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Best Before or After School Daycare in Braintree, MA

Compare 7 before or after school daycare in Braintree. Average rating: 4.46/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Braintree, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.46/5
Parent reviews
93
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Braintree has 7 licensed before or after school daycare with 93 parent reviews averaging 4.46/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02184 zip code, averaging 4.46 stars across 17 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Braintree

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
    Braintree After School Enrichment Preschool Program
    4.07 score
    4.1(11)

    426 Pond St, Braintree, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 200 children

    BASE receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, enrichment activities, and children's social-emotional development. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about staff engagement, communication issues, favoritism, frequent donation requests, and handling of special needs accommodations.

    Caring and nurturing teachersstrong academic curriculumenrichment activities (gymnasticspiano
  2. 2
    Totland College Nursery School
    3.94 score
    3.9(7)

    74 Commercial St, Braintree, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 54 children

    Totland College Nursery School receives mixed reviews with significant variation in parent experiences. Multiple recent parents praise the warm, nurturing environment, hands-on learning activities, responsive communication, and caring staff who help children develop socially and emotionally. However, some parents report serious concerns about lack of communication, unresponsiveness to calls/emails, and absence of daily progress reports.

    Warm and welcoming environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Braintree

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.55avg rating
8 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

3.9avg rating
7 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.65avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Braintree zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0218417
4.46
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Braintree (26–200 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

8

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Braintree based on parent reviews

Totland College Nursery School

3.9(7)

74 Commercial St, Braintree, MA

Totland College Nursery School receives mixed reviews with significant variation in parent experiences. Multiple recent parents praise the warm, nurturing environment, hands-on learning activities, responsive communication, and caring staff who help children develop socially and emotionally. However, some parents report serious concerns about lack of communication, unresponsiveness to calls/emails, and absence of daily progress reports.

Warm and welcoming environment

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Daycare types in Braintree

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 7

Before or After School Daycare in Braintree, Massachusetts

There are 7 before or after school daycare in Braintree, Massachusetts, making up 41% of the 17 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 Braintree have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 93 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Braintree, 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 Braintree

Showing 7 results

Totland College Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Totland College Nursery School receives mixed reviews with significant variation in parent experiences. Multiple recent parents praise the warm, nurturing environment, hands-on learning activities, responsive communication, and caring staff who help children develop socially and emotionally. However, some parents report serious concerns about lack of communication, unresponsiveness to calls/emails, and absence of daily progress reports.

Warm and welcoming environment
Address
74 Commercial St, Braintree, MA
Phone
(781) 843-3965
Base-Flaherty School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2 Lakeside Drive, Braintree, MA
Phone
(781) 249-4723
Base-Ross School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
20 Hayward Street, Braintree, MA
Phone
(339) 235-0813
Base-Hollis School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
482 Washington St, Braintree, MA
Phone
(617) 312-3899
Base-Morrison School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
260 Liberty St, Braintree, MA
Phone
(617) 538-6824
Base-Liberty School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
49 Proctor Road, Braintree, MA
Phone
(781) 626-2179
Base Highland School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
144 Wildwood Ave, Braintree, MA
Phone
(781) 254-4611

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 before or after school daycares in Braintree, Massachusetts, out of 17 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 Braintree have an average Google rating of 4.46 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 40% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Braintree, 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
Braintree offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 Braintree for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Braintree 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.