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Best Before or After School Daycare in Randolph, MA

Compare 5 before or after school daycare in Randolph. Average rating: 3.95/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Randolph, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
3.95/5
Parent reviews
21
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Randolph has 5 licensed before or after school daycare with 21 parent reviews averaging 3.95/5.The largest concentration is in 02368 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Randolph

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
    Step Ahead Early Education And Child Care Center
    4.07 score
    4.1(11)

    30 South Main Street, Randolph, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children

    Step Ahead Early Education and Child Care Center in Randolph, Massachusetts has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, and engaged children, but two serious incidents—a child leaving the facility unattended and excessive daytime sleeping—raise significant safety and care concerns.

    Compassionate and helpful staffstructured curriculum with themed activitiesclean classroomschild engagement and learning outcomes
  2. 2
    Here We Grow Day Care, INC
    3.84 score
    3.7(6)

    1 South Main Street, Randolph, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

    HERE WE GROW DAY CARE has highly polarized reviews with parents either praising the staff and care quality or reporting serious safety and professional conduct concerns. Three 5-star reviews highlight staff dedication and child development, while three 1-star reviews cite neglect, inappropriate discipline including tape over a child's mouth, missed basic care tasks, and privacy violations.

    Dedicated and caring staffchild development and growthlong-term positive r

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Randolph

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

3avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.27avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Randolph zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
023688
3.95
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Randolph (24–130 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Randolph based on parent reviews

Randolph Extended Day Stars

3(3)

30 Seton Way, Randolph, MA

One parent describes a highly positive face painting event with professional and patient staff, while another praises the caring nature of staff during a family paint night. In contrast, a separate review criticizes the program for being mean, boring, and unhelpful with homework.

professional staffpatient and polite staffinteractive and fun activities

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Daycare types in Randolph

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 5

Before or After School Daycare in Randolph, Massachusetts

There are 5 before or after school daycare in Randolph, Massachusetts, making up 63% of the 8 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 Randolph have an average rating of 3.95 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.27 stars. Our analysis covers 21 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Randolph, 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 Randolph

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Randolph Extended Day Stars
Before or After School Daycare
3

One parent describes a highly positive face painting event with professional and patient staff, while another praises the caring nature of staff during a family paint night. In contrast, a separate review criticizes the program for being mean, boring, and unhelpful with homework.

professional staffpatient and polite staffinteractive and fun activities
Address
30 Seton Way, Randolph, MA
Phone
(781) 963-1555 EXT 8
Randolph Community Middle School Stars
Before or After School Daycare
Address
225 High Street, Randolph, MA
Phone
(781) 985-7827
Jfk Stars
Before or After School Daycare
Address
20 Hurley Drive, Randolph, MA
Phone
(781) 985-7827
Knowledge Tree Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
22r Seton Way, Randolph, MA
Phone
(781) 767-5800
Higashi Child Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
800 North Main Street, Randolph, MA
Phone
(781) 961-0800

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 before or after school daycares in Randolph, Massachusetts, out of 8 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 Randolph have an average Google rating of 3.95 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 25% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Randolph, 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
Randolph offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Randolph for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Randolph 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.