Best After School Programs in America — 2026 Rankings

Supervised care and enrichment programs for school-age children ages 5–12.

Top After School Daycares

  1. #1 — Safari Kid Milpitas Score: 100%

    Milpitas, CA — Daycare and Preschool in Milpitas

    Programs: Skip to Content Top Careers, Franchising, The Safari Kid Difference WISDOM Learning Path, Environment, Health and Safety, Mission, Vision & Values, Safari Kid Promise, Family Resources, Newsroom, Beyond Daycare, Safari Kid Mascot Ellie, Safari Kid History/Timeline, Testimonials, Our Programs Infant, Toddler, Entry Level Preschool, Intermediate Level Preschool, Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, After School, Summer Camp, Preschool Summer Camp, National School Choice Week, Close, The Safari Kid Difference Main Menu, WISDOM Learning Path, Leadership Team, Our Programs Main Menu. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Juguemos a Cantar Score: 99%

    New York, NY — Juguemos A Cantar - Spanish for Kids - Spanish School for Kids, Park Slope, Brooklyn

    Programs: Preschool, Welcome Who We Are, Preschool Nature Based Preschool, 3 K FOR ALL, Tours (Virtual), 323 5th Avenue (classroom) School Uniform, Preschool Events Pics, Camps, After School, Parent Resources Parents Night Out (4 10y). View full profile →

  3. #3 — Creative Kidz Daycare & Afterschool Score: 95%

    Edmonton, AB — We are a licensed child care center located in North East Edmonton, Alberta. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, and educational environment for your child. We are currently accepting registration for all children 0-12 years old.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Safari Kid Score: 94%

    San Jose, CA — Daycare and Preschool in San Jose - Evergreen Fowler

    Programs: Skip to Content Top Careers, Franchising, The Safari Kid Difference WISDOM Learning Path, Environment, Health and Safety, Mission, Vision & Values, Safari Kid Promise, Family Resources, Newsroom, Beyond Daycare, Safari Kid Mascot Ellie, Safari Kid History/Timeline, Testimonials, Our Programs Infant, Toddler, Entry Level Preschool, Intermediate Level Preschool, Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, After School, Summer Camp, Preschool Summer Camp, National School Choice Week, Close, The Safari Kid Difference Main Menu, WISDOM Learning Path, Leadership Team, Our Programs Main Menu. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Before and After School in Manor Park Score: 92%

    Ottawa, ON — Manor Park Community Council

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  6. #6 — McCauley After School Care Score: 92%

    Edmonton, AB — McCauley After School Care Association – Providing quality daycare in the McCauley Neighbourhood since 1980.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Brooklyn Game Lab Score: 83%

    New York, NY — Brooklyn Game Lab

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Kingdom Krew Score: 83%

    San Jose, CA — Kingdom Krew

    Programs: 2026 2027 School Term, 2025 2026 School Term, After School, Summer Day Camp, Calendars. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Brooklyn Game Lab Score: 83%

    New York, NY — Brooklyn Game Lab

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Chapman Elementary School @ The Ramona Score: 80%

    Portland, OR — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/5229031104. Type: center-based. Program signals: after-school. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Apple Tree Christian Academy Score: 66%

    Dallas, TX — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/5798147049. Type: faith-based. Program signals: toddler-care, after-school, summer-camp. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Toddler Care, After School, Summer Camp. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Riverview Kindergarten and School Age Program Score: 66%

    Ottawa, ON — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525500. Type: center-based. Program signals: after-school. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  13. #13 — New Edinburgh Community and Arts Centre After School Program Score: 60%

    Ottawa, ON — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525197. Type: center-based. Program signals: after-school. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Xplor Preschool and School Age Care Score: 57%

    Missouri City, TX — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/637996994. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool, after-school. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool, After School. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Hansteps After School Score: 37%

    New York, NY — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/11587215269. Type: center-based. Program signals: after-school. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  16. #16 — GoodTime Elementary School Score: 37%

    Portland, OR — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12555961970. Type: center-based. Program signals: after-school. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Emerald Meadows School Age Program Score: 37%

    Ottawa, ON — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525201. Type: center-based. Program signals: after-school. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Beaconwood School Age Program Score: 37%

    Ottawa, ON — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525227. Type: center-based. Program signals: after-school. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Elmridge School Age Program Score: 37%

    Ottawa, ON — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525241. Type: center-based. Program signals: after-school. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Strandherd School Age Program Score: 37%

    Ottawa, ON — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6307525291. Type: center-based. Program signals: after-school. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Which daycares offer after school?
Safari Kid Milpitas is currently the top-ranked daycare offering after school based on our Guide Score. See the full ranked list above.
What is After School?
Supervised care and enrichment programs for school-age children ages 5–12.
How are after school programs ranked?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.