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12 Daycare Centers in Brockton, Massachusetts

Browse all 12 daycare centers in Brockton, Massachusetts. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Brockton

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
    Little Discoveries, INC.
    4.63 score
    4.8(19)

    522 West Chestnut Street, Brockton, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children

    Little Discoveries receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, clean and safe environment, structured curriculum, and strong child development outcomes. Parents appreciate the flexibility, communication, and peace of mind they experience when leaving their children in the center's care.

    Caring and passionate teachersclean and safe facilitywell-structured programchild development a
  2. 2
    Kiddie Haven Day Care
    4.35 score
    4.6(7)

    200 N Main St, Brockton, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

    Kiddie Haven Day Care in Brockton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive and welcoming staff, clean facility, and educational activities. Parents report their children have developed strong academic and social skills, with interactive projects and crafts sent home regularly. The facility provides meals and maintains both indoor and outdoor activities.

    Attentive and friendly staffclean facilitywelcoming environmenteducational activities and interactive projects
  3. 3

    370 Howard St, Brockton, MA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 460 children

    Parents consistently praise Ulysses G. Shelton Headstart Center for caring staff, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and abundant family engagement opportunities. The program is noted for providing comprehensive support services and maintaining transparency with families, even during COVID. Multiple parents report their children thrived at the center and expressed reluctance to leave.

    Caring and genuinely invested staffstrong kindergarten preparationextensive parent involvement opportunitiesfamily activities
  4. 4
    Brockton Day Nursery
    4.2 score
    4.4(5)

    243 Crescent St, Brockton, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 220 children

    Brockton Day Nursery receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the well-trained, caring staff and nurturing environment with enriching STEM activities. However, some parents report the facility called for early pickup when their children had behavioral episodes, which they felt was discriminatory toward children with suspected autism or ADHD.

    Well-trained and caring teachersnurturing environmentenriching STEM activitiessafe facility
  5. 5

    1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Note: The reviews provided are for Massasoit Community College, not the Children's Center daycare program. Reviews praise the college for affordable tuition, supportive faculty, flexible scheduling, and strong academic programs with transfer opportunities.

    Affordable tuitioncaring and helpful professorsflexible class schedulestutoring support
  6. 6

    856 North Montello Street, Brockton, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    START RIGHT START BRIGHT ACADEMY in Brockton receives mixed reviews. Three parents praised the facility and staff as excellent, while two parents reported significant concerns about enrollment practices, director communication, and child discipline approaches.

    Qualified and caring teacherswelcoming environmenttransportation services availablestrong owner presence
  7. 7
    Old Colony Y Childcare
    3.83 score
    3.7(7)

    850 W Chestnut St, Brockton, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 133 children

    OLD COLONY Y CHILDCARE receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, strong child development, and accreditation. However, a small number of parents reported concerns about staff professionalism, injury communication, and overall care quality.

    Caring and loving staffstrong child development and learninggood communication with parentsNAEYC accreditation
  8. 8

    764 North Main Street, Brockton, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

    Lil' Steps Academy in Brockton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, recent facility renovations, organized programs, and improvements made under new leadership. The center is noted as a safe, clean environment that has successfully transitioned from previous issues to becoming a highly recommended option for families.

    Attentive and caring staffpatient teachersfacility renovations and cleanlinessorganized schedule with nap time and meals provided

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Brockton based on parent reviews

Little Discoveries, INC.

4.8(19)

522 West Chestnut Street, Brockton, MA

Little Discoveries receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, clean and safe environment, structured curriculum, and strong child development outcomes. Parents appreciate the flexibility, communication, and peace of mind they experience when leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and passionate teachersclean and safe facilitywell-structured program

Kiddie Haven Day Care

4.6(7)

200 N Main St, Brockton, MA

Kiddie Haven Day Care in Brockton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive and welcoming staff, clean facility, and educational activities. Parents report their children have developed strong academic and social skills, with interactive projects and crafts sent home regularly. The facility provides meals and maintains both indoor and outdoor activities.

Attentive and friendly staffclean facilitywelcoming environment

Ulysses G. Shelton Headstart Center

4.4(20)

370 Howard St, Brockton, MA

Parents consistently praise Ulysses G. Shelton Headstart Center for caring staff, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and abundant family engagement opportunities. The program is noted for providing comprehensive support services and maintaining transparency with families, even during COVID. Multiple parents report their children thrived at the center and expressed reluctance to leave.

