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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Valparaiso, IN

We have 4 after school programs in Valparaiso, IN! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Wendy's Learning Tree

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1806 Burlington Beach Rd Valparaiso, IN

Wendy's Learning Tree has seven Valparaiso locations. Our staff is CPR/First aid certified. CCDF is accepted at all locations. Preschool is offered to all children ages 3 and up and is included in the weekly price. We are a Paths to Quality Level 4 that follows a daily schedule, we even have a curriculum for our toddlers and infants. We offer a very friendly and loving environment for children ages 0-12. Before and after school transportation is available.
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Growing Kids

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3400 Campbell St Valparaiso, IN

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 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 &quot;blind spots.&quot; Special &quot;parent view&quot; 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.

Ryan P. says "Jodi , Shannon and team are the best!!"

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Little U Academy

751 Eastport Centre Dr Valparaiso, IN

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Little U Academy cares for children as little as 6 weeks old. Together we focus on seeing your child grow and flourish physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. Our Brilliant Beginnings Programs provides a nurturing environment while emphasizing the developmental milestones needed even at such a young age. Little U's Academy of Education is the core foundation on which Little U Academy was built. Our preschool education is unique and based upon the core principles and building blocks set forth by the Indiana Department of Education. That is why Little U Academy has teachers for every classroom. At Little U Academy, we understand that a preschool education is a vital aspect of a child s learning and development. This education helps to expand the range of your child s learning experiences. Preschool education is important so students become more confident, enthusiastic and eager learners who later become successful persons in life. A solid preschool education at Little U gives your child a foundation for lifelong success. Little U Academy aims to provide their students a safe and stimulating environment so that they can feel secure and flourish. Our school encourages the student s emotional, social, and physical development and promotes the child s well being. Little U s educational programs start at infancy through preschool. Our degreed teachers work in partnership with our parents. This bridges home and school to ensure an all-around better development of your child. Little U s curriculum is structured for different age and developmental groups. We provide diverse opportunities among various domains of education so that it motivates interest and imagination among the children. Little U's preschool education is a well balanced curriculum which integrates play and learning; so your child finds that learning is fun. Our parents quickly realize the importance of Little U s preschool education and the significant role it plays in their child's life. It is Little U's parents that vote us #1 in Porter County, and continuously advocate Little U as the best preschool education in the area. Our School-Age Programs gives parents and children a good environment for before/after school, school days off, snow days off, school delays and Summer Camp (all summer long)! Little U Academy provides transportation to most area schools. Little U Academy provides quality childcare while emphasizing early childhood education.
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Kaitlin Home

6301 Osage Rd Valparaiso, IN

2 mi

My name is Kaitlin Loehmer. I'm a mother of two looking to take on a couple of kids in my home to watch. My son is 2 and my daughter is 6 weeks old. While pregnant with both children I worked at Growing Kids in Chesterton. I worked in the infant room up to the after school room. I am CPR certified, safe sleep certified, and more. Please message me with any questions!!
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Valparaiso, IN

After-school programs near you in Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso, 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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