safety while providing them with a joyful and enriching experience. Join us in a space where laughter and learning go hand in hand!

Nashali X. says "I love the inclusivity that the staff treats all the kids the same. Kassandra is good with communication and knowing what is goes on day to day. If there...

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The PlayPen Daycare

420 West 206th Street NEW YORK, NY

5.0(2)

10 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
We believe that every child deserves a bright and healthy future. That’s why our child and daycare center offers a safe and nurturing environment for young minds to grow and learn.

Care Member says "My child loves going to The PlayPen Daycare!! The staff is amazing, and I can see so much progress in my child's learning and social skills."

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School: MANHATTAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

401 W 205TH ST NEW YORK, NY

5.0(1)

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Kindergarten
Preschool
We are a school! Manhattan Christian Academy is a PreKinder-11th grade school in the Inwood neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. MCA offers a strong, Christ-centered education to students and families who value both the Word of God and instruction that reflects a biblical worldview. We are an open-enrollment, mission-minded school. The staff, faculty, and board at Manhattan Christian Academy love the Lord and feel called to serve in Christ-centered education. We see every class and interaction with our students and families as an opportunity to glorify God and further His kingdom. At MCA, the overwhelming atmosphere is one of family. Our students and their families feel loved, appreciated, and listened to. As we look towards unprecedented times in our city and world, our faith is our resting place. It is also our starting place for action. We have a unique call to be a light and a beacon of hope for the gospel, first, individually, in the lives of our students, second to their families, and finally to our community. We count it a privilege and honor to teach the Bible in all we do and to work diligently to reflect God and His truths in our assemblies, concerts, sports, extracurricular activities, events, and more. And as our world changes, we look forward to the work ahead of us to do more and more to honor God, share His good news, and engage our community. Please join us in this mission to educate New York City children to serve and lead by knowing God and understanding His world.

Diana G. says " It is a safe environment with amazing teaching values. We have been here for 5 years and will be here until they finish school."

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The Lewis Chatman Academy

1 MARKET ST PATERSON, NJ

5.0(3)

6 mi

International
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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The Lewis Chatman Academy is a new age nonprofit Child Care Center in Paterson, NJ. We are committed to the entire family. Our goal is to educate the family as well as the children through various programs and adult classes. The Lewis Chatman Academy uses creative curriculum along with TLCA specialized curriculum for our Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre K, and kindergarten. These curriculum's align favorably with the state of New Jersey’s education standards for young children.

Emma S. says "They have great communication skills with the parents, They work well with my child. I havent had any issues with this center since my little one has been...

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Educational Counseling Services

137145 North 3rd St Paterson, NJ

5.0(3)

6 mi

Special needs
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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*Child Care Age: 2 1/2 to 13 * Professional and Quality Staff *Call today and start tomorrow *Academic, Arts &amp; Crafts, * Immersion Spanish * Child Care for Homeschoolers *Before Care/After Care. *Drop-In Service (school closures). *Child Care Monday-Friday 7:30 am- 5:30 pm.extended hours Saturday 8:00 am-3:00 pm by appt. only. Reasonable rates.

Alice W. says "July 7, 2018 I'm a single mom working full time job with different hours. I looked online one day and found ECS . My children have been attending classes...

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B & J Wonderland Day Care

701 W 176th St And 80 Ft. Washington Ave New York, NY

5.0(1)

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
B & J Wonderland Day Care has 4 home based day cares in the WAHI community. We've been providing quality child care services since 2011. We are located on W. 162nd St, W. 176th St, W 192nd St. Features and services offered at B & J Wonderland Day Care: -Open 7 am - 7 pm. -Organic meals served daily. -Bilingual curriculum in Spanish and English. -Monthly trips. -Uniformed day care. -Uniformed staff. -Surveillance camera for parents. -After school program. -Electronic sign in / sign out. -Sign language. -Weekly extracurricular activities. -Gymnastics. -Dance & movement. -Music & instruments. -Yoga.

Ashley W says "My child attended B & J for a little over a year from the age of 8 months until she was almost 2. Unfortunately we moved to another state and I had to take...

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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Paramus, NJ

After School Programs in Paramus, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

OV BABIES EARLY LEARNING - A REGGIO INSPIRED CENTE

Trusting the provider who will care for your precious child is one of the toughest decisions a parent can make. My husband and I were...

- Care member

Think Learn Create Academy

I can’t say enough good things about Think Learn Create Academy! From the moment we first walked through the doors, we were met with a warm,...

- Care member

Englewood Childcare Center

This place is great . The staff is very friendly and the daycare is very clean everything is new and well care. The right place for me to...

- Luz C.

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Paramus, NJ

After-school programs near you in Paramus, NJ 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 Paramus, NJ 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 Paramus, NJ 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 Paramus, NJ, 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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