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Best Before or After School Daycare in Tewksbury, MA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Tewksbury. Average rating: 4.08/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Tewksbury, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.08/5
Parent reviews
87
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Tewksbury has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 87 parent reviews averaging 4.08/5.The largest concentration is in 01876 with 9 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Tewksbury

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
    The Creative Learning Academy
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    778 Main St, Tewksbury, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children

    The Creative Learning Academy in Tewksbury receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, founder Poonam's responsiveness, spacious facilities, and frequent photo updates throughout the day. Children show strong adjustment and development across multiple age groups.

    Caring and nurturing staffresponsive founder/directorspacious and well-equipped facilityfrequent daily photo/video updates
  2. 2
    Knowledge Beginnings
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    200 Old Main St, Tewksbury, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 124 children

    Knowledge Beginnings in Tewksbury receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, safe and welcoming environment, and strong focus on child development and learning. The center is highly recommended for its engaging activities, daily communication with parents, and ability to help children feel happy and supported.

    Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean environmentengaging educational activities and curriculumarts and crafts programs
  3. 3
    Pattikakes' A Place To Grow
    3.12 score
    2.9(20)

    365 East St, Tewksbury, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children

    These reviews do not pertain to a daycare center. The reviews are for Tewksbury Hospital, a mental health and psychiatric facility. This appears to be a data mismatch between the daycare listing and the actual reviews provided.

    Caring and compassionate nursing staffeffective treatment outcomesresponsive social workers and doctorsclean facilities

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Tewksbury

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.1avg rating
8 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Tewksbury zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
018769
4.08
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Tewksbury (23–124 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Tewksbury based on parent reviews

Building Blocks Preschool

4(4)

548 Clark Rd, Tewksbury, MA

Several parents highlight the caring teachers and strong community focus, noting that their children enjoy the program. However, one former student shares a negative account involving historical safety concerns and inadequate supervision practices at the location.

caring teachersstrong community environmentfocus on holistic development

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Daycare types in Tewksbury

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Tewksbury, Massachusetts

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, making up 11% of the 9 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 Tewksbury have an average rating of 4.08 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.1 stars. Our analysis covers 87 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Tewksbury, 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 Tewksbury

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Building Blocks Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4

Several parents highlight the caring teachers and strong community focus, noting that their children enjoy the program. However, one former student shares a negative account involving historical safety concerns and inadequate supervision practices at the location.

caring teachersstrong community environmentfocus on holistic development
Address
548 Clark Rd, Tewksbury, MA
Phone
(978) 640-2565

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, out of 9 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 Tewksbury have an average Google rating of 4.08 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 25% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Tewksbury, 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
Tewksbury offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Tewksbury for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Tewksbury 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.