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Best Before or After School Daycare in Stoughton, MA

Compare 7 before or after school daycare in Stoughton. Average rating: 4.59/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Stoughton, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.59/5
Parent reviews
61
Top rated (4.5+)
10

Stoughton has 7 licensed before or after school daycare with 61 parent reviews averaging 4.59/5.10 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 77% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02072 zip code, averaging 4.59 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Stoughton

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
    Self Help INC Stoughton Head Start
    4.58 score
    4.9(9)

    76 Pierce Street, Stoughton, MA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 20 children

    Parents overwhelmingly praise Self Help Inc Stoughton Head Start for its community support and helpful staff. The center is frequently mentioned for providing assistance to families, particularly during holidays. Staff are described as friendly, respectful, and caring toward children.

    Friendly and respectful staffcommunity support programsholiday assistance and giftsfamily-oriented environment
  2. 2
    Shaloh House Preschool & Kindergarten
    4.49 score
    4.9(6)

    50 Ethyl Way, Stoughton, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 42 children

    Parents consistently praise Shaloh House Preschool & Kindergarten as a warm, welcoming, and accepting environment. The facility is noted for its quality care, engaging activities, and kosher practices. Families report positive experiences with summer camp and overall satisfaction with the center.

    Warm and welcoming atmosphereaccommodating staffengaging programsquality childcare
  3. 3
    Trinity Episcopal School
    4.38 score
    4.7(6)

    414 Sumner St, Stoughton, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 39 children

    Trinity Episcopal School in Stoughton is highly regarded as a welcoming and friendly religious community. Parents praise the warm atmosphere, kind staff, and quality programming, particularly the Godly play teacher and services led by the Reverend. The facility is noted for fostering strong connections between children and church leadership.

    welcoming atmospherekind and friendly staffexcellent Reverend/Rectorquality Godly play program
  4. 4
    Academy Preschool
    4.11 score
    4.2(6)

    808 West Street, Stoughton, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

    Academy Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive, caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and supportive learning environment. Children reportedly thrive socially and emotionally, with staff members like Ms. Val and Ms. Vany frequently highlighted. However, one parent reported significant communication issues including unanswered phone calls and emails.

    Attentive and invested teachersfamily-owned a

Rating Distribution

Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Stoughton

4.5 - 5.0
10
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
7 daycares · 6 rated

Church Daycare

4.87avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.4avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

4.9avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Stoughton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0207214
4.59
10

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Stoughton (20–312 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

8

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Stoughton based on parent reviews

Stoughton Extended Day - Dawe School

5(2)

131 Pine Street, Stoughton, MA

Stoughton Extended Day-Preschool And School Age-Jones School

5(2)

137 Walnut Street, Stoughton, MA

Stoughton Extended Day Program - Hansen School

5(2)

01800 Central Street, Stoughton, MA

Stoughton Extended Day - Gibbons School

5(2)

235 Morton Street, Stoughton, MA

Stoughton Extended Day - South St.

5(2)

171 Ash Street, Stoughton, MA

Stoughton Extended Day-West School

5(2)

01322 Central Street, Stoughton, MA

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Daycare types in Stoughton

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 7

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Before or After School Daycare in Stoughton, Massachusetts

There are 7 before or after school daycare in Stoughton, Massachusetts, making up 50% 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 Stoughton have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 77% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 61 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Stoughton, 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 Stoughton

Showing 7 results

Stoughton Extended Day - Dawe School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
131 Pine Street, Stoughton, MA
Phone
(781) 344-5512
Stoughton Extended Day-Preschool And School Age-Jones School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
137 Walnut Street, Stoughton, MA
Phone
(781) 344-5512
Stoughton Extended Day Program - Hansen School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
01800 Central Street, Stoughton, MA
Phone
(781) 344-5512
Stoughton Extended Day - Gibbons School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
235 Morton Street, Stoughton, MA
Phone
(781) 344-5512
Stoughton Extended Day - South St.
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
171 Ash Street, Stoughton, MA
Phone
(781) 344-5512
Stoughton Extended Day-West School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
01322 Central Street, Stoughton, MA
Phone
(781) 344-5512
Old Colony Y - Striar Child Care
Before or After School Daycare

These reviews are primarily about the Old Colony Y's gym and fitness facilities rather than the Striar Child Care center specifically. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, staff friendliness, and variety of activities including pools, classes, and children's programs. However, some reviewers note that bathroom and locker room conditions need improvement.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean gym equipmentindoor and outdoor pools
Address
445 Central St, Stoughton, MA
Phone
(781) 341-2016

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 before or after school daycares in Stoughton, 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 Stoughton have an average Google rating of 4.59 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities. About 77% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Stoughton, 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
Stoughton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 Stoughton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Stoughton 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.