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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in Waukegan, IL

We have 10 after school programs in Waukegan, IL! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Bundle Of Joy Childcare

1529 13TH STREET Waukegan, IL

1 mi

Bundle of Joy is a safe, loving daycare home with CDA, Silver star rating with ExceleRate Illinois and accredited with NAFCC. Our all-inclusive program provides quality childcare to children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten. We provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and extracurricular activities. We also provide before and after school care. At Bundle of Joy, we believe that a child's work is play. We teach children age-appropriate lessons, manners, and social skills all through creative and purposeful play. We believe that if children enjoys learning at a young age, they will become a lifelong learner. We have Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential , First Aid, and CPR. Silver Star rating with ExceleRate Illinois, NAFCC accreditation. We accept YWCA Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) subsidies.
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Alice's Discovery Academy

1411 S. White Oak Drive Waukegan, IL

1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Alice's Discovery Academy is the only ECC facility in Lake County that provides extended hours, including before and after school care and overnight care. More than 1400 children have attended the Academy since 1995. We provide a nurturing childcare environment for preschool, daycare, music programs, art programs, and more, which promotes cognitively aware children.
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Little Chickadees's

511 N Elmwood Ave Waukegan, IL

1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Little Chickadee's Daycare has serviced the Lake County, IL community for 17 years. We have extensive experience with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. We are currently changing our new program to cater to school-age children. We specialize in Before and After School Care with transportation (if available). Breakfast and P.M. Snacks are provided to our childcare children based on ICCB Program.
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Martha's Day Care

1702 Washington St Waukegan, IL

1 mi

Child care
Martha's Day Care, located at 1702 Washington St., Waukegan, Illinois, is a child care facility that gives a nurturing learning environment for children. It promotes every child's individuality and reinforces the children's strengths through group activities. It fosters the students' developmentally appropriate thinking skills. All of its staff are First Aid and CPR-certified. The Daycare serves children ages two to twelve years old. Additionally, it offers before-school and after-school programs.
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Little Love Bugs Learning Center

1311 Argonne Drive North Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

3 mi

Little Love Bugs Learning Center is located in North Chicago, IL. Currently, I have openings for children, ages 2 to 5 years old. I also offer before and after school care for all school aged children. I will provide a loving, safe, and nurturing environment that will keep your little ones entertained with fun activities. The daily schedule includes story time, arts and crafts, music, educational activities, outdoor play and much more. *Hours are 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. *CPR/First Aid Certified. *DCFS Licensed. *Nutritious Meals & Snacks Provided. *Smoke Free Home. I am a mother of two wonderful children. I understand the importance of finding a safe and nurturing environment for your children. What I offer is more than childcare, but an extended family. I will care for your child as if he or she is my own. Experience child care as it should be... Nurturing, Laughing, Teaching.

Mercedez A. says "Mrs. Serena, is such a loving and caring person! I knew my son was in great hands. She was very flexible when our work schedule would quickly change, my...

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Childrens Land Learning Center - Grayslake

130 S ATKINSON RD GRAYSLAKE, IL

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
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Beginning with the opening of our first center in 2005, Children’s Land sprouted from our family’s desire to provide children an environment that primes them to grow socially, emotionally, and academically. This culture has grown throughout the years, as we have continued to build more centers and serve more communities throughout the Chicagoland area. We pride our centers in reflecting the communities within which they serve. This high level of care provides our stakeholders with the best, most differentiated care for their children, that is tailored to their specific needs. As a family-run business, we pride ourselves in listening to our families’ needs and continue to grow and evolve with their children.
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THE SAPLING SCHOOL

449 CENTER ST GRAYSLAKE, IL

5.0(2)

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
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Bethany F. says " They are very attentive and reassuring. They do many activates and now my baby is writing and ready for kindergarten"

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Celebration Child Care Center

29700 N Saint Marys Rd Libertyville, IL

7 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Celebration Child Care Center located in Libertyville, IL is dedicated to providing the highest-quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Infant, Toddler, 1-5 years old program. INFANT ROOM 5 DAYS…..$309 per week 4 DAYS…..$291 per week 3 DAYS…..$240 per week 2 DAYS…..$146 per week 1 DAY……$81 per week TODDLER ROOM (12-24 Months) 5 DAYS…..$306 per week 4 DAYS…..$290 per week 3 DAYS…..$229 per week 2 DAYS…..$146 per week 1 DAY……$81 per week TWO-YEAR-OLD ROOM 5 DAYS…..$277 per week 4 DAYS…..$267 per week 3 DAYS…..$201 per week 2 DAYS…..$132 per week 1 DAY……$79 per week THREE-FIVE YEAR OLD ROOM 5 DAYS…..$252 per week 4 DAYS…..$249 per week 3 DAYS…..$187 per week 2 DAYS…..$126 per week 1 DAY……$75 per week SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM (School age – Kindergarten through 12 years old) 5 DAYS…..$212 per week 4 DAYS…..$191 per week 3 DAYS…..$159 per week 2 DAYS…..$106 per week Weekly Rates Before school care only……..$47 per week After school care only………..$84 per week Before & after school care…..$128 per week Kindergarten Care……………$158 per week (1/2 day Oak Grove w/hot lunch served at Celebration) Daily Rates Before school care only………$15 per day After school care only…………$21 per day 4th Grade after school care…..$15 per day (Oak Grove 3:30-6:00 pm) Holiday Care…….$32 per day General Rates Registration Fee…..$80 Security Deposit (non-refundable): 1-week tuition rate (Use as last week of enrollment tuition) Key Fob…..$10
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Precious Little Ones Academy

905 Lorelei Dr Zion, IL

6 mi

Child care
Preschool
Precious Little Ones Academy is a home-based daycare offering educational child care services in Zion, Illinois. The school offers a safe and comfortable environment for children ages six weeks up to twelve years old, providing them plenty of activities and practical lessons. The school offers full-time/part-time care, before/after-school care, drop-in care and tutoring services.
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Lil' Peanuts Play Place

38960 N. Chicago Avenue Wadsworth, IL

8 mi

Hi! My name is Beth and I have been a licensed Special Education Teacher Pre-K-21 with Early Education Endorsements. I have over 12 years of experience and have raised three beautiful and polite school-aged children of my own. I am CPR certified for infants- adults, and am also endorsed in crisis management and conflict resolution techniques for all ages. The other benefits of using my homey environment are listed below: -Openings for 6 weeks and up - Small teacher/ child ratio -Tutoring available -Gurnee District 56/St. Patricks School -Before/after school available -References available -Daily outdoor play in fenced yard or park -Daily arts/crafts -Daily Pre-School readiness -Curriculum tailored to fit your child's needs -Healthy meals/snacks -Arrangements can be made to pick up from extracurricular activities -Weekend hours available -All shifts accepted
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Waukegan, IL

After-school programs near you in Waukegan, IL 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 Waukegan, IL 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 Waukegan, IL 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 Waukegan, IL, 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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