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

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Wonderwhiz Academy

53 Cochituate Rd WAYLAND, MA

5.0(4)

< 1 mi

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 your child to thrive. We offer an array of unique programs: Chinese-English Education, Daily Dance & Music Instrument Play, Monthly holistic curriculum and Country study.

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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Little Lamb Nursery School & Child Care

6 Loker St Wayland, MA

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Child care
Little Lamb Nursery School and Child Care located at 6 Loker Street, Wayland, Massachusetts, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep, as well as before and after-school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays.

Rishikesh S. says "Excellent and caring teachers. Safe, clean and spacious. Lots of room for kids to play around and creativity!"

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Weston Wayland Learning Center

107 Concord Rd Wayland, MA

< 1 mi

Child care
Weston Wayland Learning Center offers an after-school program and is located at 107 Concord Road, Wayland, Massachusetts. The center provides children with learning programs in writing, reading and math. Weston Wayland Learning Center's hours of operation is 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
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Wonderwhiz Academy

53 COCHITUATE RD WAYLAND, MA

4.6(9)

< 1 mi

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 your child to thrive. We offer an array of unique programs: Chinese-English Education, Daily Dance & Music Instrument Play, Monthly holistic curriculum and Country study.

Victoria says "We gad a great experience! Everyone was super attentive and my daughter loved all the caretakers there and had fun interacting with them and the kids!...

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GODDARD SCHOOL WELLESLEY

141 LINDEN ST WELLESLEY, MA

5.0(3)

5 mi

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
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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 families. Welcome to our community! If you would like to visit our new Goddard School, please fill out the "Tell Me More" Form on our website or call us to learn more. We cannot wait to meet you!

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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THE BILLY DALWIN PRESCHOOL OF TEMPLE EMUNAH

9 PIPER RD LEXINGTON, MA

5.0(1)

8 mi

starting at
$1919/mo
Faith based
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
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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 Judaic and secular classroom activities, tailored to students’ developmental needs and abilities. Teachers provide opportunities every day for students to explore their interests and expand their skills through individual projects, as well as plenty of time to jump, sing, giggle, paint, and learn together with friends. Careful attention is given to nurturing each child’s own curiosity and intellectual development with an eye toward building a smooth transition to kindergarten. The school welcomes and values the diversity of backgrounds and observances of our preschool families. The school is overseen by a dedicated professional staff in cooperation with a volunteer parent and community board of directors.

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

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LINCOLN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN

147 CONCORD RD LINCOLN, MA

5.0(1)

4 mi

starting at
$2380/mo
Cooperative
Academic
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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 growth. Our program is uniquely designed around the 4 keys to early childhood development and offers full-time and part-time options, year-round, from 7:00 AM to 6 PM.

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

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Kindernest Montessori Early Childhood Center

49 WINCHESTER ST NEWTON HLDS, MA

5.0(3)

8 mi

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 preschool aged children with the option to add "Before School Day" (7:30 AM - 8:00 AM) and "Extended Day" (3:00 PM - 5:30 PM). Included in every tuition are our daily farm-to-table meals. We provide breakfast lunch, and two snacks for children in the full-day program created by our in-house chef, Chef Jessi! ​ The Montessori method focuses on nurturing the individual child and equipping them with tools that foster independence giving them the skills to grow and adapt with an ever-changing global community. Every week, we provide yoga, dance, piano, and language lessons (also included in tuition). Please contact us for up-to-date tuition and discounts.

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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The Learning Experience - Natick

247 West Central Street NATICK, MA

5.0(2)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
The Learning Experience – Natick offers joyful, engaging childcare and preschool for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Conveniently located near Natick Mall and Route 9, our center serves families in Natick, Wellesley, and Framingham. Our all-inclusive L.E.A.P. Curriculum encourages hands-on learning and includes enrichment in music, fitness, and engineering—at no extra cost. With caring teachers and safe classrooms, children build confidence and friendships every day.

Care Member says "I can’t say enough good things about this place. The curriculum keeps my little ones engaged, and the staff goes above and beyond to make each child...

