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After School Programs in Riverdale, MD are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Gigi's Family Daycare

It is extremely stressful to search for a daycare facility, especially with your first baby. My husband and I could not be happier and more...

- Begona B.

DEE DEE'S PLACE, INC

We love Dee Dee’s! Our two year old started there when she was four months old and we have zero complaints. Each teacher has shown so much...

- Care member

Caterpillar Clubhouse

This is my child's 2nd month at Caterpillar Clubhouse and my wife and I are EXTACTIC over the development and socialization that we have...

- Philip G.

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Gigi's Family Daycare

5822 66TH Ave. Riverdale, MD

3.7(3)
Our daycare offers Full-time, part-time, before & after school care. Our program provides a morning snack, lunch and dinner. We are a Spanish-Immersion facility.

Begona B. says "It is extremely stressful to search for a daycare facility, especially with your first baby. My husband and I could not be happier and more blessed with...

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Adventures In Early Learning

5800 Carters Ln Riverdale, MD

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Adventures In Early Learning is an educational childcare provider located in Riverdale, Maryland. It has a capacity of twenty children and offers care for infants, full-day and half-day programs for preschoolers, as well as before and after-school care and summer camp for school-age children. Adventures In Early Learning...
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DEE DEE'S PLACE, INC

12605 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE SILVER SPRING, MD

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2100/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
We are a family-owned and operated childcare center, established in 1986. We offer nurturing, age-appropriate programs—from infants to school-age—using a play-based curriculum and Maryland EXCELS Level 3 quality rating to prepare your child for lifelong success. At Dee Dee’s Place, your child becomes part of our family. We offer...

Care Member says "We love Dee Dee’s! Our two year old started there when she was four months old and we have zero complaints. Each teacher has shown so much love and care...

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Caterpillar Clubhouse

14201 Old Stage Road Bowie, MD

3.8(16)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
+ 1 more
The CATERPILLAR CLUBHOUSE provides quality childcare for children of working parents in a safe, supportive, family environment. The center provides enrichment experience for children from 6 weeks to 5yrs of age and also serves as a Before and After school Program and Summer Camp. The CATERPILLAR CLUBHOUSE was established to...

Philip G. says "This is my child's 2nd month at Caterpillar Clubhouse and my wife and I are EXTACTIC over the development and socialization that we have seen with our 1...

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Kreayola Kids Center

3120 Branch Ave TEMPLE HILLS, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Faith based
Day Care
+ 3 more

Larcell A. says "The location is in an absolutely fantastic area. The interior of the school is amazing. The children do so many extra curricular activities aside from...

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Brainy Zany Kids Club Day Care — Early Educational Care

Bandoleres Choice Drive BOWIE, MD

5.0(3)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Special needs
Preschool
+ 1 more
Discover why Brainy Zany Kids Club – Early Educational Care is considered Bowie’s #1 Family Childcare by the Office of Child Care! We offer a beautifully designed, high-quality environment that serves as the springboard to lifelong learning. At BZKC, our commitment to health and safety is just as strong as our dedication to...

Care Member says "After touring several daycares in the area, nothing has come close to what we experienced at Brainy Zany Kids Club! From the moment we walked in, the...

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SMALL WONDERS CHILD CARE

13840 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE SILVER SPRING, MD

4.3(3)

State license verified

Academic
Day Care
Child care
Small Wonders Child Care is a year-round, family-owned and operated center in Silver Spring, Maryland. We have proudly been part of the community for more than two decades. We care for children as young as 8 weeks through 11 years old, including children with special needs. Additionally, we offer preschool, full-time child care,...

Jessie V. says "My three children have all gone to small wonders. I have one that aged out (13 years old) and two that are still attending. Location and reputation is...

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Azeez Academy

2704 MARTELLO DR SILVER SPRING, MD

5.0(2)
starting at
$1460/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
In-Home daycare
“Azeez” means precious in the Urdu language and it embodies our approach to early childhood education. We understand these first few years of life go by in a blink of an eye yet solidify who we are for decades. These special, formative years are precious. We are a home-based early childhood education center located in 20904...

Care Member says "My youngest goes here and loves it! As a mom, I appreciate the focus on outdoor time and nature. I love the unique playscape and the climbing wall...

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Monarch Preschool College Park

50TH AVE COLLEGE PARK, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1100/mo
Preschool
Monarch Preschool College Park is a high-quality, project-based learning pre-kindergarten for children ages 3-5. Learning is hands on and interactive. Teachers are active and engaged, helping children apply their learning to real world issues. We are committed to fostering a lifelong love of learning, focusing on the whole...

