Best School-Age Childcare in Durham, NC
Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Drop-In Care
With our Flex Care program, you can purchase child care days in advance to use, as you need them—all year long. You get reliability and flexibility, and your child gets to experience our proven curriculum in a fun, safe, and secure environment. You can purchase prepaid cards in five-day increments through your school, and each is good for one full year. After completing the enrollment paperwork, just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
Wondercamp
An action-packed summer for children (ages 2 to 12). Our exciting Wonder Weeks include topics and activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination. We serve healthy food, play outside daily, and take field trips too! Parents will love our app with live streaming video and photo highlights.
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Before & After School
Get ready for a great start and finish to every school day. In our Before- and After-School Clubhouse for school-age students, we provide a mix of independent and organized activities, education and recreation, plus order and routine for their mornings and afternoons. This program focuses on: daily goal-setting, team-building exercises, healthy physical challenges, homework help, and community projects. We also offer flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule and additional opportunities during school breaks, holidays, and summer vacation. And there may be transportation to and from your elementary school. Ask the director for details.
Drop-In Care
With our Flex Care program, you can purchase child care days in advance to use, as you need them—all year long. You get reliability and flexibility, and your child gets to experience our proven curriculum in a fun, safe, and secure environment. You can purchase prepaid cards in five-day increments through your school, and each is good for one full year. After completing the enrollment paperwork, just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
Also offers: Wondercamp
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Program dedicated to providing a healthy environment that will allow children to enhance social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills. Emphasis is placed on cultural diversity and learning...
School-Age Childcare Program
Drop-In Care Program
Also offers: Before and After Care Program
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We provide a loving and nurturing teaching environment that addresses each child's individual needs, ensuring they thrive and succeed in our challenging and changing world.
State Licensed Home Daycare
A nurturing ,loving teaching environment for all children respecting talents and needs
A Precious Angel Daycare
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
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Childcare center for infants through school-aged children emphasizing play-based learning through a balance of teacher-directed and child-initiated activities. Creative Curriculum is implemented to...
School-Age Childcare Program
After Care Program
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
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Daycare program offers play-based learning and home-like environment. Daily schedule includes creative activities and opportunities for children to enhance fine and gross motor skills.
School-Age Childcare Program
Before and After Care Program
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
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I love being a sitter because caring for children has been both my passion and my profession for over 25 years. Since 1999, I have worked as a childcare provider at Hopkins Childcare Academy in...
Hopkins Childcare Academy
Includes planning and implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that support cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral growth. I maintain organized, safe environments while ensuring compliance with state health and licensing regulations.
Before and After Care Program
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
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Here at TTLA we aim to promote fun and efficient learning techniques. Children begin their day with a healthy breakfast followed by group activities and outdoor play. The schedule also includes a...
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Early learning program designed for infants through school-age children. Learning environment features small class sizes and offers Kindergarten Readiness with structured lessons and activities....
School-Age Childcare Program
Before and After Care Program
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
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Early learning program offering services to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.
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Faith-based childcare center offering a play-based approach to learning. Students learn through hands-on activities and experiences and holidays are celebrated throughout the year. Children regularly...
Speaks Spanish
Early childhood development center serving toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Program offers a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on children's social-emotional, physical, and...
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Child care center offering developmentally-appropriate learning and care to infants through school-aged children. Physical fitness is encouraged through an onsite playground and optional sports...
Speaks Spanish
At A Child’s Garden Childcare, our mission is to provide a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. We are committed to fostering each child's...
School-Age Childcare Program
Before and After Care Program
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
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Facility offering care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Curriculum for younger students is designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Preschool program includes...
Speaks Spanish
Center provides childcare services and education to children from infancy to school-age. Infants and toddlers learn through play-based activities and curriculum for children age 3 and over follows The...
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A Brilliant Beginning Daycare (ABBD) offers quality childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Founded in 1999 and maintaining a 5-star rating, ABBD focuses on learning through play, with...
School-Age Childcare Program
Drop-In Care Program
Also offers: Before and After Care Program
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Welcome to Sylvan, where confidence in learning begins. At our locally owned Sylvan center, we help young students build strong foundations in math and reading with personalized instruction from...
Tutoring in Math
At Sylvan Learning, your child will build strong math foundations through personalized instruction that strengthens core skills, boosts confidence, and supports lasting success. We’ve perfected a highly-personal approach, tailoring lessons to your child’s specific needs, from addition and subtraction to fractions and decimals.
SAT Prep & College Readiness
At Sylvan Learning, your teen will master the skills needed to raise ACT® or SAT® test scores! Our test prep and college readiness experts use a combination of small-group instruction, independent learning, online resources and full-length practice tests to deliver real results!
Also offers: Tutoring in Writing, Homework Help, Tutoring in Reading
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The CDC environment provides children with various interest areas in which he/she can explore and learn various concepts and skills to prepare them for life long learning. Your child will experience...
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Before and after-school program at E.K. Powe Elementary School, promoting intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. Children are given homework time and participate in indoor and...
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Faith-based center providing Christ-based educational experiences to young children as well as before and after care to school-aged kids. Activities include arts & crafts, indoor & outdoor play,...
