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33 After School Programs in Houston, Texas

Find the best after school programs in Houston, Texas. Browse 33 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.

Best After School Programs in Houston

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.

  1. 1

    1709 Depelchin St, Houston, TX · Capacity: 24 children

    Parents consistently praise Small Steps as a trustworthy daycare with friendly staff and quality education. Families appreciate the affordability, cleanliness, and welcoming environment, with children enjoying attending the center.

    Friendly and great teachersaffordable pricingquality educationclean facility
  2. 2

    2902 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX · Capacity: 24 children

    Parents consistently praise Small Steps as an excellent daycare center with caring, nurturing staff and strong academic outcomes. Families report their children are excited to attend, develop good learning habits, and receive quality education in a supportive environment. Multiple parents cite long-term satisfaction, with some having enrolled children for over 20 years.

    Caring and nurturing staffstrong academic resultschildren excited to learngenuine care for families
  3. 3

    6622 Haskell St, Houston, TX · Capacity: 136 children

    Parents consistently praise the Kidventure after-school program at St. Theresa's for its caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. The program is noted for its varied activities, age-appropriate curriculum, character-building focus, and responsive management. Children reportedly enjoy outdoor play, structured programming, and enrichment classes like Encore.

    Attentive and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentstructured programmingage-appropriate curriculum
  4. 4

    3311 Beauchamp St, Houston, TX · Capacity: 300 children

    Parents praise the Kidventure afterschool program at Travis Elementary for its safe, welcoming, and well-organized environment. Staff members, particularly Ms. Amanda and Miss Tee, are consistently highlighted for their involvement, kindness, and care. Children enjoy attending and parents appreciate the convenient pickup and friendly team.

    Safe and welcoming environmentorganized staffkind and helpful teacherschildren enjoy attending
  5. 5

    425 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston, TX · Capacity: 85 children

  6. 6

    675a W Rankin Rd, Houston, TX · Capacity: 204 children

    All Stars Afterschool Club receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting friendly and professional staff, a welcoming environment, and quality programming that keeps children engaged. Former attendees express strong nostalgia and satisfaction with their experience at the facility. Parents appreciate the before and after school services and recommend it for school-age children.

    Friendly and professional staffkid-friendly environmentengaging activities and programsfamily-friendly atmosphere
  7. 7

    3601 Dunvale Rd, Houston, TX · Capacity: 102 children

  8. 8

    1401 W 43rd St, Houston, TX · Capacity: 180 children

    After 3 After School Programs receives mixed reviews with six 5-star ratings praising staff responsiveness, attentiveness, and quality care, but three 1-star ratings citing serious safety concerns, policy enforcement issues, and fee complaints. Staff members like Ms. Maritza Gonzales, Ms. Sheryl, Ms. Glenda, and Ms. Ashlee were specifically commended for their exceptional care and communication.

    Responsive and caring staffclear communication with parentsengaging

After School Programs in Houston, Texas

These 33 after school programs in Houston 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 Houston, 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 Houston

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Ymca After School@Small Steps #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Small Steps as a trustworthy daycare with friendly staff and quality education. Families appreciate the affordability, cleanliness, and welcoming environment, with children enjoying attending the center.

Friendly and great teachersaffordable pricingquality education
Address
1709 Depelchin St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 692-3457
Prosperity Community Outreach Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
425 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 448-5700
Briarmeadow Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3601 Dunvale Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 781-1061
Finale After School Program @ Travis Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents praise the Kidventure afterschool program at Travis Elementary for its safe, welcoming, and well-organized environment. Staff members, particularly Ms. Amanda and Miss Tee, are consistently highlighted for their involvement, kindness, and care. Children enjoy attending and parents appreciate the convenient pickup and friendly team.

Safe and welcoming environmentorganized staffkind and helpful teachers
Address
3311 Beauchamp St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 960-8989
Finale After School Program At St. Theresa'S
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Parents consistently praise the Kidventure after-school program at St. Theresa's for its caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. The program is noted for its varied activities, age-appropriate curriculum, character-building focus, and responsive management. Children reportedly enjoy outdoor play, structured programming, and enrichment classes like Encore.

