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5 After School Programs in Arlington, Massachusetts

Find the best after school programs in Arlington, Massachusetts. Browse 5 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.

Best After School Programs in Arlington

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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    Ready Set Kids Afterschool
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    284 Broadway, Arlington, MA · Capacity: 58 children

    Ready Set Kids is highly rated by parents across multiple programs including afterschool care, preschool, summer camp, and enrichment classes. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, low turnover, engaging curriculum, and strong sense of community. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel confident in their care.

    Warm and caring stafflow staff turnoverindividualized attention to childrendiverse programming (STEM
  2. 2
    Bright Start After School @ Bishop
    4.08 score
    4.5(1)

    25 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA · Capacity: 130 children

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After School Programs in Arlington, Massachusetts

These 5 after school programs in Arlington 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 Arlington, 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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Ready Set Kids Afterschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Ready Set Kids is highly rated by parents across multiple programs including afterschool care, preschool, summer camp, and enrichment classes. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, low turnover, engaging curriculum, and strong sense of community. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel confident in their care.

Warm and caring stafflow staff turnoverindividualized attention to children
Address
284 Broadway, Arlington, MA
Phone
(781) 646-3824
Bright Start After School @ Bishop
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
25 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA
Phone
(781) 641-3701
Arlington Boys & Girls Club After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools

Arlington Boys & Girls Club is highly regarded by parents as a safe, welcoming community center offering diverse programming including swimming, sports, prboating, and academic activities. Parents praise the affordable pricing, friendly and professional staff, and positive impact on children's social, emotional, and physical development. The facility has maintained its reputation as a valuable community resource for decades.

Affordable pricingfriendly and welcoming staffdiverse programming (sports
Address
60 Pond Ln, Arlington, MA
Phone
(781) 648-1617
Brackett After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
66 Eastern Ave, Arlington, MA
Phone
(781) 648-7439
The Afterschool Connection, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
185 Florence Ave, Arlington, MA
Phone
(781) 648-8520

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 after school programs in Arlington, Massachusetts. Browse our directory to compare programs, read parent reviews, and find the best option for your child.
After-school programs in Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, consider:
  • Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
  • Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
  • Check licensing status with Massachusetts's regulatory agency
  • Review the curriculum and daily schedule
  • Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
  • Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities