
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.
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.
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 Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,314 |
| Headstart Programs | 81 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 256 |
| Before or After School | 515 |
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Parents praise the Greater Lowell Family YMCA for its clean, well-maintained facilities and genuinely caring staff. The center offers diverse programs including swimming, fitness, physical therapy, and summer camps that parents say children enjoy and thrive in. Multiple reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere and comprehensive services for families.
Greater Lowell Family YMCA @ Brookside is highly praised by families for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and comprehensive programs including swimming, fitness, and childcare. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and quality summer camp programming that positively impacts children. The facility is well-maintained despite being older and offers good value.
Parents consistently praise the Lowell YMCA facility for its friendly, supportive staff and well-maintained amenities including an updated pool, gym, and specialized programs. The center offers comprehensive services for children through summer camps and preschool, with particular recognition for helping families during difficult circumstances. Multiple reviewers describe feeling welcomed and comfortable in a family-like environment.
This YMCA facility receives consistently high ratings (4.3/5) with praise for its cleanliness, organization, and staff attentiveness. Parents and members appreciate the swimming pool, fitness classes, wellness amenities, and responsive communication from staff. The facility is noted as a well-maintained community center with helpful and respectful staff.
Parents consistently praise QCARE's staff as caring, accommodating, and engaging with children. The program offers a good balance of fun activities, educational content, and structure for after-school and summer care. One parent noted the program is generally good with minor drawbacks.
Quincy After School @ Squantum receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and accommodating staff. Parents highlight the program's combination of fun activities, educational content, and structured environment. The facility has successfully served families for multiple years across multiple grade levels.
Toddler Tech Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and attentive teachers. Parents highlight reasonable pricing, convenient location, and strong teacher-child relationships. However, one parent reported frustration with a last-minute tour cancellation.
Quincy After School @ Parker School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and dedicated staff who provide engaging activities and educational enrichment. Parents appreciate the safe, structured environment and the strong bonds formed between staff and children. One parent noted mixed experiences but indicated positives outweighed negatives.
Parents consistently praise QUINCY AFTER SCHOOL @ MONTCLAIR SCHOOL for its caring, attentive staff and well-structured programming. Children benefit from engaging activities, educational components, field trips, and individualized attention to their needs. Families report high satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment.
This YMCA location in Dorchester receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.3/5 rating. Reviews highlight excellent facilities, cleanliness, attentive staff, and strong community atmosphere, though some members note the gym lacks a traditional heavy-lifting environment.
This YMCA facility receives consistently high ratings from members who praise its cleanliness, modern equipment, and attentive staff. Members highlight the swimming pool, fitness classes, and welcoming community atmosphere as key strengths. One reviewer noted the facility feels more oriented toward casual fitness and seniors rather than serious weightlifters.
This YMCA location in Dorchester receives consistently high ratings (mostly 5/5 stars) with praise for facilities, cleanliness, and staff attentiveness. Reviews highlight excellent swimming pools, modern equipment, diverse fitness classes, and strong community atmosphere. Most reviewers are long-term members who appreciate the facility's continuous improvements and welcoming environment.
This YMCA location in East Boston receives consistently high ratings, with parents praising the facility's cleanliness, modern equipment, and attentive staff. Parents highlight excellent communication, active COVID-19 safety measures, and a strong sense of community. The swimming pool and diverse fitness classes are frequently mentioned as standout features.
This YMCA location in West Roxbury receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its facilities, staff, and community atmosphere. Parents and members highlight excellent cleanliness, well-maintained equipment, attentive staff, and quality programming including swimming and fitness classes. The facility is described as a welcoming community center with responsive management.
NOTE: The reviews provided appear to be for Pine Manor College, not Boston College Children's Center daycare. Reviews praise the small school atmosphere, supportive staff, and campus diversity, with one parent expressing satisfaction with their child's daycare experience at the facility.
Silver Spruce Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the Montessori curriculum, dedicated teachers, and exceptional outdoor learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the school's well-organized administration, high-quality enrichment programs, and unique features like the on-campus goats and Nature Explore Classroom certification.
Spring Street Preschool is highly regarded by parents for its play-based, interest-led curriculum and experienced teachers who create a warm, nurturing environment. Parents consistently praise the school's focus on fostering creativity, social-emotional development, and kindergarten readiness through engaging activities like journal storytelling and outdoor play.
Clark Memorial YMCA Afterschool in Winchendon receives consistently high praise from patrons. Parents and members highlight the facility's cleanliness, friendly and knowledgeable staff, diverse amenities including pool, gym equipment, and classes, and family-oriented programming. The center is noted for its well-maintained facilities and welcoming atmosphere.
The Sunflower School receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the educated and caring staff, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and nurturing environment. However, one parent reported serious concerns about administration and faculty indifference to children's well-being.
Reviews are predominantly positive, praising the facility's cleanliness, safety standards, welcoming staff, and diverse fitness and childcare programs. Parents appreciate the community atmosphere and child care services offered at the new Springfield location.
Reviews praise the South Shore YMCA Quincy facility highly, with parents appreciating the clean, well-maintained space and diverse programs. Parents highlight quality instruction, friendly and caring staff, and the convenience of daycare services while adults use the gym. The facility offers comprehensive amenities including swimming, fitness classes, sports programs, and physical therapy services.
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