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We have 12 after school programs in Charleston, SC! Compare and find the best after school program to fit your needs.

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Mason Preparatory School

56 Halsey Blvd CHARLESTON, SC

5.0(7)

1 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Preschool
Kindergarten
Welcome to Mason Prep! Mason Preparatory school is an independent, non-profit, co-ed school for students in grades Pre-K-8. We partner with families across the Charleston, SC, area to provide their children with excellent academics, exciting activities, and a close-knit community in which to learn and grow.

Care Member says "Our son was fortunate enough to be a part of the first PreK program at Mason Prep. We were impressed by the foundation they laid for academics as well...

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Charles Towne Montessori

56 LEINBACH DR CHARLESTON, SC

5.0(2)

4 mi

Charles Towne Montessori is a 5-day per week program, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We offer a half-day program for children under 5 years old (noon dismissal). CTM serves children ages 15 months to 12 years. The Montessori classroom house mixed ages, so our Toddler program has children ages 15 months to 3 years, our Primary program has children ages 3 to 6 years, and our Elementary program has children ages 6 to 12. We also offer early drop-off at 7:30 a.m. and after care until 5:30 p.m. for additional fees. We do offer a Summer Camp Program, but it is only available for enrolled students. As one of South Carolina’s oldest and most distinguished Montessori schools, Charles Towne Montessori School provides a comprehensive program educating children from young toddlers through the elementary years. Thank you for considering CTM for your child's education. We look forward to the opportunity to meet your family and embark on the adventure of developing our parent/teacher team!​ Please visit our website - www.charlestownemontessori.org - for more information about the Montessori philosophy and/or our curriculum at CTM. Thank you for your consideration! We look forward to the opportunity to meet your family!

sokona D. says "I have two children enrolled at Charles Towne Montessori. My husband and I decided to move our family to Charleston a year and a half ago. We are...

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Wings For Kids, Inc.

476 Meeting St Ste E Charleston, SC

2 mi

Child care
Wings For Kids, Inc.is located at 476 Meeting Street Suite E, Charleston, South Carolina. The company provides after-school programs that promote social and emotional growth. Children are provided with plenty learning experiences of extra-curricular activities to enhance their skills and keep them away from unwanted vices.
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Montessori Learning Collective

2535 LEEDS AVE CHARLESTON, SC

7 mi

Academic
Montessori
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
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Montessori Learning Collective is a research based, multi-aged, hands on, learning environment which serves students from 3 through 6 years old, including the Kindergarten year. Children who are independently using the toilet may be enrolled at 30 months. Our school values outdoor education, diversity and inclusion, and creativity in a joyful learning community. Our Montessori village is a small, tight knit community with common health and safety measures, including vaccines, which empower the wellness of all. Montessori curriculum includes the development of the whole child: social/emotional, cognitive, fine and gross motor and the spirit of the child. The Montessori environment has a vast array of learning materials for the children to explore: science, language, mathematics, geometry, sensorial, practical life, culture and arts. The students are offered weekly enrichment classes in: art, music, gardening and Spanish. Our program is full day Monday- Friday, 7:45-3:15 with the option of extended day care until 5:15. Montessori Learning Collective is proud to have Master level educators leading in the classroom- observing, assessing and guiding the development of the child and family. We include families in weekly child development updates and hope to establish collaborative, communicative, positive relationship with families in our community. Our school is located conveniently between I-26 and I-526 near Tanger and the Charleston International Airport, 10 minutes from West Ashley, Park Circle and Downtown Charleston. Our green campus is on 4 acres including a walking labyrinth, bee hive, gardens and a large fenced in playground. Montessori Learning Collective takes pride in educating young children and empowering independence with passion and joy!
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Charleston

2523 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC

12 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
La Petite Academy Child Care based at 2523 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414 operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The center provides care for children from six weeks to twelve years old. They offer Infants, Toddlers, Early Preschool, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten Prep, Before and After School Care, and Summer Camp programs.
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Trinity Montessori School

1293 Orange Grove Rd Charleston, SC

5.0(1)

4 mi

Preschool
Child care
The Trinity Montessori School provides a childcare program in Charleston, South Carolina. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination using the Montessori method of education. The Trinity Montessori School provides a pre-kindergarten program, extended care, and a summer camp program.

Haley V says "We couldn't be happier with the education, foundation, and support that Trinity Montessori School has provided for our two children. Definitely the best in...

