Looking for after-school child care in Greenville, Spartanburg, and throughout the Upstate, SC area? If you’re looking for “after school care near me,” we’ve got you covered. The facilities below offer daily after-school care with tons of bonuses, like local school pick-up, enrichment classes, and homework help.
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Primrose School of Simpsonville at Five Forks
SPONSORED 864.757.1191 2255 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC
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Imagine a nurturing After School program where children can relax, make friends and continue to learn while having fun. Welcome to the Primrose Explorers Club for children ages 5 through 12. They make sure club members receive homework help, so they establish good habits and are freed up for more family fun at home. Still, there’s plenty of time to explore creative expression, sports, technology, drama, music, games or enjoy some downtime.
The Primrose After School program nurtures Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®
Whether your child is a budding actor, tech wizard, athlete, author or rock star, there’s something for everyone in our Explorers Club. Here are some of the exciting zones and enrichment activities that your child will enjoy after school:
Homework Help: Your child practices study skills to support their homework, before the games begin. Students have access to teacher assistance as well as online research and homework help resources.
Snack Zone: Explorers choose their own healthy snacks in the snack zone. Supervised cooking activities provide an opportunity to measure and “cook” healthy, creative snacks to refuel after school.
Star Zone: Students create and participate in performances, play musical instruments, sing karaoke and dance. Children express creativity, develop social skills and show off their musical talent while lighting up the stage.
2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: After School Care
Giggles Drop-In Childcare offers a flexible after school program designed to fit your needs! We have tons of options including monthly, part-time, weekly and daily prices. You can even pay by the full semester for the greatest savings. All options include pick up from school, a daily snack and homework help.
We are now offering pickup from: -Pelham Rd. Elementary, -Brushy Creek Elementary, -Buena Vista Elementary, -Mitchell Rd. Elementary, -East North Street Academy and -Green Charter School.
We also offer flexibility in pick up times and are open much later than other programs. Let us help you make this school year a breeze!!
World Upside Down Arts Studio offers elementary and middle school students an after school program which includes 1 hour a day of homework assistance and up to 12 hours of classes a week in music, visual arts, dance, and theater each week. Early drop off is included.
Full-Time | Mon-Fri | 3:00pm-6:00pm | $429/month
- 12 hours/week of classes in music, visual arts, dance, and theater
Part-Time | Mon-Fri | 3:00pm-6:00pm | $209-$300/month
- Two or three day a week options
- 4-6 hours/week of classes in music, visual arts, dance, and theater
Free transportation is available for Mauldin Elementary and Middle School students. We are working to build a parent carpool network for other schools.
Fridays are for Student Show and Tell and Guest Speakers from a variety of backgrounds and industries including local business owners, engineers, scientists, artists, public servants, educators, and more. Students gain exposure to diverse career industries and are inspired to make wise life choices for their future.
Special 2023-24 School Year Discount
We’re giving a 25% off discount for the entire 2023-24 school year to the first 15 families to sign up for our full-time program. Use this coupon code at checkout: KAGAfterSchool
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The YMCA of Greenville offers after-school care for students in grades K5 – 8 at the following branches:
The Caine Halter Family Y (Downtown)
YMCA Program Center (Simpsonville)
The Eastside Family Y (Taylors)
The George I. Theisen Family Y (Travelers Rest)
YMCA Judson Community Center (Greenville)
The YMCA Afterschool Program is designed to provide your child with the perfect after school experience. This unique program focuses on building a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Components included are: daily homework support, daily active play, afterschool enrichment, and daily devotions and values-based programs.
We are a family-owned and operated traditional martial arts school with classes daily, homework time, and structured activities. This Summer we expanded into our new 10,00 sqft martial arts facility thanks to overwhelming support by the community! We Train Leaders!!
Bus routes pick up from Buena Vista, Brushy Creek, Pelham Rd, Monarch, Mauldin, Oakview, Bethel, Simpsonville, Plain, Riverside Middle, and MANY more. Call to inquire about your school being added to our route. Find out more!
If you’re looking for after school classes, and not daily care, check out our Classes and Activities Guide.
Do you need your school’s schedule or calendar? Our guides below have that helpful information and lots more!
Offers after school care for ages 5-17
Offers: Before and After School Programs for Infants through School Age.
