Best Daycare Centers in Fall River, MA
Compare 17 daycare centers in Fall River. Average rating: 4.06/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Fall River, Massachusetts at a glance
- Daycares
- 17
- Avg rating
- 4.06/5
- Parent reviews
- 101
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Fall River has 17 licensed daycares with 101 parent reviews averaging 4.06/5.The largest concentration is in 02720 with 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fall River
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.
- 1Young Parents Learning Center-Durfee High School4.48 score4.6(20)
360 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 19 children
Parents praise Durfee High School for its beautiful, well-maintained facilities and strong security. Reviews highlight dedicated staff and personalized attention to students' individual needs, with particular recognition for specialized programs like swimming lessons and basketball instruction.
Excellent securitybeautiful and well-designed facilitieswell-maintained grounds and athletic fieldspersonalized student attention - 2Boyd Center For Child Care And Development-Rodman4.25 score4.4(8)
2028 Rodman St, Fall River, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children
Parents consistently praise Boyd Center for Child Care and Development-Rodman for its caring, well-trained staff and clean facilities. Children reportedly enjoy attending, and the center communicates effectively with families. One parent attended the facility as a child and credits it with early literacy success.
Loving and attentive staffclean facilitygood communication with parentschildren eager to attend - 3Boyd Center For Child Care And Development-Ramco4.25 score4.4(8)
201 Fr Devalles Blvd, Fall River, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 102 children
Parents consistently praise Boyd Center for Child Care and Development's caring staff, clean facilities, and educational quality. Multiple reviewers report their children are happy and comfortable, with strong communication between staff and families. One reviewer attended the center decades ago and credits it with teaching foundational literacy skills.
Loving and caring staffclean facilitygood communication with parentschildren enjoy attending - 4People, Incorporated Preschool4.06 score4.1(7)
450 Locust Street, Fall River, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 155 children
People, Incorporated Preschool receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, daily communication, engaging curriculum, and safe environment. However, a small number of parents report concerns about teacher conduct, poor communication regarding health issues, and management responsiveness.
Caring and compassionate teachersdaily updates on children's activities and progresssafe environmentengaging curriculum and activities - 5People Incorporated Children'S Center4.06 score4.1(7)
126 Cove Street, Unit 3, Fall River, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
People Incorporated Children's Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, safety, and communication with parents. However, a few negative reviews allege mistreatment by teachers, poor administrative responses to concerns, and inadequate communication about health issues.
Staff professionalism and compassiondaily activity updates for parentssafe environmentquality curriculum - 6Family Service Association-King Philip Preschool3.52 score3.4(20)
700 North Eastern Avenue, Fall River, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 26 children
Parents praise the staff for being personable, friendly, and professional with strong therapeutic outcomes. The facility offers comprehensive mental health services including individual therapy, family therapy, and psychiatric care. Wait times and inconsistency in psychiatric nurse practitioner assignments are noted concerns.
Excellent staff professionalism and personabilitycaring and supportive environmentcomprehensive mental health serviceslong-term continuity of care with therapists
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Fall River
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Fall River, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Fall River zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02720 | 10 | 3.99 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Fall River (19–155 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
7
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Fall River based on parent reviews
Young Parents Learning Center-Durfee High School
360 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA
Parents praise Durfee High School for its beautiful, well-maintained facilities and strong security. Reviews highlight dedicated staff and personalized attention to students' individual needs, with particular recognition for specialized programs like swimming lessons and basketball instruction.
Sea Kids
421 Currant Road, Fall River, MA
Parents describe Sea Kids as a bright, clean, and fun learning environment where teachers demonstrate genuine care for every child. Families appreciate the engaging daily activities, including arts and crafts, yoga, and outdoor play in a fenced area, as well as the convenience of an app for real-time updates and photos.
Thomas Chew Memorial Boys & Girls
803 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA
Boyd Center For Child Care And Development-Rodman
2028 Rodman St, Fall River, MA
Parents consistently praise Boyd Center for Child Care and Development-Rodman for its caring, well-trained staff and clean facilities. Children reportedly enjoy attending, and the center communicates effectively with families. One parent attended the facility as a child and credits it with early literacy success.
