Best Before or After School Daycare in Reading, MA
Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Reading. Average rating: 4.95/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Reading, Massachusetts at a glance
- Programs
- 3
- Avg rating
- 4.95/5
- Parent reviews
- 51
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Reading has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 51 parent reviews averaging 4.95/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 100% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 01867 zip code, averaging 4.95 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Reading
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.
- 15 Senses4.8 score5(20)
01381 Main St, Reading, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 37 children
5 Senses is a highly-regarded school-based preschool in Reading, Massachusetts with perfect 5/5 ratings. Parents consistently praise the dedicated teachers, play-based curriculum, emphasis on independence and social-emotional learning, and extensive outdoor activities. Multiple reviewers noted significant positive transformations in their children's development and behavior.
Engaging and caring teachersplay-based learning approachflexible scheduling optionsbeautiful outdoor space with year-round play - 2Reading Burbank Ymca4.56 score4.7(20)
36 Arthur B Lord Dr, Reading, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 117 children
Reading Burbank YMCA receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple programs including summer camp, after-school care, preschool, and swimming lessons. Parents praise the caring, enthusiastic staff, diverse activities, personal growth opportunities, and welcoming environment. Children reportedly feel safe, make friends easily, and develop confidence and important life skills.
Caring and enthusiastic staffdiverse and engaging activitiesinclusive environmentpersonal growth and skill development - 3Little Treasures Schoolhouse4.55 score5(6)
311 Haverhill St, Reading, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 83 children
Little Treasures Schoolhouse in Reading receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, passionate staff and warm environment. Parents highlight strong communication, balanced curriculum, and the school's ability to prepare children for kindergarten success. The facility is noted as clean, well-structured, and secure.
Caring and passionate staffwarm welcoming environmentexcellent communication with parents (pictures/videos/updates)strong curriculum with focus on learning and development
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Reading
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Reading, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Reading zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01867 | 8 | 4.95 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Reading (17–117 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Reading based on parent reviews
5 Senses
01381 Main St, Reading, MA
5 Senses is a highly-regarded school-based preschool in Reading, Massachusetts with perfect 5/5 ratings. Parents consistently praise the dedicated teachers, play-based curriculum, emphasis on independence and social-emotional learning, and extensive outdoor activities. Multiple reviewers noted significant positive transformations in their children's development and behavior.
Little Treasures Schoolhouse
311 Haverhill St, Reading, MA
Little Treasures Schoolhouse in Reading receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, passionate staff and warm environment. Parents highlight strong communication, balanced curriculum, and the school's ability to prepare children for kindergarten success. The facility is noted as clean, well-structured, and secure.
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Daycare types in Reading
Before or After School Daycare in Reading, Massachusetts
There are 3 before or after school daycare in Reading, Massachusetts, making up 38% 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 Reading have an average rating of 4.95 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 51 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Reading, 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 Reading
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Little Treasures Schoolhouse in Reading receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, passionate staff and warm environment. Parents highlight strong communication, balanced curriculum, and the school's ability to prepare children for kindergarten success. The facility is noted as clean, well-structured, and secure.
- Address
- 311 Haverhill St, Reading, MA
- Phone
- (781) 944-7907
5 Senses is a highly-regarded school-based preschool in Reading, Massachusetts with perfect 5/5 ratings. Parents consistently praise the dedicated teachers, play-based curriculum, emphasis on independence and social-emotional learning, and extensive outdoor activities. Multiple reviewers noted significant positive transformations in their children's development and behavior.
- Address
- 01381 Main St, Reading, MA
- Phone
- (781) 942-2393
- Address
- 453 West St, Reading, MA
- Phone
- (781) 944-1057
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Frequently asked questions
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
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