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After School Programs in Waltham, MA are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

GODDARD SCHOOL WELLESLEY

The teachers are caring, the facilities are new and clean with engaging rooms and toys, and the administrative staff are friendly and...

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Wonderwhiz Academy

We've been with the Wonder Whiz Academy for over two years and always had a great experience with them. We particularly appreciate high...

- Olga M.

Happy Child Day Care Center & Preschool

My wife and I can’t say enough about Happy Child. The love and care they showed our children could not be matched. The teachers truly love...

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Cadence Academy Preschool Waltham - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

475 WINTER ST WALTHAM, MA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Little Souls Center

200 5th Ave Waltham, MA

1.0(2)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Little Souls Center located at 200 5th Avenue, Waltham, Massachusetts, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before and after-school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The center is open from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM,...
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Child care
YMCA After School Program @ MacArthur Elementary is a child care and learning facility located at 494 Lincoln Street, Waltham, Massachusetts. It offers a safe and secure environment that meets the children's growth and developmental needs. The center provides age-appropriate activities designed to enhance the children's...
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GODDARD SCHOOL WELLESLEY

141 LINDEN ST WELLESLEY, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
The Goddard School of Wellesley is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day. We are proud to serve the surrounding communities, including Wellesley, Natick, Wayland, Weston, Needham, and Newton. We are dedicated to providing an enriching, nurturing environment for children and their...

Care Member says "The teachers are caring, the facilities are new and clean with engaging rooms and toys, and the administrative staff are friendly and reliable. "

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Wonderwhiz Academy

53 Cochituate Rd WAYLAND, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Child care
Preschool
Welcome to WonderWhiz Academy, where we ignite the wonders within your children! At WonderWhiz, we are dedicated to nurturing curious, bilingual, musical, and resilient children. Our team of licensed happy and consistent teachers are committed to creating a loving, fun, language-rich, and stimulating environment that encourages...

Olga M. says "We've been with the Wonder Whiz Academy for over two years and always had a great experience with them. We particularly appreciate high professionalism and...

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Happy Child Day Care Center & Preschool

1191 Chestnut St Newton Upper Falls, MA

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
The story of Happy Child Preschool & Daycare began many years ago in the former Soviet Union. The director, Mira Fayngersh, grew up in a family of educators. Mira's mother was a life-long math teacher and her father was a school principal. Although Mira graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, she quickly...

Care Member says "My wife and I can’t say enough about Happy Child. The love and care they showed our children could not be matched. The teachers truly love all of the...

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LINCOLN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

147 CONCORD RD LINCOLN, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2380/mo
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Lincoln School for Children is a high-quality, safe, and nurturing preschool and childcare center for children from 3 months old to 5 years old. With a large and clean facility, loving and qualified teachers, low teacher-to-student ratios, and an educational curriculum, we provide a stimulating environment for your child's...

Binna D. says "THIS SCHOOL IS VERY GOOD FOR OUR KIDS, EVERYTHING IS PRETTY NEW. THE LOCATION IS GREAT."

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Global Children's School

4A GILL ST WOBURN, MA

4.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2132/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
A joyful, child-centered, multicultural early education in Woburn, Massachusetts. Infants through Kindergarten. Certified, Experienced teachers are trained in early childhood best practices. Convenient locations Woburn, Natick and Cambridge. Great outdoors. Hot meals Included. * We specialize in Quality Early Childhood...

Mike C. says "We have one kid there for close to a year. The staff is great, and we've worked with Catherine and the school has grown since. Everybody is extremely nice...

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Beginnings School

210 South Avenue Weston, MA

4.0(11)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Beginnings School, located in Weston, MA provides exceptional education and a nurturing environment for children 3 months to 5 years old, in addition to the My Clubhouse After School Program and Summer Explorations Program for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. We first opened our doors in 1985, and in 2020 we became...

Kristy W. says "Our family has been at Beginnings School for almost six years, and we have had a fantastic experience there. My younger daughter spent three years in the...

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THE BILLY DALWIN PRESCHOOL OF TEMPLE EMUNAH

9 PIPER RD LEXINGTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1919/mo
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
The Billy Dalwin Preschool is a creative, warm, and welcoming place for children ages 18 months to five years old. The school offers morning and full day programs for toddlers and preschoolers as well as extended day options. Daily curriculum provides an innovative multi-disciplinary approach to learning, blending engaging...

Care Member says "A warm inclusive school where my child can learn and grow with his friends."

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Little Pandas

15 SYCAMORE ROAD NEWTON, MA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
In-Home daycare
Little Pandas Home Daycare By Zhifen Fei is warm and vibrant haven that has been nurturing young minds since 1994. Our journey began in Watertown, MA with our dedicated founder, Fei, and has since flourished in the inviting community of Oak Hill in Newton, MA. Positioned conveniently near Route 9 and the Chestnut Hill area, our...

