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Best Before or After School Daycare in Wilbraham, MA

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Wilbraham. Average rating: 4.35/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Wilbraham, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.35/5
Parent reviews
108
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Wilbraham has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 108 parent reviews averaging 4.35/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wilbraham

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
    Ymca Of Greater Springfield Learning Center In Wilbraham
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    35 Post Office Park, Wilbraham, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children

    Parents consistently praise the YMCA Learning Center in Wilbraham for its friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its excellent amenities including pools, gym, sauna, and variety of classes. Parents report their children enjoy the programs and develop social-emotional skills in a family-oriented environment.

    Friendly and helpful staffclean facilityample parkingmultiple pools including warm/accessible pool
  2. 2
    U.S. Tae Kwon Do Center
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    28 Stony Hill Rd, Wilbraham, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 149 children

    U.S. Tae Kwon Do Center in Wilbraham receives consistently high praise from parents for its martial arts instruction, after-school care, and summer programs. Parents highlight the caring staff, particularly Master Yoo, and credit the center with teaching children discipline, respect, and life skills while maintaining a safe, clean environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show improved confidence and behavior.

    Experienced and patient instructorsmartial arts trainingafter-school and before-school programssummer camp activities
  3. 3
    Scantic Valley Ymca - 625 Main Street
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    625 Main St, Wilbraham, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 39 children

    Scantic Valley YMCA is highly praised by members for its welcoming atmosphere, clean facilities, and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the variety of programs including swimming classes, kids' clubs, and fitness classes. The facility offers excellent amenities and fosters a strong sense of community.

    Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilityample parkingvariety of classes (yoga
  4. 4
    Scantic Valley Ymca - Soule Road
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    300 Soule Rd, Wilbraham, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 52 children

    Parents consistently praise the Scantic Valley YMCA Soule Road location for its friendly, knowledgeable staff and clean, well-maintained facilities. The facility offers excellent amenities including pools, gym classes, and kids' programs with strong community atmosphere. One parent noted limited Kids Club hours during adult swimming lessons as a minor concern.

    Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilityample parkingmultiple pools (including warm/accessible pool)
  5. 5
    The Kids' Place
    3.4 score
    3.1(10)

    2149 Boston Rd, Wilbraham, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

    The Kids' Place in Wilbraham has highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the caring, professional staff and quality childcare. However, six parents report serious concerns including unprofessional management, poor communication, disrespectful billing practices, staff favoritism, and allegations of rough treatment of children.

    Kind and caring staffgood communication with parentsdevelopmentally appropriate educationclean facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Wilbraham

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

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 108 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
5
2Ample parking
3
3Variety of classes (yoga
3
4Zumba
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.28avg rating
4 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.5avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Wilbraham zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
010957
4.35
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Wilbraham (38–149 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Wilbraham based on parent reviews

Scantic Valley Ymca - 625 Main Street

4.5(20)

625 Main St, Wilbraham, MA

Scantic Valley YMCA is highly praised by members for its welcoming atmosphere, clean facilities, and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the variety of programs including swimming classes, kids' clubs, and fitness classes. The facility offers excellent amenities and fosters a strong sense of community.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilityample parking

Scantic Valley Ymca - Soule Road

4.5(20)

300 Soule Rd, Wilbraham, MA

Parents consistently praise the Scantic Valley YMCA Soule Road location for its friendly, knowledgeable staff and clean, well-maintained facilities. The facility offers excellent amenities including pools, gym classes, and kids' programs with strong community atmosphere. One parent noted limited Kids Club hours during adult swimming lessons as a minor concern.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilityample parking

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Daycare types in Wilbraham

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in Wilbraham, Massachusetts

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, making up 29% of the 7 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 Wilbraham have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 108 parent reviews. Parents in Wilbraham most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, ample parking, and variety of classes (yoga.

When choosing a daycare in Wilbraham, 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 Wilbraham

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Scantic Valley Ymca - 625 Main Street
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Scantic Valley YMCA is highly praised by members for its welcoming atmosphere, clean facilities, and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the variety of programs including swimming classes, kids' clubs, and fitness classes. The facility offers excellent amenities and fosters a strong sense of community.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilityample parking
Address
625 Main St, Wilbraham, MA
Phone
(413) 596-2749
Scantic Valley Ymca - Soule Road
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Parents consistently praise the Scantic Valley YMCA Soule Road location for its friendly, knowledgeable staff and clean, well-maintained facilities. The facility offers excellent amenities including pools, gym classes, and kids' programs with strong community atmosphere. One parent noted limited Kids Club hours during adult swimming lessons as a minor concern.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilityample parking
Address
300 Soule Rd, Wilbraham, MA
Phone
(413) 433-0459

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, out of 7 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 Wilbraham have an average Google rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 83% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Wilbraham, 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
Wilbraham offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Wilbraham for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Wilbraham 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.