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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Portage, IN

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

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Discovery Playhouse Learn

3008 Peterson St Portage, IN

< 1 mi

Child care
The Discovery Playhouse in Portage, Indiana, is a state licensed facility established in the year 2011. They offer child care services, before and after care for infants to school age children. They offer a safe environment with CPR and First Aid trained staff. Services are available in full-time and part-time schedules.
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Growing Kids Learning Center

1828 South 11th Street Chesterton, IN

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Special needs
Academic
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Growing Kids is a state licensed, accredited, and quality rated child care and preschool. We offer state of the art safety and security features designed into each center. Each building has only one entrance - monitored and locked (But there are lots of exits, in case of emergency). Playgrounds are fully enclosed with high fencing. And kids of different aged groups play in different areas. Each classroom is monitored by closed-circuit TV. All parents use a biometric-based sign-in and sign-out process. Many of our staff have an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education, or are experienced professionals. Training includes CPR, first aid, child safety and much more. Children enjoy structure educational activities, provided by a team of highly qualified and motivated teachers. Each member of our staff works hard to help kids grow - intellectually, emotionally and socially. Low student-teacher ratio ensures that we're able to help each child explore and develop at his or her own pace. The Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood offers stimulating learning opportunities for students of every age, starting at six weeks and through after-school aged. We have incorporated Minds in Motion into the daily curriculum. Minds in Motion is an obstacle course of activities that improve a child's balance, eye-hand coordination and visual skills, all of which play a huge part in a child's learning processes for school readiness. Growing Kids offers plenty of parent - focused convenience and flexibility. Many convenient locations throughout northern Indiana. Infant through school-aged care. Extended hours as early as 4:30 a.m. and as late as 11:30 p.m. weekdays. Plus, one FREE Saturday of child care each month! We close only six holidays. We also offer camps for Spring, Winter and Summer. And if you have a special scheduling problem, we'll do everything possible to accommodate your need. Each Growing Kids center is built from the ground up with one thing in mind: growing kids! Each classroom has child-sized sinks and bathrooms. Classroom layout virtually eliminates &quot;blind spots.&quot; Special &quot;parent view&quot; windows allow you to observe activities. We have a Growing Kids exclusive which is a dramatic play area called Main Street. Our philosophy stresses hands-on learning through play, which is how kids learn. Main Street plays a key part in our educational program where children learn by role-playing, problem-solving, and social development.
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Epiphany And Company Presents: Self And S.T.E.A.M. Academy

6049 BROADWAY MERRILLVILLE, IN

10 mi

starting at
$150/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Special needs
Academic
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Epiphany and Company Presents: Self and STEAM Academy implements therapeutic and STEAM activities into our daily curriculum; STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Our philosophies and curriculum are based on NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) standards and competencies for early childhood education. Our program aims to support all areas of development, including physical, cognitive, social, emotional, linguistic, and aesthetic domains (critical elements of brain development: learning motivation, social interactions, and play) while developing a love for STEAM activities. Our philosophy is to encourage playful learning that combines a child’s interest with learning opportunities in the context of playful, intentional, and enjoyable experiences. Our staff provide joyful and meaningful curriculum for our program participants while instilling the principles of fairness and justice that reflect our goals of anti-bias education. Our teachers build on each child’s unique set of individual and family strengths, cultural background, language, abilities, and experience to equitably support each child’s development and learning. We are on our way to Paths to Quality. We are currently Level 1. Although we just opened our doors 2/2/22, the owner and staff are not new to the education field. Owner holds a master's degree in education, with a specialty in counseling and behavior management. We accept ages 3yrs-12yrs old. Please call today to schedule a tour: 219-472-2422.
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First Academy

939 S Wisconsin St Hobart, IN

6 mi

Child care
Daycare Ministry in Hobart. Provides care for ages 1-12. Offers before and after school care for Hobart school system.
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Kaitlin Home

6301 Osage Rd Valparaiso, IN

8 mi

My name is Kaitlin Loehmer. I'm a mother of two looking to take on a couple of kids in my home to watch. My son is 2 and my daughter is 6 weeks old. While pregnant with both children I worked at Growing Kids in Chesterton. I worked in the infant room up to the after school room. I am CPR certified, safe sleep certified, and more. Please message me with any questions!!
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LIFE CHANGERS EARLY LEARNING & AFTERCARE STEAM ACA

5050 VERMONT ST STE C GARY, IN

8 mi

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Preschool
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Portage, IN

After-school programs near you in Portage, IN 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 Portage, IN 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 Portage, IN 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 Portage, IN, 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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