12 After School Programs in Newark, New Jersey
Find the best after school programs in Newark, New Jersey. Browse 12 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.
Best After School Programs in Newark
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — after school programs with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Uvso Lincoln After School Program4.32 score4.5(9)
87 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ · Capacity: 150 children
UVSO Lincoln After School Program receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teaching staff as wonderful, friendly, and effective, with children showing academic progress and enthusiasm. However, some parents report serious concerns including health clearance policy disputes, unprofessional staff behavior, and traffic/safety issues during pickup and drop-off.
dedicated and consistent staffchildren show academic progress and excitement about schoolfriendly at - 2Uvso After School Program4.32 score4.5(9)
40 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ · Capacity: 71 children
UVSO After School Program in Newark receives mixed reviews with an overall 4.5/5 rating. Most parents praise the caring, friendly staff and children's academic progress and excitement about attending. However, some parents report significant issues with unprofessional staff behavior, administrative inflexibility on health requirements, and parking/safety concerns during drop-off and pick-up.
Dedicated and consistent staffchildren's academic progressfriendly and welcoming teacherscommunity involvement - 3Ironbound After-School Program4.23 score4.3(17)
432 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ · Capacity: 96 children
Parents consistently praise Ironbound After-School Program as an exceptional community organization in Newark. Staff are described as helpful, kind, and pleasant, with the facility noted as clean. The program is commended for providing excellent multilingual services (English, Spanish, Portuguese) and comprehensive support to families and children.
Helpful and kind staffclean facilityexcellent servicesmultilingual support - 4Future Scholars Daycare & Afterschool Program4.17 score5(1)
90 West Peddie Street, Newark, NJ · Capacity: 99 children
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359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ · Capacity: 360 children
- 6New Community Harmony House Afterschool Pro3.84 score3.8(20)
278 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ · Capacity: 24 children
New Community Harmony House Afterschool Pro is a shelter-based facility in Newark that receives mixed reviews. While many residents praise the dedicated staff and helpful programs for getting back on their feet, others report issues with pest control, privacy concerns, and overly intrusive case management practices.
Dedicated and helpful staffprograms to assist residents in transitioning to independencecommunity partnerships and supportstaff encouragement to meet program requirements
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After School Programs in Newark, New Jersey
These 12 after school programs in Newark provide supervised care and enrichment activities for school-age children. Programs typically run from school dismissal until evening, offering homework help, sports, arts, and social activities.
When choosing a after school program in Newark, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All After School Programs in Newark
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- Address
- 90 West Peddie Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 732-0777
- Address
- 359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (862) 205-1071
UVSO Lincoln After School Program receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teaching staff as wonderful, friendly, and effective, with children showing academic progress and enthusiasm. However, some parents report serious concerns including health clearance policy disputes, unprofessional staff behavior, and traffic/safety issues during pickup and drop-off.
- Address
- 87 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 991-9109
UVSO After School Program in Newark receives mixed reviews with an overall 4.5/5 rating. Most parents praise the caring, friendly staff and children's academic progress and excitement about attending. However, some parents report significant issues with unprofessional staff behavior, administrative inflexibility on health requirements, and parking/safety concerns during drop-off and pick-up.
- Address
- 40 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 374-2000
Parents consistently praise Ironbound After-School Program as an exceptional community organization in Newark. Staff are described as helpful, kind, and pleasant, with the facility noted as clean. The program is commended for providing excellent multilingual services (English, Spanish, Portuguese) and comprehensive support to families and children.
- Address
- 432 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 465-0947
New Community Harmony House Afterschool Pro is a shelter-based facility in Newark that receives mixed reviews. While many residents praise the dedicated staff and helpful programs for getting back on their feet, others report issues with pest control, privacy concerns, and overly intrusive case management practices.
- Address
- 278 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 623-8555
- Address
- 107 Ivy Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 351-2121
- Address
- 307 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 268-5270
- Address
- 333 Clinton Place, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 556-8120
- Address
- 142 Mt. Vernon Pl, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 374-2090
- Address
- 120 Manchester Place, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 483-2703
- Address
- 1 Colonnade Place, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 483-2703
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- Check licensing status with New Jersey's regulatory agency
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