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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Portola Valley, CA

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

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New Horizons School Age Center

200 Shawnee Pass Portola Valley, CA

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New Horizons School Age Center is a daycare facility located at 200 Shawnee Pass, Portola Valley, California. The center provides quality care services for school-age children, as well as summer camp and before and after-school programs. New Horizons School Age Center is open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
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Building Kidz of Palo Alto South

569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

7 mi

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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 Redwood City - Limited Spots!

909 ROOSEVELT AVE REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(1)

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
International
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🌟 **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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HEFFALUMP SCHOOL

3990 VENTURA CT PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(7)

6 mi

International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
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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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569 SAN ANTONIO RD PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(2)

7 mi

starting at
$1850/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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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Safari Kid Redwood City

1709 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)

6 mi

starting at
$2450/mo
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Academic
Child care
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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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Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

1352 HENDERSON AVE MENLO PARK, CA

5.0(2)

8 mi

starting at
$1900/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
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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ST. MICHAEL PRESCHOOL CENTER

401 HUDSON ST REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(2)

8 mi

starting at
$2250/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Waldorf
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At the heart of our center is a profound and sincere love for each and every child. We understand that nurturing is as essential as education, and we go the extra mile to provide a warm and caring environment where children feel cherished and valued.

Care Member says "I have had two sons enrolled at St. Michael’s. My youngest is still there. The staff is so caring and goes above and beyond. Mary is very...

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SAFARI KID - SUNNYVALE

1271 W EL CAMINO REAL SUNNYVALE, CA

9 mi

starting at
$1600/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Waldorf
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Safari Kid provides more than preschool and toddler programs that encourage lifelong learning. We also offer enrichment in the form of after-school programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, including arrangements for transportation from their local school. Our summer camps combine academics with sports, learning new skills, and a lot of fun!
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SAN CARLOS-BELMONT AFTER SCHOOL-HEATHER SITE

2757 MELENDY DR SAN CARLOS, CA

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
Since 1981, After School has been dedicated to providing high quality after-school care for elementary school children. During the academic year, After School operates five (5) licensed programs, serving over 420 children every day. These are located in the San Carlos School District (4) and Belmont-Redwood Shores School District (1). To accommodate parents’ year- round schedules, After School also provides programs during holiday and summer breaks. At After School, children participate in a variety of daily choices such as physical activity, art, cooking, and reading. After School also offers homework club, which is supervised by an After School Teacher.
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Sabrina's Child Care

18841 Hunter Way Cupertino, CA

8 mi

We are a Mother and Daughter Team! Home Daycare. Sabrina's Child Care is a warm, nurturing, fun and safe environment for your child to learn and play. With caring teachers and educational specialists. Located in Cupertino. Homemade lunch. Preschool curriculum. We accept full-time, part-time and after school. California State licensed # 434413543. Our location: Cupertino, Near Bollinger Rd, Saratoga Ave, Steven Creek, Westgate Mall. Close to Hwy 85 and 280. Companies nearby: Apple, Seagate. Play, learn and have fun. We offer music together. info@sabrinaschildcare.com; 408-469-2302.
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Project Imagine Academy

210 Alameda De Las Pulgas Redwood City, CA

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Preschool
A branch of Little's Athletics &amp; Education, we are a home-based young 5 prekindergarten and preschool program for children on the Bay Area Peninsula. We provide high-quality instruction that is built on positive relationships, children's interests, passions, and imagination. Our vision is to create an environment where curiosity, confidence, compassion, and community are at the center of each child's experience. We hope to instill a love of learning, confidence in taking risks, compassion for others and ourselves, and a love and care for our communities that surround and support us. Our program focuses on: School readiness for social, physical, and academic skills, social emotional education, project-based, hands-on, and student-centered curriculum, a focus on fine and gross motor development through play, and celebration of imagination and fun! Our head teacher, Paige, has been an educator for over 10 years. She started her education journey with Galileo Learning, and has served as an elementary (K - 4th) schoolteacher at Synapse School in Menlo Park, CA for the past 9 years. She is now a Learning Specialist in the Learning Center at Synapse School to support learners with varying learning differences. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Marine Biology from University of San Diego, and her credential and Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Notre Dame de Namur University. She has just received a Certificate in Early Education Leadership from The Harvard Graduate School of Education, and is taking classes for her Director's Permit at Ca&ntilde;ada College for Early Childhood Education. Her favorite part of teaching is getting to inspire the love of learning, curiosity, and design in others, as well as getting to laugh about something at work every single day. She loves the ocean, science, teaching young children to love science, being outdoors, silliness, playing music and singing, art, dancing, swimming, and being a general goofball! Rob has worked with children for over 25 years. He began teaching children through his time babysitting and being a lifeguard in Maryland, where he ultimately built his own business teaching swim lessons for children and adults. Rob pursued his passion for education by directing his attention to leading after-school programs, coaching children's basketball teams, and working on skills with his three sons; Scott, RJ, and Finn. He is currently attending classes at Ca&ntilde;ada College in Early Childhood Education.
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Little Stars