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Nonnie And Pop's Childcare

6968 S Kenwood Drive Charleston, SC

5.0(3)

11 mi

We are a DSS registered, FBI background checked, DSS Inspected Family Childcare Home. We take care of a maximum of 6 children at any given time, and we offer some flexibility in our hours. We are a married couple who have been married 6 years. We each raised two biological children, and Pam raised 4 stepchildren and Nick raised 2 stepchildren. We have 11 grandchildren. Pam had a daycare center in the early 1990s in Columbia, SC and taught Sunday School since she was a teenager. WE LOVE CHILDREN. We offer nutritious food and run our program up to ABC standards. The best family oriented childcare available. We are located near Trident Technical College and Boeing/airport/air force base and Northwoods Mall in Midland Park Terrace Subdivision. Attending our childcare program will be like visiting the grandparents for your children. We offer a combination of closely supervised outside play, learning materials to play with, reading stories to the children, nutritious meals and snacks, and individualized care based on each child's special needs. Your child will never be unsupervised. Pam is a certified nursing assistant and a retired real estate broker. Nick is a retired maintenance man after 20 years in the Navy. Pam recently completed Pediatric/Infant CPR and First Aid with the Red Cross. Nick and Pam completed a 16-hour program with DSS for Foster Parents. Pam recently completed a 29 hour DSS Childcare Program, an additional 3 hour nutrition course, and Nick just completed 10 hours of training. We actually have some flexibility with our hours so if you have a question, just ask. I could not get it to go earlier than 8 am but I realize many people go to work earlier than that.

Michael S. says "Blessings come in so many forms, Nonnie and Pop's just so happens to be one of them. Our son absolutely adores going to this care. He was always...

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Sunshine House of Mount Pleasant at Long Point Road

753 LONG POINT RD MT PLEASANT, SC

5.0(2)

7 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Bright Futures Start Here! For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been helping children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in. Our curriculum nurtures curiosity, builds confidence, and supports whole-child development — blending literacy, math, science, and social studies with social-emotional and physical growth. Whether you’re looking for school readiness, socialization, or love and care for your child while you work, we’re here to support you. Schedule a tour with us today!

Meredith R. says "I have only great things to say about the Sunshine House! The staff are very attentive and caring. We love that we get real-time updates every day while...

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Cadence Academy Preschool Mt. Pleasant - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

891 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD MT PLEASANT, SC

4 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.
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Kids Play Garden

320 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
Play Garden is an eco-friendly creative arts learning center located on Coleman Blvd in Mount Pleasant and Windermere Blvd (South Windermere) in West Ashley. We are seeking educators, teachers, and energetic individuals to bring fun to learning for children ages 12months (and walking) to 12 years old. Our center is very active and full of creativity. We encourage children to learn through play as well as structured classes and activities. Including but not limited to kids yoga, drawing/painting/sculpting, lego learning, motivational movement, recycled building and more. This school year we have preschool and after school classes each week with a variety of themes and crafts. Teachers must be or become CPR certified, pass a background check, and have experience working with children or a strong desire to learn. We have a diversified staff bringing all areas of expertise and look for individuals that have flexibility, enjoy teamwork, multitasking, entertaining and inspiring children, communicating with parents, exploring areas of art, working with an energetic and outgoing staff, creating activities, and most important having fun!!! Please send your resume to kidsplaygarden@gmail.com We always encourage families to look over our social media Page- Kids Play Garden to see the center in action and all the activities that we do on a daily basis.
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La Petite Academy Child Care-North Charleston

3608 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC

9 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The branch of La Petite Academy in North Charleston, SC offers standard childcare services. The North Charleston center is open from six-thirty AM to sixty-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. The school offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool, preschool, and prekindergarten prep. It offers before- and after-school programs, including summer and winter breaks.
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Great Oak Drive

4570 Great Oak Drive North Charleston, SC

9 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
La Petite Academy Child Care-Great Oak Drive is a branch of La Petite Academy that offers early child education for children ages six weeks up to twelve years old. Aside from the regular programs that they offer, they also provide before and after school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.
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Recent after school program reviews from local parents in Charleston, SC

After School Programs in Charleston, SC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 12 listed after school programs

Mason Preparatory School

Our son was fortunate enough to be a part of the first PreK program at Mason Prep. We were impressed by the foundation they laid for...

- Care member

Charles Towne Montessori

I have two children enrolled at Charles Towne Montessori. My husband and I decided to move our family to Charleston a year and a half ago....

- sokona D.

Trinity Montessori School

We couldn't be happier with the education, foundation, and support that Trinity Montessori School has provided for our two children....

- Haley V

FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Charleston, SC

After-school programs near you in Charleston, 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 Charleston, 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 Charleston, 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 Charleston, 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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