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After School Programs in Thornton, CO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 36 listed after school programs

ST. JOHN'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER SERVING AGES 2.5 - 5 YEARS OLD

It's great! My kids have been going to St. John's for about 4 months. They really like it.

- desiree M.

Aseel Daycare

They are great! It feels great with the kids and then my daughter's always happy. She loves going there and she even gives me a hard time to...

- Diala M.

A NEW GENERATION CHILDCARE PRESCHOOL

The teachers are phenomenal in the way they interact with the children. The director is really great at letting the parents know when...

- Samantha A.

After School Programs Near Thornton

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ST. JOHN'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER SERVING AGES 2.5 - 5 YEARS OLD

11040 COLORADO BLVD THORNTON, CO

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1125/mo
Day Care
Preschool

desiree M. says "It's great! My kids have been going to St. John's for about 4 months. They really like it. "

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Aseel Daycare

11653 Josephine Street THORNTON, CO

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1000/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
In-Home daycare
At our home daycare, we create a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where children feel at home while parents feel confident in their choice. We focus on building strong foundations through age-appropriate learning, creativity, and play. With small group sizes, each child receives personal attention, guidance, and care...

Diala M. says "They are great! It feels great with the kids and then my daughter's always happy. She loves going there and she even gives me a hard time to come back with...

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A NEW GENERATION CHILDCARE PRESCHOOL

525 RUSSELL BLVD THORNTON, CO

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
We offer childcare for toddlers, Pre-school, UPK and before and after school care. Our main focus is on the whole child and meeting there own individual needs, where they can grow and develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.

Samantha A. says "The teachers are phenomenal in the way they interact with the children. The director is really great at letting the parents know when something is due...

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Douros Daycare & Learning Center

13343 Clarkson St. Thornton, CO

State license verified

Welcome to Douros Daycare & Learning Center, a family daycare located in Thornton, CO. We are a mother and daughter team that specializes in childcare for infants and kids up to six-years old. Sandy has 28 years of experience caring for and teaching children in her own daycare, along with Nikki's support. Nikki has 6 years...
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Primrose School of Thornton

12899 Grant Drive Thornton, CO

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
We offer childcare, preschool, private Kindergarten through Before and After School. Call today to schedule a tour.
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Lord of Life Lutheran Preschool

12021 Northaven Circle Thornton, CO

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Lord of Life Preschool is an outreach of Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Our rates are lower because the church subsidizes a portion of the cost. We offer morning and afternoon school year sessions. CCAP funding is available. Starting in August of 2018, we will offer before and after school care AND care for the whole...
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7249 - La Petite Academy of Thornton

3900 E 124TH AVE THORNTON, CO

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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Tiny Toddle In Daycare

525 Russell Blvd Thornton, CO

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The Tiny Toddle In Daycare in Thornton, Colorado offers preschool and daycare services for infants to pre-K children and a before- and after-school care program for school-aged children. They provide a safe environment where the children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. The Tiny Toddle In Daycare is...
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Thornton Learning Center 2

1540 Eppinger Blvd Thornton, CO

The goal of Thornton Learning Center 2 is to produce happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children ages 1 year to 13 years. Classes include toddler, preschool, and after-school programs.
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Eagleview BASE Program

4601 Summit Grove Pkwy Thornton, CO

Located in Thornton, Colorado, the Eagleview BASE Program provides various activities designed to enhance every child's development. It has before and after school programs enriched with experiences that promote academic, physical, and social growth. It offers full-day services for kids.
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A Monkey Business Child Care & Preschool

1440 Phoenix Ct. Thornton, CO

5.0(30)
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
+ 2 more
ACCEPTING - 12 MONTH'S & UP Drop-In's $50 a day, Part Time $50 a day, Weekly $220 a week $44 a day. Quality Affordable Child Care & Preschool with 25 years of experience working in Child Care. CBI National & State Background Fingerprint Checks, First Aid/CPR, Child Care Precautions, Medication certified. More...

Sydney L. says "Our son loves going to "school." He speaks very highly of Di Anna and John. We trust them completely and know that our son is safe, having fun, and...

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Staci's Home Away From Home

12250 Locust St Thornton, CO

Hello, I am a stay at home mother with many years of experience in childcare. I have one part time/and or full time opening. 2-5 days a week, Monday through Friday, 8 weeks and older. I would also take on a before and after school age child that attends the same elementary school as my children. (2 kids if one family has 2...
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Hope Montessori Academy

12121 Pennsylvania St. Thornton, CO

Hope Montessori Academy provides an environment where children ages six weeks through twelve years are cared for, nurtured, and educated by certified Montessori teachers and early childhood specialists. We provide infant and toddler programs, two year old programs, preschool, kindergarten and before and after school care. We...
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Learning Adventure Academy

12968 Monaco Way Thornton, CO

I am a former teacher looking to care for your children starting on May 5th. I have taught 3rd and 5th grade as a licensed teacher, worked for a Learning Center as a tutor and taught 18 months -- 3 year olds in my church nursery. I have two boys, 16 months old and 4 years old. I love organization and schedules and I'm a firm...
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7250 - La Petite Academy of Westminster

11180 EATON ST WESTMINSTER, CO

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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7242 - La Petite Academy of Broomfield

13009 WESTLAKE DR BROOMFIELD, CO

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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Beca's Home Daycare

4224 Prairie Dr Brighton, CO

5.0(1)
Hello, Thank you for visiting my page! My name is Ms. Beca. I am excited to offer full time and part time home daycare for children in Brighton. I have 13 years of experience working with infants and children. I began my career working for Adams 12 School District in 2007 in the After School Program later being promoted to...

Rachel K. says "We are so appreciative of Beca and he experience with children!! She really treats them as if they are her own! My 2 year old son has learned so much at...

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ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL

1400 SKEEL ST BRIGHTON, CO

5.0(6)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 2 more
Zion Lutheran School in Brighton, Colorado has been providing top-rated Christian, academic education since 1899. Our commitment to a Christ-centered and high-quality education has given us an honored spot among Colorado’s top private schools. Your student must be at least 3 years old to attend our preschool. We are now...

Candace X. says "I love that they have small class sizes and it feels very family oriented. My kids enjoy it."

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Tumbleweed Childcare

12462 E. 106th Pl Commerce City, CO

5.0(1)
I started my awesome journey 24 years ago working with children in 1994. I started in Adams County School District 50 as a special needs educator. I worked my way up and I became an Early Childhood teacher while taking Early Childhood classes to learn all I could while I was teaching. I then decided it would be so great to be...

Nakia says "Deedee is the kindest most caring teacher I have ever been blessed to know. She is focused and continually thinking of fun ways to incorporate science, math,...

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WESTMINSTER LEARNING CENTER

4000 SHAW BLVD WESTMINSTER, CO

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1388/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 2 more
Although we have been providing childcare services since 1971, our intent to provide the highest quality, affordable child care and early education experiences available for your child has never wavered. Our people are standing in your place while you are on your job, so quality care, the kind you would give, is a very serious...

Laura M. says "The director is the most responsive caregiver I have worked with. I have had all 3 of my girls there, and they communicate well and take really good care...

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After-school programs near you in Thornton, CO 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 Thornton, CO 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 Thornton, CO 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 Thornton, CO, 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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