Best School-Age Childcare in Grand Rapids, MI
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 Writing
At Sylvan Learning, your child will experience significant growth in writing. We’ve perfected a highly personal approach, tailoring lessons to your child’s specific needs, from strengthening writing mechanics and mastering proper sentence structures to encouraging creative expression.
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.
Also offers: SAT Prep & College Readiness, Homework Help, Tutoring in Reading
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AppleTree & Gilden Woods schools have been serving Michigan families for 25+ years. Parents choose us for one simple reason: the highest quality of child care and early education. Everything we do...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
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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AppleTree & Gilden Woods schools have been serving Michigan families for 25+ years. Parents choose us for one simple reason: the highest quality of child care and early education. Everything we do...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
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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Tutor Time brings a fun-filled approach to early learning and child care. In a bright, friendly, engaging environment, we provide quality experiences for infants to school-age students (up to age 12)...
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
Our Flex Care program allows you to purchase child care days in advance. That way, you can use them when you need them—all year long. You’ll love the reliability and flexibility, and your child will love our proven early education curriculum and fun, safe, secure environment. Prepaid cards come in five-day increments and can be bought at your school. Each is good for one full year. Once you’ve completed the enrollment paperwork, just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
Also offers: Wondercamp
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AppleTree & Gilden Woods schools have been serving Michigan families for 25+ years. Parents choose us for one simple reason: the highest quality of child care and early education. Everything we do...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
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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Every day, we’re nurturing young learners and preparing children for a bright future. At Childtime, our sensitive, respectful teachers are building trusting, secure relationships with children that...
Drop-In Care
At Childtime, our Drop-In Care program gives you the freedom to purchase child care days in advance. This allows you to use them when you need them—all year long! As a parent, you’ll appreciate the reliability and flexibility while your child enjoys our proven early education curriculum in a safe, secure, fun environment. Our prepaid cards come in five-day increments and are good for one full year. 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.
Responds quickly
AppleTree & Gilden Woods schools have been serving Michigan families for 25+ years. Parents choose us for one simple reason: the highest quality of child care and early education. Everything we do...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
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.
Responds quickly
AppleTree & Gilden Woods schools have been serving Michigan families for 25+ years. Parents choose us for one simple reason: the highest quality of child care and early education. Everything we do...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
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.
Responds quickly
AppleTree & Gilden Woods schools have been serving Michigan families for 25+ years. Parents choose us for one simple reason: the highest quality of child care and early education. Everything we do...
Drop-In Care
We remain committed to supporting our community in any way that we can. That includes drop-in care to help families as routines change. With Flex Care, you can purchase child care days ahead of time, so you have a flexible, reliable, simple way to navigate scheduling needs. Prepaid Flex Care cards can be purchased in five-day increments, which are honored for one full year. Flex Care is also a perfect option if you stay home but need an occasional day off, or to take advantage of our summer program options.
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.
Responds quickly
The Learning Experience – Beltline offers daycare and preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in Grand Rapids. Located on Beltline Ave NE near Knapp’s Corner, we serve families in...
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Speaks Spanish
The Learning Experience – Cascade offers daycare, preschool, and school-age programs for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Located on Hall Street across from Lake Michigan Credit Union, we serve...
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Speaks Spanish
Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at Kentwood. Our accredited programs for Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten age children offer a safe, inspiring space to learn,...
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Before and after school care available to enrolled students at New Branches School. School is a free charter school. but there is a cost for extended care. Program focuses on discovery, nature-based...
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Group in-home daycare that welcomes toddlers and preschool-aged children. Daycare follows a Montessori and Waldorf approach and boasts a spacious backyard for outdoor play. Program offers a blend of...
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
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Tata's Day Care LLC opened in 2022 and we currently have a license for 12 children with the highest level of quality. We believe each child is unique and has their strengths and ways to relate with...
Speaks Spanish
Christian preschool and school-age program provided by Orchard Hill Reformed Church. Before and after school care as well as summer programming is available to school-aged children. Daily activities...
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Childcare center offers a kindergarten readiness curriculum for preschool children, wraparound care for East Grand Rapids Public Schools students, and a summer camp for preschool through fifth-grade...
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Tutor Time brings a fun-filled approach to early learning and child care. In a bright, friendly, engaging environment, we provide quality experiences for infants to school-age students (up to age 12)...
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
Our Flex Care program allows you to purchase child care days in advance. That way, you can use them when you need them—all year long. You’ll love the reliability and flexibility, and your child will love our proven early education curriculum and fun, safe, secure environment. Prepaid cards come in five-day increments and can be bought at your school. Each is good for one full year. Once you’ve completed the enrollment paperwork, just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
Also offers: Wondercamp
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A Catholic preschool and school-age program providing learning experiences and care to children ages 3-14 years old. Orton Gillingham and Bridges Curriculums are used in math and multi-sensory...
