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515 Before or After School Daycare in Massachusetts

Browse 515 before or after school daycare across Massachusetts. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Massachusetts

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Massachusetts can make the decision-making process smoother.

Massachusetts has about 2,166 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Massachusetts. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Massachusetts

There are 2,166 daycares in Massachusetts: 81 headstart facilities, 515 before/after school centers, 256 religious facility daycares, and 1,314 childcare and preschool centers.

Daycare TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school1,314
Headstart Programs81
Religious / Church Based Daycare256
Before or After School515

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🎨 Preschools 260🎒 After School Programs 137🌱 Montessori 60✝️ Christian Daycare 15📚 Kindergarten 13👶 Infant & Toddler 10🕊️ Baptist Daycare 5⛪ Catholic Daycare 2

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Ymca Of Greater Boston @ The Whittemore School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
30 Parmenter Road, Waltham, MA
Phone
(781) 315-5846
Ymca Of Greater Boston At The Stanley Elem. School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
250 South Street, Waltham, MA
Phone
(617) 851-3574
Newton Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
80 Crescent Avenue, Newton, MA
Phone
(617) 969-4488
Memorial Spaulding Extended Day
Before or After School Daycare
Address
250 Brookline St, Newton, MA
Phone
(617) 630-5151
Fessenden Children'S Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
250 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA
Phone
(617) 630-2397

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Frequently asked questions

There are 515 before or after school daycares across Massachusetts. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Massachusetts are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Massachusetts's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Massachusetts, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Massachusetts sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Massachusetts vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.