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3 Before or After School Daycare in Holyoke, Massachusetts

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

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Holyoke

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
    Churchill Head Start
    4.49 score
    4.7(12)

    41 Commercial St, Holyoke, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 156 children

    Churchill Head Start in Holyoke receives unanimous positive feedback from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the quality of teaching staff, supportive environment, and educational benefits for their children. Families report strong satisfaction with the program and would recommend it to others.

    Caring and skilled teacherssupportive staffclean facilityearly learning and education quality
  2. 2
    Holyoke Ymca After School Program - Sullivan
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    400 Jarvis Ave, Holyoke, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 26 children

    Note: Reviews appear to be for the Holyoke YMCA gym facility rather than the after-school program. Reviews consistently praise the facility's friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean amenities including renovated equipment, pools, sauna and steam room, and affordable membership pricing. Members report a welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

    Friendly and helpful staffrecently renovated with new equipmentaffordable membe
  3. 3
    Holyoke Ymca After School Program - Pine
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    171 Pine St, Holyoke, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

    These reviews are about the Holyoke YMCA gym facility, not the after-school program. Reviewers praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, recent renovations with modern equipment, affordable membership, and diverse amenities including pools, sauna, and steam room. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and community-focused with programs for all ages.

    Friendly and helpful staffrecent renovations and new equipmentaffordable membershipclean facilities
  4. 4
    Girls Incorporated Of Holyoke
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    52 Nick Cosmos Way, Holyoke, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children

    Parents consistently praise Girls Incorporated of Holyoke as an excellent afterschool and youth program, with children expressing genuine happiness and enthusiasm about attending. Staff are noted as great and dedicated, with the facility offering engaging activities and amenities for kids and teens.

    Happy childrendedicated stafffun activitieslarge basketball court

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Highest rated daycares in Holyoke based on parent reviews

Holyoke Ymca After School Program - Sullivan

4.4(20)

400 Jarvis Ave, Holyoke, MA

Note: Reviews appear to be for the Holyoke YMCA gym facility rather than the after-school program. Reviews consistently praise the facility's friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean amenities including renovated equipment, pools, sauna and steam room, and affordable membership pricing. Members report a welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Friendly and helpful staffrecently renovated with new equipmentaffordable membe

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Before or After School Daycare in Holyoke, Massachusetts

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Holyoke, Massachusetts, making up 14% of the 21 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 Holyoke, 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 Holyoke

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Holyoke Ymca After School Program - Sullivan
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Note: Reviews appear to be for the Holyoke YMCA gym facility rather than the after-school program. Reviews consistently praise the facility's friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean amenities including renovated equipment, pools, sauna and steam room, and affordable membership pricing. Members report a welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Friendly and helpful staffrecently renovated with new equipmentaffordable membe
Address
400 Jarvis Ave, Holyoke, MA
Phone
(413) 534-2060
Valley Opportunity Council At Morgan
Before or After School Daycare

Valley Opportunity Council at Morgan provides valuable community services including fuel assistance, WIC, tax services, and GED support. While many patrons praise the helpful and patient staff, some report significant issues with customer service, phone accessibility, and processing delays.

Helpful and patient staffcomprehensive support servicesphone and mailbox appointment options
Address
596 South Bridge Street, Holyoke, MA
Phone
(413) 537-0529
Valley Opportunity Council At Sullivan
Before or After School Daycare

Valley Opportunity Council at Sullivan is a school-based organization in Holyoke that provides fuel assistance, WIC services, tax help, and GED support. Most reviewers praise the helpful and patient staff, though several report significant frustration with phone accessibility, responsiveness, processing delays, and occasional rude customer service.

Helpful and patient staffoffers multiple community services (fuel assistanceWIC
Address
400 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke, MA
Phone
(413) 537-9961

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Holyoke, Massachusetts, out of 21 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 Holyoke, 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
Holyoke offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 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 Holyoke for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Holyoke 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.