1645 Benton Court Sunnyvale, CA

10 mi

LITTLE STARS DAY CARE LICENCE #434410412 LITTLE STARS Family day care offers a fun and loving environment for your child. It is run by experienced and qualified teachers. LOCATION: It is conveniently located in a quiet residential area in Sunnyvale , just few minutes away from Lawrence expway. AGE GROUPE: 0-6 & after schools HOURES OF OPERATION:Monday to Friday (7.30 am to 6.00 pm) SERVICES OFFERED: Making your child academically ready for preschool/kindergarden. * Serving 3 healhty ,freash,homemade meals everyday. * Following a structured daily schedule. *Providing a safe and secure environment for your child. CONTACT US: PHONE: (408)813-5532 HOURES OF OPERATION:Monday to Friday (7.30 am to 6.00 pm)
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Guidepost Montessori at Palo Alto

930 EMERSON ST PALO ALTO, CA

6 mi

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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Balmandir

22356 Hartman Dr Cupertino, CA

8 mi

Infant/toddler care.We provide loving quality care &amp; a family environment . Lots of Pre-school activities. Licensed. Qualified staff,big yard, hot lunch,ft/pt after school program , small ratio, closed to 280/85. more info.visit website: balmandircupertino.com
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Building Kidz Of San Carlos

1633 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We are excited to serve the San Carlos community with local, nurturing childcare and preschool services. We are part of the Building Kidz Worldwide family of campuses, providing unequaled developmental experiences for young children. Our mission is to deliver a world class preschool experience resulting in children that love learning, connect with the performing arts, and demonstrate accelerated development of their confidence, commitment, and character. Our philosophy is to develop the “whole child”. We focus on 6 key areas of development: emotional, social, cognitive, communication, physical, and academic. We create an environment where children are challenged intellectually and are engaged in an interest of lifelong learning through an intelligent integration of age appropriate development curriculum and performing arts. Our curriculum is a comprehensive arts-integrated learning program in which children develop skills and knowledge of numeracy, literacy, music, arts, socialization, self-regulation and control, self-efficacy, morality, fine and gross motor skills, and emotional expression. Additionally, our children perform two shows annually: a Broadway style production in June and a winter recital in December. It is this philosophy, as well as our preschool programs, that allow Building Kidz preschools to quickly become the preeminent provider of early childhood education their respective communities.
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PCC School Age Child Care

3560 Farm Hill Blvd Redwood City, CA

6 mi

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
During the school year, our After School Camp is geared for fun, activities and friends. Campers are grouped by grade (Kinders together, 1st &amp; 2nd together, 3rd &amp; 4th or 4th &amp; 5th together, and Middle School together) and have snack, homework time together and then choose a sport, art or discovery project they would like to do for the week. We pick up from Roy Cloud, Orion (1-6th) and North Star. In the summer, Swim &amp; Gym is our 9-week summer program (June- August) of all-day fun and activities for kids going into 1st-5th grades. Each day at Swim &amp; Gym will include swimming, lawn games, crafts, singing, Bible Time and making good friends. Thursdays are field trip days where we go to various locations around the Bay Area! Leaders In Training - LIT. Middle School students entering 7th or 8th grade and who have been part of the Swim &amp; Gym Program in the past, my apply to our summer LIT program. LIT's are assigned to a younger group for the week. LITs will have opportunities to lead, inspire, and motivate others in a positive way in a camp environment.
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Jardin De Mariposas School

26790 ARASTRADERO RD LOS ALTOS HLS, CA

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Jardín de Mariposas School is a nature, science and art focused Spanish immersion learning center with a gorgeous setting in Los Altos Hills. We inspire children to develop their innate sense to explore and create in our science lab, extensive play space and outdoor classroom and orchard. Our mission is to provide an incredible Spanish living language experience as we develop multilingual knowledge seekers. Venga a conocernos!
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BRIGHT ANGEL MONTESSORI ACADEMY

695 BAY RD MENLO PARK, CA

8 mi

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
We strive to create an aesthetic and state-of-the-art setting that is conducive to your child’s learning. The innovative curriculum reflects a focus on the traditional Montessori content areas of language, mathematics, sensorial, and practical life. Language activities range from naming ordinary objects to writing down observations, acting as a foundation for developing writing and reading skills. Mathematics tasks involve learning to count and sort objects, experiencing the wonder of math from the quantitative to the numerical perspective. Sensorial materials focus on the exploration of geometric concepts such as diameter, size, and shape, increasing the practical understanding of our world. Practical life experiences offer daily-living exercises that are designed to strengthen hand-eye coordination and motor skill development. Culture and geography exposure introduces children to the rich diversity of the world in which we live through celebrating holidays and seasons. Art activities provide children with venues for self-expression while studying the techniques and styles of various master artists and time periods. Music & movement lessons give children early exposure to the performing arts, which has long been shown to have significant effects on intellectual development. Mixed-age group classes offer a setting where children can learn naturally via peer observation, modeling, and role-reversal.
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FIRST SCHOOL

625 HAMILTON AVE PALO ALTO, CA

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
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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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After School Programs in Portola Valley, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 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 Redwood City - Limited Spots!

We love Nayren and staff! They host fun community building events as well.

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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 Portola Valley, CA

After-school programs near you in Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, 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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