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Best Before or After School Daycare in Auburn, MA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Auburn. Average rating: 4.67/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Auburn, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.67/5
Parent reviews
51
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Auburn has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 51 parent reviews averaging 4.67/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 01501 zip code, averaging 4.67 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Auburn

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Pakachoag Acres Day Care Center, INC.
    4.41 score
    4.7(7)

    141 Auburn St., Auburn, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 93 children

    Pakachoag Acres receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and grandparents who praise the cleanliness, staff engagement, and child development. Multiple reviewers report their children are happy, well-supervised, and thriving. One negative review criticized the staff and overall experience.

    Clean facilitycaring and engaging staffchild happiness and developmentquality meals
  2. 2
    Tom Thumb Pre-School
    4 score
    4(20)

    35 School St, Auburn, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children

    Tom Thumb Pre-School in Auburn, Massachusetts receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the warm, caring staff, strong curriculum, and excellent preparation for kindergarten. Parents consistently highlight the director and teachers' attentiveness, communication, and ability to support children's emotional and educational development.

    Warm and caring staffCreative curriculumStrong kindergarten preparati

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Auburn

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Auburn, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.85avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

4.5avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Auburn zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
015016
4.67
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Auburn (17–136 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Auburn

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Auburn, Massachusetts

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Auburn, Massachusetts, making up 17% of the 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Auburn have an average rating of 4.67 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.85 stars. Our analysis covers 51 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Auburn, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Auburn

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Montessori Children'S House Of Auburn
Before or After School Daycare
Address
135 Bryn Mawr Ave, Auburn, MA
Phone
(508) 832-9262

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Auburn, Massachusetts, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Auburn have an average Google rating of 4.67 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Auburn, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Massachusetts's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Massachusetts)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Auburn offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Massachusetts typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Auburn for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Auburn must be licensed by Massachusetts's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.