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 Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,314 |
| Headstart Programs | 81 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 256 |
| Before or After School | 515 |
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All Before or After School Daycare in Massachusetts
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The Hathaway School
Before or After School Daycare
3
- Address
- 280 Broadway, Lynn, MA
- Phone
- (781) 595-5859
Family Service Association-Letourneau After School Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
3
- Address
- 323 Anthony Street, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 496-6670
Community Action @ Westfield
Before or After School Daycare
3
- Address
- 390 Southampton Rd, Westfield, MA
- Phone
- (413) 654-1750
The Arbors Kids At Streiber
Before or After School Daycare
2.9
THE ARBORS KIDS AT STREIBER receives mixed reviews with significant safety and management concerns. While some parents praise the facilities and outdoor space, multiple reviewers report serious issues including a near-drowning incident without notification, unprofessional staff and management, strict late policies, and children feeling unwelcome.
Large buildingample outdoor fenced play areafacilities and amenities for children
- Address
- 40 Streiber Dr, Chicopee, MA
- Phone
- (413) 265-0827
The Arbors Kids At Bowie
Before or After School Daycare
2.9
The Arbors Kids at Bowie receives mixed reviews with significant safety and management concerns. While some parents note the facility has good size and outdoor space, multiple reviews report serious issues including a near-drowning incident without parental notification, unprofessional management, strict late policies, and poor staff behavior.
Large buildingextensive outdoor space with fenced play area for young childrenadequate facilities and materials for children
- Address
- 80 Dare Way, Chicopee, MA
- Phone
- (413) 544-1390
Carriage House Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
2.3
- Address
- 535 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA
- Phone
- (617) 696-3030
Carriage House School
Before or After School Daycare
2.3
- Address
- 777 Randolph Ave, Milton, MA
- Phone
- (617) 696-2468
Carriage House Harvard Campus
Before or After School Daycare
2.3
- Address
- 777 Randolph Ave, Milton, MA
- Phone
- (617) 698-2223
Plowshares @ Lincoln Eliot
Before or After School Daycare
2
- Address
- 191 Pearl Street, Newton, MA
- Phone
- (617) 965-6082
Shining Wonders Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
1
- Address
- 77 Turnpike Street, South Easton, MA
- Phone
- (508) 238-4535
Bonnie'S Program At New Hingham Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 30 Smith Road, Chesterfield, MA
- Phone
- (413) 296-0182
Kid Care West Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 58 Beacon Street, Andover, MA
- Phone
- (978) 623-8311
Hadley Kids, INC. At Hadley Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 21 River Dr, Hadley, MA
- Phone
- (413) 923-2224
College Bound Dorchester Out Of School Time @ Holland Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 85 Olney Street, Dorchester, MA
- Phone
- (339) 235-2253
Ymca At Cove Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 20 Eisenhower Ave, Beverly, MA
- Phone
- (978) 265-8356
Early Risers At Center Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 837 Longmeadow St, Longmeadow, MA
- Phone
- (413) 565-4290
Ocy-Eames Way Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 165 Eames Way, Marshfield, MA
- Phone
- (508) 962-5090
Ymca Of Greater Boston @ Odonnell Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 33 Trenton Street, East Boston, MA
- Phone
- (617) 635-8454
Ymca Of Greater Boston @ John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 7 Bolster Street, Jamaica Plain, MA
- Phone
- (617) 467-0456
Ymca Of The Northshore @ Essex Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 12 Story St, Essex, MA
- Phone
- (978) 768-7324
Old Colony Y-West Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 170 Plympton Rd, Plymouth, MA
- Phone
- (508) 962-5346
Ymca Of Greater Boston At The Oakdale Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 147 Cedar Street, Dedham, MA
- Phone
- (617) 447-3028
Ymca Cape Cod Sacc -Mullen Hill Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 130 Katherine Lee Bates Road, Falmouth, MA
- Phone
- (508) 362-6500
Ymca Cape Cod Sacc -North Falmouth Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 62 Old Main Road, North Falmouth, MA
- Phone
- (508) 362-6500
Ymca Of Greater Boston @ Mendell Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 164 School St, Roxbury, MA
- Phone
- (617) 635-8234
The Club @ Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 615 Main St., West Springfield, MA
- Phone
- (413) 736-1831
Dartmouth Ymca @ Dartmouth Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 366 Slocum Road, Dartmouth, MA
- Phone
- (508) 817-2323
Medway Extended Day Middle School Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 45 Holliston St, Medway, MA
- Phone
- (508) 533-7395
Ludlow Boys & Girls Club - Middle School Rec. At Paul R Baird Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- One Rooney Road, Ludlow, MA
- Phone
- (413) 583-5685
North Shore Ymca @ Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 502 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA
- Phone
- (978) 564-3928
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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.