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

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Nell's Nursery & Preschool

83 KEASLER AVE LODI, NJ

5.0(7)

3 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Nell's Nursery and Preschool is a nurturing and reliable childcare center that focuses on your child's readiness for primary school success. Our teachers and staff encourage our children's creativity, confidence, and compassion for themselves and others. We promote each child as an individual and want them to be at their highest potential. We provide an environment that addresses individual needs and fosters every learning opportunity among their peers, teachers, parents and our community at large. We promise to nurture the love for learning and the importance of human character among every child. We believe this will lead our children on their own path to success. Nell's Nursery & Preschool looks forward to being a part of your child's extended family.

Care Member says "We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Nell’s Nursery! The facility it beautiful with a large space for outdoor play. More importantly, the staff...

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Kiddies Kare

195 W MARKET ST NEWARK, NJ

5.0(2)

9 mi

Academic
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
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Our mission is to positively impact the lives of children, their families, and the communities we serve. We transform early education into an exciting adventure, nurturing your child’s natural curiosity, prioritizing their interests, and fostering learning through play. Our approach sets the foundation for their future school success and lifelong love of learning.

Care Member says "The staff is so helpful and friendly!!! They really kept me updated and I felt confident that my child is not just cared for, but learning while he’s...

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B & J Wonderland Day Care

701 W 176th St And 80 Ft. Washington Ave New York, NY

5.0(1)

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
B & J Wonderland Day Care has 4 home based day cares in the WAHI community. We've been providing quality child care services since 2011. We are located on W. 162nd St, W. 176th St, W 192nd St. Features and services offered at B & J Wonderland Day Care: -Open 7 am - 7 pm. -Organic meals served daily. -Bilingual curriculum in Spanish and English. -Monthly trips. -Uniformed day care. -Uniformed staff. -Surveillance camera for parents. -After school program. -Electronic sign in / sign out. -Sign language. -Weekly extracurricular activities. -Gymnastics. -Dance & movement. -Music & instruments. -Yoga.

Ashley W says "My child attended B & J for a little over a year from the age of 8 months until she was almost 2. Unfortunately we moved to another state and I had to take...

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Together Learning Center/NVPS

219 Washington Avenue Dumont, NJ

4.6(24)

8 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We've got heart & here is "where TOGETHER happens." Licensed for ages 2-13. Full Day, Before and After School Care. AM & PM Pre-School Program. New curriculum that is full and sensory rich with technology programs available. Open year round - 7am - 6pm. Conveniently located with NYC transportation at our door. Ample parking for easy drop-off & pick-up. Largest playground in the area. *Single Parent & Sibling Discounts. Non-potty trained accepted at no additional cost. Competitive rates.

Hilda C. says "What a great school! This playground is huge! My daughter has learned so much! the curriculum is fantastic! ASL, yoga, movement classes, STEM learning,...

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KID'S FIRST ADVENTURE, INC.

279 14TH AVE NEWARK, NJ

5.0(2)

10 mi

starting at
$1076/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child care
At Kid’s First Adventure, we know every child is one of a kind and deserves special care and attention. Our team creates fun, engaging activities based on each child’s unique interests and needs. We’re happy to have staff who speak both English and Spanish to better connect with families. For now, we’re offering virtual tours only.

Care Member says "only place i would send my kids!"

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THE MEDICAL CENTER NURSERY SCHOOL

60 HAVEN AVE NEW YORK, NY

4.5(2)

8 mi

starting at
$3000/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
The Medical Center Nursery School is an independent, not-for-profit early childhood center located on the campus of Columbia University Medical School in Washington Heights. The school is committed to the value of play in the lives of young children. We offer half, extended and full day programs for children ages 2 - 5 years old. Now accepting applications for September, 2022. Tuition for 5 half days is $17,700 for the 10 month school year. Full time is $29,870. We offer a 3 day option for only for two year olds, with tuition starting at $11,775 for the school year. A limited amount of need based financial aid is available to qualified families. MCNS is accredited by NAEYC and is an ISAAGNY member school. For more information, please visit our website at mcns.org.

