Best Before or After School Daycare in Northampton, MA
Compare 5 before or after school daycare in Northampton. Average rating: 4.44/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Northampton, Massachusetts at a glance
- Programs
- 5
- Avg rating
- 4.44/5
- Parent reviews
- 22
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Northampton has 5 licensed before or after school daycare with 22 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 01060 zip code, averaging 4.42 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Northampton
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.
- 1Smith Child Care Center At Sunnyside4.69 score5(11)
557 Easthampton Road, Northampton, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 70 children
Smith Child Care Center at Sunnyside is a highly-rated school-based daycare in Northampton that parents consistently praise for its nurturing environment, caring staff, and strong sense of community. The parent co-op model fosters active family involvement and meaningful relationships among families. Children are reported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a diverse, stimulating setting.
Caring and warm teachersprofessional and dedicated staffbeautiful facility with ample indoor and outdoor spacestrong emphasis on diversity and inclusion - 2Smith College Center For Early Childhood Education4.25 score4.5(5)
28 Lyman Rd, Northampton, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 87 children
Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education receives mostly positive reviews praising teacher quality, individualized attention, and strong art and music programs. However, one parent reported their child struggled with large class sizes and felt their concerns were not adequately addressed.
Highly responsive teachersstrong individualized supportexcellent art and music programsgood teacher-child ratios
Rating Distribution
Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Northampton
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Northampton, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Northampton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01060 | 8 | 4.42 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Northampton (30–158 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Northampton based on parent reviews
Smith Child Care Center At Sunnyside
557 Easthampton Road, Northampton, MA
Smith Child Care Center at Sunnyside is a highly-rated school-based daycare in Northampton that parents consistently praise for its nurturing environment, caring staff, and strong sense of community. The parent co-op model fosters active family involvement and meaningful relationships among families. Children are reported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a diverse, stimulating setting.
Smith College Center For Early Childhood Education
28 Lyman Rd, Northampton, MA
Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education receives mostly positive reviews praising teacher quality, individualized attention, and strong art and music programs. However, one parent reported their child struggled with large class sizes and felt their concerns were not adequately addressed.
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Daycare types in Northampton
Before or After School Daycare in Northampton, Massachusetts
There are 5 before or after school daycare in Northampton, Massachusetts, making up 56% of the 9 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 Northampton have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.75 stars. Our analysis covers 22 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Northampton, 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 Northampton
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Smith Child Care Center at Sunnyside is a highly-rated school-based daycare in Northampton that parents consistently praise for its nurturing environment, caring staff, and strong sense of community. The parent co-op model fosters active family involvement and meaningful relationships among families. Children are reported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a diverse, stimulating setting.
- Address
- 557 Easthampton Road, Northampton, MA
- Phone
- (413) 727-3665
Smith College Center for Early Childhood Education receives mostly positive reviews praising teacher quality, individualized attention, and strong art and music programs. However, one parent reported their child struggled with large class sizes and felt their concerns were not adequately addressed.
- Address
- 28 Lyman Rd, Northampton, MA
- Phone
- (413) 585-3290
- Address
- 120 Jackson St, Northampton, MA
- Phone
- (413) 584-7086 EXT 107
- Address
- 2 Parsons St, Northampton, MA
- Phone
- (413) 584-7086
- Address
- 51 Bates St, Northampton, MA
- Phone
- (413) 586-4538
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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