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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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The Little Red School House Site 1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1333 County St, Somerset, MA
Phone
(508) 675-5811
A Brighter Rainbow
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A BRIGHTER RAINBOW (Rosebud Childcare) in Billerica receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with families praising the caring staff, strong curriculum, and positive developmental outcomes for their children.

Loving and attentive staffpersonalized attention for each childengaging and age-appropriate curriculum
Address
862 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA
Phone
(978) 670-9222
Little Voices Early Care And Education, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
104 Needham Road, Hyde Park, MA
Phone
(617) 361-5555
Tommie Johnson Child And Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Tommie Johnson Child and Family Center for its caring staff and clean facilities. The center is highlighted as particularly welcoming for children with special needs. Multiple reviewers express satisfaction with after-school care and recommend the facility to others.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilityexcellent for special needs children
Address
255 King St, Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 732-9905
Green Acres Child Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Green Acres Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, outdoor play facilities, and child development. However, one parent reported a significantly negative experience with a specific staff member regarding lack of attentiveness and professionalism.

caring and patient teacherslarge outdoor play areastrong child development and learning environment
Address
147 Mcgilpin Rd, Sturbridge, MA
Phone
(508) 347-7857
Boys And Girls Club Of Webster Dudley
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise the Boys and Girls Club of Webster Dudley for its friendly staff and positive impact on children's after-school experience. However, some express concerns about rising costs, cleaning standards, and whether children are prioritized, with complaints about inflexible weekly payment structures and late fees.

Nice and helpful staffchildren enjoy attendingkeeps kids out of trouble
Address
55 Oxford Ave., Dudley, MA
Phone
(508) 943-0037
Capic Child Development Center - Infant Toddler Preschool And After School Progr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
9 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA
Phone
(617) 889-9929
Harvard Yard Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
25 Francis Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 547-3432
Boston College Childrens Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

NOTE: The reviews provided appear to be for Pine Manor College, not Boston College Children's Center daycare. Reviews praise the small school atmosphere, supportive staff, and campus diversity, with one parent expressing satisfaction with their child's daycare experience at the facility.

Supportive and competent staffsmall school environment with close relationshipsbeautiful campus and grounds
Address
47 Stone Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA
Phone
(617) 552-3089
Fidelity House Site 2
Church Daycare
4.3

Fidelity House Site 2 is a highly-rated religious facility in Arlington that parents praise for its warm, nurturing environment and diverse programming including sports, arts, and field trips. Staff are described as dedicated, supportive, and genuinely caring, with many being long-term employees. The facility has strong community roots and is known especially for its youth basketball programs and summer camp offerings.

Warm and welcoming communitywide variety of activities (sportsarts & crafts
Address
51 Medford St, # 51-R, Arlington, MA
Phone
(781) 648-2005
Fidelity House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Fidelity House is a highly-regarded community center in Arlington offering preschool, afterschool, and summer camp programs. Parents consistently praise the warm, supportive staff, diverse array of activities including sports and arts, and the nurturing, family-oriented environment. Many families have multi-generational connections to the organization.

Excellent staff and long-term employee retentionwide variety of activities (sportsarts & crafts
Address
25 Medford St, Arlington, MA
Phone
(781) 648-2005
Mystic Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Mystic Learning Center is a community-based facility in Somerville with a strong history of arts, crafts, and cultural learning activities. Parents praise the caring staff and community involvement, though one recent review raised concerns about supervision and behavior management during field trips.

Arts and crafts programsculturally diverse environmentcaring staff
Address
530 Mystic Ave, Rm 103, Somerville, MA
Phone
(617) 623-0110
Whitney Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Whitney Afterschool Program receives mixed feedback from parents. Most reviews are positive, highlighting enjoyable facilities and atmosphere, though one parent expressed concerns about parking logistics and neighborhood impact.

