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After School Programs in Santa Ana, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS

They are such a great daycare center! A lot of the ppl working here are family members and they’ve been here for 10 + years. I’ve brought...

- Cynthia D.

LOVE 2 LEARN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

Very clean place and teachers are very nice too.

- Care member

CALVARY CHAPEL PRESCHOOL

As a parent of two children who have both gone through Calvary Chapel Preschool, I cannot speak highly enough of the love, care, and...

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CALIFORNIA KIDS CENTERS

2428 N GRAND AVE STE H SANTA ANA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
California Kid's Centers offers a variety of child care programs. We offer a Developmental Preschool Program with lots of hands-on activities as well as letter and number recognition, and phonics. We try to give children a balance of inside activities and outside play. We believe that "fun and learning go hand in hand"! Our...

Cynthia D. says "They are such a great daycare center! A lot of the ppl working here are family members and they’ve been here for 10 + years. I’ve brought each of my kids...

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Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
International
Day Care
+ 3 more
WE ARE A COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL AND AN AFTERSCHOOL CARE PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN IN THE SAME LOCATION FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR CURRICULUM, STAFF THAT HAS BEEN WITH US LONG TERM AND THE PARENTS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE TRUSTED US OVER MANY GENERATIONS. FEES INCLUDE ALL MELAS AND SNACKS. WE HAVE CLOSED CIRCUIT CAMERAS...

Care Member says "Very clean place and teachers are very nice too. "

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CALVARY CHAPEL PRESCHOOL

3800 S FAIRVIEW ST SANTA ANA, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
+ 1 more
Our Story At our preschool, we believe every child and every family deserves more than just a place to learn and DISCOVER - they deserve a place to belong. Sure, we meet all the state standards and offer a solid curriculum filled with opportunities for growth in social, emotional, spiritual, and academic areas—just like...

Care Member says "As a parent of two children who have both gone through Calvary Chapel Preschool, I cannot speak highly enough of the love, care, and intentionality this...

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Walker's Family Home Daycare

3206 S. Salta Str. Santa Ana, CA

5.0(4)
We specialize in infants, toddlers, elementary, and middle school ages. We are a licensed home plus CPR and First Aid certified. Lots of passion and care for children. We Provide: Hot Homemade Meals Potty Training Healthy Snacks with lots of tender loving care Play Area with Safe Fenced Yard Birthday...

Amber K. says "The Walker Family Home daycare is a great loving environment that provides healthy home cooked meals and plenty of tender loving care. They are super...

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Discovery Learning Center

5127 W Edinger Ave Santa Ana, CA

Discovery Learning Center is located at 5127 W Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, California. The center provides an after-school tutoring and advanced learning program services to children from kindergarten to 12th grade. The center's operating hours are from 3:00pm to 7:00pm, during weekdays, and 9:00am to 12 noon, on weekends.
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Child Development Centers, Inc.

1936 E Deere Ave Ste 220 Santa Ana, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child Development Centers, Inc. located at 1936 E Deere Ave Ste 220, Santa Ana, CA offers Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten Enrichment, Before and After School Care, and Camp programs. The center aims to enrich children's lives through quality, accredited child development programs and a commitment to developmentally...
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A Mothers Love Daycare

2616 S. Diamond Street Santa Ana, CA

A Mothers Love is the fuel that enables us to do the Impossible! -RD Hello, my name is Ronica Dixon. I am a licensed and experienced childcare provider equipped to give your child the QUALITY care that I believe all children deserve. A Mothers Love Daycare is an in-home daycare facility offering a quiet, warm, residential...
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EDGEWOOD PRE-PRIMARY ACADEMY

1091 BRYAN AVE TUSTIN, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1020/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 2 more
Edgewood Academy – Where there is a Love for Learning! Preschool – Pre-Kindergarten – Kindergarten Edgewood PrePrimary Academy has a 65 year history of local teaching. We proudly offer education for children, aged 2½ through kindergarten. Each child comes to us with a natural curiosity and love for learning. We...

Joanna G. says "They provided a great foundation both socially and academically for our daughter."

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7203 - La Petite Academy of Huntington Beach

19860 BEACH BLVD HUNTINGTN BCH, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Parentz View Child Care

3202 Montana Avenue Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(13)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 2 more
Parentz View Child Care is a Large Licensed In Home Family Day Care located in Costa Mesa, in the Mesa Verde housing track. I've been in business for 11 years now. I originally started my daycare after having a bad experience with a Licensed provider where my daughter attended. After that ordeal I quit my job to be able to stay...

Heather H. says "My daughter has been going to Parentz View Child Care for a couple months now, and we love it. I first heard about Parentz View from a friend who had...

