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2,166 Daycare Centers in Massachusetts

Browse 2,166 daycare centers across Massachusetts. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Massachusetts

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Massachusetts can make the decision-making process smoother.

Massachusetts has about 2,166 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Massachusetts. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Massachusetts

There are 2,166 daycares in Massachusetts: 81 headstart facilities, 515 before/after school centers, 256 religious facility daycares, and 1,314 childcare and preschool centers.

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Waltham Creative Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
169 Elm Street, Waltham, MA
Phone
(781) 647-0542
Kids A Lot
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
109 Red Acre Rd, Stow, MA
Phone
(978) 897-6717
Next Generation Childrens Center Of Natick, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Next Generation Children's Center of Natick for its caring, skilled staff, educational quality, and safe environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate noticeable developmental progress across multiple areas. Families appreciate convenient amenities like on-site meals, laundry service, and daily app communication.

Caring and skilled teacherschild enthusiasm for attendingdevelopmental progress
Address
15 Strathmore Rd, Natick, MA
Phone
(508) 655-6600
The Tobin Children'S School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
71 Cottage St, Natick, MA
Phone
(508) 653-6300
Knowledge Beginnings-Billerica Rd.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Knowledge Beginnings-Billerica Rd. for its warm, caring staff and smooth transition process. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the center's cleanliness, responsive communication through the daily app updates, and teachers who genuinely care for the children. Multiple parents report feeling at ease leaving their children in this nurturing environment.

Warm and welcoming staffclean facilitiesresponsive teachers and management
Address
261 Billerica Rd, Chelmsford, MA
Phone
(978) 250-8818
Children'S Village At The Mill
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
246 Market St, Lowell, MA
Phone
(978) 453-1490
Abz Early Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

ABZ Early Childhood Development Center in Everett receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff led by Zineb, strong educational curriculum, and safe, clean environment. Parents consistently report their children felt secure, happy, and made significant developmental progress. One negative review cited yelling and poor hygiene, contrasting sharply with the majority of experiences.

Caring and nurturing staffloving environmentstrong educational curriculum
Address
305 Main St, Everett, MA
Phone
(617) 775-9983
Play Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Play Academy receives consistently high praise for caring, experienced staff who genuinely invest in children's development and well-being. Parents highlight engaging activities, outdoor time, and personalized attention. However, some parents note concerns about limited operating hours that may not accommodate all working schedules and issues with their third-party payment system.

Caring and experienced teachersengaging activities and outdoor timepersonal touch to child development
Address
65 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA
Phone
(781) 393-0022
Purpose School
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
1 Church St, Stoneham, MA
Phone
(781) 438-2815
Concord After School Program At Hunt Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
90 Stow St, Concord, MA
Phone
(978) 287-1061
After School Club
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
60 Forest Park Rd, Woburn, MA
Phone
(781) 937-7670
Burlington Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
39 B St, Burlington, MA
Phone
(781) 272-5845
Growing By Leaps & Bounds
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Growing by Leaps & Bounds for its caring, experienced staff with low turnover, responsive owner Abby, and family-oriented environment. Children reportedly thrive developmentally with strong teacher-child relationships and regular communication with parents. The center is noted for flexibility, affordability, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Experienced teachers with long tenurelow staff turnoverresponsive and accommodating owner
Address
12 Saint Marks Rd, Burlington, MA
Phone
(781) 238-4443
Sunshine Academy Childcare, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
164 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA
Phone
(617) 264-4404
Two Little Owls School House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Two Little Owls School House receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring, and attentive teachers who build strong relationships with children and families, as well as the nurturing classroom environment that supports developmental growth. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, engaging activities, healthy meals, and excellent parent communication.

Warm and caring teachersStrong teacher-child relationshipsAttentive and knowledgeable staff
Address
501 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 945-0071
Boyd Center For Child Care And Development-Rodman
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Boyd Center for Child Care and Development-Rodman for its caring, well-trained staff and clean facilities. Children reportedly enjoy attending, and the center communicates effectively with families. One parent attended the facility as a child and credits it with early literacy success.

Loving and attentive staffclean facilitygood communication with parents
Address
2028 Rodman St, Fall River, MA
Phone
(508) 675-2628
Caas Head Start- Frisoli Center
Headstart Programs
4.4
Address
61 Willow Street, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 864-6039
Parker Hill/ Fenway Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parker Hill/Fenway Head Start receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the friendly and helpful staff, and appreciate the center's community services including food pantry assistance. Children are reported to be enjoying their experience at the facility.

Friendly and helpful staffcommunity services (food pantrycitizenship assistance)
Address
716 Parker Street, Roxbury, MA
Phone
(617) 445-6000
Puddle Duck Day Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
21x Olympia Ave, Woburn, MA
Phone
(781) 932-8226
Old Colony Y - Whitman/Duval
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Parents consistently praise the Old Colony Y's before/after school and summer programs, highlighting the caring and responsive staff who create a safe, fun environment for children. The facility offers excellent amenities including a gym, pool, basketball court, and provides healthy snacks. Multiple parents credit the program with being essential to their childcare needs and express deep gratitude for the staff's commitment.

Caring and responsive staffsafe and fun learning environmenthealthy snack options
Address
60 Regal Street, Whitman, MA
Phone
(508) 962-5625
Square Roots
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

This listing appears to be for a cafe/restaurant in Boston, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the coffee shop's atmosphere, beverage selection, live entertainment, and friendly staff. There is a significant mismatch between the daycare classification and the actual business being reviewed.

Quality coffee and drinksfriendly stafflive music and entertainment events
Address
460 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 357-8548
Small Wonders Child Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Small Wonders receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming home-like environment. One parent reported a negative experience with a specific teacher and concerns about communication from management. Overall, parents highlight quality education, flexibility, reasonable pricing, and strong child development outcomes.

caring and attentive staffhome-like environmentskilled teachers
Address
7 William St., Sutton, MA
Phone
(508) 865-2723
Children'S Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Children's Development Center for its caring, attentive staff, safe and clean facility, and structured educational curriculum. Children show strong academic readiness for kindergarten and develop socially through community service projects and family events. The center fosters a strong sense of community among families.

Caring and passionate staffclean and safe facilitysmall intimate classrooms
Address
473 South Street W, Raynham, MA
Phone
(508) 828-1118
Knowledge Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Knowledge Beginnings in Tewksbury receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, safe and welcoming environment, and strong focus on child development and learning. The center is highly recommended for its engaging activities, daily communication with parents, and ability to help children feel happy and supported.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean environmentengaging educational activities and curriculum
Address
200 Old Main St, Tewksbury, MA
Phone
(978) 863-5540
Knowledge Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Knowledge Beginnings in Westwood receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with the vast majority of reviews praising the caring and dedicated staff across all age groups. Parents consistently highlight the teachers' genuine warmth, creative activities, individual attention to each child, and strong leadership from the director and administrative team. The facility is described as nurturing, safe, and fostering children's academic and emotional growth.

Caring and dedicated teachersDirector attentiveness and kindnessCreative activities and learning opportunities
Address
200 Providence Hwy, Westwood, MA
Phone
(781) 329-9550
Peabody Terrace Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Peabody Terrace Children's Center for its excellent staff, engaging activities, and welcoming environment. The facility offers quality care with creative programming including music, yoga, and outdoor play. The center is popular and maintains a long waitlist.

Excellent staffhappy childrencreative activities (music
Address
900 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 496-9160
Rainbow Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Rainbow Kids Learning Center receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, engaged, and developing well, with many noting they feel secure leaving their children in the center's care. The center is commended for its creative curriculum, communication with parents, and ability to support children with diverse needs.

Caring and passionate staffloving environmentstrong child development and growth
Address
366 Old Colony Road, Norton, MA
Phone
(508) 222-1901
Learn To Grow
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
93 Broadway, Arlington, MA
Phone
(781) 646-3855
The Children'S Workshop
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its caring, attentive teachers and strong leadership. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and well-prepared for kindergarten. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and supportive of families' scheduling needs.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong communication with familiesexcellent directors and administration
Address
536 Macarthur Blvd., Bourne, MA
Phone
(508) 563-3400
Ymca Schools Out @ Dunbar
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

YMCA Schools Out @ Dunbar is a highly-regarded community center in Springfield offering diverse programs and activities for children and families. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, community involvement, and the facility's role as a hub for worship, childcare, and social services. The center is noted for maintaining safety standards and creating a welcoming, supportive environment.

Caring and helpful staffdiverse programs and activitiesstrong community resource
Address
33 Oak St, Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 739-6951

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2,166 all daycares across Massachusetts. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Massachusetts are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Massachusetts's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Massachusetts, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Massachusetts sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Massachusetts vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.