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Trusted After-School Care in Willow Glen-Cambrian

Safe pickup, fun learning, and afternoons you can finally relax about.

J&R Learning Center picks your child up right from school and gives them a warm place to finish homework, make friends, and have fun until you're off work.

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Call (408) 390-5563
Open Monday–Friday until 5:30 PM. Call us to schedule a tour!
Kids having fun together at a bright, cheerful after-school activity
Safe School Pickup
Mon–Fri Until 5:30 PM
Homework Help
Fun Activities
Trusted Teachers
Pickup coverage

We pick up from your child's school

Our dependable pickup routes cover the elementary schools families in Willow Glen and Cambrian count on. If you don't see your school listed, just ask — we're always expanding our routes.

  • Bagby Elementary
  • Lietz Elementary
  • Carlton Elementary
  • Oster Elementary
  • Steindorf STEAM
  • & more nearby
Quiet tree-lined residential street in a San Jose neighborhood served by our pickup routes Willow Glen-Cambrian, San Jose
A teacher patiently helping a young child learn at a bright table
Right in your neighborhood

A warm, second home for kids — minutes from your front door

J&R Learning Center is a family-run after-school program in the heart of the Willow Glen-Cambrian area of San Jose. We were inspired by parents who needed exactly what we now offer: a safe, dependable place where children are picked up the moment school lets out and welcomed into an afternoon full of learning and play.

Our mission is simple — give every child a calm landing spot to finish homework, explore creativity, and burn off energy, while giving working families one less thing to worry about.

  • Centrally located between Willow Glen and Cambrian schools
  • Small groups with attentive, background-checked staff
  • Structured help and free play that kids actually look forward to
What your child's afternoon looks like

Everything they need after the final bell

A balanced afternoon that mixes focused learning with the fun and movement growing kids need.

Homework Guidance

Quiet, supervised study time with patient teachers so assignments are finished — and understood — before pickup.

Art & Creative Projects

Hands-on painting, crafts, and seasonal projects that spark imagination and build confidence.

Outdoor Games

Active, supervised play that lets kids move, laugh, and make friends after a full day of sitting in class.

Safe, Reliable Pickup

We pickup your child directly from their school by trusted staff, so they're never left waiting or wandering.

Why families stay with us

Built around the things parents worry about most

We know exactly what's on your mind at 3 PM — so we designed our program to answer it.

Safety you can verify

Background-checked staff, secure sign-out, and a clear count of every child from the school gate to your arrival.

Reliability you can plan around

Pickup happens on time, every school day, until 5:30 PM — so a late meeting never becomes a crisis.

Afternoons kids love

Homework gets done and play is real, so your child comes home happy instead of restless and behind.

Peace of mind for working parents

Friendly daily updates and warm, familiar faces mean you always know your child is in good hands.

From our families

Parents in the neighborhood, in their own words

“Knowing my daughter is picked up right at the door and never left waiting took a weight off my shoulders. I can focus at work without watching the clock.”
Portrait of Priya, a parent of a Bagby Elementary student
Priya R.Mom of a 2nd grader · Bagby Elementary
“The pickup is incredibly reliable — same time, every day. By the time we get home his homework is finished and he's telling me about the games he played.”
Portrait of Marcus, a parent of an Oster Elementary student
Marcus T.Dad of a 4th grader · Oster Elementary
“My son actually asks to go. The teachers are warm and patient, and he's made real friends here. It feels like a little second family in the neighborhood.”
Portrait of Daniela, a parent of a Steindorf STEAM student
Daniela M.Mom of a 3rd grader · Steindorf STEAM
Enrollment open · 2026-27

Reserve your spot & book a personalized tour

Walk our space, meet the teachers, and see exactly how pickup works — no pressure, no obligation. Enroll early for the 2026-27 year and lock in 25% off.

  • Private, family-friendly tour at your convenience
  • 25% early-enrollment discount while spots last
  • We'll confirm pickup from your child's school

Book your free tour

Tell us a little about your family and we'll reach out within one business day.

Visit & reach us

Hours, location & contact

Program Hours

Monday – Friday
After school until 5:30 PM

Location

2798 South Bascom Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124

Get in Touch

(408) 390-5563
info@jrlearning.com