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Best Before or After School Daycare in Colchester, VT

Compare 5 before or after school daycare in Colchester. Average rating: 4.59/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Colchester, Vermont at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.59/5
Parent reviews
33
Top rated (4.5+)
8

Colchester has 5 licensed before or after school daycare with 33 parent reviews averaging 4.59/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 80% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 05446 zip code, averaging 4.53 stars across 16 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Colchester

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
    Freedom Rains LLC
    4.34 score
    4.5(11)

    566 Hercules Drive, Colchester, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    Freedom Rains LLC receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its clean facilities, experienced staff, family-like atmosphere, and quality care. However, one negative review describes inadequate support for children with special needs and disputes about deposits and supplies.

    clean and well-maintained facilitieslong-tenured and caring stafffamily atmospheresafe environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Colchester

4.5 - 5.0
8
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.54avg rating
13 daycares · 9 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Colchester zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0544616
4.53
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Colchester (15–118 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

12

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Colchester based on parent reviews

Early Years Child Development Center LLC

5(3)

1815 Main Street, Colchester, VT

Parents describe the center as warm, friendly, and highly accommodating, with staff who care deeply about child development and success. One parent notes that while the experience is excellent, the Google business listing contains minor inaccuracies that can cause confusion for visitors. The center is also praised for creating positive long-term memories and supporting children through preschool graduation.

warm and friendly atmosphereaccommodating and understanding stafffocus on child development and success

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Daycare types in Colchester

Child Daycare & Preschools 13Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 5

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Before or After School Daycare in Colchester, Vermont

There are 5 before or after school daycare in Colchester, Vermont, making up 26% of the 19 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 Colchester have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Colchester, 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 Colchester

Showing 5 results

Early Years Child Development Center LLC
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents describe the center as warm, friendly, and highly accommodating, with staff who care deeply about child development and success. One parent notes that while the experience is excellent, the Google business listing contains minor inaccuracies that can cause confusion for visitors. The center is also praised for creating positive long-term memories and supporting children through preschool graduation.

warm and friendly atmosphereaccommodating and understanding stafffocus on child development and success
Address
1815 Main Street, Colchester, VT
Phone
(802) 878-1188
Quality
A.C.E. After School Program @ Cms
Before or After School Daycare
Address
425 Blakely Road, Colchester, VT
Phone
(802) 264-5643
A.C.E. After School Program @ Ums
Before or After School Daycare
Address
253 Main Street, Colchester, VT
Phone
(802) 316-2929
Quality
A.C.E Before & After School Program @ Mbs
Before or After School Daycare
Address
609 Blakely Road, Colchester, VT
Phone
(802) 316-9778
Quality
Ace After School Program @ Pps
Before or After School Daycare
Address
490 Porters Point Road, Colchester, VT
Phone
(802) 316-2918
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 before or after school daycares in Colchester, Vermont, out of 19 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 Colchester have an average Google rating of 4.59 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities. About 80% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Colchester, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Vermont's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Vermont)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Colchester offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Vermont 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 Colchester for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Colchester must be licensed by Vermont'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.