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Expressions After School

1132 Highland Ave Needham Heights, MA

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Expressions After School is an arts-based after school program in Needham, MA serving Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School children. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our students through the exploration of the arts and through artistic expression. We maintain a high quality series of programs: After School Program, Kindergarten Program, and Extended Child Care Programs with a well trained staff who provides personal attention and exceptional care. We cultivate children's individual creativity through visual arts, drama, dance, music, legos and sports. The atmosphere at Expressions is both nurturing and inclusive. It is an environment that stresses a &quot;home away from home&quot; approach. Children have the opportunity to meet their school obligations and participate in clubs and activities. We offer many unique services: Providing transportation to the program, we offer transportation to and from your children's extra-curricular activities and appointments as well. Open for delayed openings and early releases, providing breakfast, snacks and lunch when needed.
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Cadence Academy Preschool

210 SOUTH AVE WESTON, MA

4 mi

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. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Cadence Academy Preschool Waltham - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

475 WINTER ST WALTHAM, MA

6 mi

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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Empow Studios

1776 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA

10 mi

Empow Studios After-School Club (ASC) is a unique care and enrichment program that brings together technology, arts, and play. Whether your child is programming their first robot or creating a self-watering garden in Minecraft, we nurture their creative talent, build up their imagination, and spark interests that can open up new possibilities, while accommodating individual differences. ASC is open on early release days and is a designated drop-off-location for the Lexington Public Schools Transportation Department. The ASC schedule includes physical breaks and snack time. Homework is done and checked daily, with support from our staff. During Project Time, kids will continue working on their favorite video games, robots, and Scratch projects, or start a new project within our Tech &amp; Design curriculum. Kids end the day with Choice Time, which includes group games, Minecraft, LEGO free-building, and other creative activities. Empow also runs camps during February Vacation, April Vacation, and over the Summer. Kids can choose between Tech &amp; Design Camp and Minecraft Camp. At Tech &amp; Design Camp, kids build awesome projects in robotics, video game design, animation, programming / coding, 3D modeling &amp; 3D printing, digital audio &amp; video, and music production. During Minecraft Camp, we teach electrical engineering (via redstone) modding, architecture, game design, and world creation, all while developing teamwork and social skills. Both of these camps are either in your town or right around the corner! Empow will be running camps in Boston s Back Bay, Belmont, Brookline, Cape Cod, Lexington, Newton-Needham, and Westford. Other Empow programs include one-day NanoCamps when schools are closed, weekend technology clubs, birthday parties, and private lessons.
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NEEDHAM MONTESSORI SCHOOL

238 HIGHLAND AVE NEEDHAM, MA

8 mi

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, independence, responsibility, individualized & group learning, respect for others and appreciation of diversity. We maintain the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori and the guidelines of The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Young children have an innate desire to learn. The Montessori environment provides the child with a structure that allows for freedom within limits and offers developmentally appropriate activities to aid the child in his/her growth. The development of their social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual selves is our focus. The focus is on the process of learning, rather than on the product. We believe in individualizing each child’s school experience for the fullest expansion of their potential. Skills are presented that teach children how to learn and encourage them to be self-motivated and competent learners. Our teachers provide the opportunity for children to function in a safe and positive environment. This helps the child to become a passionate learner where he/she embraces and gains a sincere love for learning. Our curriculum includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Science, Language(s), Mathematics, Geography, Art, Grace and Courtesy, and Music. Most importantly, we partner with parents and caregivers to support the development of the whole child.
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Happy Child Day Care Center & Preschool

