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Best Daycare Centers in Winchester, MA

Compare 10 daycare centers in Winchester. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Winchester, Massachusetts at a glance

Daycares
10
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
41
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Winchester has 10 licensed daycares with 41 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 63% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 01890 zip code, averaging 4.4 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Winchester

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
    Creative Corner Children'S Learning Center,INC.
    4.54 score
    4.7(17)

    11 Sheridan Cir, Winchester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 231 children

    Creative Corner Children's Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, enriching curriculum, strong kindergarten preparation, and supportive community environment. Children reportedly wake up excited to attend and show significant academic and social growth.

    Experienced and passionate teachersnurturing and patient staffstrong kindergarten preparationSTEAM curriculum
  2. 2
    Winchester School Of Chinese Culture Afterschool Program Site 2
    3.45 score
    3.1(8)

    21 Church St, Winchester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children

    Parents praise the dedicated teachers and caring environment, with children enjoying the after-school program. However, there are serious safety concerns regarding child supervision during field trips, with at least one incident involving a lost child at a zoo.

    Caring and responsible teacherschildren enjoy attendingvolunteer-run organization supporting Chinese culture and language education
  3. 3
    Winchester School Of Chinese Culture After School Program
    3.45 score
    3.1(8)

    478 Main St, Winchester, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 39 children

    Winchester School of Chinese Culture After School Program receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise caring and responsible teachers and positive experiences in the program. However, serious safety concerns have been raised regarding inadequate supervision during field trips, including an incident where a young child was lost at Franklin Zoo Park.

    caring and responsible teachersengaging after-school programpromotes Chinese culture and language

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Winchester

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.28avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Church Daycare

4.37avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Winchester zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0189010
4.4
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Winchester (26–231 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 Winchester based on parent reviews

Creative Corner Children'S Learning Center,INC.

4.7(17)

11 Sheridan Cir, Winchester, MA

Creative Corner Children's Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, enriching curriculum, strong kindergarten preparation, and supportive community environment. Children reportedly wake up excited to attend and show significant academic and social growth.

Experienced and passionate teachersnurturing and patient staffstrong kindergarten preparation

Kid Connection/Wrap Ask

5(2)

263 Main St, Winchester, MA

Winchester Cooperative Nursery

5(1)

478 Main Street, Winchester, MA

Children'S Own School

5(1)

86 Main St, Winchester, MA

Winchester After School Program

4.3(4)

263 Main St, Winchester, MA

A few parents describe the Winchester After School Program as a nice place with sweet staff, while one long-term participant highlights the wonderful community and dedicated staff. The program is also noted to have hosted work-related visits.

friendly staffwelcoming atmospherestrong community feel

United Methodist Nursery School

5

34 Dix St, Winchester, MA

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Daycare types in Winchester

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 4Before or After School Daycare 1

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Daycare Centers in Winchester, Massachusetts

There are 10 daycare centers in Winchester, 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 Winchester have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 63% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 41 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Winchester, 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 Winchester

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United Methodist Nursery School
Church Daycare
5
Address
34 Dix St, Winchester, MA
Phone
(781) 729-5212
Winchester Cooperative Nursery
Church Daycare
5
Address
478 Main Street, Winchester, MA
Phone
(781) 729-2003
Kid Connection/Wrap Ask
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
263 Main St, Winchester, MA
Phone
(781) 721-7125
Children'S Own School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
86 Main St, Winchester, MA
Phone
(781) 729-2689
Creative Corner Children'S Learning Center,INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Creative Corner Children's Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, enriching curriculum, strong kindergarten preparation, and supportive community environment. Children reportedly wake up excited to attend and show significant academic and social growth.

Experienced and passionate teachersnurturing and patient staffstrong kindergarten preparation
Address
11 Sheridan Cir, Winchester, MA
Phone
(781) 721-5566
Winchester After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A few parents describe the Winchester After School Program as a nice place with sweet staff, while one long-term participant highlights the wonderful community and dedicated staff. The program is also noted to have hosted work-related visits.

friendly staffwelcoming atmospherestrong community feel
Address
263 Main St, Winchester, MA
Phone
(781) 721-1514
Winchester School Of Chinese Culture Afterschool Program Site 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Parents praise the dedicated teachers and caring environment, with children enjoying the after-school program. However, there are serious safety concerns regarding child supervision during field trips, with at least one incident involving a lost child at a zoo.

Caring and responsible teacherschildren enjoy attendingvolunteer-run organization supporting Chinese culture and language education
Address
21 Church St, Winchester, MA
Phone
(978) 223-5051
Winchester School Of Chinese Culture After School Program
Church Daycare
3.1

Winchester School of Chinese Culture After School Program receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise caring and responsible teachers and positive experiences in the program. However, serious safety concerns have been raised regarding inadequate supervision during field trips, including an incident where a young child was lost at Franklin Zoo Park.

caring and responsible teachersengaging after-school programpromotes Chinese culture and language
Address
478 Main St, Winchester, MA
Phone
(617) 909-2497
Neighborhood Cooperative Nursery School
Church Daycare
Address
21 Church St, Winchester, MA
Phone
(781) 729-8081
Winchester Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
259 Swanton St, Winchester, MA
Phone
(781) 721-0529

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10 all daycares in Winchester, Massachusetts. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Winchester have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 63% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Winchester, 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
Winchester offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Winchester for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Winchester 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.