
Compare 33 daycare centers in Quincy. Average rating: 4.26/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Quincy has 33 licensed daycares with 221 parent reviews averaging 4.26/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 40% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 02170 (avg 4.67 stars), while 02169 has the largest selection (17 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
41 Empire Street, Quincy, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 39 children
Quincy YMCA @ Bethel Church is a religious facility that receives consistently high praise from the community. Parents and congregation members highlight the welcoming, inclusive environment and the church's commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and serving vulnerable populations. The facility is noted for its genuine compassion, community care, and positive experiences with children's programs.
162 Old Colony Avenue, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 146 children
Parents consistently praise Campus Kinder Haus for its caring, loving staff and strong educational foundation. Students are described as well-prepared academically and socially, with the school creating a nurturing environment that families consider an extension of their own.
859 Willard Street, #100, Quincy, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children
Greater Quincy Child Care Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring, and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the center's enrichment activities, transparent pricing, developmental approach, strong sense of community, and long-tenured teachers as key strengths. Children are reported to thrive emotionally and academically while attending.
50 Willow Street, Quincy, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children
Little Willows Preschool in Quincy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring, professional staff, strong academic curriculum, and developmental progress their children make. Parents particularly note improved social skills, confidence, and kindergarten readiness.
22 Pray Street, Quincy, MA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 224 children
Parents consistently praise QCAP Headstart/Quincy Early Learning Center for its educated and caring staff, affordability, and supportive family-centered approach. The facility receives high marks for individualized attention to children, excellent parent communication, and a clean, safe environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the program's effectiveness in helping children learn, grow, and socialize.
6 Baxter Street, Quincy, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children
Sonshine Preschool receives mostly glowing reviews praising the caring staff, loving atmosphere, and above-average academics. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious safety concerns, inappropriate discipline practices, and a lost child incident.
01084 Sea Street, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 39 children
Parents consistently praise QCARE's staff as caring, accommodating, and engaging with children. The program offers a good balance of fun activities, educational content, and structure for after-school and summer care. One parent noted the program is generally good with minor drawbacks.
50 Huckins Avenue, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 52 children
Quincy After School @ Squantum receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and accommodating staff. Parents highlight the program's combination of fun activities, educational content, and structured environment. The facility has successfully served families for multiple years across multiple grade levels.
148 Billings Road, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 26 children
Quincy After School @ Parker School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and dedicated staff who provide engaging activities and educational enrichment. Parents appreciate the safe, structured environment and the strong bonds formed between staff and children. One parent noted mixed experiences but indicated positives outweighed negatives.
8 Belmont Street, Quincy, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 39 children
Parents consistently praise QUINCY AFTER SCHOOL @ MONTCLAIR SCHOOL for its caring, attentive staff and well-structured programming. Children benefit from engaging activities, educational components, field trips, and individualized attention to their needs. Families report high satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment.
Based on 20 daycares with Google ratings in Quincy
Top qualities mentioned across 221 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Quincy, based on parent reviews
Quincy zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02170 | 8 | 4.67 | 3 | |
| 02169 | 17 | 4.2 | 5 | |
| 02171 | 8 | 4.06 | 0 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Quincy (23–224 children)
Small
up to 30 children
5
Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
10
Very Large
150+ children
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Highest rated daycares in Quincy based on parent reviews
41 Empire Street, Quincy, MA
Quincy YMCA @ Bethel Church is a religious facility that receives consistently high praise from the community. Parents and congregation members highlight the welcoming, inclusive environment and the church's commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and serving vulnerable populations. The facility is noted for its genuine compassion, community care, and positive experiences with children's programs.
162 Old Colony Avenue, Quincy, MA
Parents consistently praise Campus Kinder Haus for its caring, loving staff and strong educational foundation. Students are described as well-prepared academically and socially, with the school creating a nurturing environment that families consider an extension of their own.
859 Willard Street, #100, Quincy, MA
Greater Quincy Child Care Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring, and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the center's enrichment activities, transparent pricing, developmental approach, strong sense of community, and long-tenured teachers as key strengths. Children are reported to thrive emotionally and academically while attending.
50 Willow Street, Quincy, MA
Little Willows Preschool in Quincy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring, professional staff, strong academic curriculum, and developmental progress their children make. Parents particularly note improved social skills, confidence, and kindergarten readiness.
22 Pray Street, Quincy, MA
Parents consistently praise QCAP Headstart/Quincy Early Learning Center for its educated and caring staff, affordability, and supportive family-centered approach. The facility receives high marks for individualized attention to children, excellent parent communication, and a clean, safe environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the program's effectiveness in helping children learn, grow, and socialize.
81 Prospect Avenue, Quincy, MA
Several parents highlight the teachers' kindness and care, noting that their children gained confidence and enjoyed a fun, comfortable learning environment. Reviewers also mention that the program is affordable and has positive peer interactions, with families recommending the preschool to others.
