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Best Before or After School Daycare in Wakefield, MA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Wakefield. Average rating: 4.75/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Wakefield, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.75/5
Parent reviews
35
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Wakefield has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 35 parent reviews averaging 4.75/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 01880 zip code, averaging 4.75 stars across 6 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wakefield

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
    Magical Beginnings Learning Center
    4.58 score
    4.8(13)

    50 Audubon Rd, Wakefield, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 127 children

    Parents consistently praise Magical Beginnings Wakefield as an exceptional daycare with caring, attentive staff and a clean, well-organized facility. Children show strong developmental progress and form positive bonds with teachers. Parents report feeling comfortable and confident leaving their children in this center's care.

    Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilitystrong child development and learning outcomeswarm teacher-child relationships

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Wakefield

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.8avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Wakefield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
018806
4.75
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Wakefield (39–127 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Wakefield

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Wakefield, Massachusetts

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Wakefield, Massachusetts, making up 17% of the 6 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 Wakefield have an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 35 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield

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Odyssey Day School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2 Audubon Rd., Wakefield, MA
Phone
(781) 245-6050

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Wakefield, Massachusetts, out of 6 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 Wakefield have an average Google rating of 4.75 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Wakefield, 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
Wakefield offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 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 Wakefield for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Wakefield 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.