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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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Metrowest Ymca School'S Out Program @ Potter Road
Before or After School Daycare
4

Parents consistently praise the YMCA facility, staff friendliness, and diverse programs for families. Most reviews reflect positive experiences with gym equipment, classes, and activities. Some parents noted organizational issues in specific programs and minor facility inconsistencies.

Friendly and helpful staffgood gym equipmentdiverse programs for kids and adults
Address
492 Potter Rd, Framingham, MA
Phone
(508) 628-5046 EXT 42
Metrowest Ymca School'S Out Program @ Hemenway
Before or After School Daycare
4

Parents praise the YMCA facility for friendly and helpful staff, clean and well-maintained spaces, and diverse programs including swim classes, gym equipment, and youth activities. Most reviews are highly positive about the overall experience and value. Some concerns are noted regarding aquatics program organization and scheduling accuracy.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiesgood gym equipment
Address
729 Water St, Framingham, MA
Phone
(508) 879-4420 EXT 42
Metrowest Ymca School'S Out Program @ Mccarthy
Before or After School Daycare
4

Parents consistently praise the YMCA facility for its friendly and helpful staff, clean environment, and diverse programs for families. Most reviewers have long-term positive experiences and recommend the center. However, some specific concerns have been raised about organization in swim classes and equipment availability.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiesdiverse programs for kids and adults
Address
8 Flagg Dr, Framingham, MA
Phone
(508) 284-3119 EXT 42
The Barnyard School
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

The Barnyard School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the quality of care, teaching staff, and developmental preparation for kindergarten. Parents consistently highlight the warm, loving environment and emphasis on outdoor activities. One negative review criticizes teacher competency without providing details.

safe and happy environmentexcellent teachersgood early development skills
Address
98 High Street, Walpole, MA
Phone
(508) 660-8820
Totland College Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Totland College Nursery School receives mixed reviews with significant variation in parent experiences. Multiple recent parents praise the warm, nurturing environment, hands-on learning activities, responsive communication, and caring staff who help children develop socially and emotionally. However, some parents report serious concerns about lack of communication, unresponsiveness to calls/emails, and absence of daily progress reports.

Warm and welcoming environment
Address
74 Commercial St, Braintree, MA
Phone
(781) 843-3965
Brick House School
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Brick House School receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the caring teachers, warm environment, excellent curriculum, and the school's long-standing reputation in the community. One 1-star review makes serious allegations of racism and unprofessional conduct, creating a stark contrast in parent experiences.

caring and dedicated teacherswarm and welcoming environmentstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
9 Ashland Place, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 822-2364
Pine Street Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Pine Street Preschool receives mixed reviews. Recent parents praise the current director Meghan for creating a nurturing, educational environment with strong communication and excellent staff. However, some parents report negative experiences with past leadership and management practices.

Caring staffhands-on approacheducational activities (art
Address
5 Pine St, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 823-2458
Southern Berkshire Child Care Program And After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
3.8
Address
491 Berkshire School Rd, Sheffield, MA
Phone
(413) 248-0886
Berkshire Family Ymca At Williams
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

This YMCA facility in downtown Pittsfield is highly regarded for its well-maintained indoor pool, clean and spacious fitness areas, and friendly staff. Most reviewers praise the renovated facility as a valuable community asset with quality amenities and helpful personnel. Some concerns exist regarding pricing, gym etiquette among members, and outdated men's locker room facilities.

Beautiful historical buildingexcellent indoor pool (largest and best-maintained reviewed)7 lap lanes
Address
50 Bushey Road, Pittsfield, MA
Phone
(413) 499-7650
Precious Beginnings Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
15 Centre St, Dover, MA
Phone
(508) 785-1033
Chaps
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

CHAPS receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising staff communication, care, and educational quality. However, two 1-star reviews raise concerns about director conduct, lack of support for children with disabilities, and classroom practices that prioritize teacher convenience over child development.