Pool accesspark facilitieswelcoming environment
Address
167 Howard St, Ludlow, MA
Phone
(413) 583-8856
Square One @ Catherine Street
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
15 Catherine St., Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 750-2640
Square One @ Family Square
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
01095 Main St, Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 858-3153
Putnam Head Start Program
Headstart Programs
4.3

Note: Reviews appear to be from high school and trade program students/alumni rather than daycare parents. Reviewers consistently praise the school's trade programs, quality instruction, and career preparation support.

Excellent trade/vocational programsdedicated and supportive teachershands-on learning opportunities
Address
01300 State St., Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 787-7424
Master Heo'S Tae Kwon Do After School Martial Arts Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
225 South St, Holyoke, MA
Phone
(413) 315-5335
Boys/Girls Club Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents overwhelmingly praise the Boys/Girls Club Family Center for its family-oriented approach, professional staff, and diverse activities including sports and academics. Most reviews highlight positive social interactions and learning opportunities. One negative review mentions staff conduct concerns.

Professional and responsive stafffamily-oriented environmentvariety of sports and recreational activities
Address
100 Acorn St, Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 739-4743
Peanuts Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Peanuts Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, flexibility, and child development activities. However, some parents report billing disputes and poor communication regarding refunds for unused services.

Caring and attentive staffflexible scheduling for non-traditional work hoursregular art projects and activities
Address
7 College Hwy, Southampton, MA
Phone
(413) 529-2474
Children'S Paradise, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Children's Paradise receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and educational activities. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about the owner's behavior and professionalism that warrant further investigation.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilitystructured educational program with daily activities
Address
4 Waldo Street, New Bedford, MA
Phone
(508) 995-7778
Little People'S Day Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
27 Federal St, Blackstone, MA
Phone
(508) 883-1332
Leo Broad Street Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
156 Broad St, Lynn, MA
Phone
(781) 581-7220
Holland Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Holland Community Center is highly rated by parents and community members as a welcoming facility with caring and professional staff. The center offers various programs including after-school care, fitness classes, and sports leagues that serve children and families in the Dorchester area.

Caring and professional staffwelcoming environmentclean facilities
Address
85 Olney Street, Dorchester, MA
Phone
(617) 635-5144
Winchester After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
263 Main St, Winchester, MA
Phone
(781) 721-1514
A Kangaroo'S Pouch, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A KANGAROO'S POUCH, INC. in Chelsea receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff, learning environment, and affordable pricing. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about administrative issues and alleged discriminatory treatment.

Great staffpositive learning environmentgood hours of operation
Address
86 Chestnut Street, Chelsea, MA
Phone
(617) 884-5109
Miss Betty'S Step In Time Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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
Address
347 Greenwood St., Worcester, MA
Phone
(508) 792-0200
Kings Corner Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
24 Norwood Ave, Leominster, MA
Phone
(978) 342-9270
West Boylston Community Nursery School
Church Daycare
4.3

West Boylston Community Nursery School receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, communicative staff, nurturing environment, and their children's happiness and development. The facility is described as providing both academic learning and holistic child development in a family-like atmosphere.

Warm and loving staffstrong communication with parentschild-centered approach
Address
26 Central St, West Boylston, MA
Phone
(508) 835-3845
Silver Spruce Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Silver Spruce Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the Montessori curriculum, dedicated teachers, and exceptional outdoor learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the school's well-organized administration, high-quality enrichment programs, and unique features like the on-campus goats and Nature Explore Classroom certification.

Experienced and caring teachersstrong Montessori curriculumlarge outdoor space with ga
Address
44 Old Upton Rd, Grafton, MA
Phone
(508) 839-2300
Little Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Little Beginnings for its caring, attentive staff and positive learning environment. Children show noticeable growth and development, with parents feeling confident in their care. The center is well-regarded in the Shrewsbury community for both toddler and preschool programs.

Caring and dedicated staffchildren's learning and growthstaff knows children by name
Address
30 Floral St, Shrewsbury, MA
Phone
(508) 841-4110

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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.