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After School Programs in Plainfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 56 listed after school programs

Children's Den Family Daycare

The house is big with plenty of room for the kids to play and also clean and well maintained. It's a safe and fun place to be. Plus the rate...

- Melissa W

Joan's Child Care Services

We visited a number of family style child cares and found Joan's Child Care is way the best. The environment is clean, neat, safe, warm,...

- Na

Home Away From Home

Eileen watched two of our children in our home a couple years ago. The youngest was 2 and the oldest was 5. She'd watch the 2 year old all...

- Caroline W.

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Al & Jean's Tiny Tot Academy

110 Watchung Ave Plainfield, NJ

Child care
Al and Jean's Tiny Tot Academy located at 110 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from six-thirty AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. If offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school...
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Children's Den Family Daycare

609 West 8th Street Plainfield, NJ

5.0(2)
Children's Den Day Care is a full time family childcare provider in Plainfield. We have been caring for children for over 15 years. We are dedicated to provide quality childcare in a fun, safe, clean and home-based environment. We offer: Full time program for children of all ages Weekly family childcare from 7:30 AM- 6:00...

Melissa W says "The house is big with plenty of room for the kids to play and also clean and well maintained. It's a safe and fun place to be. Plus the rate is really not...

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STEP ONE ACADEMY

222 EAST FIFTH ST PLAINFIELD, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
We are a family-owned daycare business that strive to provide quality childcare for our parents while providing each child educational fun and learning experiences as if they were our own family.
The Family And Community Engagement Corp is a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt youth organization seeking partnerships, sponsorships and direct financial assistance from public and private donors. Our goal is one of a substantial impact on student achievement, health, family involvement and socio-economic success. Through partnerships...
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Joan's Child Care Services

634 Raymond St. Westfield, NJ

4.4(7)
Our home has a brand new playroom with a beautiful view of the garden. Large windows help us be a part of the outside even on cold winter days. The new playroom is for younger children birth through 3 years old. We also have another playroom for older children ages 4 to 10. We have a reference library and appropriate books...

Na says "We visited a number of family style child cares and found Joan's Child Care is way the best. The environment is clean, neat, safe, warm, bright and spacious....

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Home Away From Home

51 Prospect Ave Edison, NJ

5.0(9)
I offer a Home Away From Home for your child. I am a mom of four myself (ages 15 - 21) and all children I care for become part of our family, even long after I stop caring for them on a regular basis. I have over 30 years experience caring for children other then my own, the last 6 years of which have been full-time. I have...

Caroline W. says "Eileen watched two of our children in our home a couple years ago. The youngest was 2 and the oldest was 5. She'd watch the 2 year old all day and get...

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Primrose School of North Edison

23 Nevsky Street Edison, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
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Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. As the leader in Educational Child Care, we partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. Our goal is to help children have fun while building Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and...
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The Children's Corner

45 Church St Liberty Corner, NJ

1.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
+ 1 more
The Children's Corner is a non-profit Learning Center under the sponsorship of Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church (LCPC) as part of the mission of the church through and on the behalf of our Lord Jesus. The Children s Corner is dedicated to meeting the spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical needs of children in...
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HudsonWay Immersion School

49 Bebout Avenue Stirling, NJ

Academic
Preschool
As a leading Mandarin and Spanish immersion school located in NJ and NYC, HudsonWay Immersion School (HWIS) is recognized as one of the best trilingual schools in the region. The prestigious educational institution serves children aged 2 through Grade 8. We offer day school immersion in Mandarin and Spanish as well as offer...
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Little Honors

510 Hamilton Street SOMERSET, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1240/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
+ 2 more
We provide quality early childhood program situated in a brand new facility built in 2020. We serve children ages 0-13 years old, infant toddler, preschool, before and after school program. We provide nutritious free meals, breakfast, lunch and snack, participating in CACFP program. We provide Developmental Screening,...
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CORNERSTONE SCHOOL OF SUMMIT

561 SPRINGFIELD AVE SUMMIT, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1161/mo
Preschool
Our mission is to promote the development of children through a play-based curriculum that ignites curiosity, inspires creativity, and promotes character. We are committed to strengthening families by offering opportunities for discussions, parenting and child development workshops, and social events where parents and children...
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Bamboo Shoots Immersion School

836 Mountain Ave Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 5 more
Bamboo Shoots Giving our children the advantage of a second language. We provide a progressive, multicultural education that is ideal for preparing our children, tomorrow's leaders, for an international future. We offer a Bilingual environment in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English which provides an accelerated,...
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Santa Fe Childcare Center

1496 Springfield Avenue. NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1575/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Santa Fe Centers offers educational childcare on an acre of land where kids can run, play, learn and love every minute of just being a kid.
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Brainiacs Child Care Center

2147 SPRINGFIELD AVE VAUXHALL, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Brainiac’s Childcare and Learning Center is an education facility specializing in quality early childhood education and experiences. We are a community of compassionate instructors and active parents working together to build a strong educational foundation for all children.
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Guidepost Montessori at Somerset

121 Pierce St, Somerset SOMERSET, NJ

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
Child care
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to 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...
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Little Friends of Chatham

322 Main St. Chatham, NJ

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Little Friends of Chatham (formerly Little Friends Day School) is a daycare and preschool servicing children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Full-time and part-time scheduling is available. We pride ourselves on being extremely flexible with scheduling. We are open from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. with extended hours to 7:00 p.m. for an...
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Start-Rite Nursery School

9 Stelton Rd Piscataway, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
A state-of-the-art early childhood development center, day care/nursery school caring for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age in a nurturing, loving environment. Home away from home! Start-Rite Nursery School and Kindergarten has been serving families in the Middlesex County area since 1952. We offer the best quality education...

Brainiac's Child Care

2147 Springfield Ave Vauxhall, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Brainiac s Childcare Center and Learning Center is an early education facility that focuses on nurturing and developing a strong educational foundation for all children! Our staff provides daily opportunities for children to experiment, explore and thrive, both socially and intellectually. To complement our academic program, we...

Shawn-dneise T. says "Come join the Experience......Brainiacs is the PLACE...... where children get the Joy of Learning........."

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LONG HILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL

158 CENTRAL AVE STIRLING, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1140/mo
Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Long Hill Montessori School prepares children for lifetime learning and success in today's world. We are committed to the development of the whole child based on the Montessori philosophy of education and human development.

Danielle H. says "All 4 of my children have gone through their program. It's a family environment and warm, wonderful, inviting teachers. "

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CRADLES TO CRAYONS LEARNING CENTER, LLC.

932 SOUTH AVE W WESTFIELD, NJ

5.0(4)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 4 more

Brittnie H. says "The kids are on track or above average for their age group with what they learn there. My child started Kindergarten and was learning what they had...

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

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

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