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After School Programs in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Beginnings Learning Center

My daughter started at this preschool when she was just one year old, and now that she’s moved on to elementary school, I can truly say this...

- Care member

Untitled No. 1 School

Untitled #1 School is an awesome place for children and families. Our son and our family are loving our experience! The school is a...

- Jacquelyn A

10th Street Preschool

I have my second daughter at 10th Street and could not be happier. Kids aside the school also focuses on parent education through the daddy...

- Sameer

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Beginnings Learning Center

1516 19th St SANTA MONICA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1980/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Beginnings Learning Center provides a warm, friendly, family-like environment where children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. We offer a balanced, play-based curriculum that encourages creativity, independence, and a love of learning- while preparing children for Kindergarten and beyond.

Care Member says "My daughter started at this preschool when she was just one year old, and now that she’s moved on to elementary school, I can truly say this place...

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Stepping Stone Childcare And Preschool

2527 25th Street Santa Monica, CA

Stepping Stone Childcare is a nurturing environment. I have been in this business for more than 10 years. My childcare is bilingual, in both Spanish and English. Meal is provided everyday. I also offer after school pick from Grant Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School.
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Untitled No. 1 School

2953 Delaware Avenue Santa Monica, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Special needs
International
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Academic
+ 4 more
We are a nature-based full-day M-F pre-K/K program operating year-round for families spread evenly across income levels. Every teacher is highly educated and well qualified to learn from and teach your developing child. We believe in the wonder of learning and we actively engage in inquiry to understand our world. We are a...

Jacquelyn A says "Untitled #1 School is an awesome place for children and families. Our son and our family are loving our experience! The school is a beautiful and...

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Beach Mom Child Development Center

1720 Broadway Santa Monica, CA

1.0(1)
Child care
Beach Mom Child Development Center located at 1720 Broadway, Santa Monica, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school...
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St Monica's Elementary School

1039 7th Street Santa Monica, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Santa Monica's Elementary School located at 1039 7th Street, Santa Monica, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven-thirty AM to four PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...
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LA Nature Kids

2016 12 5th St Santa Monica, CA

Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
+ 1 more
La Nature Kids offers: A forest Preschool (We are outdoors everyday in the local Santa Monica/Malibu Beaches and mountains) We also offer After school and vacation camps
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First Step

2650 2nd St Santa Monica, CA

Preschool
Child care
First Step located at 2650 2nd Street, Santa Monica, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from nine AM to eleven AM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer...
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Garden of Angels LLC

1009 18th St Santa Monica, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Garden of Angels LLC located at 1009 18th Street, Santa Monica, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school activities including...
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10th Street Preschool

1444 10th St Santa Monica, CA

3.0(2)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
10th Street Preschool located in Santa Monica, CA is dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of...

Sameer says "I have my second daughter at 10th Street and could not be happier. Kids aside the school also focuses on parent education through the daddy / mommy groups (...

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Stepping Stone Childcare

2527 25th St Santa Monica, CA

Child care
Stepping Stone Childcare located at 2527 25th Street, Santa Monica, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven-thirty AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school...
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Mount Olive Preschool

1343 Ocean Park Blvd Santa Monica, CA

Preschool
Child care
Mount Olive Preschool located at 1343 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school's operating hours is from seven-thirty AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers before-...
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BEACHMOMS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1720 BROADWAY SANTA MONICA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Beach Moms CDC is a for profit childcare center, providing pre-school and childcare services for children ages 2 to 6 years of age. The center received a Child Care Center License from California Community Care Licensing in 2012. Beach Moms CDC is an equal opportunity childcare center and employer We are located at 1720...

Carolyn .. says "My kids have been there on and off since they were 3 years old, and they are now 6 and 8. They are awesome and I've had a fantastic experience with them....

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Montana Preschool

2621 WILSHIRE BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Montessori
Reggio emilia
Academic
Outdoor/nature
International
+ 3 more
90403

Tatiana X. says "We have been here since March of this year its so wonderful, The teachers are caring , warm and engaging. They have so many classes such as yoga, gym,...

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Camp Integem - New Roads School

3131 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
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Wonders of Spanish

2803 S Robertson Los Angeles, CA

5.0(4)
Classes are in Spanish.Preschool 9am-12m. After School 3pm-6pm.Saturday 9am-1pm

Monica C. says "Maestra Julia is the best! Her patience, experience and magnificent Spanish skills are incredible. She was highly recommended by a family member and I'm...

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Rowshan Family Childcare 24 Hour Service

314 South Clark Drive, #2 LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(4)
In-Home daycare
At Rowshan Family Childcare, our home daycare is designed for fun, discovery, and learning! Our daycare has a gated entrance. Within the space, we have an outdoor area, art / play area, and nap area to create a comfortable environment for all of our activities. We serve homemade, organic, balanced meals, and offer kosher...

Care Member says "A surgeon dad’s peace of mind—thank you, Maryam. I’m a single father of a 9-month-old and a practicing surgeon, and Rowshan Family Child Care has been a...

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Play Atelier

4061 SAWTELLE BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Play Atelier offers quality drop-in/supplemental childcare for children 2-7 years old. Play is open Monday through Friday 8am-5pm with options for early care and after care. Parents can sign up for hourly, AM/PM half day,full day, weekly, and even monthly care via the Play Atelier app. When school is closed, Play is...

Care Member says "Both of our daughters, ages 3 and 7, LOVE LOVE LOVE going to Play Atelier. They cannot stop telling us about how much fun they had, the friendships they...

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Nurture & Grow

4915 Hesperia Ave Encino, CA

5.0(1)
We are a licensed preschool & infant care (facility #197494421) providing a warm and loving school for the littles. We provide individualized care in a small in-home environment and believe in nurturing the whole child. We accept infants as young as 6 weeks, and generally up to 4 years. We are open from 8 am to 6 pm. We...

Kristy G. says "Alexis watched our son from age 6 months to 2 years with several other children of varying ages. She is beyond amazing and caring and we were so lucky to...

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Shalom Preschool

5403 W. Pico Blvd. LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$400/mo
International
Special needs
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
Shalom Childcare Center is a safe loving place for your loved ones. We focus on creative learning though play. At Shalom childcare you're not just a client, you are family, because here we treat you and your child, like our owned.

Care Member says "They take really good care of my children and show them a lot of love…they are practice and treat the children like family. "

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INTIWASI EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

9017 W PICO BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1760/mo
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 3 more
Everything your child needs to learn, grow, and succeed. Our commitment is to create a brighter future for every child, through a personalized approach to education and a high emphasis on Spanish language acquisition. Our preschool is grounded in Montessori and Reggio principles, and our elementary program uses top tier...

Veronica C. says "We love Intiwasi!! From the moment we first started our daughter there in 2021 - height of the pandemic! I felt a sense of warmth and community. Since...

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

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