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Find Trusted After School Programs Near Me in West Columbia, SC

We have 6 after school programs in West Columbia, SC! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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La Petite Academy Child Care-West Columbia

4027 Platt Springs Rd West Columbia, SC

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
The branch of La Petite Academy in 4027 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, South Carolina, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool, preschool, and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The center operates from six-thirty AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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Sunshine House of Irmo

915 KENNERLY RD IRMO, SC

8 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Bright Futures Start Here! For nearly 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. And we'd love to do the same for your child. Our talented teachers and caregivers work to inspire a lifelong love of learning in your child. Our programs focus on school readiness, social, emotional and intellectual development, literacy, self-esteem, and what every child needs – love and care! Try our school today and enjoy peace of mind your child is experiencing the perfect mix of play, learning, and love. Now enrolling for summer! The Sunshine House’s Legendary Summer Camp is everything that summer should be about – field trips, weekly themes, and more! Limited spaces for campers 5-12 years old.
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Cadence Academy Preschool Lexington

5307 SUNSET BLVD LEXINGTON, SC

6 mi

Day Care
Child care
At Cadence Academy, Lexington, our amazing 10,000-square foot preschool features eight custom-designed classrooms where children have ample space for discovery learning centers, in a cozy atmosphere that feels like home. Students enjoy our wonderful South Carolina weather with lots of scheduled outdoor activities on our three playgrounds, each designed for active play, exploration, and individualized activities for every age group we serve. We know today’s families are busy. As such, we endeavor to take care of all of the important details in your child’s day. Our wonderful cook prepares a nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack daily. We offer our meals and snacks in our weekly tuition fee. Additionally, we have one of the best Before and After School programs in Lexington, South Carolina, and it includes homework help and free transportation to area schools for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. *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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K's Little Sunshine Daycare

401 WESTERN LN STE H IRMO, SC

10 mi

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Right One CDC

2309 Julius Felder Street Cayce, SC

4 mi

An after-school enrichment program, with emphasizes on extensive educational training and tutorial assistance to help produce positive and innovative children. Ages range from 3 to 12. Children are taught inserts of musicology, keyboarding or piano.
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Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy

220 N ROYAL DR IRMO, SC

8 mi

Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
**Welcome to Universal Leadership & STEAM Academy (ULSA), where we "Love, Nurture, and Inspire Tomorrow's Leaders.** At ULSA, we provide warm, stimulating, and interactive learning environments, beginning with our Infant Room. Our goal is to partner with parents to ensure each child meets and exceeds the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual milestones appropriate for their age. We utilize proven, personalized teaching strategies alongside a variety of engaging tools, including toys, games, activities, vibrant pictures, music, play, and physical movement. These elements help us maintain a safe and individualized learning environment tailored to each child's unique needs. **ULSA’s Commitment to Our Families ** We pledge to make each day enriching, fun-filled, safe, and stimulating for every student.
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in West Columbia, SC

After-school programs near you in West Columbia, SC 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 West Columbia, SC 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 West Columbia, SC 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 West Columbia, SC, 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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