Children join in arts, academic, technology and fitness experiences – with daily homework support.
Various locations available in the Upstate:
864.244.8412 | 10 Edwards Mill Road, Taylors, SC 29687
864.834.8414 | 6805 State Park Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
864.288.5842 | 2685 Dry Pocket Road, Greenville, SC 29650
864.294.0332 | 6900 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611
864.949.6556 | 804 South Danzler Road, Duncan, SC 29334
864.281.0167 | 755 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC 29662
864.288.3267 | 315 New Neely Ferry Road, Mauldin, SC 29662
864.574.1013 | 3030 Reidville Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301
864.850.7737 | 626 Powdersville Road, Easley, 29642
Inman First Baptist Church Child Development Center
864.472.9069 14 N. Howard Street, Inman, SC
Offers after school care for children in 5K – 8th grade
Future Scholars Afterschool Program is designed to provide your child with the perfect after school experience. We believe our program is unique because of our indefatigable commitment to building Future Scholars. Some components we incorporate include: homework support, daily devotions, and active play.
Offers: Pick-up is currently offered for students at Beck Academy, Fisher Middle School, Monarch Elemetary, Green Charter School, Sara Collins Elementary, and Pelham Road Elementary. Includes homework help, sports, arts, playground time, cooking, swimming, and more.
E S Moon's Martial Arts Institute
864.859.2300 6138 Calhoun Memorial Highway, Easley, SC
Offers: Offers an after-school program with pickup from Crosswell Elementary, Forest Acres Elementary, West End Elementary, East End Elementary, McKissick Elementary, Getty’s Middle School, and Lakes and Bridges Charter School.
The program involves snacks, homework help, and Tae Kwon Do five days per week.
Covenant Child Development Center
864.578.8459 9020 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC
Offers after school care for elementary – middle School aged students
Kids Konnection Childcare, Inc.
864.585.3900 1926 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC
Offers pick-up for area schools and after-school care programs. The program supervises children from after school until 6:00 PM.
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Offers: Before and after school care for children up to age 12. Centers and zones for enrichment including art, science, media, and construction.
Two Greenville County locations:
390 Westmoreland Road, Greer
125 Verdin Road, Greenville
Greenville County Recreation
864.288.6470 Various Locations, Greenville County, SC
Offers: After school care for K5-5th grade at several community centers
Brutontown
Freetown
Mt. Pleasant
Phillis Wheatley
Slater Hall
Sterling
Staunton Bridge
The Goddard School of Simpsonville
864.254.0708 8 Five Forks Plaza Court, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: Individualized homework assistance, supervised computer time, and enrichment activities.
Offers: Structured homework rooms separated by grade, games, crafts, weekly themes, devotional and prayer time, free school pick up. Care until 6 pm.
Three Locations in the Upstate:
C2C Taylors, 1377 East Lee Road, Taylors
C2C Wellford, 235 Syphrit Road, Wellford
C2C Lyman, 203 Holly Springs Road, Lyman
Boys & Girls Club of the Upstate
864.583.4867 901 S. Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC
Offers kids a safe place after school with programming and mentorship through leadership, education, exercise, and the arts.
Offers: After school care for children aged K5-6th grade. Pick up available for Concrete Primary, Powdersville Elementary, and Wren Elementary.
Spartanburg Martial Arts – Kickin’ Kids
864.576.8273 465 East Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg, SC
Offers after-school programs for 4K-8th grade students. Daily transportation is provided from the child’s school.
Middle Tyger YMCA (864.433.9623), Thomas E. Hannah YMCA (864.585.0306), and Willis Road (864.310.6400) offer afterschool programs for students from a wide variety of schools in Spartanburg. For K5-8th grade students.
On-site after school is also offered at Campobello Gramling, New Prospect, and OP Earle.
Trinity United Methodist Church
864.585.2392 626 Norwood St, Spartanburg, SC
Offers after school care for ages 5-18
Offers: Infants – 12-year-olds
Tyger River Children’s Center
864.621.8629 5961 Reidville Road, Moore, SC
Offers an after-school program for ages 5-14 from 2:30 – 6:00 PM.
Central Clemson Recreation Center
864.624.1138 130 Commons Way #4107, Central, SC
The facility offers a variety of activities, including specialized exercise classes, sports, and aquatics. Affordable memberships and day passes are available. You can locate the recreation center event calendar, pricing, and reservations on their website.
