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Best Before or After School Daycare in Kingston, MA

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Kingston. Average rating: 4.67/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Kingston, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.67/5
Parent reviews
47
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Kingston has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 47 parent reviews averaging 4.67/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02364 zip code, averaging 4.67 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kingston

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.

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    The Magical Years Early Learning Center, INC.
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    142 Pembroke Street, Kingston, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children

    The Magical Years Early Learning Center in Kingston receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the warm, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication through apps and photos, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high confidence in the quality of care.

    Warm and attentive staffclean and safe facilitiessecure sign-in/sign-out systemProcare app with daily updates and photos

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Kingston

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

4avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Kingston zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
023645
4.67
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Kingston (19–65 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Kingston based on parent reviews

Wooded Acres Preschool

4(4)

168 Main Street, Kingston, MA

A parent notes that Ms. Lauren and Ms. Kathy provide a warm, professional environment with a comprehensive curriculum that balances structured lessons and free play, leading to strong academic, social, and emotional growth. Another reviewer highlights the affordable pricing, friendly staff, and engaging learning methods, while a single dissenting opinion cites unpleasant interactions with the staff.

warm and welcoming environmentprofessional and patient staffinnovative teaching methods

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Daycare types in Kingston

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Before or After School Daycare 3

Before or After School Daycare in Kingston, Massachusetts

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Kingston, Massachusetts, making up 60% of the 5 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 Kingston have an average rating of 4.67 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 47 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Kingston, 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 Kingston

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Wooded Acres Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4

A parent notes that Ms. Lauren and Ms. Kathy provide a warm, professional environment with a comprehensive curriculum that balances structured lessons and free play, leading to strong academic, social, and emotional growth. Another reviewer highlights the affordable pricing, friendly staff, and engaging learning methods, while a single dissenting opinion cites unpleasant interactions with the staff.

warm and welcoming environmentprofessional and patient staffinnovative teaching methods
Address
168 Main Street, Kingston, MA
Phone
(781) 585-0041
Old Colony Y - Kingston
Before or After School Daycare

This is not a daycare center - the reviews are for a YMCA fitness facility in Kingston, Massachusetts. The reviews cannot be accurately summarized as parent feedback about childcare services.

None applicable - facility reviews are for a gymnot a daycare
Address
150 Main Street, Kingston, MA
Phone
(508) 833-4796
Old Colony Y/Kingston Intermediate
Before or After School Daycare
Address
65 Second Brook Street, Kingston, MA
Phone
(508) 889-8260

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Kingston, Massachusetts, out of 5 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 Kingston have an average Google rating of 4.67 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Kingston, 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
Kingston offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 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 Kingston for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Kingston 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.