Sarah .. says "We started right before the pandemic so the fall of 19. I have 2 kids that attend. I absolutely love the school. Trisha has a really special quality of...

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Argelia Paulino Daycare

68 W 107TH ST APT 1 NEW YORK, NY

5.0(4)

7 mi

starting at
$1995/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
We are a group family daycare located in the upper west side of manhattan. We have a play-based program set up that allows our children to safely explore and cultivate their curiosity. Our goal is to provide our children with fun positive opportunities to fulfill their needs in all areas of development. We offer a daily busy schedule that includes outside playground activities, visits to the nearby parks for exploring. Inside activities including blocks, play-dough, coloring, story telling, readings, etc. we offer our children nutritional home food prepared from scratch. These positive early years activities combined with good nutrition, and love are essential for children to thrive in their future.

Care Member says "We love Argelia! Both of my children attended her daycare for a total of 5 years between them. Argelia gave them so much love, home-cooked Dominican...

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Divino Nino Child Care Center

120 VERMILYEA AVE APT A1 RM A01 NEW YORK, NY

5.0(2)

9 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)

Samily T. says "I've known Carmen for the last 11 years. I refer many people to her. My kids love her with all their heart. I'm blessed to have her in my life, a very...

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KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

338 GROVE ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(3)

9 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
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Our Mission and Philosophy KEL's philosophy centers on bilingual education, supportive relationships, intellectual curiosity, and an engaged community. Key Element Learning is a diverse and multicultural school community that develops astute students who become bilingual in Mandarin, Spanish, or French. Our curriculum supports English and dual-language learning, and it helps children build stronger communication skills and better understand different cultures. We value curious, active, and growth mindsets and nurture all aspects of human development—intellectual, physical, creative, social, and emotional. One of the great assets of our school is that we have families from all over the world, and many of our children are bilingual, bringing a lot to our community and curriculum. We encourage them to use their Mandarin, Spanish, and French, for instance, in the classroom. Children also have an exciting environment to learn a new language through their peers and the classroom. Children at Key Element Learning are very accustomed to hearing different voices and languages, which is a powerful feature of our program. KEL's units of study, monthly theme, weekly question, classroom activities, outdoor activities, and lessons are carefully designed to ensure developmentally appropriate, language-rich programs where the curriculum is responsive to each child's interests and individual development. We believe that each child can excel at KEL. Our enriched curriculum, play-based learning, cooperative group work, hands-on activities, and responsive classrooms are deliberately structured to channel children's innate curiosity about their community, inspiring an early love for learning that serves as a foundation for academic success. Our small class sizes and high teacher-student ratios provide students with a learning environment that emphasizes a child-centric and developmentally appropriate approach to teaching a whole child and inspiring each child's creativity and character. Community-building activities foster responsibility, encourage learning from one another, and form relationships that will continue throughout their time at KEL. Visit us at: https://www.keyelementlearning.com KEL's Locations 338 Grove Street, Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ 207 Van Vorst Street, Jersey City, NJ

Rosita B. says "Go above and beyond! Both my kids are learning so much! Everything is great!"

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Brighter Minds Daycare

601 W 141st New York, NY

5.0(1)

7 mi

We are Brighter Minds Daycare in the West Harlem on 141 Street Broadway. We are a Group Family Daycare a state certified facility. We are licensed in CPR and First aid training child ages from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. If you are Looking for a reliable, affordable child care in Manhattan for your little one then look no further. We provide one on one attention for your child in a safe and nurturing environment. Your child will be kept safe and engaged with activities that will be both educational and fun. call us we are here to serve. *Licensed Family Home Daycare *First Aid/CPR certified *Care 4 Kids accepted *Large Playroom *Flexible schedule *Indoor/Outdoor activities *Open from 8am to 5:30pm *Reasonable Rates *Full time/ Part time *Safe Environment *Before and After school *Hablamos Espanol

Stacy T. says "Highly recommend Brighter minds daycare. Sandra and her team us amazing. The atmosphere for transitioning is very much like home with lots more toys and...

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Verona Ave Day Care Center

222 VERONA AVE NEWARK, NJ

5.0(4)

6 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
We offer care for infants from 3 weeks to 13 years old. Growing with you from our Infant center to our Preschool Center located just a few blocks away. Incorporating Learning Beyond Paper and The Creative Curriculum to nurture your child's love of learning. Our Centers offer unique, individualized care for you and your child.

Angela M. says "my son has been going since he was one. They are in constant communication. He's learning so much! I also love that they do so many fun activities! "

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LEXINGTON CHILDREN'S CENTER INC.

115 E 98TH ST NEW YORK, NY

5.0(4)

8 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
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At Lexington Children's Center, we focus on forming nurturing relationships with our students and their families. We take pride in the welcoming atmosphere in our school. We promise to work hard for our community and continue to grow, adapting technology to the classroom and creating more STEM-related curriculum through the Department of Education. To better represent the culture of our location, we aim to develop English/Spanish bilingual classrooms to accommodate and enrich the students’ learning experience. Our school offers two private playgrounds and a staff that is over 90% bilingual English/Spanish teachers. As a Not-for-Profit, we encourage Income-based families to apply!

Lynette F. says "They are so attentive to the kids, they are well staffed and it's not over crowded. They fill you in on how the kids are doing throughout the day. "

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Yvonne's Daycare Center

179 Bennett Ave, Apt. 8G NEW YORK, NY

5.0(7)

8 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Yvonne's Daycare love, learning, and laughter grow together. Our daycare is a warm, nurturing environment where every child is treated with care, respect, and individual attention. We believe in the power of learning through play and hands-on experiences, helping children build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning. Children enjoy daily outdoor play, exploring nature in every season, which helps them stay active and curious year- round. We also take part in special trips to the local library and occasional field trips that enrich their experiences and connect them to the world around them. At Yvonne's Daycare, we support the whole child—emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually—through a balance of structured activities and free exploration. Every day is filled with opportunities to discover, create, and grow in a safe, joyful space that feels just like home.

Care Member says "We love Yvonne’s daycare! Yvonne and ms Miki are so caring and friendly, and communication with parents is always great. My son enjoys the fun learning...

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School: MANHATTAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

401 W 205TH ST NEW YORK, NY

5.0(1)

9 mi

starting at
$635/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
We are a school! Manhattan Christian Academy is a PreKinder-11th grade school in the Inwood neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. MCA offers a strong, Christ-centered education to students and families who value both the Word of God and instruction that reflects a biblical worldview. We are an open-enrollment, mission-minded school. The staff, faculty, and board at Manhattan Christian Academy love the Lord and feel called to serve in Christ-centered education. We see every class and interaction with our students and families as an opportunity to glorify God and further His kingdom. At MCA, the overwhelming atmosphere is one of family. Our students and their families feel loved, appreciated, and listened to. As we look towards unprecedented times in our city and world, our faith is our resting place. It is also our starting place for action. We have a unique call to be a light and a beacon of hope for the gospel, first, individually, in the lives of our students, second to their families, and finally to our community. We count it a privilege and honor to teach the Bible in all we do and to work diligently to reflect God and His truths in our assemblies, concerts, sports, extracurricular activities, events, and more. And as our world changes, we look forward to the work ahead of us to do more and more to honor God, share His good news, and engage our community. Please join us in this mission to educate New York City children to serve and lead by knowing God and understanding His world.

Diana G. says " It is a safe environment with amazing teaching values. We have been here for 5 years and will be here until they finish school."

