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After School Programs in Santa Monica, CA are rated 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Guiding Hands Learning Center

Great environment for kids who are looking to learn!!

- Katie W.

ST. SEBASTIAN SCHOOL - Full immersion Spanish Preschool / Dual Language Spanish Immersion

St. Sebastian takes great care of the students in their care. They have amazing staff that work well with parents and students to give them...

- Care member

INTIWASI EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

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...

- Veronica C.

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Guiding Hands Learning Center

2004B E. Park Place El Segundo, CA

5.0(1)
Academic
"Out of School Time" (OST) Guiding Hands Learning Center, located in El Segundo Plaza, offers a variety of programs for children of all ages. We offer before and after school programs, individualized tutoring and lesson planning, and educational workshops for children ages 4 and up. We offer a small, safe, and fun...

Katie W. says "Great environment for kids who are looking to learn!!"

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ST. SEBASTIAN SCHOOL - Full immersion Spanish Preschool / Dual Language Spanish Immersion

1430 FEDERAL AVE LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$842/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
​Come see why we are the best Dual Language Immersion school in Los Angeles. Saint Sebastian School is a private, coeducational, Catholic Preschool, Elementary, and Middle Dual Language Immersion School dedicated to nurturing our students’ academic excellence, faith development, and personal growth. We are a family-oriented...

Care Member says "St. Sebastian takes great care of the students in their care. They have amazing staff that work well with parents and students to give them an...

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INTIWASI EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

9017 W PICO BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
Our aim is to create a safe and nurturing environment that fosters students' intellectual development and creativity. We strive to raise caring, inquisitive, and responsible individuals who possess a global perspective with a deep understanding and respect for different customs and beliefs. Intiwasi is a Spanish immersion school...

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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Tiny Toes Daycare

4155 DON TOMASO DR APT 4 LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Academic
+ 3 more
Our environment is a warm, nurturing, home-like atmosphere where parents are always a welcome part of our childcare family. Our teaching philosophy is to provide an excellent childcare facility in our community where your child can grow from infancy through the toddler phase and into the preschool years. We encourage hands-on...

Donovan R. says "The way she does her daycare is advanced. She is very patient. I have seen children going from crying everyday to being so happy. They are learning so...

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City Kidz

2628 S LONGWOOD AVE LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(6)
starting at
$1480/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
We are a family home daycare. We offer an intimate setting so that each child will receive individual care and quality time with our staff. City Kidz mission is to provide a safe and loving environment where children can learn, play and grow. we set them up for success to take on their journey to Head-start.

Care Member says "My daughter has been going to City Kidz since she was 2 months old (now 1 year). Miss Michaela provides such a nurturing, clean and safe environment for...

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Wonders of Spanish

2803 S Robertson Los Angeles, CA

Classes are in Spanish.Preschool 9am-12m. After School 3pm-6pm.Saturday 9am-1pm
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Nurture & Grow

4915 Hesperia Ave Encino, CA

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...
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WILLIAM HANNON PRE-K OF ST. JEROME SCHOOL, THE

5580 THORNBURN ST LOS ANGELES, CA

State license verified

starting at
$760/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Faith based
Academic
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
St. Jerome School is a Catholic elementary school founded to assist parents in their primary responsibility for the Christian education of their children. It is under the supervision of the Department of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and is staffed by dedicated lay teachers. In 2023, St Jerome School...
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Keyla's Kindergarten Prep

Admiral Ave Los Angeles, CA

International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
We work with children ages 2 and half to 5 and a half. We are a tri-lingual school (Spanish, French, English) run by an experienced teacher. We offer full days filled with play and a challenging curriculum. After our program, your children will be beyond ready for Kindergarten! There are language-based activities each day of the...
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Alouette Childcare

11356 Missouri Avenue Los Angeles, CA

Welcome! Alouette your French Childcare in West Los Angeles is now open. To enroll : info@alouette-childcare.com or 424.293.2387 Mission: Alouette mission is to provide a bilingual environment for your kids. The Alouette Childcare curriculum is designed for French Immersion and to prepare your kids to start French preschool...
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Brella - Playa Vista

12746 W JEFFERSON BLVD PLAYA VISTA, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2100/mo
Waldorf
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Academic
+ 3 more
✏️ Brella is a modern early education program serving children from 3 months to 6 years old. Our approach is research-backed and play-based, creating joyful learning experiences that nurture social-emotional growth, creativity, and kindergarten readiness. Families choose Brella for our flexible scheduling options, including...
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Miniature Minds Childcare

Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Here at Miniature Minds, we believe in providing quality childcare in a safe, intimate, creative learning environment for your little one to grow and develop. Our mission is to emphasize your child's unique personality and personal development. Every day our goal is to nurture their milestones while remaining dedicated, excited...
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WeVillage - Los Angeles

13335 VENTURA BLVD SHERMAN OAKS, CA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Example We’re an award-winning early education center Our facilities offer beautiful classrooms and loving and professional teachers. Your infant, toddler or preschooler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care.
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BROWNSTONE ENRICHMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1145 W MANCHESTER AVE LOS ANGELES, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
At BrownStone Enrichment Child Development Center, our assessment philosophy is rooted in our belief in nurturing and stimulating environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We focus on the holistic development of each child, encompassing their social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
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City Kidz childcare

2628 S Longwood Ave Los Angeles, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
City Kidz is a friendly daycare/after-school program. We welcome each child with open loving arms. Our program is designed to teach children learning through play, we also have a curriculum we do with our older children. So if you are looking for a safe environment childcare for your little ones, City Kidz is the way. our...
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FIRST FRIENDS BY THE SEA

6700 W. 83RD STREET LOS ANGELES, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2595/mo
Waldorf
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
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Brella Hollywood

909 N ORANGE DR LOS ANGELES, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2500/mo
Waldorf
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Academic
+ 3 more
Brella is a modern early education program serving children from 3 months to 6 years old. Our approach is research-backed and play-based, creating joyful learning experiences that nurture social-emotional growth, creativity, and kindergarten readiness. Families choose Brella for our flexible scheduling options, including...
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Cuddle Cuties (Bailey Family Childcare)

5840 South Kings Road Los Angeles, CA

Hello there! I am a newly-licensed childcare provider with TONS of experience working with our beloved little humans! I studied child psychology at University, followed by a 2-year stint teaching English to children in Japan. Since then, I have volunteered in various child-related programs such as Junior Blind, and Speech...
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SGM Atelier

4461 Inglewood Blvd Los Angeles, CA

Reggio emilia
Preschool
OUR PHILOSOPHY Acclaimed as an exemplary model of early childhood education throughout the world, the Reggio Emilia approach to education is committed to the creation of conditions for learning that will enhance and facilitate children's construction of their own powers of thinking through expressive, communicative and cognitive...
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CHILDREN COMMUNITY ACADEMY

4729 W SLAUSON AVE LOS ANGELES, CA

State license verified

Faith based
Academic
Day Care
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
Welcome to Children’s Community Academy For over 35 years, Children’s Community Academy has been a trusted presence in the greater Los Angeles County area. Located right in the heart of the community, our school provides a nurturing, Christian-based private education that supports both academic excellence and strong...
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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.

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