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Best Before or After School Daycare in Manchester, VT

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

Manchester, Vermont at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
12
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Manchester offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 05255 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Manchester

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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    Home Away From Home Preschool & Childcare Centerinc.
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    108 Equinox Terrace Road, Manchester, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    Home Away from Home Preschool & Childcare Center receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, strong learning outcomes, and safe environment. Parents consistently report their children making significant developmental progress and feel confident leaving their children in the facility's care.

    Attentive and caring staffstrong academic learning and developmentsmall child-to-teacher ratiogood communication with parents through daily updates and photos

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Manchester

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
6 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Manchester zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
052557
5
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Manchester (9–106 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

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Daycare types in Manchester

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Manchester, Vermont

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Manchester, Vermont, making up 14% of the 7 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 Manchester have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 12 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Manchester, 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 Manchester

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Mems After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
80 Memorial Avenue, Manchester, VT
Phone
(802) 367-1714

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Manchester, Vermont, out of 7 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 Manchester have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Manchester, 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
Manchester offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 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 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 Manchester for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Manchester 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.