Caring and communicative staffstrong infant room supportsmooth transitions between age groups
Address
136 Forest Ave, Hudson, MA
Phone
(978) 567-6180
Gregg House Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
11 Webster St, Lynn, MA
Phone
(781) 592-2612
Bostons Bridge To Excellence @ Mckay School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Parents consistently praise Boston's Bridge to Excellence for providing safe, academically enriching before and after school programs with year-round scheduling. Leadership, including CEO Dejon Rice and Program Administrator Sophia Bishop-Rice, are frequently highlighted for their welcoming approach and genuine care. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment with high satisfaction.

Safe environmentacademic enrichment beyond school curriculumarts programming
Address
122 Cottage Street, East Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 635-8570
Berkshire Family Ymca @ Allendale
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Reviews praise the Berkshire Family YMCA's well-maintained facilities, particularly the indoor pool, gym, and wellness center in a historic downtown building. Staff are described as friendly and helpful. Some concerns raised include membership cost, gym etiquette issues, and neglected men's locker room maintenance.

Excellent indoor poolspacious gym and cardio areafriendly and helpful staff
Address
180 Connecticut Ave, Pittsfield, MA
Phone
(413) 499-7650 EXT 145
Berkshire Family Ymca At Stearns
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

This is a well-maintained YMCA facility in a historic downtown Pittsfield building featuring an excellent indoor pool, fitness classes, and wellness center. Staff are generally described as friendly and helpful. Members appreciate the renovated facility as a community asset, though some note concerns about membership costs and facility maintenance issues.

Beautiful historic buildingexcellent indoor pool with multiple lap lanesspotless gym and cardio area
Address
75 Lebanon Ave., Pittsfield, MA
Phone
(413) 499-7650
Berkshire Family Ymca At Egremont
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

This YMCA facility in Pittsfield receives consistently high ratings for its well-maintained indoor pool, spacious fitness areas, and friendly staff. Reviews praise the recently renovated building and quality fitness classes, though some members note concerns about membership costs and facility maintenance details.

well-maintained indoor poolspacious gym and cardio areasfriendly and helpful staff
Address
84 Egremont Ave., Pittsfield, MA
Phone
(413) 448-9655
Berkshire Family Ymca @ Crosby School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Berkshire Family YMCA @ Crosby School is highly regarded for its well-maintained facilities, particularly its superior indoor pool with 7 lap lanes and excellent fitness classes. The facility features a spacious gym, friendly staff, and is described as a valuable community asset in a beautifully renovated historic building. A few concerns include membership costs, gym etiquette issues, and neglected men's locker room facilities.

Well-maintained facilitiesexcellent indoor pool (largest and best-maintained reviewed)spacious gym and cardio area
Address
517 West St, Pittsfield, MA
Phone
(413) 499-7650
Basec At Chenery
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
95 Washington St, Belmont, MA
Phone
(617) 484-8030
Little People Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
3.6
Address
156 Lord Rd, Templeton, MA
Phone
(978) 652-5067
Salem Community Child Care - Bentley School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5
Address
25 Memorial Dr, Salem, MA
Phone
(978) 744-9288
Bowen After School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5
Address
280 Cypress Street, Newton, MA
Phone
(617) 969-3130
Easton Country Day School
Before or After School Daycare
3.4
Address
91 Center St, North Easton, MA
Phone
(508) 238-3504
Champions Extended Learning @ Center Pepin Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
3.4
Address
4 Park St, Easthampton, MA
Phone
(508) 543-7232
Klever Kids Preschool & Extended Day Program
Before or After School Daycare
3.4
Address
01055 West St, Gardner, MA
Phone
(978) 630-2580
Sterling Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
3.4
Address
123 Rowley Hill Rd, Sterling, MA
Phone
(978) 422-6014
The Friendship Garden Nursery Sch
Before or After School Daycare
3.3
Address
460 Locustfield Rd, East Falmouth, MA
Phone
(508) 540-6394
Kce -Champions LLC At White Brook Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
200 Park St., Easthampton, MA
Phone
(508) 530-1928
Chinese Culture Connections Little Dragon Program @ Beebe
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
401 Pleasant St, Malden, MA
Phone
(781) 388-0617
Bellingham Afterschool Experience-South
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
70 Harpin St, Bellingham, MA
Phone
(508) 883-8001
Randolph Extended Day Stars
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
30 Seton Way, Randolph, MA
Phone
(781) 963-1555 EXT 8

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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.