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Best Before or After School Daycare in Salem, MA

Compare 5 before or after school daycare in Salem. Average rating: 4.66/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Salem, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.66/5
Parent reviews
17
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Salem offers 5 licensed before or after school daycare, 7 of which have public ratings averaging 4.66/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 01970 zip code, averaging 4.66 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Salem

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
    Little Beginnings Daycare Center
    4.06 score
    4.1(7)

    75 Canal Street, Salem, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Little Beginnings Daycare Center in Salem, Massachusetts receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the loving, nurturing environment and positive impact on their children's development, but two reviews raise serious concerns about inconsistent discipline practices, inadequate structure for all children, and inappropriate staff behavior.

    Warm and loving environmentcaring staffstrong social and emotional developmentgood preparation for elementary school

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Salem

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.85avg rating
7 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

3.5avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Salem zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0197014
4.66
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Salem (17–94 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

9

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Salem based on parent reviews

Salem Community Child Care - Bentley School

3.5(2)

25 Memorial Dr, Salem, MA

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Daycare types in Salem

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 5

Before or After School Daycare in Salem, Massachusetts

There are 5 before or after school daycare in Salem, Massachusetts, making up 36% of the 14 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 Salem have an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.85 stars. Our analysis covers 17 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Salem, 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 Salem

Showing 5 results

Salem Community Child Care - Bentley School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5
Address
25 Memorial Dr, Salem, MA
Phone
(978) 744-9288
Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Salem, Saltonstall Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
Address
211 Lafayette St, Salem, MA
Phone
(978) 744-0915
Early Learning Center At Salem High School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
77 Wilson Street, Salem, MA
Phone
(781) 990-7076
Salem State University Preschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
262c Loring Ave, Salem, MA
Phone
(978) 542-6409
Witchcraft Kids Cllub
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1 Frederick St, Salem, MA
Phone
(978) 744-0915 EXT 13

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 before or after school daycares in Salem, Massachusetts, out of 14 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 Salem have an average Google rating of 4.66 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Salem, 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
Salem offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Salem for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Salem 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.