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PARK PREP ACADEMY

519 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(2)

7 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Greetings from Park Prep Academy! We are a family-owned and operated preschool igniting curiosity and fostering a love of learning amongst our students utilizing the Bank Street's Developmental-Interaction approach. For nearly 18 years, Park Prep Academy has proven to be one of the premier preschools in Hudson County valuing and requiring the highest training from our early childhood educators who provide direct care for all students daily. If you are looking for a more connected experience in your child's first educational journey, you have come to the right place! We look forward to meeting with you soon and showing you the specialties of our school which we are so passionate about.

Care Member says "Don't hesitate on PPA! They are one of the best pre-schools around for the following reasons: 1. The teachers at PPA have an outstanding care for their...

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Smart Start Academy-Jersey

532 JERSEY AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(1)

9 mi

starting at
$2000/mo
Academic
Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
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We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the classroom on the weekends. We have a in house chef at all of our standard centers that allows us to provide your child with a healthy organic 5 course meal throughout his/her day. Our campus's include special guest, stem labs, field trips, indoor/outdoor Playgrounds and so much more! Come an experience what the neighborhood is talking about at the best preschool in Hudson county, Smart Start Academy. Our rates for childcare range between $1400-$2300 per month. (depending on amount of days and age of student)

Mary C. says "They're awesome, my son has been there for 4 years and my daughter will be attending soon too. The staff is incredible and they have a lot of different...

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THE CHILDRENS INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP INC.

17 E 16TH ST FL 12 NEW YORK, NY

5.0(2)

9 mi

starting at
$2500/mo
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
We are an international preschool Our main focus language in the school is English although most of the children speak another language .our children go onto the UN school, but also the public school and other private schools. Thechildrensinternationalworkshopatunionsquare.com

Taliwohi E. says "Very kind, warm, flexible and very understanding! "

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HANDS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE INC.

263 W 153RD ST NEW YORK, NY

5.0(3)

8 mi

starting at
$200/mo
Academic
International
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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We are a community-based organization that is licensed by Office of Children and Family Services and monitored by Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. We are located in Central Harlem, offering homework help, music, stem activities, arts and crafts and so much more. We work closely with the parents to address the needs of the students and to ensure they are on or above their academic level. Your child will feel welcome, safe, and will develop lasting friendships and a love for learning. We also accept HRA/ACS Vouchers.

Linda X. says "I have enjoyed my child's academic progress with math and reading since he has been attending there."

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The Booker T. Washington Preschool

325 E 101ST ST NEW YORK, NY

9 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
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We serve children 2 years to 5 years old. We focus on the whole child and encourage learning through play. We have a toddler program, preschool and pre-k programs. All of our programs place a strong emphasis on art, literacy and science. Our greatest desire is for our children to love learning and realize their greatest potential. We provide a caring, stimulating, and engaging environment in which each child can develop a love of learning. We have a beautiful location with private outdoor space, an art room, library, dance room and sensory room. We also offer a year-round and extended day option. Many of our early childhood children return for afterschool and our dynamic summer camp as well.
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Cadence Academy Preschool

20 HACKENSACK ST E RUTHERFORD, NJ

1 mi

Day Care
Child 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. Now accepting registrations for summer camp 2024 - ages 5-12-Sign up today!
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Wood Ridge, NJ

After School Programs in Wood Ridge, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Nell's Nursery & Preschool

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Nell’s Nursery! The facility it beautiful with a large space for outdoor play. More...

- Care member

Kiddies Kare

The staff is so helpful and friendly!!! They really kept me updated and I felt confident that my child is not just cared for, but learning...

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B & J Wonderland Day Care

My child attended B & J for a little over a year from the age of 8 months until she was almost 2. Unfortunately we moved to another state...

- Ashley W

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Wood Ridge, NJ

After-school programs near you in Wood Ridge, 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 Wood Ridge, 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 Wood Ridge, 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.

To find a good after school program near you in Wood Ridge, NJ, 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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