CCRC offers after-school care for children aged kindergarten – 5th grade from 3:00 – 5:30 PM. Offers pick up from Central Elementary and Clemson Elementary.
The facility offers 3 birthday party packages that include:
1. the dining hall with pool party, 2. the dining hall with basketball, or 3. basketball with a pool party.
Membership discounts available.
Full day childcare program for children 6 weeks through 4 years of age, plus an after-school program.
The after school program offers children aged 5-12 foreign language and culture exploration through the Passport to Adventure Club.
Geer Memorial Child Development Center
864.859.9844 911 South 5th Street, Easley, SC
Offers: After school care for K4.
Starmakers Dance Company
864.814.0454 87 Hickory Hill Dr., Inman, SC
Offers the StarKidz after-school program for elementary-middle school-aged students. Offered for grades 4k-Rising 6th grade.
YMCA of Easley, Pickens, and Powdersville
864.878.8380 Multiple Locations, Pickens, SC
Offers: Afterschool care, birthday pool parties, youth sports, aquatics, and wellness.
Pool Parties: Party packages are offered for all three Pickens County YMCA locations. Party fees include pool time, multipurpose area use, a lifeguard, and a YMCA staff member to assist with any needs.
After-school programs: For children in Anderson School District One and Pickens County.
Financial assistance is available.
The Easley YMCA hosts students from Crosswell Elementary, East End Elementary, Forest Acres Elementary, Gettys Middle, Lakes & Bridges Charter, McKissick Academy, and West End Elementary
The Pickens YMCA hosts students from Ambler Elementary, Hagood Elementary, Pickens Elementary, and Pickens Middle.
Three locations in Pickens County
Easley YMCA – 864.855.9622
Pickens YMCA – 864.878.8380
Powdersville YMCA – 864.625.2060
Offers: Homework help, test prep, study skills. Low student-teacher ratio and enrichment class opportunities, like music lessons, art class, and dance. Available for K4-8th grade.
Primrose School of Greenville
864.370.8118 404 Houston Street, Greenville, SC
Offers: The Explorer Program is for ages 5 through 12. Includes homework help and many creative activities.
City of Greenville Parks and Rec
864.467.4355 Greenville, SC
Offers: Study Buddy program for students K5 through 8th grade from 2:30 – 6 pm. Includes homework assistance, crafts, recreation, life skills development and a meal daily. The Study Buddy Program is available at four community centers: Bobby Pearse, David Hellams, Nicholtown, and West Greenville.
Offers after school programs for elementary – middle school aged students
Lee's After School LLC
864.644.8456 900 East Main Street Suite BB, Easley, SC
Offers: Homework assistance, creative programs, and organized games. Offers pickup from West End, East End, Crosswell, Forest Acres, Mckissick, Liberty, Dacusville, and Liberty Primary, with care from 2:00 – 6:00 PM.
Spartanburg Parks After Class Enrichment
Offered at Chesnee Community Center, Duncan Elementary, Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary, Inman Elementary, Inman Intermediate, and Woodruff Leisure Center from school release until 6 pm. Spartanburg Parks provide character development activities, physical activities, nutrition education and supervised homework time for children ages 5-12. Full day programs on school holidays and teacher work days are also available at select locations.
Augusta Road Baptist Church
864.232.2712 1823 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC
Offers: Christ-centered environment for K5- 8th grade with snacks, homework time, and playtime. Pick up from the following schools: Augusta Circle Elementary, Blythe Academy, Sara Collins Elementary, Sterling School, Summit Drive Elementary, Stone Academy, Beck Academy, Greenville Middle, Hughes, AJ Whittenberg, and League Academy. Accept drop-offs from any elementary/middle school.
After School: Holy Cross Academy
864.963.5986 203 E. College Street, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: Full-time care for children 6 months – 5 years old and after-school care for kindergarten – 5th grade
Do you know of a place offering after-school care near you that should be added to our list? Let us know in the comments!
Need assistance for after school pick up for my grandson he is artistic.
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Any suggestions for best daycare centers for babies when mommy has to go back to work?
Yes – several are listed in our Working Parent Guide to Greenville:
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Adora Childcare offers after school care and pick-up in Five Forks!