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3 After School Programs in Long Island City, New York

Find the best after school programs in Long Island City, New York. Browse 3 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.

Best After School Programs in Long Island City

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.

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    1025 41st Ave, Long Island City, NY · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise this event space (operated as The Afterschool Collective) for its clean, well-designed layout and accommodating owner Jessica. The facility is versatile and equipped for various events including birthday parties, corporate programs, and cultural celebrations. All reviewers highlight excellent communication, responsive staff, and convenient Long Island City location.

    spacious and flexible layoutclean and well-maintainedowner Jessica highly responsive and accommodatingfull kitchen facilities
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    46-08 5 Street, Long Island City, NY · Capacity: -999 children

    Serious Fun After School receives mostly positive feedback for its musical theater camps with professional staff, organized programming, and engaging activities that foster creativity. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of communication, inconsistent teaching quality, staff turnover, and aggressive billing practices that led to cancellation after six weeks.

    Professional and courteous staffwell-organized programmingstrong communicatione
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    48-09 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY · Capacity: -999 children

    Serious Fun After School is highly praised by most parents for its arts-focused programming, professional staff, and engaging activities that foster creativity and confidence in children. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of communication, inconsistent teaching staff, quality of instruction, and aggressive billing practices that led to cancellation after six weeks.

    Professional and courteous staffwell-organized programsstrong communicationcreative arts curriculum (musical theatre

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After School Programs in Long Island City, New York

These 3 after school programs in Long Island City 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 Long Island City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

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Our Kids Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise this event space (operated as The Afterschool Collective) for its clean, well-designed layout and accommodating owner Jessica. The facility is versatile and equipped for various events including birthday parties, corporate programs, and cultural celebrations. All reviewers highlight excellent communication, responsive staff, and convenient Long Island City location.

spacious and flexible layoutclean and well-maintainedowner Jessica highly responsive and accommodating
Address
1025 41st Ave, Long Island City, NY
Phone
(718) 784-7447
Serious Fun After School, INC. @ Is 78
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Serious Fun After School receives mostly positive feedback for its musical theater camps with professional staff, organized programming, and engaging activities that foster creativity. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of communication, inconsistent teaching quality, staff turnover, and aggressive billing practices that led to cancellation after six weeks.

Professional and courteous staffwell-organized programmingstrong communication
Address
46-08 5 Street, Long Island City, NY
Phone
(929) 450-1249
Serious Fun After School, INC. @ Ps 78
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Serious Fun After School is highly praised by most parents for its arts-focused programming, professional staff, and engaging activities that foster creativity and confidence in children. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of communication, inconsistent teaching staff, quality of instruction, and aggressive billing practices that led to cancellation after six weeks.

Professional and courteous staffwell-organized programsstrong communication
Address
48-09 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY
Phone
(917) 346-2654

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 after school programs in Long Island City, New York. Browse our directory to compare programs, read parent reviews, and find the best option for your child.
After-school programs in Long Island City generally provide supervised care from school dismissal until evening (typically 3–6 PM). Programs may include homework help, tutoring, enrichment activities (arts, sports, STEM), snacks, and social time. Some programs also offer transportation from nearby schools.
After-school programs in Long Island City typically serve school-age children from kindergarten through 8th grade (ages 5–14). Some programs separate children by age group for age-appropriate activities, while others offer mixed-age environments.
When selecting a after school program in Long Island City, consider:
  • Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
  • Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
  • Check licensing status with New York's regulatory agency
  • Review the curriculum and daily schedule
  • Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
  • Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities