33 Daycare Centers in Worcester, Massachusetts
Browse all 33 daycare centers in Worcester, Massachusetts. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Worcester
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.
- 1Rainbow Child Development Center - City View School4.4 score4.6(10)
10 Edward Street, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 13 children
Rainbow Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nearly all reviewers praising the staff, learning environment, and care quality. Parents consistently highlight their children's development and comfort at the facility. One parent noted the pricing is somewhat high but overall satisfaction remains strong.
caring and friendly staffchildren's academic and developmental growthfun activitiesfamily-oriented environment - 2School-Age Child Care @ The Boys & Girls Club Of Worcester4.32 score4.4(20)
65 Tainter St, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children
Parents praise the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester as an excellent after-school and summer program facility with outstanding leadership and diverse activities. The center offers extensive recreational, educational, and support services in a clean, spacious environment with excellent staff. Reviews highlight strong community impact and well-regarded specialized programs like aquatics.
Clean and spacious facilitieslarge sports fields (soccerfootballbaseball) - 3Miss Betty'S Step In Time Day Care Center4.15 score4.3(5)
347 Greenwood St., Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Miss Betty's Step In Time is a Worcester-based daycare serving ages 0-5 with a 4.3/5 Google rating. The majority of reviews (4 five-star ratings) praise the curriculum, staff kindness, safety, and child care quality from parents with multi-year enrollment. One one-star review alleges poor behavior management at an amusement park, though the director and other parents dispute this incident occurred at their facility.
Quality curriculumkind and caring staffsafe env - 4Little Bright Stars Childcare LLC4.08 score4.1(16)
11 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Little Bright Stars Childcare in Worcester is highly regarded by parents, with all 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and welcoming staff, clean facility, strong director leadership, and engaging curriculum that keeps children happy and excited to attend.
Friendly and caring staffwelcoming environmentclean facilitystrong director communication - 5Quinsigamond Children'S School4 score4(20)
670 W Boylston St, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Quinsigamond Community College (QCC), a higher education institution, not a daycare center. The reviews are mixed, with most praising supportive staff, resources, and community engagement, while some criticize administrative inefficiency, staff rudeness, facility maintenance issues, and financial aid problems.
Supportive staff and facultyabundant resources and student engagement eventsaffordable tuitionwelcoming community - 6Webster Square Day Care Center, INC.3.95 score3.9(6)
1048 Main St, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children
Webster Square Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the facility for friendly staff, good child care quality, and professional approach. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of support for children with special needs and inadequate advocacy.
friendly staffgood quality careprofessional staffpride in work - 7Ywca Of Central Mass, INC.3.92 score3.9(19)
1 Salem Sq, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 137 children
Parents praise YWCA of Central Mass as a clean, well-maintained facility offering excellent childcare at affordable prices. The center is appreciated for its welcoming atmosphere, quality care, and additional amenities including a pool, fitness center, and gym. Staff are noted as friendly and helpful to the community.
Clean and well-maintained facilitiesaffordable pricingquality carewelcoming and family-friendly environment - 8Greendale Ymca Wee Wuns / School'S Out Program3.92 score3.9(20)
75 Shore Dr, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 159 children
Parents praise the Greendale YMCA's overall facilities, friendly staff, and supportive community atmosphere. Most reviews focus on gym and pool amenities rather than the daycare specifically. One parent noted a supervision concern with the child watch program where staff lost track of their child during pickup.
Welcoming and supportive staffexcellent pool and aquatic facilitiesdiverse fitness classes and equipmentconvenient for families - 9Ymca School'S Out And Preschool3.84 score3.8(20)
766 Main St, Worcester, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 220 children
Reviews are not applicable to this daycare center. The reviews provided are for the YMCA gym and wellness facilities, not the school's out and preschool program. No actual daycare or preschool reviews were available to assess.
None applicable - reviews are for gym facilitiesnot childcare services - 10First Friends Daycare INC.3.7 score3.4(5)
111 Park Ave, Worcester, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 88 children
First Friends Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the quality of care, teacher dedication, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the low staff turnover and partnership with Worcester Technical High School for training. One parent expressed concern about the director's management style.
Exceptional care qualitydedicated and caring teacherslow staff turnoverstaff training program with Worcester Technical HS
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Highest rated daycares in Worcester based on parent reviews
Rainbow Child Development Center - City View School
10 Edward Street, Worcester, MA
Rainbow Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nearly all reviewers praising the staff, learning environment, and care quality. Parents consistently highlight their children's development and comfort at the facility. One parent noted the pricing is somewhat high but overall satisfaction remains strong.
Jcc Early Childhood / Afterschool Programs
633 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA
School-Age Child Care @ The Boys & Girls Club Of Worcester
65 Tainter St, Worcester, MA
Parents praise the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester as an excellent after-school and summer program facility with outstanding leadership and diverse activities. The center offers extensive recreational, educational, and support services in a clean, spacious environment with excellent staff. Reviews highlight strong community impact and well-regarded specialized programs like aquatics.
Apple-A-Day Care Center
18 Oxford St, Worcester, MA
Children'S Friend Early Learning Center
10 Irving St., Worcester, MA
Ywca/Wawecus After-School Program
20 Wawecus Rd, Worcester, MA
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Daycare Centers in Worcester, Massachusetts
There are 33 daycare centers in Worcester, 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 Worcester, 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 Worcester
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- Address
- 633 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 756-7109
- Address
- 102 Russell St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 752-5354
- Address
- 10 Irving St., Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 856-0330
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- 18 Oxford St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 755-0030
- Address
- 20 Wawecus Rd, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 791-3181
- Address
- 01006 Grafton St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 831-7708
Rainbow Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nearly all reviewers praising the staff, learning environment, and care quality. Parents consistently highlight their children's development and comfort at the facility. One parent noted the pricing is somewhat high but overall satisfaction remains strong.
- Address
- 10 Edward Street, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 791-6849
Parents praise the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester as an excellent after-school and summer program facility with outstanding leadership and diverse activities. The center offers extensive recreational, educational, and support services in a clean, spacious environment with excellent staff. Reviews highlight strong community impact and well-regarded specialized programs like aquatics.
- Address
- 65 Tainter St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 754-2686
Miss Betty's Step In Time is a Worcester-based daycare serving ages 0-5 with a 4.3/5 Google rating. The majority of reviews (4 five-star ratings) praise the curriculum, staff kindness, safety, and child care quality from parents with multi-year enrollment. One one-star review alleges poor behavior management at an amusement park, though the director and other parents dispute this incident occurred at their facility.
- Address
- 347 Greenwood St., Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 792-0200
Little Bright Stars Childcare in Worcester is highly regarded by parents, with all 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and welcoming staff, clean facility, strong director leadership, and engaging curriculum that keeps children happy and excited to attend.
- Address
- 11 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 755-1010
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Quinsigamond Community College (QCC), a higher education institution, not a daycare center. The reviews are mixed, with most praising supportive staff, resources, and community engagement, while some criticize administrative inefficiency, staff rudeness, facility maintenance issues, and financial aid problems.
- Address
- 670 W Boylston St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 854-4220
Parents praise YWCA of Central Mass as a clean, well-maintained facility offering excellent childcare at affordable prices. The center is appreciated for its welcoming atmosphere, quality care, and additional amenities including a pool, fitness center, and gym. Staff are noted as friendly and helpful to the community.
- Address
- 1 Salem Sq, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 767-2505
Webster Square Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the facility for friendly staff, good child care quality, and professional approach. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of support for children with special needs and inadequate advocacy.
- Address
- 1048 Main St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 756-3567
Parents praise the Greendale YMCA's overall facilities, friendly staff, and supportive community atmosphere. Most reviews focus on gym and pool amenities rather than the daycare specifically. One parent noted a supervision concern with the child watch program where staff lost track of their child during pickup.
- Address
- 75 Shore Dr, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 852-6694
Reviews are not applicable to this daycare center. The reviews provided are for the YMCA gym and wellness facilities, not the school's out and preschool program. No actual daycare or preschool reviews were available to assess.
- Address
- 766 Main St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 755-6101
First Friends Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the quality of care, teacher dedication, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the low staff turnover and partnership with Worcester Technical High School for training. One parent expressed concern about the director's management style.
- Address
- 111 Park Ave, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 791-4884
- Address
- 76 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 799-3556
- Address
- 519 Mill St., Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 757-6858
123 Grow Child Center receives mixed reviews with a significant divide between parent experiences. Multiple long-term parents praise the staff, cleanliness, affordability, and management, particularly Cori Owen. However, several parents report serious concerns including child neglect (inadequate feeding), lack of communication, staff unprofessionalism, and safety issues.
- Address
- 134 Burncoat St., Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (774) 701-0545
Guild of St Agnes receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the curriculum, age-appropriate classes, homework support, and staff dedication. However, negative reviews cite concerns about director communication, frequent suspensions, inadequate behavior management, and claims of institutional decline.
- Address
- 129 Granite St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 756-8371
This daycare receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents about teaching staff quality, but serious safety and communication concerns from other families. Several parents report issues with administrative responsiveness, parking, and handling of child care situations.
- Address
- 117 Constitution Ave, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 852-3792 EXT 101
- Address
- 170 Apricot St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 792-5916
- Address
- 01083 Pleasant St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 799-3554
This appears to be a hospital, not a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with patients praising clinical staff kindness and care quality, but criticizing long emergency room wait times, inadequate staffing, and occasionally unprofessional nurse attitudes.
- Address
- 419 Belmont St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (774) 455-5437
- Address
- 349 Massasoit Rd, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 755-5649
Worcester Comprehensive Education & Care receives mixed reviews. Several parents praise the teachers and overall quality of care, while others report serious concerns including inadequate communication, safety incidents, and operational issues.
- Address
- 160 Tacoma St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 852-3792
Guild of St. Agnes - Burncoat St. receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the curriculum, age-appropriate classes, homework support, and staff dedication. Negative reviews cite concerns about director rudeness, frequent suspensions, poor conflict resolution, staff not listening to children, and questions about institutional practices and transparency.
- Address
- 484 Burncoat St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 890-7976
- Address
- 353 Grove St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 890-7981
- Address
- 315 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 799-3575
- Address
- 179 Burncoat St, Worcester, MA
- Phone
- (508) 799-3322
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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
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
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