1191 Chestnut St Newton Upper Falls, MA

8 mi

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 realized that her true calling was teaching. She began working as a teacher at a local preschool, where her son was attending a toddler group. Mira continued her education while working her way up to take charge of the entire school of over 200 kids. In 1988, Mira left the Soviet Union. After stepping off the plane in Boston, she started working at a home daycare in Brookline the very next day. One year later, Happy Child Daycare & Preschool welcomed its first child. Without any advertising, the school's popularity was growing by word of mouth. In a few short years, the original school of 18 children has grown to the almost 80 precious minds we have today. From the moment you walk through the doors, you sense that this place is very special. From Lilya (the school cook who's been with us for over 15 years), who prepares warm daily meals; to the warm smiles of teachers and happy voices of children in the classrooms, you can feel the atmosphere of the school right away! Children enjoy countless trips to the petting zoo, apple picking, sprinkler parks, recreational parks, movies and hay rides, and of course the famous Halloween parade; it seems the school has and does it all! Happy Child engages children in numerous classes such as: karate, soccer, creative movement and music. Then, in the summer, there are the wadding pools and the sprinklers, kids' absolute favorite. Every year, we hold a Thanksgiving Potluck dinner, an Art Gallery, and Welcome Back to School party. Throughout the year, families enjoy many "breakfast with parents" mornings, along with their children. The year is wrapped up with our annual graduation BBQ, which includes clowns and fun galore! To put it simply, Happy Child Preschool & Daycare is the home away from home for your children. The teachers, most with bachelor's or master's degrees in education, are devoted to raising happy, healthy, and intelligent children and put their heart and soul into their teaching. Reach out to us and find out for yourself why countless parents choose to have their kids spend their days with us.
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WELLAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL

80 CRESCENT AVE NEWTON, MA

9 mi

starting at
$2625/mo
Montessori
International
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Wellan Montessori School (formerly Newton Montessori School) is an independent, coeducational school for students age 15 months – Grade 8, located in Newton Centre, MA. At Wellan, educators harness the power of each child’s intrinsic motivation; all students are known, cherished, and given the opportunity to achieve their greatest potential. Students benefit from hands-on lessons and structured curricula while working toward mastery in all subject areas. Outside of the school day, students also enjoy after-school enrichment opportunities including performing arts, athletics, computer programming, woodworking, and more. They learn in the context of a tight-knit community that includes peers, faculty, and family members of diverse backgrounds who celebrate each other’s differences. Graduates emerge as capable leaders with deep self-knowledge, sharply tuned academic skills, and empathy for others, well-prepared for the area’s top public and independent schools. Wellan Montessori School is fully accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) and the American Montessori Society (AMS).
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Little Bees Lab Preschool Center

525 MAIN ST WATERTOWN, MA

8 mi

starting at
$1900/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Little Bees Lab Preschool Center is unique for shaping little minds and helping them become creative Learners, Education focus and emotionally matured. The owners Marie Mathieu St Joy and Miche St Joy are both wonderful experienced educators, easy to work with and understanding of children of all age groups."
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Beginnings School

210 South Avenue Weston, MA

3 mi

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 part of the Cadence Education Family, continuing the legacy of the highest quality in care and education. test Our core curriculum involves a strong focus on social and emotional learning with our Kind Child Culture, which fosters classroom environments and practices that help children develop the traits and skills to build confidence in themselves and positive interactions with others. In addition to Kind Child, we also utilize the Ascend Curriculum, a skills-based learning approach that has been proven to help our children think critically, problem solve and become independent so they can thrive! We are proud to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), an organization that is devoted to promoting high-quality early learning for all young children. And, we are proud to provide an exceptional preschool education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. Children at Beginnings School enjoy the benefits of approximately two acres of wonderful outdoor spaces including a tree house and stage where children can express their enthusiasm and release their energy. Our facilities are designed to stimulate children's curiosity and cultivate a healthy appetite for learning and discovery.
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PINCUSHION HILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL

30 GREEN ST ASHLAND, MA

8 mi

The Pincushion Hill Montessori School is deeply committed to laying the foundation upon which each child can build a lasting and memorable educational experience. We foster competent, responsible, adaptive citizens who are lifelong learners and problem solvers. Formal education occurs in a structured environment whose explicit purpose is teaching students. Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. Educational methods include storytelling, discussion, teaching, training, and directed research.
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Next Generation Children's Centers Natick

15 STRATHMORE RD NATICK, MA

5 mi

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. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Wayland, MA

After School Programs in Wayland, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

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.

Little Lamb Nursery School & Child Care

Excellent and caring teachers. Safe, clean and spacious. Lots of room for kids to play around and creativity!

- Rishikesh S.

Wonderwhiz Academy

We gad a great experience! Everyone was super attentive and my daughter loved all the caretakers there and had fun interacting with them and...

- Victoria

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

After-school programs near you in Wayland, 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 Wayland, 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 Wayland, 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.

To find a good after school program near you in Wayland, MA, 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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