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3 Before or After School Daycare in Burlington, Massachusetts

Browse all 3 before or after school daycare in Burlington, Massachusetts. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Burlington

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
    Knowledge Beginnings
    4.75 score
    5(15)

    30 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    Knowledge Beginnings in Burlington receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and strong child development. Parents highlight excellent communication, a clean and safe facility, and warm teacher-child relationships that make children eager to attend. Leadership maintains high standards despite staff changes.

    Caring and passionate staffstrong parent-teacher communicationchild development and learning outcomesclean and safe facility
  2. 2
    The School For Early Excellence
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    56 Middlesex Tpke, Ste 225, Burlington, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 26 children

    Parents consistently praise The School for Early Excellence as a warm, welcoming preschool with caring and invested teachers. The program emphasizes play-based learning, enrichment activities, and community engagement through monthly events and family outings. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report strong preparation for kindergarten and positive social-emotional development.

    Caring and professional teacherswarm welcoming atmosphereplay-based hands-on learningenrichment programs (music
  3. 3
    World Of Learning, INC.
    4.35 score
    4.5(12)

    85 Wilmington Rd, Burlington, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

    Parents consistently praise World of Learning/Rosebud Burlington for exceptional care, attentive staff, and a nurturing environment. The facility is noted for cleanliness, structured curriculum, small class sizes, and strong parent communication through daily updates and photos. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and developing well academically and socially.

    caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitystructured and age-appropriate curriculumsmall class sizes
  4. 4
    Growing By Leaps & Bounds
    4.35 score
    4.5(12)

    12 Saint Marks Rd, Burlington, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children

    Parents consistently praise Growing by Leaps & Bounds for its caring, experienced staff with low turnover, responsive owner Abby, and family-oriented environment. Children reportedly thrive developmentally with strong teacher-child relationships and regular communication with parents. The center is noted for flexibility, affordability, and a welcoming atmosphere.

    Experienced teachers with long tenurelow staff turnoverresponsive and accommodating ownerstrong parent communication
  5. 5
    Tender Learning Centre
    4 score
    4(6)

    105 Terrace Hall Avenue, Burlington, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    Tender Learning Centre receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the small class sizes, low staff turnover, communicative teachers, and child happiness. However, two parents report serious concerns including unprofessional management, safety issues (biting incidents), unsanitary conditions, and feeling unheard when raising concerns.

    Small age-appropriate class sizeslow staff turnoverfriendly and communicative teacherschildren happy to attend

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Burlington based on parent reviews

The School For Early Excellence

5(10)

56 Middlesex Tpke, Ste 225, Burlington, MA

Parents consistently praise The School for Early Excellence as a warm, welcoming preschool with caring and invested teachers. The program emphasizes play-based learning, enrichment activities, and community engagement through monthly events and family outings. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report strong preparation for kindergarten and positive social-emotional development.

Caring and professional teacherswarm welcoming atmosphereplay-based hands-on learning

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Before or After School Daycare in Burlington, Massachusetts

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Burlington, Massachusetts, making up 27% of the 11 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 Burlington, 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 Burlington

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The School For Early Excellence
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents consistently praise The School for Early Excellence as a warm, welcoming preschool with caring and invested teachers. The program emphasizes play-based learning, enrichment activities, and community engagement through monthly events and family outings. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report strong preparation for kindergarten and positive social-emotional development.

Caring and professional teacherswarm welcoming atmosphereplay-based hands-on learning
Address
56 Middlesex Tpke, Ste 225, Burlington, MA
Phone
(781) 605-8230
Ymca Of Greater Boston At The Memorial School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
125 Winn Street, Burlington, MA
Phone
(617) 721-1516
Ymca Of Greater Boston @ The Burlington Extended Day Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
41 Terrace Hall Avenue, Burlington, MA
Phone
(617) 721-1525

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Burlington, Massachusetts, out of 11 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 Burlington, 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
Burlington offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Burlington for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Burlington 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.