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1 Before or After School Daycare in Bradford, Massachusetts

Browse all 1 before or after school daycare in Bradford, Massachusetts. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bradford

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
    Haverhill Day Care Center
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    367 S Main St, Bradford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

    Parents consistently praise Haverhill Day Care Center for its caring, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Staff demonstrate genuine dedication through long tenure, personalized attention, and willingness to go above and beyond for families. Children reportedly transition well to kindergarten and form lasting friendships while enjoying quality meals and engaging educational activities.

    Loving and nurturing staffstrong academic and social preparation for kindergartenorganized programsclean facility
  2. 2

    58 Chadwick St, Bradford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 156 children

    Parents consistently praise the Haverhill YMCA for its welcoming, inclusive environment and dedicated staff who go above and beyond in caring for children. The program is noted for high-quality activities, cleanliness, organization, and fostering children's happiness, growth, and development. Parents feel the staff creates a supportive community atmosphere where children thrive.

    Friendly and dedicated staffwelcoming community environmentclean and organized facilitiesadaptive swimming program
  3. 3
    Froggys Play School
    4.23 score
    4.3(18)

    717 South Main St., Bradford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Parents consistently praise Froggy's Play School for its bright, clean, welcoming environment and attentive, caring staff. Children reportedly transition well and show enthusiasm about attending daily. The center is noted for bilingual instruction, structured curriculum, daily communication with parents, and special events like graduations and birthday parties.

    Bright and colorful facilityfriendly and welcoming staffbilingual (English/Spanish) instructionclean and organized environment
  4. 4

    237 Neck Rd, Bradford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

    Basic Beginnings receives highly polarized reviews with four 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, clean facility, and daily communication, but two 1-star reviews reporting negative teacher behavior, poor parent communication, and an unwelcoming environment. Parent experiences vary dramatically between those reporting children thriving emotionally and socially versus those describing teachers as angry and dismissive.

    Kind and patient teachersclean facilityloving and growth-oriented environmentdaily photo and communication updates through app

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Before or After School Daycare in Bradford, Massachusetts

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Bradford, 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.

When choosing a daycare in Bradford, 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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There are 1 before or after school daycares in Bradford, Massachusetts, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Bradford, 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
Bradford offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 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 Bradford for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bradford 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.