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Program offers onsite extended childcare services for school-age children. Social, cognitive, physical and character-building skills are enhanced through age-appropriate experiences. Daily routine...
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Program offers onsite extended childcare services for school-age children. Social, cognitive, physical and character-building skills are enhanced through age-appropriate experiences. Daily routine...
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Program offers onsite extended childcare services for school-age children. Social, cognitive, physical and character-building skills are enhanced through age-appropriate experiences. Daily routine...
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Program offers onsite extended childcare services for school-age children. Social, cognitive, physical and character-building skills are enhanced through age-appropriate experiences. Daily routine...
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Program offers onsite extended childcare services for school-age children. Social, cognitive, physical and character-building skills are enhanced through age-appropriate experiences. Daily routine...
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Before and after school care provided to students enrolled in Pine Ridge School. Program includes games, group activities, and outside play. Homework help is available.
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Before and after school program serving children attending Endeavor Elementary. Facility provides a variety of educational and recreational enrichment activities, including arts and crafts and...
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Before and after school care provided to students enrolled in Northern Trails School. Program includes games, group activities, and outside play. Homework help is available.
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Before and after school care provided to students enrolled in Meadow Brook Elementary School. Program includes games, group activities, and outside play. Homework help is available.
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School-age childcare program providing services to children and families on the campus of Thornapple Elementary. Activities include indoor and outdoor free play, gym time, and arts & crafts.
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School-age program for students enrolled at Burton Elementary or Burton Middle School provides after-school experiences that strengthen academic, emotional, and individual growth. Program offerings...
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Program offers onsite extended childcare services for school-age children. Social, cognitive, physical and character-building skills are enhanced through age-appropriate experiences. Daily routine...
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Facility provides toddler care and early learning programs for preschool-age children. HighScope, Creative and ZooPhonics curriculum ensure school-readiness through age-appropriate lessons and...
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Before and after school care provided to students enrolled in Orchard View School. Program includes games, group activities, and outside play. Homework help is available.
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Program offers onsite extended childcare services for school-age children. Social, cognitive, physical and character-building skills are enhanced through age-appropriate experiences. Daily routine...
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After school program providing services to elementary students in Grand Rapids. Students participate in a variety of team-building activities and build friendships. Other activities include music,...
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Christian child care program providing learning experiences and spiritual guidance to preschoolers and school-aged children. Program fosters emotional security and social growth in children of all...
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Lutheran preschool and extended day program provided to children to encourage academics, socializing, and spiritual growth. Learning environment includes two large classrooms, plus an indoor large...
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Campus offers early learning program for preschool-age children in Christian-based environment. Math, science, art and music are taught through hands-on lessons in preparation for Kindergarten and...
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Before and after school program serving children attending Crestwood Middle School. Facility provides a variety of educational and recreational enrichment activities, including arts and crafts and...
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Child care program providing age-appropriate learning and preschool curriculum to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Free play and group activities are used to promote...
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Before and after school program serving children attending Hamilton Early Childhood Center. Facility provides a variety of educational and recreational enrichment activities, including arts and...
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
School Age Programs
Bright Horizons® recognizes the growing physical, intellectual, and social skills of the increasingly independent school-age child. Eager to achieve socially and academically while expanding their knowledge of the world, 6-12-year olds seek new challenges, close friendships, and increasing responsibilities. Our school break and summer school-age programs have been designed just for them.
Summer Explorations
Summer Explorations at Bright Horizons® has everything under the sun: action-packed days, engaging projects, fun and educational activities, and more. Here, preschoolers (ages 3-5) and school-age children (ages 6-12) will have the opportunity to enjoy what summer has to offer, and our safe environment will give you the peace of mind you need.
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Kumon offers after-school math and reading enrichment program for preschool through high school students, focusing on individualized learning and self-study.
Math Program (6-12)
For kids 6-12, practice really does make perfect. The Kumon math curriculum helps your child develop a firm foundation in arithmetic, fractions, decimals and more, while improving study skills. By independently solving a wide range of math problems, your child will continually progress and be challenged to succeed.
Math Program (3-5)
The Kumon Math Program will start developing your child’s very first math skills, including counting, writing numbers, mental calculations and even addition and subtraction.
Also offers: Reading Program (3-5), Reading Program (6-12), Math Program (13+), and more
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Family home providing childcare services to infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Children have access to a variety of toys, books, and games for play-based learning. Activities...
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Child care center offering care and learning to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Program promotes a child's social, emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and creative...
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Program offers onsite care for preschool-age children. Social, emotional and cognitive development are enhanced through age-appropriate activities. Daily routine features imaginative play, building...
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Program offers onsite extended childcare service for school-age children. Social, cognitive and physical skills are enhanced through developmentally-appropriate activities. Routine features computer...
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Program offers onsite extended childcare service for school-age children. Social, cognitive and physical skills are enhanced through developmentally-appropriate activities. Routine features computer...
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The Cost of Childcare in Michigan
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Childcare Assistance in Michigan
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