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Childcare center servicing infants through school-age students encouraging each child's confidence, discipline, and independence. Concepts taught include alphabet, numbers, and shapes supporting the...
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Center provides before and after school care to preschoolers and school-aged children. Daily activities include cooking, dramatic play, physical fitness, homework help, free play, music, movement,...
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Center provides before and after school care to preschoolers and school-aged children. Daily activities include cooking, dramatic play, physical fitness, homework help, free play, music, movement,...
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Before and after school extension program providing on-site school care. Students may experience daily arts and crafts, physical activities, and teacher-guided group projects. Homework support is also...
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Before & after care program operated by the local school district. Curriculum offers a wide variety of options that include structured learning, dedicated homework time, and independent play....
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Center provides before and after school care to preschoolers and school-aged children. Daily activities include cooking, dramatic play, physical fitness, homework help, free play, music, movement,...
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Center provides before and after school care to preschoolers and school-aged children. Daily activities include cooking, dramatic play, physical fitness, homework help, free play, music, movement,...
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Center provides before and after school care to preschoolers and school-aged children. Daily activities include cooking, dramatic play, physical fitness, homework help, free play, music, movement,...
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Center provides before and after school care to preschoolers and school-aged children. Daily activities include cooking, dramatic play, physical fitness, homework help, free play, music, movement,...
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Center provides before and after school care to preschoolers and school-aged children. Daily activities include cooking, dramatic play, physical fitness, homework help, free play, music, movement,...
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Center provides before and after school care to preschoolers and school-aged children. Daily activities include cooking, dramatic play, physical fitness, homework help, free play, music, movement,...
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Before & after school program providing care and educational experiences to older children. Operated by the public school district, curriculum features a blend of structured learning, dedicated...
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Before and after-school program at Hillandale Elementary School, promoting intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. Children are given homework time and participate in indoor and...
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Center provides before and after school care to preschoolers and school-aged children. Daily activities include cooking, dramatic play, physical fitness, homework help, free play, music, movement,...
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Faith-based daycare providing services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Program focuses on spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional, and physical development and features Wee Learn...
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Before & after school program operated by Durham County Schools and located at Holt Elementary. Curriculum features a balance of structured learning time, dedicated homework help, and independent...
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Center provides before and after school care to preschoolers and school-aged children. Daily activities include cooking, dramatic play, physical fitness, homework help, free play, music, movement, and...
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Center provides before and after school care to preschoolers and school-aged children. Daily activities include cooking, dramatic play, physical fitness, homework help, free play, music, movement, and...
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Before & after school care operated by the Durham Public School District. Curriculum offers a balance between structured learning opportunities and free choice. Activities include arts & crafts, group...
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Center provides before and after school care to preschoolers and school-aged children. Daily activities include cooking, dramatic play, physical fitness, homework help, free play, music, movement,...
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Before and after school program providing services to students on the campus of Bethesda Elementary. Program focuses on social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development and daily routine...
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...
Speaks Spanish
Center serving infants, toddlers, and preschool students. Social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development is fostered through independence, self-esteem, and kindness and consideration. Infant...
Speaks Spanish
Lightbridge Academy is a child care center that welcomes infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarteners with a variety of programs to help children develop their academic, social, and...
Back-Up Care
With Lightbridge Academy’s back-up care, parents can reserve a day here and there — or even up to weeks at a time — at your local center. Back-up child care is available at all Lightbridge Academy locations on a space-available basis for infants through school-aged children.
Drop-In Care Program
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Home-based childcare program offers opportunities for children to learn through play.
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School provides care and educational services to infant, toddler, and preschool-age children. Curriculum includes common core subjects but puts a primary focus on cognitive, fine/gross motor skills,...
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We provide children from infancy to school age with a safe, fun environment to learn and grow. With over 230 schools across 10 states, children are encouraged and guided in order to thrive. Our...
Summer Camp
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure, discovery, and hands-on learning at Infinity Explorers Adventure Summer Camp! Each week, campers will embark on a new journey filled with exciting activities, thrilling field trips, and engaging challenges. Our program is designed to keep kids active, curious, and learning—all while having a blast! From space exploration to superhero training, creative arts to outdoor adventures, there’s something for every explorer. Plus, with nutritious meals and snacks included, your little adventurer will stay fueled for all the fun ahead.
School Break Care
Our top priority is to give your child a great start in life. It’s an honor that we get to pursue our passion and be a part of your child’s educational journey beyond the confines of the traditional school schedule. Each of our school break programs offers a unique and enriching experience. During spring break, children can embrace the awakening of nature through outdoor adventures, individual exploration and seasonal education. It’s also an exciting opportunity to get a sneak peek into 5 of the upcoming themes for summer camp. Our Adventure Summer Camp program features 13 weekly themes, featuring a variety of carefully organized activities, field trips, and creative arts to ignite their imagination and keep them engaged. As winter arrives, our program brings the magic of the season to life with holiday-themed activities and cozy indoor activities that foster a sense of warmth and togetherness. No matter the time of year, our school break programs provide children with unforgettable moments of joy, growth and exploration.
Also offers: Young Achievers: School-Age Program
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