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After School Programs in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Precious Little Butterflies

The teachers are very attentive to the needs of the kids.

- Fatmata X.

Small World Preschool

This school has a great staff and the Director Maria is amazing. My daughter is in her second year and she absolutely loves it. She is...

- Jennifer L.

Brainiac's Child Care

Come join the Experience......Brainiacs is the PLACE...... where children get the Joy of Learning.........

- Shawn-dneise T.

After School Programs Near Scotch Plains

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Primrose School of North Edison

23 Nevsky Street Edison, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. As the leader in Educational Child Care, we partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. Our goal is to help children have fun while building Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and...
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VIDA ACADEMY

189 FAYETTE ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Thank you for choosing our preschool as the perfect place for your child, where safety, growth, and development are our main focus. Our dedicated and experienced staff provide a nurturing atmosphere for children to learn, play, and explore. We offer a wide range of age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity and unleash...
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Santa Fe Childcare Center

1496 SPRINGFIELD AVE NEW PROVIDNCE, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1575/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Santa Fe Centers offers educational childcare on an acre of land where kids can run, play, learn and love every minute of just being a kid.
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BRAINIACS 2

1178 Morris Ave.  UNION, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
Brainiac’s Childcare and Learning Center is an education facility specializing in quality early childhood education and experiences. We are a community of compassionate instructors and active parents working together to build a strong educational foundation for all children.
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Precious Little Butterflies

2050 Woodbridge Avenue EDISON, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1185/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Precious Butterflies Child Care is a licensed early learning center proudly enrolled in Grow NJ Kids, New Jersey’s quality rating and improvement system. We are a small, close-knit school that offers a safe, clean, and loving environment where your child can thrive. At Precious Butterflies, we understand that your child’s...

Fatmata X. says "The teachers are very attentive to the needs of the kids."

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STEP ONE ACADEMY

222 E 5TH ST PLAINFIELD, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
We are a family-owned daycare business that strive to provide quality childcare for our parents while providing each child educational fun and learning experiences as if they were our own family.
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STEP ONE ACADEMY LLC

233 E 5TH ST PLAINFIELD, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
We are a family-owned daycare business that strive to provide quality childcare for our parents while providing each child educational fun and learning experiences as if they were our own family.
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Savannah's Playhouse

550 HOES LN PISCATAWAY, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Savannah’s Playhouse was built with the idea of creating a safe place filled with adventure and learning. We have founded a center surrounded by loving and caring people – a place home away from home. A place where each child’s individual needs are important and met. A dwelling in which you can play an active role in your...
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Brainiacs Child Care Center

2147 SPRINGFIELD AVE VAUXHALL, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
Brainiac’s Childcare and Learning Center is an education facility specializing in quality early childhood education and experiences. We are a community of compassionate instructors and active parents working together to build a strong educational foundation for all children.
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Small World Preschool

144 Bloomingdale Road Staten Island, NY

3.0(2)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Small World Preschool located at 144 Bloomingdale Road, Staten Island, New York, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from...

Jennifer L. says "This school has a great staff and the Director Maria is amazing. My daughter is in her second year and she absolutely loves it. She is always so happy...

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Brainiac's Child Care

2147 Springfield Ave Vauxhall, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Brainiac s Childcare Center and Learning Center is an early education facility that focuses on nurturing and developing a strong educational foundation for all children! Our staff provides daily opportunities for children to experiment, explore and thrive, both socially and intellectually. To complement our academic program, we...

Shawn-dneise T. says "Come join the Experience......Brainiacs is the PLACE...... where children get the Joy of Learning........."

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CONCERN MOM CHILDCARE SERVICES

907 CHANCELLOR AVE IRVINGTON, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
At Concern Mom Childcare Services, we believe in the power of community—where our staff, parents, and extended families come together as a village to nurture and support every child. Through consistent collaboration and strong partnerships, we ensure a safe and enriching environment for all. We embrace a holistic approach that...

Samiyra and Chester I. says "safety and wellness. They are very communicative. We get pictures and updates so I thought that was great. Very nurturing and professional...

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CRADLES TO CRAYONS LEARNING CENTER, LLC.

932 SOUTH AVE W WESTFIELD, NJ

5.0(4)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
+ 4 more

Brittnie H. says "The kids are on track or above average for their age group with what they learn there. My child started Kindergarten and was learning what they had...

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Giggles Family Child Care

653 Grove Ave Edison, NJ

4.8(4)
In-Home Day Care & Enrichment Program (Licensed Family child care) Are you looking for a small family home daycare filled with big adventures for your child? Then this is the right place for your child. In-home day care we provide safe, happy and healthy preschool type environment where your child will participate in planned...

Tanu V. says "My daughter is going here from last six months. I needed a playgroup plus pre-school learning experience for my LO and that exactly I found here & am very...

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Zion Land Academy Child Care Center

800 FLORA ST ELIZABETH, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$700/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Zion Land Academy helps prepare children for preschool and kindergarten. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Our academics include teaching them the alphabets, numbers, colors, shapes, days of the week, months of the year, and more. They are taught about the weather, different animals, and food. We...

Sheena B. says "They are a great academy. My daughter is 4 and started when 2.5. The staff and teachers are amazing. They taught her a lot! She is above her reading...

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LONG HILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL

158 CENTRAL AVE STIRLING, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1140/mo
Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Long Hill Montessori School prepares children for lifetime learning and success in today's world. We are committed to the development of the whole child based on the Montessori philosophy of education and human development.

Danielle H. says "All 4 of my children have gone through their program. It's a family environment and warm, wonderful, inviting teachers. "

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PRECIOUS MOMENTS ACADEMY

358 NORTH AVE DUNELLEN, NJ

4.8(5)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
Precious Moments Academy has been a staple in our community for 30 years. Our goal is to provide a high quality early childhood program allowing children the ability to build independence, and creativity through a safe and nurturing environment. Our diverse classrooms help each child develop confidence and a positive sense of...

Angela B. says "I wished they had a larger backyard area. However, the facility is great and the staff is awesome. They are always coming up with new things to do with...

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Staten Island Montessori School

500 Butler Boulevard Staten Island, NY

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Staten Island Montessori School is licensed by the state of New York to provide education programs from kindergarten through 8th grade. Before and after-school programs are also offered between the hours of 7:30am to 9:00am and 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The school was established in 1965 as an alternative private school. Staten Island...
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church

639 Mountain Ave Springfield, NJ

Child care
Holy Cross Lutheran Church operates a nursery school that offers an educational daycare program for preschool children. The company’s services are open to kids aged two and a half to five years old. Holy Cross Lutheran Church also operates an after-school program that runs from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
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Pumpkin Patch Pre-School Center

133 Avenel St Avenel, NJ

1.0(2)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Pumpkin Patch Pre-School Center located at 133 Avenel Street, Avenel, New Jersey, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from six-thirty AM to seven PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Scotch Plains, NJ

After-school programs near you in Scotch Plains, NJ 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 Scotch Plains, NJ 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 Scotch Plains, NJ 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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