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1.7051 - La Petite Academy of Topeka

3325 SW GAGE BLVD TOPEKA, KS

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4 mi

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At La Petite Academy of Topeka, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Topeka, KS. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the day…
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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 every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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2.TDC LEARNING CENTERS INC

817 SW HARRISON ST TOPEKA, KS

1 mi

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TDC is not just a child care organization, we are are group of learning centers that focuses on teaching children with an emphasis on social/emotional learning to help feel confident when they start elementary school. We strive to help children feel comfortable with peers and create positive relationships with their peers. TDC also supports children and families access intervention services during critical years to help children reach their full potential.
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3.Cuddles and Care Phase II

1906 SE 27th St TOPEKA, KS

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3 mi

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Mo'ryiah C. says "Their curriculum, my daughter started kindergarten this year and she is ahead of her class."
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4.FUNdamentals Early Learning Center LLC

3737 NW 35TH ST TOPEKA, KS

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4 mi

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We are committed to providing outstanding educational experiences based off of the Montessori curriculum that is tailored to each individual child. Parents and teachers communicate daily through an app to help the children thrive. The adults have access to the electronic world but these young children do not. We offer several open-ended learning materials for their creative, imaginative and problem-solving brains to work through on their own level. We assist the children in tending a garden…
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Bethany M. says "The staff members at FUNdamentals Early Learning Center are amazing. Our daughter has been cared by them since February 2023, and her excitement going to daycare everyday speaks volumes. Their communication with us is excellent, and they accommodate so well. It is so evident with each interaction how the staff at FUNdamentals genuinely care about the children in their care. We could not ask for a better place for our child to consider their second home. "
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Montessori

5.CHRIST THE KING EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

5973 SW 25TH ST TOPEKA, KS

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5 mi

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At Christ the King Early Education Center, we believe that children learn through play in an environment that is stimulating and nurturing. Our programming is continually helping each child through all stages of development by providing developmentally appropriate activities specific to the age of every child with the ultimate goal of preparing children for school. Dedicated teaching professionals plan daily activities according to your child's level of development. Each classroom is…
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Jeff S. says "Staff is great and communicates well. It’s a good environment for the kids. "
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Faith based
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Academic

6.JARS OF CLAY CHILDRENS CENTER INC

2930 SE TECUMSEH RD TECUMSEH, KS

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6 mi

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Melinda H. says "My kids have been attending Jars of Clay since January of 2020. My initial attraction to Jars of Clay was the hours of operation, but I have grown to love other characteristics about the center. They run the center like a daycare but also a preschool. They incorporate Christian values, which is important to me. They have a Christmas program, Halloween party, and a graduation. During these events it was obvious to me how much the director and the teachers care about these…

7.La Petite Academy of Shawnee

22211 W. 66th Street Shawnee, KS

44 mi

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What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools…
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents

After School Programs are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 2 listed after school programs

7051 - La Petite Academy of Topeka

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the…

- Carla C.

Cuddles and Care Phase II

Their curriculum, my daughter started kindergarten this year and she is ahead of her class.

- Mo'ryiah C.

FUNdamentals Early Learning Center LLC

The staff members at FUNdamentals Early Learning Center are amazing. Our daughter has been cared by them since February 2023, and her…

- Bethany M.

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Topeka, KS

After-school programs near you in Topeka, KS 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 Topeka, KS 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 Topeka, KS 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 Topeka, KS, 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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