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Best Daycare Centers in Bradford, MA

Compare 6 daycare centers in Bradford. Average rating: 4.34/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bradford, Massachusetts at a glance

Daycares
6
Avg rating
4.34/5
Parent reviews
64
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Bradford has 6 licensed daycares with 64 parent reviews averaging 4.34/5.83% are child daycare & preschools, the dominant program type in Bradford.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bradford

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
    Haverhill Day Care Center
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    367 S Main St, Bradford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children

    Parents consistently praise Haverhill Day Care Center for its caring, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Staff demonstrate genuine dedication through long tenure, personalized attention, and willingness to go above and beyond for families. Children reportedly transition well to kindergarten and form lasting friendships while enjoying quality meals and engaging educational activities.

    Loving and nurturing staffstrong academic and social preparation for kindergartenorganized programsclean facility
  2. 2
    Haverhill Ymca Greenleaf Before After School Program
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    58 Chadwick St, Bradford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 156 children

    Parents consistently praise the Haverhill YMCA for its welcoming, inclusive environment and dedicated staff who go above and beyond in caring for children. The program is noted for high-quality activities, cleanliness, organization, and fostering children's happiness, growth, and development. Parents feel the staff creates a supportive community atmosphere where children thrive.

    Friendly and dedicated staffwelcoming community environmentclean and organized facilitiesadaptive swimming program
  3. 3
    Froggys Play School
    4.23 score
    4.3(18)

    717 South Main St., Bradford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Parents consistently praise Froggy's Play School for its bright, clean, welcoming environment and attentive, caring staff. Children reportedly transition well and show enthusiasm about attending daily. The center is noted for bilingual instruction, structured curriculum, daily communication with parents, and special events like graduations and birthday parties.

    Bright and colorful facilityfriendly and welcoming staffbilingual (English/Spanish) instructionclean and organized environment
  4. 4
    Basic Beginnings Learning & Development Center
    3.45 score
    3(6)

    237 Neck Rd, Bradford, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

    Basic Beginnings receives highly polarized reviews with four 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, clean facility, and daily communication, but two 1-star reviews reporting negative teacher behavior, poor parent communication, and an unwelcoming environment. Parent experiences vary dramatically between those reporting children thriving emotionally and socially versus those describing teachers as angry and dismissive.

    Kind and patient teachersclean facilityloving and growth-oriented environmentdaily photo and communication updates through app

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Bradford

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.17avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Bradford zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
018356
4.34
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bradford (20–156 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bradford based on parent reviews

Haverhill Day Care Center

4.9(20)

367 S Main St, Bradford, MA

Parents consistently praise Haverhill Day Care Center for its caring, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Staff demonstrate genuine dedication through long tenure, personalized attention, and willingness to go above and beyond for families. Children reportedly transition well to kindergarten and form lasting friendships while enjoying quality meals and engaging educational activities.

Loving and nurturing staffstrong academic and social preparation for kindergartenorganized programs

Haverhill Ymca Greenleaf Before After School Program

4.5(20)

58 Chadwick St, Bradford, MA

Parents consistently praise the Haverhill YMCA for its welcoming, inclusive environment and dedicated staff who go above and beyond in caring for children. The program is noted for high-quality activities, cleanliness, organization, and fostering children's happiness, growth, and development. Parents feel the staff creates a supportive community atmosphere where children thrive.

Friendly and dedicated staffwelcoming community environmentclean and organized facilities

Froggys Play School

4.3(18)

717 South Main St., Bradford, MA

Parents consistently praise Froggy's Play School for its bright, clean, welcoming environment and attentive, caring staff. Children reportedly transition well and show enthusiasm about attending daily. The center is noted for bilingual instruction, structured curriculum, daily communication with parents, and special events like graduations and birthday parties.

Bright and colorful facilityfriendly and welcoming staffbilingual (English/Spanish) instruction

Wood School Day Care

5

25 S Spring St, Bradford, MA

Basic Beginnings Learning & Development Center

3(6)

237 Neck Rd, Bradford, MA

Basic Beginnings receives highly polarized reviews with four 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, clean facility, and daily communication, but two 1-star reviews reporting negative teacher behavior, poor parent communication, and an unwelcoming environment. Parent experiences vary dramatically between those reporting children thriving emotionally and socially versus those describing teachers as angry and dismissive.

Kind and patient teachersclean facilityloving and growth-oriented environment

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Daycare types in Bradford

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Before or After School Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Bradford, Massachusetts

There are 6 daycare centers in Bradford, Massachusetts. 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 Bradford have an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 64 parent reviews.

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

All Daycare Centers in Bradford

Showing 6 results

Wood School Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
25 S Spring St, Bradford, MA
Phone
(978) 374-2388
Haverhill Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Haverhill Day Care Center for its caring, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Staff demonstrate genuine dedication through long tenure, personalized attention, and willingness to go above and beyond for families. Children reportedly transition well to kindergarten and form lasting friendships while enjoying quality meals and engaging educational activities.

Loving and nurturing staffstrong academic and social preparation for kindergartenorganized programs
Address
367 S Main St, Bradford, MA
Phone
(978) 372-3901
Haverhill Ymca Greenleaf Before After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise the Haverhill YMCA for its welcoming, inclusive environment and dedicated staff who go above and beyond in caring for children. The program is noted for high-quality activities, cleanliness, organization, and fostering children's happiness, growth, and development. Parents feel the staff creates a supportive community atmosphere where children thrive.

Friendly and dedicated staffwelcoming community environmentclean and organized facilities
Address
58 Chadwick St, Bradford, MA
Phone
(978) 374-3487
Froggys Play School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Froggy's Play School for its bright, clean, welcoming environment and attentive, caring staff. Children reportedly transition well and show enthusiasm about attending daily. The center is noted for bilingual instruction, structured curriculum, daily communication with parents, and special events like graduations and birthday parties.

Bright and colorful facilityfriendly and welcoming staffbilingual (English/Spanish) instruction
Address
717 South Main St., Bradford, MA
Phone
(978) 377-7721
Basic Beginnings Learning & Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Basic Beginnings receives highly polarized reviews with four 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, clean facility, and daily communication, but two 1-star reviews reporting negative teacher behavior, poor parent communication, and an unwelcoming environment. Parent experiences vary dramatically between those reporting children thriving emotionally and socially versus those describing teachers as angry and dismissive.

Kind and patient teachersclean facilityloving and growth-oriented environment
Address
237 Neck Rd, Bradford, MA
Phone
(978) 521-0007
Zinnia Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
75 Foundation Ave, Bradford, MA
Phone
(978) 361-2154

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 all daycares in Bradford, Massachusetts. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Bradford have an average Google rating of 4.34 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Bradford, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Massachusetts's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Massachusetts)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Bradford offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 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 Massachusetts 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 Bradford for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bradford must be licensed by Massachusetts'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.