Boyd Center For Child Care And Development-Ramco
201 Fr Devalles Blvd, Fall River, MA
Parents consistently praise Boyd Center for Child Care and Development's caring staff, clean facilities, and educational quality. Multiple reviewers report their children are happy and comfortable, with strong communication between staff and families. One reviewer attended the center decades ago and credits it with teaching foundational literacy skills.
People, Incorporated Preschool
450 Locust Street, Fall River, MA
People, Incorporated Preschool receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, daily communication, engaging curriculum, and safe environment. However, a small number of parents report concerns about teacher conduct, poor communication regarding health issues, and management responsiveness.
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Daycare Centers in Fall River, Massachusetts
There are 17 daycare centers in Fall River, 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 Fall River have an average rating of 4.06 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.21 stars. Our analysis covers 101 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Fall River, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents describe Sea Kids as a bright, clean, and fun learning environment where teachers demonstrate genuine care for every child. Families appreciate the engaging daily activities, including arts and crafts, yoga, and outdoor play in a fenced area, as well as the convenience of an app for real-time updates and photos.
- Address
- 421 Currant Road, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (774) 294-4688
- Address
- 533 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 672-7723
- Address
- 803 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 672-6340
Parents praise Durfee High School for its beautiful, well-maintained facilities and strong security. Reviews highlight dedicated staff and personalized attention to students' individual needs, with particular recognition for specialized programs like swimming lessons and basketball instruction.
- Address
- 360 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 675-8100
Parents consistently praise Boyd Center for Child Care and Development-Rodman for its caring, well-trained staff and clean facilities. Children reportedly enjoy attending, and the center communicates effectively with families. One parent attended the facility as a child and credits it with early literacy success.
- Address
- 2028 Rodman St, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 675-2628
Parents consistently praise Boyd Center for Child Care and Development's caring staff, clean facilities, and educational quality. Multiple reviewers report their children are happy and comfortable, with strong communication between staff and families. One reviewer attended the center decades ago and credits it with teaching foundational literacy skills.
- Address
- 201 Fr Devalles Blvd, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 677-0811
People, Incorporated Preschool receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, daily communication, engaging curriculum, and safe environment. However, a small number of parents report concerns about teacher conduct, poor communication regarding health issues, and management responsiveness.
- Address
- 450 Locust Street, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 679-8531
People Incorporated Children's Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, safety, and communication with parents. However, a few negative reviews allege mistreatment by teachers, poor administrative responses to concerns, and inadequate communication about health issues.
- Address
- 126 Cove Street, Unit 3, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 679-4110
Parents praise the staff for being personable, friendly, and professional with strong therapeutic outcomes. The facility offers comprehensive mental health services including individual therapy, family therapy, and psychiatric care. Wait times and inconsistency in psychiatric nurse practitioner assignments are noted concerns.
- Address
- 700 North Eastern Avenue, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 672-6082
- Address
- 323 Anthony Street, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 496-6670
One parent reports positive interactions with caring staff, while others describe severe issues including verbal abuse, negligence, and unprofessional administrative practices. Complaints highlight staff members who are disrespectful, incompetent, and potentially abusive, alongside a lack of basic operational transparency and inclusivity regarding fees and logistics.
- Address
- 278 President Avenue, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 646-1230
- Address
- 45 Bayview Street, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 674-1123
- Address
- 525 Slade Street, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 496-6678
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER in Fall River has received exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment, caring and attentive staff, strong communication through daily updates, and the center's genuine investment in children's growth and wellbeing. Multiple families report their children have thrived socially, emotionally, and developmentally while feeling safe, loved, and excited to attend.
- Address
- 620 N Main St, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 673-5363
- Address
- 151 Amity Street, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 496-6665
- Address
- 881 Maple St, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 324-7520
- Address
- 777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA
- Phone
- (508) 678-2811
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities