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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Watchung, NJ

We have 60 after school programs in Watchung, NJ! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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light bridge academy

80 Kingsbridge Rd Piscataway, NJ

6 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Rainbow Academy Associates located at 80 Kingsbridge Road, Piscataway, New Jersey, offers 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 school operates from nine AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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YMCA Metuchen

483 Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ

8 mi

Preschool
Child care
YMCA Metuchen is located in Metuchen, NJ. They offer full-day, half-day and drop-in care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old children. They provide childcare, preschool and before/after school care. They use creative curriculum that is designed to help children develop their physical, mental, social and emotional being.
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Al & Jean's Tiny Tot Academy

110 Watchung Ave Plainfield, NJ

1 mi

Child care
Al and Jean's Tiny Tot Academy located at 110 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from six-thirty AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. If offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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Basc Network

1229 Prospect St Westfield, NJ

6 mi

Child care
The BASC Network is a provider of before and after-school care services located at 1229 Prospect Street, Westfield, New Jersey. It offers enriching activities like supervised homework time, gym and outdoor sessions, arts and crafts, and special projects. It provides a safe and nurturing environment suitable for children's growth and development.
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Little Footprints Learning Center

520 King George Rd Basking Ridge, NJ

7 mi

Preschool
Child care
Little Footprints Learning Center located at 520 King George Road, Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 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 operates from eight-thirty AM to two-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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Van Holten Before & After School

360 Van Holten Rd Bridgewater, NJ

9 mi

Child care
Van Holten Before & After School is an early education provider that offers early learning and enrichment programs designed for school-age children. The company operates Mondays through Sundays and is open from 7:15 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Van Holten Before & After School can accommodate a total of 122 students.
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More After School Inc

213 S Scotch Plains Ave Westfield, NJ

6 mi

Child care
More After School Inc offers an after-school program for children of all ages in a safe and secure environment. It provides recreational activities that help enhance children's social skills and abilities. The center aims to utilize children's after-school time meaningfully.
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Ken Shirk Child Care Center

445 Old Post Road Edison, NJ

8 mi

Ken Shirk Child Care Center is an early childhood facility in New Jersey that offers NAEYC-accredited programs for children, ages 18 months to 5 years old. The company offers child care and early education programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and prekindergarten children. The company also provides before and after-school programs for school-age children attending schools around the Edison community.
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F M Kirby Children's Center

54 East St Madison, NJ

9 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The FM Kirby Children's Center located at 54 East Street Madison, New Jersey, provides childcare and learning services. School is open from eight-thirty AM to eight-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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Candyland Child Learning Center

776 INMAN AVE COLONIA, NJ

7 mi

Candyland Academy in Edison, New Jersey, is an innovative children's learning center that provides for children ages 15 months through 13 years, and encourages a happy and supportive learning environment. At our center, children will be encouraged to learn about friendship, sharing, following directions, and using their imagination.
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Cedar Hill Prep School

152 CEDAR GROVE LN SOMERSET, NJ

8 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Cedar Hill Prep School is a private school located in Somerset, New Jersey, that services students from 23 towns around the New Jersey-Pennsylvania region. As reflected in our community and curriculum, we embody diversity, unity and cultural immersion through embracing cultural differences, making us curious to imbibe, immerse, and understand the world. Our curriculum is designed to provide visible learning outcomes and maintain flexibility. Small class sizes and differentiated instruction have proven to be efficient and effective in student learning. Student performance is evaluated and benchmarked against the curriculum; accommodations are made as necessary. Cedar Hill Prep’s curriculum leads to high academic outcomes – students of Cedar Hill Prep have consistently been in the top-10 percentile of the nation over the last ten years. Nurturing our students to achieve their unique potential promotes sincere, driven, strategic, and knowledgeable education. Our educators strive to invest in their short-term and long-term outcomes, whilst presenting each challenge with compassion.
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Diane F

8 Wingate Way Green Brook, NJ

2 mi

I am an Instructional Aide with 10 years experience of working with children. I am looking for a summer nanny position. I have worked with many children from the ages of 4-10 and have two children of my own. One of my daughters is 19 and the other is 16. I have been a camp counselor, Girl Scout Leader and have done after school care in my home. I am CPR/First Aid certified, trained to use an Epi Pen and I have been fingerprinted by the State of NJ. I have a long list of references.
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Little Flower Montessori School LLC

6 Kilmer Rd Ste O Edison, NJ

8 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
Child care
Little Flower Montessori School LLC provides a school environment suited for children three years up to six years old. It strives to help children reach their fullest potential and develop a love of learning. It offers Montessori-based programs that promote every child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. The School offers Pre-primary, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Extended Care, and Summer Program.
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LITTLE FLOWER MONTESSORI SCHOOL

2 KILMER RD EDISON, NJ

8 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
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The Work Family Connection

221 Lafayette Chatham Township, NJ

7 mi

CELEBRATING 23 YEARS OF HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS! The Work-Family Connection has unparalleled reputation and experience in quality enrichment programs for kids since 1989. This Not-For-Profit currently operates dozens of Summer Camps and After School Programs on-site in New Jersey schools. The Work-Family Connection's philosophy is to provide a structured yet relaxed atmosphere and to also promote and teach essential life skills such as decision making, conflict resolution, negotiation, socialization, problem solving, and good self-esteem. One of the main focus areas of our programs is to support whole child as well as the academic curriculum of the school day. With the emphasis on FUN, many additional activities bring in a WIDE VARIETY of subjects, interests, resources, and exposures, including: * Literacy Learning * Character Development * Arts, Crafts, and Music * Physical Activity * Special Enrichment Programs * Linking with Families * Linking with the Community. The Work-Family Connection strives to maintain a standard of less than 15 students to one professional, qualified and trained staff person at all times. The Work-Family Connection teaching staff believes that the programs should serve as a "home away from home" and are places where a great deal of growth and development takes place. Within structure and limits,there needs to be much freedom and many choices. We believe that the environment should be challenging, both mentally and physically, foster independence, teach life skills and allow students to grow intellectually,socially,and emotionally. www.workfamily.org for registration or more information.
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Shannons After-School Reading Exchange Inc

35 Springhouse Ln Basking Ridge, NJ

7 mi

Child care
Shannons After-School Reading Exchange Inc in Basking Ridge. New Jersey seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.
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Prime Time

11 Springfield Ave Cranford, NJ

8 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Prime Time located at 11 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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A Plus Child Care

131 Halimin Rd Edison, NJ

6 mi

A+ Child Care is an in-home day care with two qualified and experience employees relocating to its new area of Edison, New Jersey. We provide the best quality care to every child in an appropriate area for children to play and learn. I have experience in tutoring and child care for almost 10 years. We offer full-time & part-time care, pick up from school after care, and weekends. Additional services provided are tutoring lessons and lunches and snacks. Please feel free to email me with any further questions or request to: Mariajgut80@yahoo.com
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Precious Gifts Day Care Center

400 New Market Rd Dunellen, NJ

2 mi

Preschool
Child care
Precious Gifts Day Care Center located at 400 New Market Road, Dunellen, New Jersey, 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 school is open from twelve Noon to six PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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Light Bridge Academy

600 Roosevelt Ave Piscataway, NJ

6 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Rainbow Academy Child Care Center located at 600 Roosevelt Avenue, Piscataway, New Jersey, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Watchung, NJ

After-school programs near you in Watchung, NJ 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 Watchung, NJ 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 Watchung, NJ 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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