
Browse 2,166 daycare centers across Massachusetts. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,314 |
| Headstart Programs | 81 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 256 |
| Before or After School | 515 |
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Parents praise Marshfield Recreation Extended Day at M.E.S. as an excellent facility with well-maintained grounds and recreational activities. The program offers affordable camps with appealing field trips to the beach or bowling on alternating Wednesdays. The location features popular sledding hills, hiking trails, a river, and a recently renovated fenced playground that serves families year-round.
Sunshine Country Day School (operating as Inspire Walpole North) receives predominantly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive teachers, smooth transitions, and strong communication. However, one review raises serious concerns about regulatory compliance and staffing ratios. The center recently transitioned to new corporate ownership, which some note has brought changes.
Reviews are positive overall, though most comments focus on the YMCA gym facilities rather than the daycare center itself. Parents praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and variety of amenities including pools, fitness classes, and childcare options.
Nurtury Learning Lab receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with staff described as friendly, welcoming, and skilled with children. The facility is noted as clean and beautiful, with a good curriculum. However, one parent raised concerns about the 4:30pm closing time being too early for working parents.
Parents consistently praise Greater Lawrence YWCA Children's Center for its family-oriented environment, friendly staff, and cleanliness. The facility offers diverse activities and strong communication with families, including after-school events and family programs.
Kids Club (Giguere's) in Cherry Valley receives consistently high praise from parents and visitors. Reviews highlight excellent staff, diverse programming including gymnastics, dance, martial arts, and summer camps, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Many long-term families express strong loyalty and satisfaction with the facility.
Leicester Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the loving, professional staff and strong educational programs across all age groups. Parents consistently mention feeling confident their children are well-cared-for and prepared for school. One negative experience was reported regarding staff turnover and a director's handling of a child's enrollment.
Parents praise the Greater Lowell Family YMCA for its clean, well-maintained facilities and genuinely caring staff. The center offers diverse programs including swimming, fitness, physical therapy, and summer camps that parents say children enjoy and thrive in. Multiple reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere and comprehensive services for families.
Greater Lowell Family YMCA @ Brookside is highly praised by families for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and comprehensive programs including swimming, fitness, and childcare. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and quality summer camp programming that positively impacts children. The facility is well-maintained despite being older and offers good value.
Parents consistently praise Ku's Taekwondo Academy for its exceptional instruction under Grandmaster Ku, who is described as a skilled, caring role model who teaches discipline and life skills alongside martial arts. The facility is well-maintained, staff are warm and attentive, and the program offers flexible options including after-school care and summer camp. Children show measurable improvement and personal growth within months of attending.
Knowledge Beginnings Research Park in North Chelmsford receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean and safe environment, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and positive child development. Multiple families report that their children are excited to attend and that they feel confident leaving their kids in the center's care.
Parents consistently praise The Children's Workshop (Cadence Academy) in Waltham for its caring, communicative staff and warm, nurturing environment. Children reportedly transition smoothly between age groups and show enthusiasm for attending. The facility offers engaging curriculum, outdoor play space, and enrichment activities like storytelling and gym classes.
Knowledge Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for attentive staff, individualized care, inclusive environment, and child development across cognitive, social, and emotional domains. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious concerns regarding discrimination against children with disabilities, lack of staff training, refusal of external support, and inappropriate handling of children.
Parents consistently praise the Lowell YMCA facility for its friendly, supportive staff and well-maintained amenities including an updated pool, gym, and specialized programs. The center offers comprehensive services for children through summer camps and preschool, with particular recognition for helping families during difficult circumstances. Multiple reviewers describe feeling welcomed and comfortable in a family-like environment.
Inch by Inch Child Development Center in Bedford receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents highlight the caring staff, engaging curriculum balancing structured learning with play, strong communication via the Lillio app, and children's enthusiasm about attending daily.
NOTE: The reviews provided appear to be for residential apartments/MIT housing rather than a daycare center. Based on available information, this daycare center has a 4.4/5 Google rating with no verified parent reviews of the actual childcare services.
Hayden Centre Childcare is a highly-rated community recreation complex in Lexington featuring an indoor swimming pool, ice skating rink, and gym facilities. Parents praise the variety of activities, cleanliness, friendly staff, and excellent value. However, class spaces fill quickly and registration is competitive.
Waltham Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, loving staff and family-like environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making significant developmental progress through well-planned activities and community outings. The center is noted for affordable pricing, cleanliness, strong leadership, and a supportive approach to parental concerns.
The Children's Academy of Marion receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from current and former parents, who praise the caring staff, clean facility, strong curriculum, and child development outcomes. However, a small number of negative reviews cite poor communication and staff rudeness during the enrollment inquiry process.
This YMCA facility receives consistently high ratings (4.3/5) with praise for its cleanliness, organization, and staff attentiveness. Parents and members appreciate the swimming pool, fitness classes, wellness amenities, and responsive communication from staff. The facility is noted as a well-maintained community center with helpful and respectful staff.
ScribbleTime receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong curriculum, clean facilities, and individualized attention given to each child.
The Mosaic School receives mostly positive reviews praising its nurturing, child-led approach and dedicated bilingual staff. Parents highlight strong communication, community involvement, and a warm environment where children feel safe and happy. One negative review cited communication challenges and high teacher turnover.
Reviews are mixed and largely off-topic. Most positive reviews praise food quality and facility appearance, while one parent reported their daughter had a good experience. One negative review criticizes the center for addressing non-medical issues and lacking professionalism.
Parents consistently praise the Wang YMCA for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and strong safety focus. Reviews highlight excellent programs for both children (after-school care, swim lessons, fitness classes) and adults, with strong community engagement and good value for membership rates.
Back to Basics Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and clean, safe environment. Parents highlight the facility's strong leadership, low staff turnover, and positive impact on child development and school readiness. Children are reported to be happy and comfortable in their care.
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.
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