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Learning Cottage Preschool
5.0
My son used to go to this day care when he was about a year old. Shabana is very nice, disciplined and caring. We moved to another state and still miss this school. It is a very homely environment which is warm and cozy.
- Meenal M.
Safari Kid Burlington
5.0
My 11-month-old loves Safari Kid Burlington! The staff is caring, the environment is safe, and the center is clean and well-organized. I feel confident leaving my baby here, knowing they are in great hands!
- Care member
Zakane, Keltoum
5.0
Keltoum is an amazing childcare provider. She was like a second mother to me and like a grandmother to my son. She cared for my son during work hours from the time he was 3 months old until he was about 5-yrs-old.
- Cindy S
5 SENSES
5.0
My son has been at 5 Senses since December 2020, when we moved from another town and had 2.5 great years there. The school provides an extremely safe and caring environment and it's easy to see that all of the kids are very happy when they are there. There is a wonderful outdoor space where they...
- Heather W.
Kids' Place Located at Freedom Hill Community Church
5.0
Kids' Place is a wonderful program! The staff takes such good care of my children.
- John
After school programs in Wakefield, MA
The Caring School and Day Care CenterThe Caring School
5 Oak St, Wakefield, MA
The Caring School and Day Care Center is located at 5 Oak Street, Wakefield, Massachusetts. The center can accommodate a maximum of 20 children. The school offers full-time, part-time and before and after-school care services from Mondays through Fridays, 8:00AM to 6:00PM.
Odyssey Day School
17 Linda Rd, Wakefield, MA
Odyssey Day School is a licensed facility that offers various child care services and early education programs for infants up to school-age children. The company also offers enrichment classes, before and after-school care and summer programs. The company’s programs have flexible schedules to meet...
Learning Cottage Preschool
21 Douglas Ave, Burlington, MA
5.0
(2)
I am Shabana, mother of 3 children, certified curriculum coordinator, director and lead teacher for children, aged birth to 8 years. I have 18 yrs of experience in early childhood education.
Learning Cottage is a curriculum and theme based licensed family daycare and aftercare for toddlers...
5.0
"I am currently working as a licensed assistant teacher at Learning Cottage Preschool and have enrolled my own son too. Shabana the owner and lead teacher is very focused on curriculum, educational as well as gross motor skills of every child in the center. I am a...
Salija G.
Project Learn Extended Day Program
1 CHARLES GARDNER LN, Woburn, MA
We offer a licensed after school program from 2:30-5:45 for children ages 5-14. In the Summer we offer a top ten ranked Summer Camp for ages 5-14. For more inquires, questions, or comments, please contact us.
Greater Boston Early Academy is conveniently located a block away from Malden Center orange line train station. We are the only Center around with our own private playground and parking lot!
Greater Boston Early Academy is a Christian based education that provides a safe, fun, high quality...
We are a vibrant international early childhood education center that fosters multilingual development and cultural awareness in children ages 12 months to 8 years. Our unique environment provides excellent instruction in both English and Portuguese, creating natural bilingual development through...
For Kids Only After School
194 Essex St, Salem, MA
For over 30 years, For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) has provided high-quality out-of-school time programming to school-age children, kindergarten to grade 8. FKO operates 16 school-based sites and 2 independent facilities, partnering with six school districts in: East Boston, Everett, Peabody,...
Cambridge Community Center
5 Callender Street, Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Community Center
Located between Central Square and Memorial Drive, the Cambridge Community Center has been serving the Cambridge Riverside community since 1929. Today our mission is to promote community cooperation and unity and empower youth, individuals, and families. We offer...
Empow Studios
1776 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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...
We’re a stellar bilingual Montessori school located steps from Alewife station. We provide a year-round, authentic Montessori education using a Chinese/ English immersion model for children between the ages of 2 years 9 months and 6 years. Our school offers bright classrooms and have access to the...
Safari Kid Burlington
156 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA
5.0
(1)
Safari Kid provides more than preschool and infant/toddler programs that encourage lifelong learning. We also offer enrichment in the form of after-school programs for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, including arrangements for transportation from their local school. Our summer camps...
5.0
"My 11-month-old loves Safari Kid Burlington! The staff is caring, the environment is safe, and the center is clean and well-organized. I feel confident leaving my baby here, knowing they are in great hands!"
Care member
Zakane, Keltoum
15 Gladstone St Apt 1, Everett, MA
5.0
(1)
Zakane, Keltoum located in Everett Massachusetts is a family childcare center that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. The center is open 24 hours, providing full-time, part-time, before and after school programs supported by English and French languages. The family center has...
5.0
"Keltoum is an amazing childcare provider. She was like a second mother to me and like a grandmother to my son. She cared for my son during work hours from the time he was 3 months old until he was about 5-yrs-old."
Cindy S
5.0
(3)
5 Senses School in Reading is a one of a kind program that takes heavy influence from Reggio Emilia's student centered, self-guided and experimental approach to learning. We as teachers strive to develop social and cognitive skills through hands-on play ensuring each child that moves on from 5...
5.0
"This daycare has been wonderful to my son and family. He is my youngest of 3 and it has been a tough transition, but they have been amazing and so helpful. He already has wonderful friends, and never wants to leave and the teachers feel like a part of the family....
LIZ O.
Kids' Place Located at Freedom Hill Community Church
77 Kennedy Dr, Malden, MA
5.0
(1)
Our After School Program accepts children in Kindergarten through 5th grade and includes a Middle School Program for 6th through 8th graders.
Every weekday we pick children up from area schools with our van and bus and bring them to Kids Place where they receive a nutritious snack and help with...
5.0
"Kids' Place is a wonderful program! The staff takes such good care of my children."
John
5.0
(2)
We see our role as educators, and as a school as a partnership with children, parents and families
Our image of the child is that of unique individual, capable of being a valued participant in their community and learning process
We see the role of the educator as a partner, a researcher, a...
5.0
"I have 2 kids attending there, one in preschool and the other in after school. The teachers are great, we love them and can't complain. They have a great program which is led by the kids' interests and they have an open ended curriculum which is a blend of Reggio...
Rachel G.
Camp Fire after School Care
79 Willson St, Salem, MA
Camp Fire After School Care, located in Salem, Massachusetts, is an early child care facility that offers extended day care services for school-age children, kindergarten up to 5th-grade students. The company’s after-school programs are state-licensed and feature age and developmentally appropriate...
For Kids Only Afterschool- Webster School
30 Dartmouth Street, Everett, MA
For Kids Only Afterschool-Webster School is a child care facility in Everett, Massachusetts that offers extended are programs to school-age children. The company is committed to providing after-school, out-of-school programs that are founded on an inclusive approach. Aside from their enrichment...
Chenery Extended
95 Washington St, Belmont, MA
Chenery Extended is a non-profit provider that offers before and after-school enrichment programs for school-age children. The company offers supervised and age-appropriate programs and activities designed to enhance children’s intellectual, social and physical development. Chenery Extended operates...
Peabody After School Program
70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA
Peabody After School Program is an extended day care facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts that offers a wide range of after-school programs for kindergarten and elementary students. The company’s mission is to provide children with an out-of-school environment that supports their personal and...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Wakefield, MA
How long do after-school programs last near me in Wakefield, MA?
After-school programs near you in Wakefield, 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.
What are the benefits of after-school programs near me in Wakefield, MA?
After school programs near you in Wakefield, 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.
What activities are offered at after-school programs near me in Wakefield, MA?
Depending on the program, activities in Wakefield, 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.
How can I find a good after school program near me in Wakefield, MA?
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