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Best Before or After School Daycare in Chester, NH

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Chester. Average rating: 3.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Chester, New Hampshire at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.3/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Chester has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 20 parent reviews averaging 3.3/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Chester

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.

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    Ymca Of Greater Londonderry @ Chester Academy
    3.44 score
    3.3(20)

    22 Murphy Drive, Chester, NH · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise the YMCA of Greater Londonderry for its caring and knowledgeable staff, engaging curriculum that balances play with learning, and excellent facilities including an outdoor pool and nature playground. Multiple reviewers highlight positive staff-parent communication through photos and daily updates, and report their children thriving academically and socially. The center is frequently described as the best daycare option in the area.

    Caring and professional staffoutdoor pool with swim lessonsnature playgroundadvanced curriculum

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Chester

4.5 - 5.0
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4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
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Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Before or After School Daycare

3.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Chester (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

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Medium

31–75 children

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Large

76–150 children

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Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Chester based on parent reviews

Ymca Of Greater Londonderry @ Chester Academy

3.3(20)

22 Murphy Drive, Chester, NH

Parents consistently praise the YMCA of Greater Londonderry for its caring and knowledgeable staff, engaging curriculum that balances play with learning, and excellent facilities including an outdoor pool and nature playground. Multiple reviewers highlight positive staff-parent communication through photos and daily updates, and report their children thriving academically and socially. The center is frequently described as the best daycare option in the area.

Caring and professional staffoutdoor pool with swim lessonsnature playground

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Daycare types in Chester

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Chester, New Hampshire

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Chester, New Hampshire, making up 33% of the 3 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 Chester have an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 3.3 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Chester, 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 Chester

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Ymca Of Greater Londonderry @ Chester Academy
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Parents consistently praise the YMCA of Greater Londonderry for its caring and knowledgeable staff, engaging curriculum that balances play with learning, and excellent facilities including an outdoor pool and nature playground. Multiple reviewers highlight positive staff-parent communication through photos and daily updates, and report their children thriving academically and socially. The center is frequently described as the best daycare option in the area.

Caring and professional staffoutdoor pool with swim lessonsnature playground
Address
22 Murphy Drive, Chester, NH
Phone
(603) 437-9622

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Chester, New Hampshire, out of 3 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 Chester have an average Google rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Chester, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with New Hampshire's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New Hampshire)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Chester offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 New Hampshire 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 Chester for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Chester must be licensed by New Hampshire'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.