
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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Little Steps Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most families, with parents praising the clean facility, caring staff, strong communication, and developmental outcomes for their children. However, one parent reported a significant decline in quality at the preschool level, citing inadequate teacher support, poor director communication, and concerning teacher behavior.
START RIGHT START BRIGHT ACADEMY in Brockton receives mixed reviews. Three parents praised the facility and staff as excellent, while two parents reported significant concerns about enrollment practices, director communication, and child discipline approaches.
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.
Girls Incorporated of Greater Lowell receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most reviewers praising the nurturing, safe environment and engaging staff. Parents and attendees highlight the hands-on leadership, fun activities, and positive changes they've observed. One negative review reported bullying concerns and inadequate staff response.
The Attleboro YMCA receives consistently high praise for its comprehensive facilities, friendly and caring staff, and diverse programming including swim lessons, fitness classes, and youth activities. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's swimming skills and confidence, and appreciate the inclusive community atmosphere with programs for families of all income levels and abilities.
Live and Learn Child Care receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and family-like environment. Multiple reviewers report long-term enrollment and recommend the center. However, one review raises concerns about disorganization, cleanliness, and management.
Small Steps Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, well-cared for, and develop strong attachments to staff. Parents highlight the owner Karen's responsiveness, the center's organization, safety features, and use of a communication app for daily updates. Multiple long-term families express satisfaction with the curriculum, activities, and family-like environment.
South Shore Community Action Council-Plymouth is consistently praised for its helpful and compassionate staff. Parents highlight exceptional customer service experiences, particularly with staff members like Nancy and Jason who go above and beyond to assist clients. The organization offers various assistance programs including heating help, utility support, and food distribution services.
Giggle Gardens receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and strong communication through their app. Many families have enrolled multiple children and report high satisfaction with the facility.
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.
NOTE: These reviews are for Sudbury Pines Extended Care (a nursing/rehabilitation facility), not Kids Corner at the Pines daycare. Reviews consistently praise the facility's compassionate, attentive staff and quality care across rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice services. Patients report successful recoveries, comfortable environments, and staff who treat residents with dignity and respect.
Growing Footprints has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, particularly in the infant room, and describe a close-knit community where children thrive. Negative reviews cite concerns about teacher engagement, cleanliness, staff turnover, unresponsive management, and safety complaints filed against the center.
HERE WE GROW DAY CARE has highly polarized reviews with parents either praising the staff and care quality or reporting serious safety and professional conduct concerns. Three 5-star reviews highlight staff dedication and child development, while three 1-star reviews cite neglect, inappropriate discipline including tape over a child's mouth, missed basic care tasks, and privacy violations.
This YMCA facility in downtown Pittsfield is highly regarded for its well-maintained indoor pool, clean and spacious fitness areas, and friendly staff. Most reviewers praise the renovated facility as a valuable community asset with quality amenities and helpful personnel. Some concerns exist regarding pricing, gym etiquette among members, and outdated men's locker room facilities.
Neponset Valley Child Care receives polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the experienced, long-term staff, family-like atmosphere, strong sense of community, and affordability. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including neglect of infants, staff rudeness toward children, lack of cultural inclusion, and dismissive management responses to parent concerns.
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