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Best Before or After School Daycare in Plymouth, MA

Compare 6 before or after school daycare in Plymouth. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Plymouth, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.6/5
Parent reviews
147
Top rated (4.5+)
7

Plymouth has 6 licensed before or after school daycare with 147 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 70% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02360 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Plymouth

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
    Old Colony Y/Manomet
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    70 Manomet Point Road, Plymouth, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 39 children

    Parents praise this YMCA facility for its well-organized programs, friendly staff, and clean facilities. The before/after school care is particularly noted for keeping children engaged and excited, with excellent communication to parents. Families appreciate the variety of activities, inclusive approach to special needs, and convenient logistics.

    Well-organized and professional operationscaring and attentive staffclean facilitiesvariety of classes and activities
  2. 2
    Old Colony Y - Cold Spring/Plymouth
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    25 Alden St, Plymouth, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 26 children

    Parents praise Old Colony Y's organization, cleanliness, and quality staff. The facility offers well-run before/after school programs with engaging activities, accommodating needs like IEPs, and easy administrative processes. Families appreciate the variety of amenities including pools, gyms, and kids' zones.

    Well-organized and professionally runcaring and attentive staffengaging and educational activitiesclean facilities
  3. 3
    Miss Joanne'S Bright Beginnings, INC
    4.13 score
    4.2(10)

    200r South Meadow Road, Plymouth, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Miss Joanne's Bright Beginnings receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising attentive staff, clean facilities, and effective parent communication. However, a small number of negative reviews cite director communication issues, unresponsiveness to phone calls, and concerns about handling of behavioral problems.

    Warm and attentive teachersclean and bright facilityconsistent routinesparent communication app with daily photo updates
  4. 4
    Kinder Kollege
    4.06 score
    4.1(8)

    478 State Rd, Plymouth, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Kinder Kollege receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, safe environment, and flexible hours. However, a small number of parents reported negative experiences with staff behavior and customer service, along with concerns about late pickup fees.

    Caring and loving staffchildren's safetyflexible hourseducational development (colors
  5. 5
    South Shore Community Action Council-Plymouth
    3.84 score
    3.8(20)

    196 S. Meadow Road, Plymouth, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 234 children

    South Shore Community Action Council-Plymouth is consistently praised for its helpful and compassionate staff. Parents highlight exceptional customer service experiences, particularly with staff members like Nancy and Jason who go above and beyond to assist clients. The organization offers various assistance programs including heating help, utility support, and food distribution services.

    Helpful and compassionate staffefficient serviceStaff genuinely care about clientsNancy provides excellent customer service

Rating Distribution

Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Plymouth

4.5 - 5.0
7
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 147 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Engaging and educational activities
3
2Automatic payment system
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.51avg rating
10 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.7avg rating
6 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Plymouth zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0236017
4.6
7

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Plymouth (13–234 children)

Small

up to 30 children

7

Medium

31–75 children

8

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Plymouth based on parent reviews

Old Colony Y/Manomet

4.7(20)

70 Manomet Point Road, Plymouth, MA

Parents praise this YMCA facility for its well-organized programs, friendly staff, and clean facilities. The before/after school care is particularly noted for keeping children engaged and excited, with excellent communication to parents. Families appreciate the variety of activities, inclusive approach to special needs, and convenient logistics.

Well-organized and professional operationscaring and attentive staffclean facilities

Old Colony Y - Cold Spring/Plymouth

4.7(20)

25 Alden St, Plymouth, MA

Parents praise Old Colony Y's organization, cleanliness, and quality staff. The facility offers well-run before/after school programs with engaging activities, accommodating needs like IEPs, and easy administrative processes. Families appreciate the variety of amenities including pools, gyms, and kids' zones.

Well-organized and professionally runcaring and attentive staffengaging and educational activities

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Daycare types in Plymouth

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 6

Before or After School Daycare in Plymouth, Massachusetts

There are 6 before or after school daycare in Plymouth, Massachusetts, making up 35% of the 17 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 Plymouth have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 70% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 147 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth

Showing 6 results

Old Colony Y/Manomet
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Parents praise this YMCA facility for its well-organized programs, friendly staff, and clean facilities. The before/after school care is particularly noted for keeping children engaged and excited, with excellent communication to parents. Families appreciate the variety of activities, inclusive approach to special needs, and convenient logistics.

Well-organized and professional operationscaring and attentive staffclean facilities
Address
70 Manomet Point Road, Plymouth, MA
Phone
(508) 326-9548
Old Colony Y - Cold Spring/Plymouth
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Parents praise Old Colony Y's organization, cleanliness, and quality staff. The facility offers well-run before/after school programs with engaging activities, accommodating needs like IEPs, and easy administrative processes. Families appreciate the variety of amenities including pools, gyms, and kids' zones.

Well-organized and professionally runcaring and attentive staffengaging and educational activities
Address
25 Alden St, Plymouth, MA
Phone
(508) 888-2290
Old Colony Y-West Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
170 Plympton Rd, Plymouth, MA
Phone
(508) 962-5346
Old Colony Ymca - Plymouth
Before or After School Daycare

Parents consistently praise Old Colony YMCA Plymouth for its well-organized programs, caring staff, and engaging activities. Families appreciate the easy drop-off/pick-up process, regular parent communication, and safe environment. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and offering quality programs for children with diverse needs, including those on the autism spectrum.

Well-organized and professional staffengaging and educational activitiesregular parent communication via ClassDojo
Address
237 Wareham Road, Plymouth, MA
Phone
(508) 927-3100
Plymouth South Middle School/Ocy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
488 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA
Phone
(508) 562-9360
Old Colony Y - Hedge/Plymouth
Before or After School Daycare

Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its well-organized before/after school program, excellent facilities, and caring staff. Children are reported to be engaged, safe, and excited to attend. The center accommodates special needs with IEP support and maintains strong communication with parents.

Organized and well-runaccommodates children on the spectrum with IEP supportcaring and professional staff
Address
258 Standish Ave, Plymouth, MA
Phone
(508) 888-2290

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 before or after school daycares in Plymouth, Massachusetts, out of 17 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 Plymouth have an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities. About 70% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Plymouth, 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
Plymouth offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 6 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 Plymouth for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Plymouth 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.