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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in South Bend, IN

We have 8 after school programs in South Bend, IN! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Growing Kids Learning Center - Bendix

2601 N. Bendix Dr South Bend, IN

6 mi

Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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Growing Kids is an accredited, state licensed and quality rated child care and preschool. We offer state of the art safety and security features designed into each center. Each building has only one entrance - monitored and locked (But there are lots of exits, in case of emergency). Playgrounds are fully enclosed with high fencing. And kids of different aged groups play in different areas. Each classroom is monitored by closed-circuit TV. All parents use a biometric-based sign-in and sign-out process. Many of our staff have an associate's or bachelors degree in early childhood education, or are experienced professionals. Training includes CPR, first aid, child safety and much more. Children enjoy structure educational activities, provided by a team of highly qualified and motivated teachers. Each member of our staff works hard to help kids grow - intellectually, emotionally and socially. Low student-teacher ratio ensures that we're able to help each child explore and develop at his or her own pace. The Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood offers stimulating learning opportunities for students of every age, starting at six weeks and through after-school aged. We have incorporated Minds in Motion into the daily curriculum. Minds in Motion is an obstacle course of activities that improve a child's balance, eye-hand coordination and visual skills, all of which play a huge part in a child's learning processes for school readiness. Growing Kids offers plenty of parent - focused convenience and flexibility. Many convenient locations throughout northern Indiana. Infant through school-aged care. Extended hours as early as 4:30 a.m. and as late as 11:30 p.m. weekdays. Plus, one FREE Saturday of child care each month! We close only six holidays. We also offer camps for Spring, Winter and Summer. And if you have a special scheduling problem, we'll do everything possible to accommodate your need. Each Growing Kids center is built from the ground up with one thing in mind: growing kids! Each classroom has child-sized sinks and bathrooms. Classroom layout virtually eliminates "blind spots." Special "parent view" windows allow you to observe activities. We have a Growing Kids exclusive which is a dramatic play area called Main Street. Our philosophy stresses hands-on learning through play, which is how kids learn. Main Street plays a key part in our educational program where children learn by role-playing, problem-solving, and social development.
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Bright Beginnings Family Childcare

1818 South Main St South Bend, IN

1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
Our focus at Bright Beginnings is to enrich the lives of our families. We want to be an extension of the same love and care that you offer your child at home. As an added convenience to our families, we offer amenities such as extended hours, transportation services, and field trips, adding to the overall BBC experience. At our Bright Beginnings Family Childcare facility, we utilize our additional flex space by offering structured after school activities such as piano lessons and tumble time gymnastic classes for children. Stop by, call or visit us online to learn more about joining our BBC family!
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Growing Kids Learning Center

17850 Ireland Rd South Bend, IN

5 mi

Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
+ 2 more
Growing Kids is an accredited, state licensed and quality rated child care and preschool. We offer state of the art safety and security features designed into each center. Each building has only one entrance - monitored and locked (But there are lots of exits, in case of emergency). Playgrounds are fully enclosed with high fencing. And kids of different aged groups play in different areas. Each classroom is monitored by closed-circuit TV. All parents use a biometric-based sign-in and sign-out process. Many of our staff have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, or are experienced professionals. Training includes CPR, first aid, child safety and much more. Children enjoy structured educational activities, provided by a team of highly qualified and motivated teachers. Each member of our staff works hard to help kids grow - intellectually, emotionally and socially. Low student-teacher ratio ensures that we're able to help each child explore and develop at his or her own pace. The Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood offers stimulating learning opportunities for students of every age, starting at six weeks and through after-school aged. We have incorporated Minds in Motion into the daily curriculum. Minds in Motion is an obstacle course of activities that improve a child's balance, eye-hand coordination and visual skills, all of which play a huge part in a child's learning processes for school readiness. Growing Kids offers plenty of parent - focused convenience and flexibility. Many convenient locations throughout northern Indiana. Infant through school-aged care. Extended hours as early as 4:30 a.m. and as late as 11:30 p.m. weekdays. Plus, one FREE Saturday of child care each month! We close only six holidays. We also offer camps for Spring, Winter and Summer. And if you have a special scheduling problem, we'll do everything possible to accommodate your need. Each Growing Kids center is built from the ground up with one thing in mind: growing kids! Each classroom has child-sized sinks and bathrooms. Classroom layout virtually eliminates "blind spots." Special "parent view" windows allow you to observe activities. We have a Growing Kids exclusive which is a dramatic play area called Main Street. Our philosophy stresses hands-on learning through play, which is how kids learn. Main Street plays a key part in our educational program where children learn by role-playing, problem-solving, and social development.
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FUN WORLD CHILDCARE

2530 LINDEN AVE SOUTH BEND, IN

2 mi

starting at
$1000/mo
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
+ 2 more
We’ve been in business for 20 years, our family childcare offers plenty of one-on-one care, a safe environment and a love for learning through our unique approach to care.
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Mindi's Munchkins

10366 Royal Oak Ct Osceola, IN

9 mi

Mindi's Munchkins is a brand new home daycare in Osceola Indiana. Mindi's Munchkins has two certified preschool teacher. The owner has over 13 years of childcare experience and Miss Mckenna has over 8 years. We are both CPR and first aid certified. We will do a preschool curriculum every day 9am to 11:30am. we will work on colors,numbers,shapes, verbal and motor skills. We will also have music time and circle time. We will have sensory bins and many other hands on educational tools. We will also provide healthy meals and snack. we take children 6 weeks old to all older kids and after school hours. We have 6 full time openings and 3 part openings please call today for your tour of mindi munchkins. 812-375-4679
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BRILLIANT MINDS LEARNING CENTER

603 W EDISON RD MISHAWAKA, IN

4 mi

starting at
$416/mo
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
In learning you will teach, And in teaching you will learn. Our philosophy is we leave NO child behind! We are not just a daycare. We are providing quality care! We are a learning center raising Brilliant Minds. We are a Level 3 Paths to QUALITY and a ON MY WAY PRE-K Provider! At Brilliant Minds Learning Center children are gently encouraged to discover their individual strengths and unique talents. We believe that each child possesses a marvelous capacity to learn. Learning is best accomplished in a place that is emotionally secure, physically safe, or and fun! The team of experienced and certified educators is passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to providing individualized attention. A comprehensive curriculum combines play-based learning with engaging activities in early literacy, math, science, and creative arts. Set up your tour today and join the BMLC family 😉!
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Young Miinds development Center Inc

1026 DODGE AVE MISHAWAKA, IN

4 mi

starting at
$1200/mo
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We are child focused! We love our kids! We want them to grow , learn and develop into the best humans they can be. We are an accredited center located just south of downtown Mishawka. Our facilities offer bright classrooms and several private playgrounds!
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Precious Stars Child Care

1534 East Fourth Street Mishawaka, IN

7 mi

Family Child Care. Ages 6 weeks-12 years Monday-Friday 5:30 am- 5:30 pm Before and After School Care Paths to Quality Level 1 Food Program Participant
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in South Bend, IN

After-school programs near you in South Bend, IN 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 South Bend, IN 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 South Bend, IN 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 South Bend, IN, 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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