8 Daycare Centers in Melrose, Massachusetts
Browse all 8 daycare centers in Melrose, Massachusetts. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Melrose
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.
- 1Melrose Day Care Center, INC.4.4 score4.8(5)
121 W Foster St, Melrose, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children
Parents consistently praise Melrose Day Care Center for its caring, passionate teachers who create a family-like environment where children thrive. Multiple parents report their children love attending and have stayed for several years. The primary concern noted is a lengthy waitlist for enrollment.
Loving and caring teacherscreative and passionate staffchildren enjoy attendingattentive to individual child needs - 2Step 1 Childcare & Learning4.33 score4.6(6)
2 Main St/Aka 8 Oak Grove Ave, Melrose, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children
Step 1 Childcare & Learning in Melrose receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care and affection toward children. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving developmentally, with excellent communication from management. One parent expressed significant dissatisfaction, citing concerns about prioritizing finances over relationships and quality care.
Loving and caring teachersquick and professional communicationclean facilitychild happiness and enthusiasm about attending - 3Mi Pequena Academia4.27 score4.4(10)
844-846 Main Street, Melrose, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 19 children
Parents consistently praise Mi Pequena Academia for its Spanish immersion program, innovative and varied curriculum, and dedicated, caring teachers. Children show enthusiasm for attending, develop language skills, and experience strong social-emotional growth. The center maintains excellent parent communication through daily photos, videos, and bilingual updates.
Spanish immersion programdiverse curriculum (scienceartmusic - 4Little Sprouts At Melrose4.16 score4.2(20)
40 Washington Street, Melrose, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Parents consistently praise Little Sprouts Melrose for its warm, nurturing environment and caring, skilled teachers. The center excels in communication with families through daily updates, photos, and detailed curriculum information. Children show strong development, adaptation, and enthusiasm for attending.
Caring and patient teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationdetailed daily updates via app with photosengaging curriculum balancing learning and play - 5Y Academy Melrose3.67 score3.4(6)
106 Main St, Melrose, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 168 children
Y Academy Melrose receives mixed reviews. Parents with enrolled children praise the teachers, staff, educational activities, and supportive environment for helping children learn and make friends. However, several parents express frustration with the waitlist process, reporting long waits (up to 2 years) and non-refundable waitlist fees with no guarantee of admission.
Exceptional teachers and staffgood care for childrendiverse learning activities (insect observationart
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Melrose based on parent reviews
Melrose Day Care Center, INC.
121 W Foster St, Melrose, MA
Parents consistently praise Melrose Day Care Center for its caring, passionate teachers who create a family-like environment where children thrive. Multiple parents report their children love attending and have stayed for several years. The primary concern noted is a lengthy waitlist for enrollment.
Step 1 Childcare & Learning
2 Main St/Aka 8 Oak Grove Ave, Melrose, MA
Step 1 Childcare & Learning in Melrose receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care and affection toward children. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving developmentally, with excellent communication from management. One parent expressed significant dissatisfaction, citing concerns about prioritizing finances over relationships and quality care.
Mi Pequena Academia
844-846 Main Street, Melrose, MA
Parents consistently praise Mi Pequena Academia for its Spanish immersion program, innovative and varied curriculum, and dedicated, caring teachers. Children show enthusiasm for attending, develop language skills, and experience strong social-emotional growth. The center maintains excellent parent communication through daily photos, videos, and bilingual updates.
Teachable Moments Preschool
561 Main Street, Melrose, MA
Little Sprouts At Melrose
40 Washington Street, Melrose, MA
Parents consistently praise Little Sprouts Melrose for its warm, nurturing environment and caring, skilled teachers. The center excels in communication with families through daily updates, photos, and detailed curriculum information. Children show strong development, adaptation, and enthusiasm for attending.
Y Academy Melrose
106 Main St, Melrose, MA
Y Academy Melrose receives mixed reviews. Parents with enrolled children praise the teachers, staff, educational activities, and supportive environment for helping children learn and make friends. However, several parents express frustration with the waitlist process, reporting long waits (up to 2 years) and non-refundable waitlist fees with no guarantee of admission.
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Daycare Centers in Melrose, Massachusetts
There are 8 daycare centers in Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose
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- Address
- 561 Main Street, Melrose, MA
- Phone
- (617) 962-5053
Parents consistently praise Melrose Day Care Center for its caring, passionate teachers who create a family-like environment where children thrive. Multiple parents report their children love attending and have stayed for several years. The primary concern noted is a lengthy waitlist for enrollment.
- Address
- 121 W Foster St, Melrose, MA
- Phone
- (781) 662-6539
Step 1 Childcare & Learning in Melrose receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care and affection toward children. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving developmentally, with excellent communication from management. One parent expressed significant dissatisfaction, citing concerns about prioritizing finances over relationships and quality care.
- Address
- 2 Main St/Aka 8 Oak Grove Ave, Melrose, MA
- Phone
- (781) 322-0026
Parents consistently praise Mi Pequena Academia for its Spanish immersion program, innovative and varied curriculum, and dedicated, caring teachers. Children show enthusiasm for attending, develop language skills, and experience strong social-emotional growth. The center maintains excellent parent communication through daily photos, videos, and bilingual updates.
- Address
- 844-846 Main Street, Melrose, MA
- Phone
- (978) 995-8493
Parents consistently praise Little Sprouts Melrose for its warm, nurturing environment and caring, skilled teachers. The center excels in communication with families through daily updates, photos, and detailed curriculum information. Children show strong development, adaptation, and enthusiasm for attending.
- Address
- 40 Washington Street, Melrose, MA
- Phone
- (781) 606-9110
Y Academy Melrose receives mixed reviews. Parents with enrolled children praise the teachers, staff, educational activities, and supportive environment for helping children learn and make friends. However, several parents express frustration with the waitlist process, reporting long waits (up to 2 years) and non-refundable waitlist fees with no guarantee of admission.
- Address
- 106 Main St, Melrose, MA
- Phone
- (781) 665-8522
Parents unanimously praise Melrose KinderCare for its caring, attentive staff who create a nurturing learning environment. Teachers are noted for excellent communication through daily photos and updates, and children are reported to be happy and excited about attending. The center is described as clean, well-organized, and supportive of individual child development and family needs.
- Address
- 832 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA
- Phone
- (781) 665-5818
- Address
- 70 W Emerson St, Melrose, MA
- Phone
- (781) 665-0621
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