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FREE CHAPEL PRESCHOOL

2777 MCGAW AVE IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
+ 1 more
Give your child a strong foundation for life at our Christian preschool! We believe in nurturing the whole child—spiritually, academically, and socially—within a warm, loving, faith-centered environment. Through Bible stories, hands-on learning, and creative play, we help preschoolers discover God’s love while building...

Georgia I. says "class size is small. Administration is very respectful and on top of what's going on in the classrooms. I love that its a Christian academy."

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Teresa's Day Care

1336 S. Moonstone Street Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Hi, my name is Teresa. I have a Licensed In-Home Day Care. I have had my day care since 1985 with my children. We started small and kept growing. We are now a Large Family Day Care Home. My young Day Care children stayed and went to school with the other children at an Elementary School. We walk to school. After school...

Meg M. says "Our daughter has been coming to Teresa since she was 4 months. She is now almost 3. She loved coming and playing the kids. It's a great environment and the...

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Columbus Grove Daycare

57 SNOWDROP TREE IRVINE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
Columbus Grove Daycare is a licensed large in-home family daycare in the heart of Irvine, CA that offers an inviting, nurturing, and warm space for children to grow and develop. Our priorities in preparation for Kindergarten are: academic enrichment, developing fine and gross motor skills through various activities, social and...

Shawn Y. says "5 stars absolutely! I have had all of my three children go here. It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with Chi. She prepares quality delicious food...

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Abc Daycare

14 Lilac Irvine, CA

5.0(3)
Hello Neighbors, I have lived in Irvine for the past 9 years. I'm a mother of a 7 year old daughter and 3 year old son. I have over seven years of experience in education and daycare facilities and currently hold a CPR First Aid certificate. I've previously held a CDA (Child Development Associate) certification. We have...

Gloria T. says "My son loves this daycare. He looks forward to going everyday and is so excited to see Ms Kim. My son was an extremely picky eater but since attending...

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MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTER

331 N HARBOR BLVD ANAHEIM, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$850/mo
Academic
Montessori
Child care
Welcome to Montessori Learning Center! We care for children from infancy through Elementary school age. We have a wonderful, long-term staff who encourages and fosters your child’s love of learning. Dr. Montessori believed that children learn through their environment, so we have designed our classrooms to promote independence,...

Care Member says "I currently have 2 of my 3 children attending this school. My oldest daughter attended until she finished 3rd grade in June. I can’t say enough about...

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BITAR, JOHANNA

187 SALMON IRVINE, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
At Alphablocks Daycare, we believe that every child is a unique little explorer with their own set of talents and interests. Our nurturing environment fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning, ensuring that your child thrives both socially and emotionally. Our dedicated team of experienced caregivers is...

Julian N. says "Johanna is really awesome, she has an awesome team of helpers. She is responsible, caring, and very thoughtful. If we are missing something she provides...

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Loving care daycare

706 VENITO IRVINE, CA

5.0(4)
starting at
$1400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
We provide personalized care with a strong focus on early childhood development through play-based and age-appropriate learning activities. What sets us apart is our low child-to-teacher ratio, CPR-certified staff, and our commitment to creating a nurturing “second home”

Care Member says "Maram is a fabulous daycare provider. She puts so much heart into her daycare and truly loves the kids she watches as if they are her own. She took...

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GUIDE ACADEMY

121 S CITRON ST ANAHEIM, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$995/mo
Montessori
Kindergarten
Day Care
Foster curiosity, unlock potential at Guide Academy, Anaheim's premier Montessori & IB World School.

Nour J. says "5 stars! Education is good, my daughter is doing amazing there! Good communication, staff are great! It has been amazing, highly recommend."

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY MONTESSORI CENTER

18410 BROOKHURST ST FOUNTAIN VLY, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1130/mo
Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Fountain Valley Montessori offers each student an individualized education. We strive for academic excellence through practical exercises in the areas of Language, Math, Geography, Science, Sensorial Activities and Practical Life. We commit to instilling in the child a natural and ongoing curiosity toward the world around...

Care Member says "The entire team at Fountain Valley Montessori has been incredible to work with over the last couple of years. We looked at nearly every...

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NOBIS Montessori

264 N MAIN ST ORANGE, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
So what makes a Montessori education different from other private or public schools? The answer; we treat each of our students as the unique individuals they are, and we educate them with Montessori materials, using the Montessori method. Maria Montessori believed that within each child there is potential for greatness. When...

Erin G. says "I have two young boys who attend. I could not be more please with the school or their curriculums. They give both my boys such love, attention and care. I...

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Santa Ana, CA

After-school programs near you in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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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