Best Daycare Centers in Peabody, MA
Compare 20 daycare centers in Peabody. Average rating: 4.55/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Peabody, Massachusetts at a glance
- Daycares
- 20
- Avg rating
- 4.55/5
- Parent reviews
- 109
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Peabody has 20 licensed daycares with 109 parent reviews averaging 4.55/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 01960 zip code, averaging 4.55 stars across 20 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Peabody
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.
- 1Little Bear Kollege Preschool And Learning Center4.8 score5(20)
7 Paleologos St., Peabody, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 15 children
Little Bear Kollege receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring teachers (particularly Ms. Flora and Ms. Maggie), strong academic curriculum, and individualized attention. Children show significant developmental and academic progress, with many reporting improved confidence, social skills, and kindergarten readiness. Parents consistently cite the safe, clean facility, community involvement, and excellent communication as key strengths.
- 2Holy Childhood Nursery And Kindergarten4.8 score5(20)
5 Wheatland St, Peabody, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 70 children
Parents consistently praise Carmelite Preschool for its nurturing, faith-based environment and dedicated staff. Children are reported to be happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and treated with genuine care and respect. The school balances academics with creative play, art, and faith-centered activities.
Warm and welcoming stafffaith-based Catholic environmentbalanced curriculum mixing academics with play and creativitychildren excited and happy to attend - 3North Shore Childcare, LLC4.32 score4.4(20)
17 Washington St, Peabody, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children
Parents consistently praise North Shore Family Daycare for providing loving, professional care with staff who genuinely care about children's development and families' peace of mind. Reviewers highlight strong educational outcomes, excellent communication, and affordable rates compared to competitors. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars.
Caring and professional staffchild development and school readinessfriendly atmospheretransparent communication with parents - 4St. Ann'S Preschool4.23 score4.4(7)
140 Lynn St, Peabody, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children
Reviews praise St. Ann's as a welcoming parish community with a friendly atmosphere. However, the reviews appear to be primarily about the church itself rather than the preschool/daycare services. One review complained about locked doors and bathroom access.
Welcoming communityfriendly staffnice atmosphereannual events and bazaar
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Peabody
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Peabody, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Peabody zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01960 | 20 | 4.55 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Peabody (15–156 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
11
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Peabody based on parent reviews
Little Bear Kollege Preschool And Learning Center
7 Paleologos St., Peabody, MA
Little Bear Kollege receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring teachers (particularly Ms. Flora and Ms. Maggie), strong academic curriculum, and individualized attention. Children show significant developmental and academic progress, with many reporting improved confidence, social skills, and kindergarten readiness. Parents consistently cite the safe, clean facility, community involvement, and excellent communication as key strengths.
Holy Childhood Nursery And Kindergarten
5 Wheatland St, Peabody, MA
Parents consistently praise Carmelite Preschool for its nurturing, faith-based environment and dedicated staff. Children are reported to be happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and treated with genuine care and respect. The school balances academics with creative play, art, and faith-centered activities.
South Church Day School
60 Prospect St, Peabody, MA
Parents highlight the school's affordability, engaging enrichment activities, and supportive administration, noting that children enjoy the environment enough to resist leaving. Reviewers report that their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and feel safe and excited about attending.
North Shore Childcare, LLC
17 Washington St, Peabody, MA
Parents consistently praise North Shore Family Daycare for providing loving, professional care with staff who genuinely care about children's development and families' peace of mind. Reviewers highlight strong educational outcomes, excellent communication, and affordable rates compared to competitors. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars.
Teachable Moments, LLC.
1 Centennial Dr, Peabody, MA
St. Ann'S Preschool
140 Lynn St, Peabody, MA
Reviews praise St. Ann's as a welcoming parish community with a friendly atmosphere. However, the reviews appear to be primarily about the church itself rather than the preschool/daycare services. One review complained about locked doors and bathroom access.
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Daycare Centers in Peabody, Massachusetts
There are 20 daycare centers in Peabody, 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 Peabody have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 109 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Peabody, 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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Little Bear Kollege receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring teachers (particularly Ms. Flora and Ms. Maggie), strong academic curriculum, and individualized attention. Children show significant developmental and academic progress, with many reporting improved confidence, social skills, and kindergarten readiness. Parents consistently cite the safe, clean facility, community involvement, and excellent communication as key strengths.
- Address
- 7 Paleologos St., Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 538-0288
Parents highlight the school's affordability, engaging enrichment activities, and supportive administration, noting that children enjoy the environment enough to resist leaving. Reviewers report that their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and feel safe and excited about attending.
- Address
- 60 Prospect St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 531-4385
- Address
- 489 Lowell St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 535-0548
Parents consistently praise Carmelite Preschool for its nurturing, faith-based environment and dedicated staff. Children are reported to be happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and treated with genuine care and respect. The school balances academics with creative play, art, and faith-centered activities.
- Address
- 5 Wheatland St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 531-4733
- Address
- 1 Centennial Dr, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 531-1119
Reviews praise St. Ann's as a welcoming parish community with a friendly atmosphere. However, the reviews appear to be primarily about the church itself rather than the preschool/daycare services. One review complained about locked doors and bathroom access.
- Address
- 140 Lynn St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 532-3329
Parents highlight the center's knowledgeable and caring staff, noting that teachers provide excellent communication and support for developmental needs like speech and potty training. The facility is described as safe, clean, and welcoming, with an easy-to-use app and clear administrative processes that help ease parental anxiety.
- Address
- 185 Lynn St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 532-7144
Parents consistently praise North Shore Family Daycare for providing loving, professional care with staff who genuinely care about children's development and families' peace of mind. Reviewers highlight strong educational outcomes, excellent communication, and affordable rates compared to competitors. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars.
- Address
- 17 Washington St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 717-5178
- Address
- 240 Lynnfield St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 471-5520
- Address
- 1 Margin St., Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 538-9808
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Peabody for exceptional care, compassionate staff, and strong child development. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and form meaningful bonds with teachers. The center maintains good parent communication through daily updates and photos via an app.
- Address
- 520 Lowell St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 535-0019
- Address
- 65 Russell St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 535-3383
Bridge to Learning has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the center for excellent care, family-like atmosphere, and responsive administration. However, three parents reported serious concerns including neglect, unprofessional and allegedly racist staff, poor hygiene practices, and prioritization of payment over child welfare.
- Address
- 567 Lowell St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 535-2215
- Address
- 60 Northend St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 740-5437
- Address
- 127 Birch St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (617) 846-1358
Catholic Charities Large Group & School Age Child Care in Peabody receives mostly positive reviews from parents. The facility is praised for its afterschool and preschool programs, with staff members frequently commended. One reviewer noted concerns about English communication skills.
- Address
- 13 Pulaski St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 532-6860
- Address
- 259 Lynnfield St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 977-9622
- Address
- 76 Lake St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 778-8574
- Address
- 150 Lynn St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 536-4100
- Address
- 18 Irving St, Peabody, MA
- Phone
- (978) 998-2345
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
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