Han F. says "My daughter joined Little Panda when she was 2 years and 9 months old. I was nervous because she had never been in a daycare setting and she was nervous...

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Greater Boston Early Academy

144 COMMERCIAL ST MALDEN, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
International
Faith based
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 4 more
Greater Boston Early Academy is conveniently located a block away from Malden Center orange line train station. We are the only Center around with our own private playground and parking lot! Greater Boston Early Academy is a Christian based education that provides a safe, fun, high quality learning environment. Our goal is...

Adriana O. says ""Both of my kids attended during the pandemic. They were a complete life-saver. They started with a small group of kids, and they were absolutely...

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THE FRANCES JACOBSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

477 LONGWOOD AVE BOSTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1556/mo
Reggio emilia
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center (FJECC) at Temple Israel of Boston offers an innovative, high quality secular and Judaic curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment. We foster critical thinking and a love of learning through carefully curated, joyful play in children from 1 year and 8 months to 5 years. Based...

Nicole L. says " FJECC is a magical place where children thrive, create and explore and where families of all backgrounds feel welcomed into the community. The highly...

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NEEDHAM MONTESSORI SCHOOL

238 HIGHLAND AVE NEEDHAM, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2044/mo
Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
*Currently accepting EEC Childcare Vouchers!* Needham Montessori School continues a rich tradition of providing a higher standard for early childhood education through the Montessori Method. We are an American Montessori Society (AMS) Full Member School for children from 4 weeks to 12 years. Our school promotes peace,...

Matt H. says "Needham Montessori has been spectacular (5 out of 5). We were early adopters of their new infant program and have loved every step of the way. The level...

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Clinton Path Preschool

58 IRVING ST BROOKLINE, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
"Welcome to Clinton Path Preschool, a place where joyful learning thrives through friendship and play in our cooperative community. Our mission is to inspire children, recognizing them as capable individuals who navigate, inquire, create, and explore their world in many ways. Rooted in our inquiry-led and play-based approach, we...

Sarinnapha V. says "Our family has been with Clinton Path Preschool for the past 6 years and are so grateful for the incredibly loving, nurturing, and strong-community...

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Pine Village Preschool, Brighton

402 WESTERN AVE BRIGHTON, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2430/mo
Pine Village Preschool is a highly respected Spanish Immersion School for Toddlers and Preschoolers with 10 locations in the Greater Boston area. We enroll students as young as 15 months old and children can enroll in our programs at any time during the year. We offer part-time 2, 3, 4 days a week and full-time 5 days a week. We...

Catalina O. says "They provided good care for my son for the time that he was with them. Not only did they care about the well being of my son but for myself when I was...

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Learning Cottage Preschool

21 Douglas Ave Burlington, MA

5.0(2)
I am Shabana, mother of 3 children, certified curriculum coordinator, director and lead teacher for children, aged birth to 8 years. I have 18 yrs of experience in early childhood education. Learning Cottage is a curriculum and theme based licensed family daycare and aftercare for toddlers through preschoolers. We provide a...

Meenal M. says "My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and still miss...

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Bright Bear Academy

22 A ST BURLINGTON, MA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Bright Bear Academy, located in Burlington, MA, is a dedicated early childhood education center that focuses on creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. Known for its commitment to fostering growth through hands-on learning and play, the academy provides a well-rounded educational experience for...

Care Member says "The center was spotless and the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely enroll here when I am ready."

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Open Arms Christian Preschool

426 Davis Road Bedford, MA

5.0(1)
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Preschool
Open Arms Christian Preschool (OACP) provides a stimulating, Christian learning environment. Each child will be encouraged to develop at a comfortable rate of growth since each child is a unique individual. Our curriculum provides guidance to promote five areas of development which includes: Spiritual, Social, Intellectual,...

Maria S. says "This preschool has truly been a blessing for our son Nicholas. He has spent 2,5 years there and we could not be happier. Principal Donna and all the staff...

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Kindernest Montessori Early Childhood Center

49 WINCHESTER ST NEWTON HLDS, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2900/mo
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Located in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, the Kindernest Montessori Early Childcare Learning Center upholds the fundamental principles of Montessori education and holistic development in a nurturing environment where children are guided with kindness and respect. At Kindernest, we have programs for infants, toddlers, and...

Care Member says "Really beautiful montessori school with infant, toddler, and preschool options. Love the variety of schedules available for part and full time care. All...

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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Waltham, MA

After-school programs near you in Waltham, MA 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 Waltham, MA 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 Waltham, MA 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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