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Best Before or After School Daycare in Westwood, MA

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Westwood. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Westwood, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
12
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Westwood offers 2 licensed before or after school daycare, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.8/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02090 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Westwood

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
    Knowledge Beginnings
    4.27 score
    4.4(10)

    200 Providence Hwy, Westwood, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 134 children

    Knowledge Beginnings in Westwood receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with the vast majority of reviews praising the caring and dedicated staff across all age groups. Parents consistently highlight the teachers' genuine warmth, creative activities, individual attention to each child, and strong leadership from the director and administrative team. The facility is described as nurturing, safe, and fostering children's academic and emotional growth.

    Caring and dedicated teachersDirector attentiveness and kindnessCreative activities and learning opportunitiesPhoto updates shared with parents

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Westwood

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.8avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Westwood zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
020908
4.8
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Westwood (26–134 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Westwood

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in Westwood, Massachusetts

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Westwood, Massachusetts, making up 25% 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 Westwood have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 12 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Westwood, 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 Westwood

Showing 2 results

Westwood Children'S School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
808 High St, Westwood, MA
Phone
(781) 329-7766
Tobin School Westwood
Before or After School Daycare
Address
01054 High St, Westwood, MA
Phone
(781) 329-7775

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Westwood, Massachusetts, out of 8 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 Westwood have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Westwood, 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
Westwood offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Westwood for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Westwood 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.