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Best Daycare Centers in Taunton, MA

Compare 10 daycare centers in Taunton. Average rating: 3.86/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Taunton, Massachusetts at a glance

Daycares
10
Avg rating
3.86/5
Parent reviews
74
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Taunton has 10 licensed daycares with 74 parent reviews averaging 3.86/5.The largest concentration is in 02780 with 10 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Taunton

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.

  1. 1
    Circle Time Preschool And Child Care
    4.16 score
    4.3(6)

    457 Winthrop Street, Taunton, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

    Circle Time Preschool receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, strong curriculum, and excellent communication, with children thriving academically and socially. However, two parents report the facility was unwilling to accommodate children with behavioral challenges or adjustment difficulties, resulting in dismissal and billing disputes.

    Kind and caring staffclean facilitystrong academic and social curriculumexcellent communication with families (daily updates and photos)
  2. 2
    Brick House School
    3.95 score
    3.9(6)

    9 Ashland Place, Taunton, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 36 children

    Brick House School receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the caring teachers, warm environment, excellent curriculum, and the school's long-standing reputation in the community. One 1-star review makes serious allegations of racism and unprofessional conduct, creating a stark contrast in parent experiences.

    caring and dedicated teacherswarm and welcoming environmentstrong academic preparation for kindergartenappropriate classroom sizes
  3. 3
    Pine Street Preschool
    3.95 score
    3.9(6)

    5 Pine St, Taunton, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

    Pine Street Preschool receives mixed reviews. Recent parents praise the current director Meghan for creating a nurturing, educational environment with strong communication and excellent staff. However, some parents report negative experiences with past leadership and management practices.

    Caring staffhands-on approacheducational activities (artmusic
  4. 4
    Old Colony Y Bristol Commons
    3.51 score
    3.3(12)

    101 Fairground Avenue, Taunton, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

    This facility appears to be residential housing rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the physical appearance and amenities of the apartments and grounds. However, parents express significant frustration with maintenance issues, unresponsive administrative staff, and strict policies.

    Beautiful apartmentswell-maintained groundsall amenities included
  5. 5
    Fay'S Place
    3.51 score
    3.3(12)

    101 Fairground Avenue, Taunton, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children

    This appears to be a residential apartment complex rather than a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with praise for well-maintained facilities and amenities, but significant complaints about unresponsive administration, maintenance delays, noise issues, and strict policies.

    Beautiful apartmentswell-maintained groundsamenities available

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Taunton

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
5
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Taunton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.55avg rating
6 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

3.9avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Taunton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0278010
3.86
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Taunton (22–157 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Taunton based on parent reviews

Circle Time Preschool And Child Care

4.3(6)

457 Winthrop Street, Taunton, MA

Circle Time Preschool receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, strong curriculum, and excellent communication, with children thriving academically and socially. However, two parents report the facility was unwilling to accommodate children with behavioral challenges or adjustment difficulties, resulting in dismissal and billing disputes.

Kind and caring staffclean facilitystrong academic and social curriculum

Triumph INC., Quinn Center Head Start

5

62 Independence Drive, Taunton, MA

Brick House School

3.9(6)

9 Ashland Place, Taunton, MA

Brick House School receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the caring teachers, warm environment, excellent curriculum, and the school's long-standing reputation in the community. One 1-star review makes serious allegations of racism and unprofessional conduct, creating a stark contrast in parent experiences.

caring and dedicated teacherswarm and welcoming environmentstrong academic preparation for kindergarten

Pine Street Preschool

3.9(6)

5 Pine St, Taunton, MA

Pine Street Preschool receives mixed reviews. Recent parents praise the current director Meghan for creating a nurturing, educational environment with strong communication and excellent staff. However, some parents report negative experiences with past leadership and management practices.

Caring staffhands-on approacheducational activities (art

Story Tree Children'S Center(II)

3.3(1)

25 Marsh Drive, Taunton, MA

Old Colony Y Bristol Commons

3.3(12)

101 Fairground Avenue, Taunton, MA

This facility appears to be residential housing rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the physical appearance and amenities of the apartments and grounds. However, parents express significant frustration with maintenance issues, unresponsive administrative staff, and strict policies.

Beautiful apartmentswell-maintained groundsall amenities included

Map

Daycare types in Taunton

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Headstart Programs 2Before or After School Daycare 2

Daycare Centers in Taunton, Massachusetts

There are 10 daycare centers in Taunton, 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 Taunton have an average rating of 3.86 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 14% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 74 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Taunton, 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 Taunton

Showing 10 results

Triumph INC., Quinn Center Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
62 Independence Drive, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 823-4710
Circle Time Preschool And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Circle Time Preschool receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, strong curriculum, and excellent communication, with children thriving academically and socially. However, two parents report the facility was unwilling to accommodate children with behavioral challenges or adjustment difficulties, resulting in dismissal and billing disputes.

Kind and caring staffclean facilitystrong academic and social curriculum
Address
457 Winthrop Street, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 386-2770
Brick House School
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Brick House School receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the caring teachers, warm environment, excellent curriculum, and the school's long-standing reputation in the community. One 1-star review makes serious allegations of racism and unprofessional conduct, creating a stark contrast in parent experiences.

caring and dedicated teacherswarm and welcoming environmentstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
9 Ashland Place, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 822-2364
Pine Street Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Pine Street Preschool receives mixed reviews. Recent parents praise the current director Meghan for creating a nurturing, educational environment with strong communication and excellent staff. However, some parents report negative experiences with past leadership and management practices.

Caring staffhands-on approacheducational activities (art
Address
5 Pine St, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 823-2458
Old Colony Y Bristol Commons
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

This facility appears to be residential housing rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the physical appearance and amenities of the apartments and grounds. However, parents express significant frustration with maintenance issues, unresponsive administrative staff, and strict policies.

Beautiful apartmentswell-maintained groundsall amenities included
Address
101 Fairground Avenue, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 942-2591
Fay'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

This appears to be a residential apartment complex rather than a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with praise for well-maintained facilities and amenities, but significant complaints about unresponsive administration, maintenance delays, noise issues, and strict policies.

Beautiful apartmentswell-maintained groundsamenities available
Address
101 Fairground Avenue, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 884-6785
Story Tree Children'S Center(II)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
25 Marsh Drive, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 828-1788
Boys And Girls Club Sacc Program
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent highlights the program's engaging activities and welcoming, family-like atmosphere. However, other reviewers report significant issues, including the abrupt termination of a child with behavioral needs, difficulties with the enrollment process, and complaints about the lack of entertainment options like television.

engaging activitieswelcoming atmospherefamily-like environment
Address
31 Court Street, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 824-4341
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Taunton for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be engaged, excited to attend, and showing developmental growth. Parents appreciate the clean facilities, strong communication through the app, and age-appropriate curriculum.

Caring and professional staffengaging curriculumclean and well-organized facility
Address
1361 Somerset Ave, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 880-5403
Triumph, INC Head Start
Headstart Programs

Parents consistently praise Triumph, Inc Head Start for its caring and nurturing staff who know children by name. The facility is described as safe, clean, and offering quality educational programming. Multiple reviewers express strong satisfaction and would recommend it to others.

Caring and nurturing teacherssafe and clean environmentknowledgeable staff
Address
100 Gordon Owen Riverway, Taunton, MA
Phone
(508) 822-5388

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10 all daycares in Taunton, Massachusetts. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Taunton have an average Google rating of 3.86 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 14% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Taunton, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Taunton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Massachusetts typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Taunton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Taunton must be licensed by Massachusetts's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.