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1.7017 - La Petite Academy of Chesterton

131 VENTURI DR CHESTERTON, IN

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9 mi

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At La Petite Academy of Chesterton, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Chesterton, IN. 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…
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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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Available now until 6:00 PM today

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1000 N MAIN ST CROWN POINT, IN

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16 mi

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Kiddie Academy of Crown Point, IN offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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Preschool

Available now until 6:30 PM today

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Wendy's Learning Tree is a daycare and preschool program provider located at 305 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, Indiana. It offers quality care and learning experiences from Mondays through Fridays, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. This childcare facility has a capacity of sixteen children and provides a safe, secure and nurturing environment suitable for children's growth and development.
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Care Member says "Wendy’s Learning Tree is the best daycare I’ve come across in Valparaiso! My daughter, E, began there when she was about a year old and she has learned so much, I was so impressed with how far she’s come since being in a daycare environment. The staff is so friendly and all the teachers genuinely care about each and every child. The staff are incredible loving and attentive, always going above and beyond to ensure that my little one feels safe and stimulated throughout the…
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Preschool

3400 Campbell St Valparaiso, IN

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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…
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Ryan P. says "Jodi , Shannon and team are the best!!"
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1828 South 11th Street Chesterton, IN

11 mi

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Growing Kids is a state licensed, accredited, 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…
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86 E 70TH AVE MERRILLVILLE, IN

15 mi

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We operate licensed childcare centers in both the Highland and Merrillville, Indiana areas. Our professional staff provides developmental programs for children up to 12 years of age. Our entire team is annually certified. They must also submit to drug testing upon hire as well as random tests after that. Each staff member undergoes a state background check annually through the state registry.

9000 Taft St. Merrillville, IN

15 mi

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We are open Monday through Friday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm We start at 6 weeks to 12 year's old. Staff have CPR , first aid training. We have a fenced in play ground and a playroom and gym for days that are cold. Path to Quality level 3.
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5410 Lincoln Street Merrillville, IN

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15 mi

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7122 Broadway Merrillville, IN

15 mi

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6049 BROADWAY MERRILLVILLE, IN

15 mi

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Epiphany and Company Presents: Self and STEAM Academy implements therapeutic and STEAM activities into our daily curriculum; STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Our philosophies and curriculum are based on NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) standards and competencies for early childhood education. Our program aims to support all areas of development, including physical, cognitive, social, emotional, linguistic, and aesthetic…
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715 E 49TH AVE GARY, IN

15 mi

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5050 VERMONT ST STE C GARY, IN

15 mi

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1100 W 84 Dr MERRILLVILLE, IN

15 mi

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We're Children's Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop Off, and we've been a premier child care agency in Merrillville, IN, since 2002. We specialize in hourly childcare service and we offer basketball teams, pom-pom squads, and a movie theater for kids. We're proud to give back to our community by teaching children from 3-12 years old on the fundamentals of life and learning. We're conveniently located in the mall so parents can go shopping or run errands. We're looking forward to partnering…

6111 HARRISON ST STE 145 MERRILLVILLE, IN

15 mi

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We operate licensed childcare centers in both the Highland and Merrillville, Indiana areas. Our professional staff provides developmental programs for children up to 12 years of age. Our entire team is annually certified. They must also submit to drug testing upon hire as well as random tests after that. Each staff member undergoes a state background check annually through the state registry.

3931 BROADWAY GARY, IN

16 mi

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2200 N MAIN ST CROWN POINT, IN

16 mi

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Momentum Daycare is a learning environment where the children are love, cared for with consistency with a curriculum for all ages 0-5 years of age. We care about the children development in all ages. We have certified, fingerprinting, educated Director, Teachers and Assistance that want your child to enjoy and learn while in our care. Parents will love the environment when coming to events and watching their children grow throughout the year all seasons long.

2051 Adams Street GARY, IN

17 mi

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Wiggles & Giggles Academic Child Care represents the leading early childhood education program in Northwest Indiana. We are committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences, comprehensive social services, and outstanding teamwork with the families we serve. We provide a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for all families and visitors. It is our goal to inspire, and ignite children, and families to reach their full potential.
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5221 FOUNTAIN DR CROWN POINT, IN

18 mi

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2465 TAFT ST GARY, IN

18 mi

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We are a newly licensed early childhood education center located minutes from the Hard Rock Casino. Our center offers an creative arts program which includes music and dance. Our class sides are small which will ensure that your child receives the individual attention they need. We can assure you that your child will feel safe and develop a excitement for learning.
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2248 WHITCOMB ST. Gary, IN

19 mi

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Recent after school program reviews from local parents

After School Programs are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 4 listed after school programs

7017 - La Petite Academy of Chesterton

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.

Kiddie Academy of Crown Point

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care…

- Natalie V.

Wendy's Learning Tree

Wendy’s Learning Tree is the best daycare I’ve come across in Valparaiso! My daughter, E, began there when she was about a year old and she…

- Care member

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.

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