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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.

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Greater Lowell Family Ymca @ Stoklosa
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

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.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffupdated pool
Address
580 Broadway St, Lowell, MA
Phone
(978) 454-7825
Greater Lowell Family Ymca @ Brookside
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

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.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffupdated pool
Address
01560 Lakeview Ave, Dracut, MA
Phone
(978) 957-0716
Greater Lowell Family Ymca-Reilly
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

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.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffupdated pool
Address
115 Douglas Rd, Lowell, MA
Phone
(978) 454-7825
Ymca Of Greater Boston At The Mason Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Excellent staffSwimming poolClean and well-organized facility
Address
150 Norfolk Avenue, Roxbury, MA
Phone
(617) 620-9077
Quincy After School @ Atherton Hough
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Dedicated and caring stafffun activities and field tripseducational content
Address
01084 Sea Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 479-0124
Quincy After School @ Squantum
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

caring and amazing staffeducational activitiesfun activities and field trips
Address
50 Huckins Avenue, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 770-4466
Toddler Tech Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Warm and nurturing environmentkind and knowledgeable directorattentive and lovely teachers
Address
93 Holbrook Rd, North Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 770-2245
Quincy After School @ Parker School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

caring and accommodating staffeducational activitiesfun field trips and events
Address
148 Billings Road, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 471-9918
Quincy After School @ Montclair School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Caring and accommodating staffstrong staff-child relationshipsfun activities and field trips
Address
8 Belmont Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 770-9752
Ymca Of Greater Boston At The King K-8 School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Swimming poolmodern equipmentexcellent staff
Address
77 Lawrence Avenue, Dorchester, MA
Phone
(617) 635-8212
Ymca Of Greater Boston At The Everett Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Clean and well-organized facilityexcellent staff and instructorsswimming pool
Address
71 Pleasant Street, Dorchester, MA
Phone
(617) 571-2566
Ymca Of Greater Boston At The Winthrop Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Swimming poolmodern equipmentclean and well-organized facility
Address
35 Brookford Street, Dorchester, MA
Phone
(617) 635-8379
Ymca Of Greater Boston At The Adams Elementrary School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Clean and well-organized facilityattentive and helpful staffswimming pool
Address
165 Webster Street, East Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 913-0200
Ymca Of Greater Boston @ The Lyndon K8 School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Excellent staffclean facilitiesswimming pool
Address
20 Mount Vernon Street, West Roxbury, MA
Phone
(617) 861-7824
Little Voices Early Care And Education After School, INC.
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
95 Needham Road, Hyde Park, MA
Phone
(617) 361-5555
Boston College Childrens Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Supportive and competent staffsmall school environment with close relationshipsbeautiful campus and grounds
Address
47 Stone Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA
Phone
(617) 552-3089
Square One @ Catherine Street
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
15 Catherine St., Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 750-2640
Silver Spruce Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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.

Experienced and caring teachersstrong Montessori curriculumlarge outdoor space with ga
Address
44 Old Upton Rd, Grafton, MA
Phone
(508) 839-2300
Spring Street Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

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.

Experienced and attentive teachersplay-based and creative curriculumstudent-interest-guided learning
Address
64 Spring St, Amherst, MA
Phone
(413) 256-8442
Clark Memorial Ymca Afterschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

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.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiesquality pool with modern changing areas
Address
6 Summer Drive, Winchendon, MA
Phone
(978) 297-9622
The Sunflower School
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

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.

Educated and caring teachersstrong academic preparationnurturing environment
Address
923 Route 6a, Yarmouth Port, MA
Phone
(508) 362-5439
Ymca Of Greater Springfield Scoop
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

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.

Clean and well-maintained facilitieskind and welcoming staffstrong safety and childcare standards
Address
15 Catharine St., Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 750-2640
Ymca Of Greater Boston @ Batchelder School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
175 Park St, North Reading, MA
Phone
(781) 315-3802
South Shore Ymca Quincy Ascp Marshall School
Before or After School Daycare
4

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.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and professional staffwide variety of activities and classes
Address
200 Moody St, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 481-4477
Little Leaders Prep School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
242 Woodrow Ave, Dorchester, MA
Phone
(617) 265-6361
Agawam School Age Child Care (Asac) Robinson Park School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
65 Begley St, Agawam, MA
Phone
(413) 313-4117
Labelle Day School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
600 E Ashland St, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 586-9143
Wooded Acres Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
168 Main Street, Kingston, MA
Phone
(781) 585-0041
Bedford Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
8 Alfred Circle, Bedford, MA
Phone
(781) 275-3344
Building Blocks Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
548 Clark Rd, Tewksbury, MA
Phone
(978) 640-2565

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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.