Attentive and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentstructured programming
Address
6622 Haskell St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 960-8989
Ymca Afterschool @ Small Steps #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Small Steps as an excellent daycare center with caring, nurturing staff and strong academic outcomes. Families report their children are excited to attend, develop good learning habits, and receive quality education in a supportive environment. Multiple parents cite long-term satisfaction, with some having enrolled children for over 20 years.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong academic resultschildren excited to learn
Address
2902 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 692-3457
All Stars Afterschool Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

All Stars Afterschool Club receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting friendly and professional staff, a welcoming environment, and quality programming that keeps children engaged. Former attendees express strong nostalgia and satisfaction with their experience at the facility. Parents appreciate the before and after school services and recommend it for school-age children.

Friendly and professional staffkid-friendly environmentengaging activities and programs
Address
675a W Rankin Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 872-6600
After 3 After School Programs
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

After 3 After School Programs receives mixed reviews with six 5-star ratings praising staff responsiveness, attentiveness, and quality care, but three 1-star ratings citing serious safety concerns, policy enforcement issues, and fee complaints. Staff members like Ms. Maritza Gonzales, Ms. Sheryl, Ms. Glenda, and Ms. Ashlee were specifically commended for their exceptional care and communication.

Responsive and caring staffclear communication with parentsengaging
Address
1401 W 43rd St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 269-5936
Ymca Afterschool @ Wilson Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2100 Yupon St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 659-8501
Wilchester Ymca Afterschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
13618 Saint Marys Ln, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 467-9622
Ymca Afterschool-Lantrip Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 643-4396
Ymca Afterschool @Dezavala Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7521 Avenue H, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 924-1888
Ymca After School Program @ Patterson Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5302 Allendale Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 643-4396
Ymca Afterschool @ Shearn Elementary
Headstart Programs
Address
9802 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 295-5236
Ymca After-School @ Cooper Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
18665 Imperial Valley Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 469-1481
After 3 After School Program Durham Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4803 Brinkman St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 269-5936
Ymca Afterschool @ Wolfe Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
502 Addicks Howell Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 392-5055
Ymca After School @ Gregory Lincoln
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1101 Taft St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 758-9207
Ymca After School @ Pine Shadows
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9900 Neuens Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 467-9622
Dunn Ymca After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2003 Ww Thorne Blvd, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 469-1481
Ymca Afterschool @ Valley Oaks
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8390 Westview Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 467-9622
Ymca After-School @ Booker Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
22352 Imperial Valley Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 469-1481
Aldine Community Transformation Center After-School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4700 Aldine Mail Rte, Houston, TX
Phone
(281) 449-4828
Carroll Academy Ymca After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
423 W Gulf Bank Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 473-5596
Ymca Caldwell Elementary Afterschool Enrichment Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5515 W Orem Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(832) 473-4473
Ymca After School @ Sherwood Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1700 Sherwood Forest St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 467-9622
Ymca Afterschool @ Weekley Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents praise the YMCA Afterschool program for its excellent facilities, cleanliness, and caring staff. The daycare services receive particular recognition for quality childcare and swimming instruction. The facility offers good value with affordable pricing and a strong sense of community.

Quality swimming instructorscaring and friendly daycare staffclean facilities
Address
7101 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 664-9622
Salvation Army After School Program - Cook Road
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with all 5-star ratings. However, most reviews appear to reference the facility as a church and community center rather than specifically addressing the after-school program. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, helpful staff, and community services offered.

Welcoming and friendly staffhelpful receptionistfamily-friendly atmosphere
Address
7920 Cook Rd, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 988-5201
Ymca Afterschool @ Franklin Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7101 Canal St, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 643-4396
After 3 After School Programs Ashford Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1815 Shannon Valley Dr, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 269-5936

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Frequently asked questions

There are 33 after school programs in Houston, Texas. Browse our directory to compare programs, read parent reviews, and find the best option for your child.
After-school programs in Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston, consider:
  • Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
  • Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
  • Check licensing status with Texas's regulatory agency
  • Review the curriculum and daily schedule
  • Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
  • Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities