Best Before or After School Daycare in New Bedford, MA

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in New Bedford

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

   Days Of Discovery Child Care Center

   4.35 score

   4.7(5)

   575 Church Street, New Bedford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 89 children

   Parents consistently praise Days of Discovery for its caring, invested staff and safe, clean environment. Multiple reviews highlight significant developmental and academic growth in their children, along with strong communication and professionalism from leadership and front desk staff.

   Caring and attentive teachersclean facilitiesstructured daily routineschild development and growth
2. 2

   Dennison Memorial Sch Age Daycare

   4.32 score

   4.4(20)

   755 South 1st Street, New Bedford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

   Parents consistently praise Dennison Memorial School Age Daycare as a safe, welcoming environment where children make friends, have fun, and grow. Staff members, particularly Sean Hargraves, are highly trusted and described as amazing and caring. The facility has a long history of serving the community and offers engaging activities including field trips.

   Safe environmentfriendly stafftrustworthy caregiverscommunity-focused
3. 3

   Children'S Paradise, INC

   4.18 score

   4.3(7)

   4 Waldo Street, New Bedford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

   Children's Paradise receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and educational activities. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about the owner's behavior and professionalism that warrant further investigation.

   Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilitystructured educational program with daily activitieschild development focus
4. 4

   Early Learning Child Care

   4.15 score

   4.3(5)

   322 Maxfield St, New Bedford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 102 children

   Early Learning Child Care has a long history of service in New Bedford with mostly positive feedback about staff quality and learning environment. However, one parent raised serious concerns about sick child policies, director behavior, discipline practices, and staff compensation.

   Professional and amazing staffquality child caregood learning environment33-year history of service
5. 5

   P.A.C.E. Head Start

   4.15 score

   4.3(5)

   247 Smith Street, New Bedford, MA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 114 children

   P.A.C.E. HEAD START receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with praise for dedicated and well-trained staff who provide quality care and education for 3-4 year olds. One parent expressed frustration about remaining on the waiting list.

   dedicated staffwell-trained teachersquality caregood teaching
6. 6

   New Bedford Ymca Preschool & School Age

   4.08 score

   4.1(20)

   25 South Water Street, New Bedford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 169 children

   The New Bedford YMCA has a Google rating of 4.1/5, though the reviews provided appear to be primarily about gym and fitness facilities rather than the preschool and school-age programs. Reviews highlight friendly, welcoming staff and clean facilities with various amenities.

   Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitieswelcoming environmentcommunity atmosphere
7. 7

   Children'S Paradise, INC

   3.92 score

   3.9(20)

   3132 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 127 children

   Children's Paradise receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, clean facility, strong communication through the HiMama app, and welcoming environment—particularly for children with special needs like autism.

   Caring and engaged staffinvolved ownerclean and well-organized facilitymultiple outdoor play areas
8. 8

   Devalles Day Care Program

   3.45 score

   3(6)

   201 Crapo Street, New Bedford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 117 children

   DEVALLES DAY CARE PROGRAM receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the patient teachers, quality care, and positive impact on their children's attitudes toward school. However, negative reviews cite inconsistent discipline, limited meal options, and unprofessional staff interactions.

   Patient and caring teacherschildren eager to attendpositive effect on school readiness

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