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Best Before or After School Daycare in Gloucester, MA

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

Gloucester, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
82
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Gloucester has 5 licensed before or after school daycare with 82 parent reviews averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 01930 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Gloucester

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

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 82 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Variety of classes and programs
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
6 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Gloucester zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0193012
5
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Gloucester (26–287 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Gloucester based on parent reviews

Majestic Harbor Community School

5

127 Eastern Ave, Gloucester, MA

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Daycare types in Gloucester

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 5

Before or After School Daycare in Gloucester, Massachusetts

There are 5 before or after school daycare in Gloucester, Massachusetts, making up 42% of the 12 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 Gloucester have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 82 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester

Showing 5 results

Majestic Harbor Community School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
127 Eastern Ave, Gloucester, MA
Phone
(978) 283-5202
Cape Ann Ymca @ Beeman
Before or After School Daycare

This facility is highly rated across multiple programs including fitness, swimming lessons, camps, and events. Parents consistently praise the welcoming staff, clean modern facilities, varied programming options, and positive community atmosphere. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong instruction quality and member satisfaction.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean and modern facilitiesvariety of classes and programs
Address
138 Cherry St, Gloucester, MA
Phone
(978) 283-0470
Riverview Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
58 Riverview Rd, Gloucester, MA
Phone
(978) 282-1910
Happy Day School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
39 Gloucester Ave, Gloucester, MA
Phone
(978) 283-3613
Cape Ann Ymca @ Veteran'S
Before or After School Daycare

These reviews are not about daycare services but rather about the YMCA facility itself, including fitness programs, swimming lessons, camps, and community programs. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, staff friendliness, diverse programs, and welcoming atmosphere.

World-class equipment and facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffclean facility
Address
11 Webster Street, Gloucester, MA
Phone
(978) 283-0470

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 before or after school daycares in Gloucester, Massachusetts, out of 12 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 Gloucester have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Gloucester, 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
Gloucester offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Gloucester for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Gloucester 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.