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Best Before or After School Daycare in St Johnsbury, VT

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in St Johnsbury. Average rating: 3.78/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

St Johnsbury, Vermont at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.78/5
Parent reviews
40
Top rated (4.5+)
1

St Johnsbury has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 40 parent reviews averaging 3.78/5.The largest concentration is in 05819 with 10 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in St Johnsbury

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
    Abc & Lol Child Care Center & Preschool
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    1448 Memorial Drive, St Johnsbury, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

    ABC & LOL Child Care Center receives unanimous praise from parents across multiple locations and age groups. Parents consistently highlight the nurturing environment, experienced staff, strong communication, and educational quality. Families report feeling confident in the center's care, including for children with special medical needs.

    Nurturing and supportive environmentexperienced and caring staffdaily communication and photo updateseducational activities
  2. 2
    Little Dippers Doodle Children'S Center
    3.67 score
    3.5(10)

    1198 Industrial Parkway, St Johnsbury, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children

    Little Dippers Doodle Children's Center receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the center extensively for quality care, supportive staff, educational programming, and genuine concern for families. Five other parents report serious concerns including mistreatment of children, unresponsive management, billing issues, and lack of accountability from leadership.

    Safe and nurturing environmentknowledgeable and responsible staffeducational programming
  3. 3
    St Johnsbury School Preschool Program
    3.14 score
    2.6(8)

    257 Western Avenue, St Johnsbury, VT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Reviews are highly mixed with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the school's programs, staff, and improvements over time. Negative reviewers cite bullying concerns, inadequate responses to behavioral issues, food safety problems, and prioritization of discipline over learning and mental health.

    Great programsnice classroomslarge playgroundsome excellent teachers

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in St Johnsbury

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in St Johnsbury, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.78avg rating
9 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

St Johnsbury zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0581910
3.78
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in St Johnsbury (12–150 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in St Johnsbury

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Before or After School Daycare 1

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Before or After School Daycare in St Johnsbury, Vermont

There are 1 before or after school daycare in St Johnsbury, Vermont, making up 10% of the 10 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 St Johnsbury have an average rating of 3.78 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 20% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.78 stars. Our analysis covers 40 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in St Johnsbury, 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 St Johnsbury

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Good Shepherd Catholic School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
121 Maple Street, St Johnsbury, VT
Phone
(802) 751-8223
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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in St Johnsbury, Vermont, out of 10 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 St Johnsbury have an average Google rating of 3.78 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 20% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in St Johnsbury, 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
St Johnsbury offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 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 St Johnsbury for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in St Johnsbury 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.