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Best Before or After School Daycare in Chestnut Hill, MA

Compare 4 before or after school daycare in Chestnut Hill. Average rating: 4.65/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.65/5
Parent reviews
13
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Chestnut Hill offers 4 licensed before or after school daycare, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4.65/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02467 zip code, averaging 4.65 stars across 7 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Chestnut Hill

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
    Boston College Childrens Center
    4.22 score
    4.3(13)

    47 Stone Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 42 children

    NOTE: The reviews provided appear to be for Pine Manor College, not Boston College Children's Center daycare. Reviews praise the small school atmosphere, supportive staff, and campus diversity, with one parent expressing satisfaction with their child's daycare experience at the facility.

    Supportive and competent staffsmall school environment with close relationshipsbeautiful campus and groundsdiverse community

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Chestnut Hill

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Chestnut Hill, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

4.65avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Chestnut Hill zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
024677
4.65
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Chestnut Hill (34–180 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Chestnut Hill based on parent reviews

Boston College Childrens Center

4.3(13)

47 Stone Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA

NOTE: The reviews provided appear to be for Pine Manor College, not Boston College Children's Center daycare. Reviews praise the small school atmosphere, supportive staff, and campus diversity, with one parent expressing satisfaction with their child's daycare experience at the facility.

Supportive and competent staffsmall school environment with close relationshipsbeautiful campus and grounds

Pine Manor Child Study Group

5

400 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA

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Daycare types in Chestnut Hill

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 4

Before or After School Daycare in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, making up 57% of the 7 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 Chestnut Hill have an average rating of 4.65 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 13 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Chestnut Hill, 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 Chestnut Hill

Showing 4 results

Pine Manor Child Study Group
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
400 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA
Phone
(617) 731-7039
Boston College Childrens Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

NOTE: The reviews provided appear to be for Pine Manor College, not Boston College Children's Center daycare. Reviews praise the small school atmosphere, supportive staff, and campus diversity, with one parent expressing satisfaction with their child's daycare experience at the facility.

Supportive and competent staffsmall school environment with close relationshipsbeautiful campus and grounds
Address
47 Stone Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA
Phone
(617) 552-3089
Heath School Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 Eliot Street, Chestnut Hill, MA
Phone
(617) 879-4565
Baker School Extended Day Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
205 Beverly Road, Chestnut Hill, MA
Phone
(617) 323-6661

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, out of 7 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 Chestnut Hill have an average Google rating of 4.65 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Chestnut Hill for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Chestnut Hill 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.