16 Daycare Centers in Natick, Massachusetts
Browse all 16 daycare centers in Natick, Massachusetts. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Natick
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.
- 1Wellesley Cooperative Nursery School4.8 score5(20)
5 Merrill Rd, Natick, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 37 children
Wellesley Cooperative Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers, nurturing environment, and play-based curriculum. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending school and demonstrate strong social and emotional growth. Parents highlight the warm community atmosphere and appreciate the school's emphasis on parent involvement and involvement.
Caring and patient teachersplay-based curriculumnurturing environmentengaging age-appropriate activities - 2Gardengate Academy4.55 score4.7(19)
249 North Main St., Natick, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Gardengate Academy is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Natick with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, engaged staff, strong communication, enriching curriculum, and warm community atmosphere. Leadership changes under new director Yahshannah have been well-received, with parents noting the center feels like an extension of their family.
caring and loving teachersstrong daily communication with photos/videos via appenriching activit - 3Salmon Centers For Early Education4.55 score4.9(8)
3 Vision Dr, Natick, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Salmon Centers for Early Education in Natick receives consistently high praise from parents who describe an overwhelmingly positive experience. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, structured yet nurturing environment, and strong leadership. The center is particularly noted for its unique intergenerational program connecting children with elderly residents at Whitney Place.
caring and genuine staffstrong leadership (Director Shirley and Assistant Director Ann Marie)safe and loving environmentengaging curriculum - 4Next Generation Childrens Center Of Natick, LLC4.4 score4.5(20)
15 Strathmore Rd, Natick, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 124 children
Parents consistently praise Next Generation Children's Center of Natick for its caring, skilled staff, educational quality, and safe environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate noticeable developmental progress across multiple areas. Families appreciate convenient amenities like on-site meals, laundry service, and daily app communication.
Caring and skilled teacherschild enthusiasm for attendingdevelopmental progresson-site chef and meal service - 5Community Montessori School4.1 score4.2(5)
13 Common St, Natick, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children
Community Montessori School in Natick receives mostly positive reviews praising the Montessori curriculum, caring teachers, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. However, one parent reported a traumatic experience involving inappropriate teacher conduct, dismissive handling of concerns by administration, and unsafe infant care practices.
Montessori curriculum effectivenessquick literacy and math developmentkind and loving teachershands-on activities fostering independence
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Natick based on parent reviews
Wellesley Cooperative Nursery School
5 Merrill Rd, Natick, MA
Wellesley Cooperative Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers, nurturing environment, and play-based curriculum. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending school and demonstrate strong social and emotional growth. Parents highlight the warm community atmosphere and appreciate the school's emphasis on parent involvement and involvement.
Gardengate Academy
249 North Main St., Natick, MA
Gardengate Academy is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Natick with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, engaged staff, strong communication, enriching curriculum, and warm community atmosphere. Leadership changes under new director Yahshannah have been well-received, with parents noting the center feels like an extension of their family.
Salmon Centers For Early Education
3 Vision Dr, Natick, MA
Salmon Centers for Early Education in Natick receives consistently high praise from parents who describe an overwhelmingly positive experience. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, structured yet nurturing environment, and strong leadership. The center is particularly noted for its unique intergenerational program connecting children with elderly residents at Whitney Place.
Next Generation Childrens Center Of Natick, LLC
15 Strathmore Rd, Natick, MA
Parents consistently praise Next Generation Children's Center of Natick for its caring, skilled staff, educational quality, and safe environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate noticeable developmental progress across multiple areas. Families appreciate convenient amenities like on-site meals, laundry service, and daily app communication.
Bright Beginnings Children'S Center
214 N. Main St., Suite 100, Natick, MA
The Preschool Of The First Congregational Church
2 E Central St, Natick, MA
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Daycare types in Natick
Daycare Centers in Natick, Massachusetts
There are 16 daycare centers in Natick, 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 Natick, 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 Natick
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- Address
- 214 N. Main St., Suite 100, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 650-3870
- Address
- 2 Mill St, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 647-3164
Wellesley Cooperative Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers, nurturing environment, and play-based curriculum. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending school and demonstrate strong social and emotional growth. Parents highlight the warm community atmosphere and appreciate the school's emphasis on parent involvement and involvement.
- Address
- 5 Merrill Rd, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 653-0958
- Address
- 73 Cottage St, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 655-5006
Salmon Centers for Early Education in Natick receives consistently high praise from parents who describe an overwhelmingly positive experience. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, structured yet nurturing environment, and strong leadership. The center is particularly noted for its unique intergenerational program connecting children with elderly residents at Whitney Place.
- Address
- 3 Vision Dr, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 651-9306
- Address
- 2 E Central St, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 655-2171
Gardengate Academy is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Natick with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, engaged staff, strong communication, enriching curriculum, and warm community atmosphere. Leadership changes under new director Yahshannah have been well-received, with parents noting the center feels like an extension of their family.
- Address
- 249 North Main St., Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 720-0033
- Address
- 6 Strathmore Rd, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 650-5901
Parents consistently praise Next Generation Children's Center of Natick for its caring, skilled staff, educational quality, and safe environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate noticeable developmental progress across multiple areas. Families appreciate convenient amenities like on-site meals, laundry service, and daily app communication.
- Address
- 15 Strathmore Rd, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 655-6600
- Address
- 71 Cottage St, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 653-6300
Community Montessori School in Natick receives mostly positive reviews praising the Montessori curriculum, caring teachers, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. However, one parent reported a traumatic experience involving inappropriate teacher conduct, dismissive handling of concerns by administration, and unsafe infant care practices.
- Address
- 13 Common St, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (858) 335-6968
- Address
- 145 Hartford St, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 653-8591
- Address
- 9 Tech Circle, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 655-0100
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Longfellow Health Club, a gym/fitness center, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, modern facilities, diverse classes, and welcoming community atmosphere. Members report high satisfaction with equipment, pool facilities, and long-term staff retention.
- Address
- 203 Oak St, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 653-4633
- Address
- 90 Oak St., Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 879-4420 EXT 42
Bright Horizons at Natick receives universal praise from parents across all age groups. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, individualized attention, strong curriculum, and safe learning environment. Children show significant developmental growth and are happy to attend.
- Address
- 313 Speen St, Natick, MA
- Phone
- (508) 647-4076
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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
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- Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
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- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities