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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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Cranberry Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

These reviews appear to be for Cranberry Day Spa, not Cranberry Day Care. No parent reviews for the daycare center were found. The Google listing shows 0 reviews for the daycare location in Buzzards Bay.

None mentioned for daycare
Address
23 Old Bridge Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA
Phone
(508) 759-8254
Sandpiper Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
184b Jones Rd, Falmouth, MA
Phone
(508) 548-1050
Little Kids INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
590 N Falmouth Hwy, N Falmouth, MA
Phone
(508) 564-4276
Dover Nursery School
Church Daycare
5

Parents praise Dover Nursery School as a welcoming and supportive faith community with a beautiful facility and helpful staff. Reviewers highlight the warm atmosphere, quality youth and music programs, and strong focus on community service and spiritual growth.

Beautiful facilitykind and supportive staffwelcoming community atmosphere
Address
17 Springdale Ave., Dover, MA
Phone
(508) 785-0252
Shining Stars Nursery School, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
37 Cottage St, Medway, MA
Phone
(508) 533-7744
St. Joseph Academy
Church Daycare
5
Address
145 Holliston St, Medway, MA
Phone
(508) 533-7771
The Westwood Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
738 High St, Westwood, MA
Phone
(781) 329-5557
Cornerstone Campus Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
81 Prospect Avenue, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 774-0272
Magic Years Nursery School
Church Daycare
5
Address
196 Elm St, Braintree, MA
Phone
(781) 843-8435
Friends Childcare, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Friends Childcare for its warm, loving environment where children thrive emotionally and developmentally. Teachers are described as caring and nurturing, the facility is clean and well-maintained, and the center offers enrichment activities, flexible scheduling, and strong communication with parents.

Caring and warm teachersclean and organized facilitysmooth transition process for new students
Address
110 Cypress Street, Brookline, MA
Phone
(617) 731-1008
Tobin Beaudet Schools Dba Club 1458
Before or After School Daycare
5

Tobin Beaudet Schools receives universal praise from parents across preschool, junior kindergarten, and afterschool programs. Parents highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong communication, enriched curriculum including Mandarin and music, and a caring community environment. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending and parents report significant academic and emotional growth.

Caring and supportive teachersresponsive and transparent administrationrich curriculum with diverse subjects (Mandarin
Address
01458 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA
Phone
(781) 400-5438
Tobin Beaudet Schools
Before or After School Daycare
5

Tobin Beaudet Schools receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff, strong curriculum, and supportive community environment. Parents consistently report their children love attending and experience strong academic and emotional growth. The school is noted for excellent communication, enriching activities, and personalized attention to each child's needs.

Caring and supportive teachersresponsive administrationtransparent communication
Address
72 School St, Needham, MA
Phone
(781) 444-5444
Expressions After School Program
Church Daycare
5
Address
01132 Highland Ave, Needham, MA
Phone
(781) 559-3324
Wee Folk Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
01178 S Main St, Bellingham, MA
Phone
(508) 966-1551
Prospect Hill Country Day School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
54 Prospect St, Franklin, MA
Phone
(508) 528-5554
Country Cottage Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5 Summer St, Medway, MA
Phone
(508) 533-8876
Fountain Of Grace Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
427 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA
Phone
(781) 828-1539
Brown Bear Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
152 King St, Cohasset, MA
Phone
(781) 383-0733
The Center For The Development Of Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4 Springdale Ave, Dover, MA
Phone
(508) 785-1835
Full Circle Farm Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
68 Bullard Ln, Millis, MA
Phone
(508) 376-5900
Erna And Julius Hertz Nursery School
Church Daycare
5
Address
125 Pond St, Sharon, MA
Phone
(781) 784-4050
Bearly Beginning Nursery School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
55 Madison St, Wrentham, MA
Phone
(508) 384-6336
Pine Manor Child Study Group
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
400 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA
Phone
(617) 731-7039
Panda Cub Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Panda Cub Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and Montessori-based curriculum with Mandarin immersion. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children's language, social skills, and confidence, along with appreciation for flexible hours, smaller class sizes, and daily outdoor activities.

Caring and communicative staffchild development and progressMandarin language immersion
Address
01200 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA
Phone
(617) 614-7709
Wellesley Community Children'S Center - Bates School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
116 Elmwood Rd, Wellesley, MA
Phone
(781) 603-5530
Wellesley Community Children'S Ctr.- Upham
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
35 Wynnewood Rd, Wellesley, MA
Phone
(781) 235-1474
Wellesley Community Children'S Center-Sprague
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
401 School St, Wellesley, MA
Phone
(781) 235-1474
Wellesley Community Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
106 Central St, Wellesley, MA
Phone
(781) 235-7667
Together We Grow Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
3 Pinevale Ave, Wellesley, MA
Phone
(781) 772-1321
Montessori Childrens House Of Wellesley
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents unanimously praise Montessori Children's House of Wellesley for fostering independence, intellectual curiosity, and a love of learning in a warm, nurturing environment. Director Jennifer Lee and her caring staff are consistently highlighted for their thoughtfulness, knowledge, and ability to support each child's individual learning style and personality. Multiple families report long-term academic and social benefits that extend well beyond their time at the school.

Montessori curriculum implementationindependence and autonomy fosteredintellectual curiosity nurtured
Address
10 Waban St, Unit 1, Wellesley, MA
Phone
(781) 235-9439

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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.