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Avid Kids Circle

Our daughter received the best care and education during the 3 years she was at Avid Kids. It's been over 2 years since she graduated from...

- Care member

Safari Kid San Mateo

My son has been going since he was 18 months and he is super happy with the daycare and looks forward to going in every day. He learns a lot...

- Danielle B.

Safari Kid Redwood City

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...

- Lauren M.

After School Programs Near San Carlos

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After School - San Carlos

873 Cordilleras Ave San Carlos, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
After School located in San Carlos, CA is a licensed school-age child care provider since 1981 that offer after school services. The school offers Academic Year, Holiday, and Kamparama Summer programs. They aim to provide a safe, caring, and fun place for children to spend the hours after school.
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After School

2757 Melendy Dr San Carlos, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
After School is a licensed center providing child care since 1981, located in San Carlos, CA. It offers kindergarten programs. They provide a safe, nurturing environment and age appropriate activities that maximize your child’s learning capabilities. It is open Monday to Friday from 6:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
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Wizbots - Imagineering for Kids

233 Highland Avenue San Carlos, CA

Child care
Preschool
Wizbots Imagineering for Kids located at 233 Highland Avenue, San Carlos, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from nine PM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs,...
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Brittan Acres Preschool - SMART-E

2000 Belle Ave San Carlos, CA

Child care
Preschool
SMART-E preschool program of Brittan Acres offers a developmental, play-based, multi-sensory learning environment for children ages three to five years old. Students in this class are provided with learning activities and opportunities to practice problem solving which promotes growth and development in all areas. The school...
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Happy Campers Preschool

1047 Sylvan Dr San Carlos, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The Happy Campers Preschool located at 510 Laurel Street, San Carlos, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and prekindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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SAN CARLOS-BELMONT AFTER SCHOOL-HEATHER SITE

2757 MELENDY DR SAN CARLOS, CA

State license verified

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...
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Building Kidz Of San Carlos

1633 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

State license verified

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...
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Avid Kids Circle

1097 Rockport Ave Redwood City, CA

5.0(6)
Avid Kids Circle is an independent experiential multi-sensory preschool and after-school program where kids will explore, create, engage and learn with their mind, body and bountiful spirit. Please visit our website for details. We look forward to hearing from you!

Care Member says "Our daughter received the best care and education during the 3 years she was at Avid Kids. It's been over 2 years since she graduated from there but she...

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Safari Kid San Mateo

521 E 5TH AVE SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2280/mo
Waldorf
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
+ 3 more
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...

Danielle B. says "My son has been going since he was 18 months and he is super happy with the daycare and looks forward to going in every day. He learns a lot and has fun...

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Safari Kid Redwood City

1709 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2450/mo
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Montessori
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
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...

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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HEFFALUMP SCHOOL

3990 VENTURA CT PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
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...

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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ST. MICHAEL PRESCHOOL CENTER

401 HUDSON ST REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2250/mo
Montessori
International
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
+ 5 more
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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Building Kidz of Redwood City - Limited Spots!

909 ROOSEVELT AVE REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

International
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
+ 2 more
🌟 **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...

Care Member says "We love Nayren and staff! They host fun community building events as well. "

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Building Kidz of San Mateo North - CALL FOR FALL PROMO

120 LINDBERGH ST SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

International
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
+ 3 more
🌟 **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 our students. Our...

Care Member says "Director is super nice. Kids get a lot of outdoor time which is a plus for my expectations."

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CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL- REDWOOD CITY

1835 VALOTA RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$2200/mo
Montessori
International
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Casa dei Bambini School is an International & Multicultural private school. Our school has been serving the Silicon Valley community since 1987. What sets our school apart from all other schools is our model and our vision for what young children's preschool and kindergarten experience can be. Great locations in Palo Alto &...

Care Member says "We moved our 3.5 year old to Casa dei Bambini mid-year last year and I am grateful everyday. The staff are kind, caring and excellent teachers. The...

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CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL

457 COLLEGE AVE PALO ALTO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2200/mo
Montessori
International
Academic
Day Care
Child care
+ 2 more
Casa dei Bambini School is an International & Multicultural private school. Our school has been serving the Silicon Valley community since 1987. What sets our school apart from all other schools is our model and our vision for what young children's preschool and kindergarten experience can be. Great locations in Palo Alto &...

Care Member says "Casa is the best there is - look no further. We have sampled other schools, and from our experiences and from friends, there is just no place like Casa...

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CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL

3399 CSM DR SAN MATEO, CA

5.0(1)
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Day Care
Child care
+ 2 more
Creative Learning Preschool is located in San Mateo, CA. Our address is 3399 CSM Dr. San Mateo CA 94402 We care for students from ages 2-6. The teacher to student ratio is low-5 to 1. Our curriculum is play and fundamental education based: early reading, word recognition, geometrical shape building while also including...

Miguel H. says "Our 3yo attended CREATIVE LEARNING PRESCHOOL for about 5 months. It was the perfect fit. We noticed a boost in his confidence, social skills and...

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REDWOODS INTER. MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN

2000 WOODSIDE RD REDWOOD CITY, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Montessori
International
Academic
Child care
Located very close to the heart of Silicon Valley, The Redwoods International Montessori School, (TRIMONT) absorbs the vibrant culture of its international inhabitants. TRIMONT is a sanctuary of child centered calm in the midst of an ever changing, bustling and innovative world. The vision of TRIMONT is to enrich the lives of...

Matt D. says "This is the best 2-year-old to TK school we've found in the area, after touring multiple and sending our two oldest children to two 2 other schools. It is a...

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Abejitas Montessori Early Learning Home - Licensed Daycare Facility

1352 HENDERSON AVE MENLO PARK, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

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...

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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BRIGHT ANGEL MONTESSORI ACADEMY

695 BAY RD MENLO PARK, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Day Care
Child 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...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in San Carlos, CA

After-school programs near you in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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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