9 Before or After School Daycare in Worcester, Massachusetts

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Worcester

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

   Rainbow Child Development Center - City View School

   4.4 score

   4.6(10)

   10 Edward Street, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 13 children

   Rainbow Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nearly all reviewers praising the staff, learning environment, and care quality. Parents consistently highlight their children's development and comfort at the facility. One parent noted the pricing is somewhat high but overall satisfaction remains strong.

   caring and friendly staffchildren's academic and developmental growthfun activitiesfamily-oriented environment
2. 2

   School-Age Child Care @ The Boys & Girls Club Of Worcester

   4.32 score

   4.4(20)

   65 Tainter St, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

   Parents praise the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester as an excellent after-school and summer program facility with outstanding leadership and diverse activities. The center offers extensive recreational, educational, and support services in a clean, spacious environment with excellent staff. Reviews highlight strong community impact and well-regarded specialized programs like aquatics.

   Clean and spacious facilitieslarge sports fields (soccerfootballbaseball)
3. 3

   Miss Betty'S Step In Time Day Care Center

   4.15 score

   4.3(5)

   347 Greenwood St., Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

   Miss Betty's Step In Time is a Worcester-based daycare serving ages 0-5 with a 4.3/5 Google rating. The majority of reviews (4 five-star ratings) praise the curriculum, staff kindness, safety, and child care quality from parents with multi-year enrollment. One one-star review alleges poor behavior management at an amusement park, though the director and other parents dispute this incident occurred at their facility.

   Quality curriculumkind and caring staffsafe env
4. 4

   Little Bright Stars Childcare LLC

   4.08 score

   4.1(16)

   11 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

   Little Bright Stars Childcare in Worcester is highly regarded by parents, with all 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and welcoming staff, clean facility, strong director leadership, and engaging curriculum that keeps children happy and excited to attend.

   Friendly and caring staffwelcoming environmentclean facilitystrong director communication
5. 5

   Quinsigamond Children'S School

   4 score

   4(20)

   670 W Boylston St, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

   NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Quinsigamond Community College (QCC), a higher education institution, not a daycare center. The reviews are mixed, with most praising supportive staff, resources, and community engagement, while some criticize administrative inefficiency, staff rudeness, facility maintenance issues, and financial aid problems.

   Supportive staff and facultyabundant resources and student engagement eventsaffordable tuitionwelcoming community
6. 6

   Webster Square Day Care Center, INC.

   3.95 score

   3.9(6)

   1048 Main St, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children

   Webster Square Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the facility for friendly staff, good child care quality, and professional approach. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of support for children with special needs and inadequate advocacy.

   friendly staffgood quality careprofessional staffpride in work
7. 7

   Ywca Of Central Mass, INC.

   3.92 score

   3.9(19)

   1 Salem Sq, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 137 children

   Parents praise YWCA of Central Mass as a clean, well-maintained facility offering excellent childcare at affordable prices. The center is appreciated for its welcoming atmosphere, quality care, and additional amenities including a pool, fitness center, and gym. Staff are noted as friendly and helpful to the community.

   Clean and well-maintained facilitiesaffordable pricingquality carewelcoming and family-friendly environment
8. 8

   Greendale Ymca Wee Wuns / School'S Out Program

   3.92 score

   3.9(20)

   75 Shore Dr, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 159 children

   Parents praise the Greendale YMCA's overall facilities, friendly staff, and supportive community atmosphere. Most reviews focus on gym and pool amenities rather than the daycare specifically. One parent noted a supervision concern with the child watch program where staff lost track of their child during pickup.

   Welcoming and supportive staffexcellent pool and aquatic facilitiesdiverse fitness classes and equipmentconvenient for families
9. 9

   Ymca School'S Out And Preschool

   3.84 score

   3.8(20)

   766 Main St, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 220 children

   Reviews are not applicable to this daycare center. The reviews provided are for the YMCA gym and wellness facilities, not the school's out and preschool program. No actual daycare or preschool reviews were available to assess.

   None applicable - reviews are for gym facilitiesnot childcare services
10. 10

    First Friends Daycare INC.

    3.7 score

    3.4(5)

    111 Park Ave, Worcester, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 88 children

    First Friends Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the quality of care, teacher dedication, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the low staff turnover and partnership with Worcester Technical High School for training. One parent expressed concern about the director's management style.

    Exceptional care qualitydedicated and caring teacherslow staff turnoverstaff training program with Worcester Technical HS

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