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After School Programs in San Mateo, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

HUGS HANGOUT

My daughter attended Hug Hangout for 2 years. I absolutely love their program and recommend them to friends and family. The staff is...

- Jamie L.

PENINSULA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER PRESCHOOL

Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Preschool has been the most rewarding and treasured experience we could possibly imagine for our...

- Natalie L.

Kiddie Garden Preschool

This place is wonderful. Sweet, caring and loving teachers. My kids have been going here for almost two years and they love it. They have a...

- Mashallah S.

After School Programs Near San Mateo

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Dreamers and Thinkers

939 E HILLSDALE BLVD FOSTER CITY, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
Founded in 2006, Dreamers and Thinkers is a trusted educational program that offers high-quality bilingual (Chinese and English) after-school and camp activities. It serves students from TK/K through 5th grade. The program focuses on helping children grow academically, learn about different cultures, and build social skills....
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Project Imagine Academy

210 Alameda De Las Pulgas Redwood City, CA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
A branch of Little's Athletics & 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...
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Stratford School (San Bruno El Camino)

300 EL CAMINO REAL SAN BRUNO, CA

State license verified

Academic
Day Care
Child care
Our campus is tailored for our youngest learner, featuring classrooms intentionally designed to inspire excellence in early learning through our advanced curriculum, specialty teachers, and hands-on STEAM play. Offering our robust Preschool curriculum along with the option of our Mandarin Bilingual program, our open, caring,...
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PCC School Age Child Care

3560 Farm Hill Blvd Redwood City, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Kindergarten
Child care
During the school year, our After School Camp is geared for fun, activities and friends. Campers are grouped by grade (Kinders together, 1st & 2nd together, 3rd & 4th or 4th & 5th together, and Middle School together) and have snack, homework time together and then choose a sport, art or discovery project they would...
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Neo Immersion Montessori School

830 Rosita Rd Unit C18 PACIFICA, CA

State license verified

International
Academic
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
Cultivating Global Young Minds—A Montessori Education Journey Beyond The Classroom for 2.5-6 Year Old Neo Immersion Montessori School offers a unique bilingual experience in English and Mandarin-Chinese, designed for early childhood children ages 2.5-6 years old. Located in the city of Pacifica, the school integrates Dr. Maria...
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Building Kidz Of San Carlos

1633 LAUREL ST SAN CARLOS, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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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HUGS HANGOUT

2500 COTTONWOOD DR SAN BRUNO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Selecting a school for your child can be both exciting and challenging. We hope that you find our school warm and inviting. We hope that you and your child will become part of our “Hugs Hangout Extended Family.” We believe that children learn to think by doing. What they know depends on their first-hand experiences. We...

Jamie L. says "My daughter attended Hug Hangout for 2 years. I absolutely love their program and recommend them to friends and family. The staff is welcoming and makes...

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PENINSULA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER PRESCHOOL

800 FOSTER CITY BLVD FOSTER CITY, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2445/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
At the PJCC, our programs emphasize each child’s unique journey, encouraging individual learning at each child’s own pace. Our play-based learning environment is supported by the most current child development research, and engages young minds by sparking their creativity, curiosity, and imagination. We are guided by Jewish...

Natalie L. says "Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Preschool has been the most rewarding and treasured experience we could possibly imagine for our toddler. We...

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Kiddie Garden Preschool

1305 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA

5.0(2)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Garden Preschool is a Christian Preschool located in downtown Redwood City. We offer full and part-time care at affordable rates. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We offer a year-round program with rolling enrollment. Our Preschool program cares for children, ages 2 through 5. We...

Mashallah S. says "This place is wonderful. Sweet, caring and loving teachers. My kids have been going here for almost two years and they love it. They have a really...

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La Casita Preschool Pacifica

582 Brighton Rd Pacifica, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Established in 2011, La Casita Preschool Pacifica is childcare and early childhood education provider located at 582 Brighton Road, Pacifica, California. Aside from its preschool program, the school also offers extended care services, before school between 7 to 8 am, and after school between 3 to 5 pm, daily.
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Stepping Stone Pre School In Burlingame

1421 Palm Drive Burlingame, CA

Child care
The Stepping Stone Preschool Burlingame located at 1421 Palm Drive, Burlingame, California, offers childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school operates from...
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Brittan Acres Preschool - SMART-E

2000 Belle Ave San Carlos, CA

Preschool
Child care
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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Footsteps Childcare Inc \ Shores

225 Shearwater Parkway Redwood City, CA

Preschool
Child care
Footsteps Childcare Inc \ Shores is an extended care provider located in Redwood City, California that offers before and after-school programs to kindergarten through fifth grade students. The company maintains a low child to caregiver ratio, and they also provide a full day summer camp program.
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Footsteps Childcare Inc \ RAMS

2675 Ralston Avenue Belmont, CA

1.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Footsteps Childcare Inc \ RAMS is an extended care provider located in Belmont that mainly offers after-school care services for sixth to eighth grade students. The company offers the following after-school programs: homework assistance, youth activities including arts, sports, and cooking classes, and monthly field trips.
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Palcare

945 California Dr Burlingame, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Palcare located at 945 California Drive, Burlingame, California, offers childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. If offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school operates from six AM to eleven PM,...
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Creative Kids Daycare

127 Hemlock Ave Redwood City, CA

Preschool
Child care
Creative Kids Daycare located at 127 Hemlock Avenue, Redwood City, California, offers childcare and learning. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and prekindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from eight AM to six PM, Mondays...
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Coastside Children's Programs, Inc.

494 Miramontes Ave Half Moon Bay, CA

Preschool
Child care
Coastside Children's Programs, Inc. in Half Moon Bay, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care and development centers that provide quality educational,...
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Math Brain Academy

1225 Ralston Ave Belmont, CA

Child care
Math Brain Academy located at 1225 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from nine AM to four PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer...
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Los Ninos Nursery School

20 Kelly Ave Half Moon Bay, CA

Preschool
Child care
Los Ninos Nursery School located at 20 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from nine AM to four PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities including...
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Belmont Oaks Academy

2200 Carlmont Dr Belmont, CA

Kindergarten
Belmont Oaks Academy located at 2200 Carlmont Drive, Belmont, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in San Mateo, CA

After-school programs near you in San Mateo, 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 Mateo, 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 Mateo, 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.

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