Wendy O. says "We were so excited that they were so close. Tour solidified our choice. Our son who had been home with us would thrive and play with peers his own age....

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Aster's Family Daycare

705 Hyde Road SILVER SPRING, MD

5.0(2)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Aster’s Family Daycare: A warm, nurturing, and safe home where children grow, learn, and feel loved every day. We provide a caring, family-like environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and kindness. With engaging activities and plenty of opportunities for play and learning, we help each child build confidence and...

Abby U. says "My little man started with her when he was just a coupe months old, he has been with her since. They were very flexible as I was navigating being a first...

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Team Purpose Before and Aftercare

6600 LAUREL BOWIE RD BOWIE, MD

5.0(5)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
Here at Purpose Before and Aftercare, we believe in creating a nurturing, safe, and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. Our philosophy is centered around the holistic development of each child—cognitively, emotionally, socially, and physically—through play-based, hands-on...

Care Member says "I think this a great program for parents seeking quality care for their kid(s). My son has worked with Coach Ed for years. My son loves the program and...

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Oasis Child Care

518A Mongomery St Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
Oasis Child Care provides quality care in a safe an nuturing environment. I offer infant, toddler, preschool, and before & after care services. As a certified teacher, I realize the importance of establishing a strong foundation in young learners to prepare them for elementary school. Every moment of our day is filled with fun...

Akua C. says "Oasis Child Care has provided extremely caring, professional, and dependable care for my children for 2 years. Oasis Child Care cares deeply about each...

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Senait Abraha

W Nolcrest Dr SILVER SPRING, MD

5.0(3)
Outdoor/nature
International
In-Home daycare
We offer a warm, home-like environment where children feel safe, loved, and ready to learn. Our in-home daycare focuses on play-based and early learning activities that support development in a fun, natural way. Each day includes healthy snacks and milk to keep little ones energized and happy.

Megan P. says "We’ve been with Senait’s daycare for several years now; both of our boys attended before starting school, and our youngest is still there. Senait is truly...

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Little Explorers, LC

14905 PERRYWOOD DR BURTONSVILLE, MD

5.0(17)
starting at
$360/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 1 more
Give your child the gift of two languages! Welcome to Little Explorers family daycare. At Little Explorers we provide a nurturing environment where your child can learn and grow in both English and Spanish. We offer fun-filled activities in both languages. Helping children develop language skills early on with experienced,...

Care Member says "Both of our boys have been at Little Explorers from 6 weeks until Kindergarten. We have always felt tremendous love, support and care from every...

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St. Albans Early Childhood Center

4404 WISCONSIN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(4)
starting at
$2275/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
St. Albans Early Childhood Center (SAECC) is a high-quality, NAEYC-accredited program serving children ages six weeks to five years. Guided by the Creative Curriculum, our approach emphasizes learning through play, focusing on each child’s interests to support their individual developmental milestones. Our classrooms foster...

Care Member says "St. Alban's Early Childhood Center is one the best childcare centers in the area. The staff truly care about the children and listen to parent...

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Spring Knolls Early Learning Center

8900 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, MD

5.0(6)
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Spring Knolls embraces a play-based learning philosophy in a cooperative community while focusing on the "whole child." Through the power of play, our experienced and dedicated staff help children thrive in the five developmental domains: social, language, cognitive, fine motor, and gross motor skills. Located...

Care Member says "SK has been a wonderful fit for our little one. Their play-based approach has kept her engaged and always hoping that today is another "school" day. She...

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Kreativ Kids Daycare

7631 Seans Terrace Lanham, MD

Enrolling Now!! Affordable prices Toddler Early Education Program Breakfast and snacks included Before & After school care
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Jamii DC

11408 Daisy Lane Glenn Dale, MD

Our program offers art enrichment to area youth and community members, facilitated through camps and after school programs.
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Kingdom Care Childcare

3005 Belair Dr Bowie, MD

Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Established in 1997 in Bowie, Licensed Pre-Kindergarten/Preschool expanding! Located in Bowie, each week includes play and academics! We welcome ages 4-5 to join us for Morning Art, Music, Science, Library, Field Trips and daily learning under the Christian Light Education Curriculum! Open Monday-Friday 7am-2pm $225 or...
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Happy Faces Family Daycare

7067 Palamar Turn Lanham, MD

Happy Faces Family Daycare is located in Lanham, MD and offers childcare services for toddlers 2 and over. I am open from 7am to 5:30pm and provide all meals and snacks. I prepare your children for school with STEAM and play-focused activities in a comfortable home environment. I have over 16 years of service with...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Riverdale, MD

After-school programs near you in Riverdale, MD 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 Riverdale, MD 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 Riverdale, MD 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 Riverdale, MD, 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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