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Best Before or After School Daycare in Mason, MI

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Mason. Average rating: 3.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mason, Michigan at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
3.6/5
Parent reviews
18
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Mason offers 2 licensed before or after school daycare, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 3.6/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mason

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Colt'S & Filly'S Child Care
    3.63 score
    3.4(8)

    3700 Harper Rd., Mason, MI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    Colt's & Filly's has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, educational activities, and smooth onboarding experiences. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate accommodations for special needs children, failure to address bullying/biting incidents, lack of parental communication about injuries, and unresponsive ownership.

    Caring and engaging stafffun and educational activitiesfield trips for school-age childrenquick onboarding process

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Mason

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Mason, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

3.3avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.2avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

2.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mason zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
488545
3.6
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mason (31–347 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Mason based on parent reviews

Mason Public Schools-Child Development Services

3.3(4)

400 S Cedar Street, Mason, MI

One parent highlights the program's effectiveness in preparing children for kindergarten through strong social and academic development. Conversely, other feedback expresses strong dissatisfaction with administrative handling of graduation events, general embarrassment with the facility, and unclear communication.

Effective kindergarten preparationsupportive classroomsskilled teachers

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Daycare types in Mason

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in Mason, Michigan

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Mason, Michigan, making up 40% of the 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Mason have an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.2 stars. Our analysis covers 18 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Mason, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Mason

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Mason Public Schools-Child Development Services
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

One parent highlights the program's effectiveness in preparing children for kindergarten through strong social and academic development. Conversely, other feedback expresses strong dissatisfaction with administrative handling of graduation events, general embarrassment with the facility, and unclear communication.

Effective kindergarten preparationsupportive classroomsskilled teachers
Address
400 S Cedar Street, Mason, MI
Phone
(517) 676-6528
Steele Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
531 Steele St., Mason, MI
Phone
(517) 676-6510

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Mason, Michigan, out of 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Mason have an average Google rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 25% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Mason, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Michigan's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Michigan)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Mason offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Michigan typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Mason for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mason must be licensed by Michigan's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.