Caring and genuinely invested staffstrong kindergarten preparationextensive parent involvement opportunities

Children'S Ark Preschool

5(2)

900 Main St, Brockton, MA

Brockton Day Nursery

4.4(5)

243 Crescent St, Brockton, MA

Brockton Day Nursery receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the well-trained, caring staff and nurturing environment with enriching STEM activities. However, some parents report the facility called for early pickup when their children had behavioral episodes, which they felt was discriminatory toward children with suspected autism or ADHD.

Well-trained and caring teachersnurturing environmentenriching STEM activities

Massasoit Commcollege-Children'S Ctr

4.1(20)

1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton, MA

Note: The reviews provided are for Massasoit Community College, not the Children's Center daycare program. Reviews praise the college for affordable tuition, supportive faculty, flexible scheduling, and strong academic programs with transfer opportunities.

Affordable tuitioncaring and helpful professorsflexible class schedules

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Daycare Centers in Brockton, Massachusetts

There are 12 daycare centers in Brockton, Massachusetts. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Brockton, 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 Brockton

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The Pines Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
83 Reservoir St, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 588-8445
Children'S Ark Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
900 Main St, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 587-8032
Little Discoveries, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Little Discoveries receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, clean and safe environment, structured curriculum, and strong child development outcomes. Parents appreciate the flexibility, communication, and peace of mind they experience when leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and passionate teachersclean and safe facilitywell-structured program
Address
522 West Chestnut Street, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 232-3218
Kiddie Haven Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kiddie Haven Day Care in Brockton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive and welcoming staff, clean facility, and educational activities. Parents report their children have developed strong academic and social skills, with interactive projects and crafts sent home regularly. The facility provides meals and maintains both indoor and outdoor activities.

Attentive and friendly staffclean facilitywelcoming environment
Address
200 N Main St, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 559-1101
Brockton Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Brockton Day Nursery receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the well-trained, caring staff and nurturing environment with enriching STEM activities. However, some parents report the facility called for early pickup when their children had behavioral episodes, which they felt was discriminatory toward children with suspected autism or ADHD.

Well-trained and caring teachersnurturing environmentenriching STEM activities
Address
243 Crescent St, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 588-2700
Ulysses G. Shelton Headstart Center
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parents consistently praise Ulysses G. Shelton Headstart Center for caring staff, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and abundant family engagement opportunities. The program is noted for providing comprehensive support services and maintaining transparency with families, even during COVID. Multiple parents report their children thrived at the center and expressed reluctance to leave.

Caring and genuinely invested staffstrong kindergarten preparationextensive parent involvement opportunities
Address
370 Howard St, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 587-1716
Massasoit Commcollege-Children'S Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Note: The reviews provided are for Massasoit Community College, not the Children's Center daycare program. Reviews praise the college for affordable tuition, supportive faculty, flexible scheduling, and strong academic programs with transfer opportunities.

Affordable tuitioncaring and helpful professorsflexible class schedules
Address
1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 588-9100 EXT 1440
Labelle Day School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
600 E Ashland St, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 586-9143
Start Right Start Bright Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

START RIGHT START BRIGHT ACADEMY in Brockton receives mixed reviews. Three parents praised the facility and staff as excellent, while two parents reported significant concerns about enrollment practices, director communication, and child discipline approaches.

Qualified and caring teacherswelcoming environmenttransportation services available
Address
856 North Montello Street, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 941-6767
Old Colony Y Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

OLD COLONY Y CHILDCARE receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, strong child development, and accreditation. However, a small number of parents reported concerns about staff professionalism, injury communication, and overall care quality.

Caring and loving staffstrong child development and learninggood communication with parents
Address
850 W Chestnut St, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 588-6552
Brockton Preschool Academy D/B/A Lil' Steps Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Lil' Steps Academy in Brockton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, recent facility renovations, organized programs, and improvements made under new leadership. The center is noted as a safe, clean environment that has successfully transitioned from previous issues to becoming a highly recommended option for families.

Attentive and caring staffpatient teachersfacility renovations and cleanliness
Address
764 North Main Street, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 894-6900
Old Colony Y - Youth Division
Before or After School Daycare

Old Colony Y in Brockton is a YMCA facility offering before/after school and summer programs with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the dedicated staff, clean facilities, variety of amenities, and affordable programming that supports working families. The center is noted as reliable childcare with a fun and safe learning environment.

Friendly and helpful staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesaffordable pricing with scholarship options
Address
465 Main Street, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 587-4242

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Frequently asked questions

There are 12 all daycares in Brockton, Massachusetts. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Brockton, 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
Brockton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Brockton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Brockton 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.