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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.

Nell's Nursery & Preschool

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Nell’s Nursery! The facility it beautiful with a large space for outdoor play. More...

- Care member

Mama Mac Home Daycare

Our daughter has been in Lindsey's care 3-4 days per week for the past 2 years. We feel so lucky to have found her, as we feel that our...

- TJT

After School Programs Near Ridgewood

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Montessori Learning Center of Ridgewood

205 Franklin Ave Ridgewood, NJ

Kindergarten
Child care
Montessori Learning Center of Ridgewood located at 205 Franklin Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school...
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Little Crane Montessori School

113 Cottage Pl Ridgewood, NJ

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Little Crane Montessori School was established in 1998 and affiliated with American Montessori Society (AMS). We offer a genuine and progressive Montessori education in a warm and vibrant learning environment where children can explore, discover, and develop as creative, confident and compassionate individuals. Our positive and...
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Little Ivy Learning Center

660 E Glen Ave Ridgewood, NJ

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Little Ivy Learning Center located at 660 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey, offers standard childcare and learning services. The center is open from seven AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school...
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Englewood Childcare Center

10 Grand Avenue Lower Level Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
+ 2 more
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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Nell's Nursery & Preschool

83 KEASLER AVE LODI, NJ

5.0(7)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
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...

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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Mama Mac Home Daycare

1 Orangeburg Rd Orangeburg, NY

5.0(2)
I am a mom of 3 watching a few children out of our home in Orangeburg. I have openings for summer and fall 2018 ages 6 weeks to 5 years. I am also available for before school care for Franklin Ave elementary, the bus can be taken from my house with my own 2 girls. I have been watching children for the past 3 years and can...

TJT says "Our daughter has been in Lindsey's care 3-4 days per week for the past 2 years. We feel so lucky to have found her, as we feel that our daughter is treated as...

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Dream Daycare

66 2ND ST CLIFTON, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1000/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Our daycare is a small family oriented center located in a quiet neighborhood. Our facility offers bright classrooms and a private playground. Your child will feel safe, at home, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. Our staff is bilingual in both English and Spanish and caring. We also have a...

ZARE C. says "My child has been her for over a year now and they are simply amazing and very understanding."

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Little Tykes Preschool & Day Care Center

84 84 CORABELLE AVE LODI, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$265/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
+ 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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Educational Counseling Services

137145 North 3rd St Paterson, NJ

5.0(3)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
+ 3 more
*Child Care Age: 2 1/2 to 13 * Professional and Quality Staff *Call today and start tomorrow *Academic, Arts & 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....

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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Together Learning Center/NVPS

219 Washington Avenue Dumont, NJ

4.6(24)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We've got heart & here is "where TOGETHER happens." Licensed for ages 2-13. Full Day, Before and After School Care. AM & 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...

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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OV BABIES EARLY LEARNING - A REGGIO INSPIRED CENTE

95 NJ-17 S PARAMUS, NJ

5.0(3)
starting at
$1250/mo
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...

Care Member says "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 especially...

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Lovin' Arms Family Daycare, Inc.

35 North 4th Street Paterson, NJ

5.0(6)
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Special needs
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...

Care Member says "To tell others that aer looking for a safe place for their young child to attend"

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Think Learn Create Academy

36A E MIDLAND AVE PARAMUS, NJ

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
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...

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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The Lewis Chatman Academy

1 MARKET ST PATERSON, NJ

5.0(3)
starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 2 more
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...

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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Prime Time Child Care Center- Paramus

MackCali Centre II Paramus, NJ

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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...
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Monarch Schoolhouse

468 MARLBORO Wood Ridge, NJ

We are a husband and wife team. My husband has a MA in school administration and MA in History and has been working as a social studies teacher for over 15 years in the public system. I obtained my Bachelor's of Arts in Communications in 2007 and currently hold a Bergen County substitute teacher certification. We believe in...
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The Learning Experience Ramsey

160 N Franklin Tpke RAMSEY, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
The Learning Experience – Ramsey provides safe and nurturing daycare and preschool programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Conveniently located near Route 17 and Interstate Shopping Center, our center proudly serves families in Ramsey, Mahwah, and Allendale. Our all-inclusive L.E.A.P. Curriculum combines play,...
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Lightbridge Academy of Hackensack

215 Union St HACKENSACK, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
Welcome! We are excited to be a part of the Bayonne community! As The Solution for Working Families®, we are more than a daycare, we are here to support you as an extension of your family and a true partner in your child’s early education and development. Our state-of-the-art child care center is currently under construction and...
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Lightbridge Academy of Wayne

1329 Hamburg Turnpike WAYNE, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Preschool
+ 2 more
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...

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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Early Learning Center

737 RIVER RD NEW MILFORD, NJ

starting at
$1320/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 4 more
New Milford Early Leaning Center and Daycare is small and family oriented center. After much research, ELC has used Learning Without Tears and Handwriting Without Tears curriculum, a holistic, child-centered program that offers age-appropriate, hands-on learning experiences for our students. Our goal is to guide children...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Ridgewood, NJ

After-school programs near you in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, 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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