There are 33 daycare centers in Quincy, 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 Quincy have an average rating of 4.26 out of 5 across 20 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 221 parent reviews. Parents in Quincy most frequently praise daycares for clean and well-maintained facility, caring and loving staff, and fun activities and field trips.
When choosing a daycare in Quincy, 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 highlight the attentive and caring nature of the staff, noting that children are happy and engaged in a wonderful learning environment. Specific praise is directed toward Mr. Sandy for his positive impact.
Several parents highlight the teachers' kindness and care, noting that their children gained confidence and enjoyed a fun, comfortable learning environment. Reviewers also mention that the program is affordable and has positive peer interactions, with families recommending the preschool to others.
Quincy YMCA @ Bethel Church is a religious facility that receives consistently high praise from the community. Parents and congregation members highlight the welcoming, inclusive environment and the church's commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and serving vulnerable populations. The facility is noted for its genuine compassion, community care, and positive experiences with children's programs.
Parents consistently praise Campus Kinder Haus for its caring, loving staff and strong educational foundation. Students are described as well-prepared academically and socially, with the school creating a nurturing environment that families consider an extension of their own.
Greater Quincy Child Care Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring, and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the center's enrichment activities, transparent pricing, developmental approach, strong sense of community, and long-tenured teachers as key strengths. Children are reported to thrive emotionally and academically while attending.
Parents consistently praise QCAP Headstart/Quincy Early Learning Center for its educated and caring staff, affordability, and supportive family-centered approach. The facility receives high marks for individualized attention to children, excellent parent communication, and a clean, safe environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the program's effectiveness in helping children learn, grow, and socialize.
Little Willows Preschool in Quincy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring, professional staff, strong academic curriculum, and developmental progress their children make. Parents particularly note improved social skills, confidence, and kindergarten readiness.
Sonshine Preschool receives mostly glowing reviews praising the caring staff, loving atmosphere, and above-average academics. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious safety concerns, inappropriate discipline practices, and a lost child incident.
Parents consistently praise QCARE's staff as caring, accommodating, and engaging with children. The program offers a good balance of fun activities, educational content, and structure for after-school and summer care. One parent noted the program is generally good with minor drawbacks.
Wollaston Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with praise for friendly and professional staff, excellent curriculum, and strong safety protocols. Parents highlight the center's exceptional allergy management, structured routines, good teacher-to-student ratios, and detailed daily communication. One parent noted a negative experience with call operator service.
One parent describes a positive experience with warm staff and effective potty training support, while another reviewer highlights the director's helpfulness. In contrast, a single negative review cites an incident of staff yelling at children outside the facility, leading to a strong recommendation against the center.
Quincy After School @ Squantum receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and accommodating staff. Parents highlight the program's combination of fun activities, educational content, and structured environment. The facility has successfully served families for multiple years across multiple grade levels.
Quincy After School @ Parker School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and dedicated staff who provide engaging activities and educational enrichment. Parents appreciate the safe, structured environment and the strong bonds formed between staff and children. One parent noted mixed experiences but indicated positives outweighed negatives.
Parents consistently praise QUINCY AFTER SCHOOL @ MONTCLAIR SCHOOL for its caring, attentive staff and well-structured programming. Children benefit from engaging activities, educational components, field trips, and individualized attention to their needs. Families report high satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment.
Parents praise the South Shore YMCA School-Age Program for its clean, well-maintained facilities and diverse activities including swim classes, fitness programs, and physical therapy services. Staff are consistently described as friendly, professional, and caring. The daycare option allows parents to use gym facilities while children participate in age-appropriate programs.
Reviews praise the South Shore YMCA Quincy facility highly, with parents appreciating the clean, well-maintained space and diverse programs. Parents highlight quality instruction, friendly and caring staff, and the convenience of daycare services while adults use the gym. The facility offers comprehensive amenities including swimming, fitness classes, sports programs, and physical therapy services.
Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with some parents praising the environment while others report severe safety failures and staffing issues. One reviewer alleges systemic neglect of bullying and physical abuse, including finger injuries and staff misconduct, while another criticizes chronic understaffing and ratio violations.
One parent describes the center as a beautiful and clean facility where their four-year-old enjoys the program, while other reviewers report serious concerns regarding staff supervision and conduct. Specific complaints include allegations of a toddler being strapped to a chair, staff members texting on duty, and unprofessional phone interactions.
One parent highlights the center's clean, safe environment and engaging activities, noting that staff members are helpful, communicative, and attentive to individual children. However, another review cites a negative experience with a front desk phone operator described as ignorant.
Parents consistently praise this Bright Horizons location for its caring, communicative staff and stimulating daily activities. Children are reported to be excited about attending and show strong development and learning. The facility is described as clean, safe, and professionally managed with responsive administration.
Bright Horizons Crown Colony in Quincy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong leadership, and developmental focus. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through the My Bright Day app, safe facilities, and children's happiness and growth at the center.
Review quality is mixed and largely unreliable. One substantive review from a former student cited poor food quality, communication issues with snacks, and uncomfortable furniture, while other reviews contain nonsensical content or lack credible detail.
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