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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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Boys And Girls Clubs Of Dorchester
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester for exceptional staff engagement and long-term family involvement spanning generations. The facility is noted for providing enriching experiences, tutoring programs, safe care, and strong community relationships. Multiple reviewers report being members themselves as children and now enrolling their own children.

Dedicated and caring staffstrong teacher-student relationshipstutoring programs
Address
35 Deer Street, Dorchester, MA
Phone
(617) 288-7120
South Boston Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
79 Orton Marotta Way, South Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 464-2210
Orient Heights Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
171 Faywood Ave, East Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 561-0230
East Boston Head Start St. Johns
Headstart Programs
Address
80 Lexington Street, East Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 567-8855
Boys & Girls Club Of Boston @ Charlestown Club
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents praise the Boys & Girls Club of Charlestown as a welcoming, caring facility that provides education, sports, and skill-building activities. Reviewers highlight the staff's passion for children, homework help, and the center's positive impact on keeping kids engaged and off the streets. The organization is noted for going above and beyond, including financial assistance during COVID-19.

Welcoming and caring staffpassionate about childrenhomework help
Address
15 Green Street, Charlestown, MA
Phone
(617) 516-5519
Jamaica Plain Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
315 (Rear) Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA
Phone
(617) 522-5533
The Hollow Reed School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
93 Sedgewick Street, Jamaica Plain, MA
Phone
(617) 524-4881
Ymca Of Greater Boston @ The Conley Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
450 Poplar Street, Roslindale, MA
Phone
(617) 981-2351
Childrens House Montessori
Church Daycare
Address
120 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA
Phone
(617) 325-2233
Parkway Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
146 Spring Street, West Roxbury, MA
Phone
(617) 469-4909
Ymca Of Greater Boston@ The Gardner Pilot Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
30 Athol Street, Allston, MA
Phone
(617) 635-8365
Ymca Of Greater Boston @ The Kilmer K-8 School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
35 Baker Street, Dorchester, MA
Phone
(617) 429-2252
Bright Horizon'S Children'S Center-Allston
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons Landmark for excellent staff care, strong safety protocols, and transparent communication. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate learning across age groups from infants to pre-K. The center earned universal 5-star ratings with particular commendation for handling the COVID-19 pandemic responsibly.

Caring and warm staffpersonalized attention from 6 weeks to 6 yearsengaging activities and learning
Address
39 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA
Phone
(617) 789-4323
Ymca Of Greater Boston @ The Winship School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
54 Dighton Street, Brighton, MA
Phone
(617) 921-2686 EXT 122
Our Future Learning Center Brighton
Child Daycare & Preschools

Our Future Learning Center Brighton has received exclusively positive reviews from parents. Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and developmental activities provided across all age groups from infants through preschool.

Loving and caring teachersexcellent communication via appclean and organized facility
Address
320 Washington Street, Brighton, MA
Phone
(617) 787-1475
Jcc Early Learning Center - Brooklin / Brighton
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
50 Sutherland Road, Brighton, MA
Phone
(617) 278-2950
New Beginnings Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
20 Central Avenue, Hyde Park, MA
Phone
(617) 364-6767
South Side Head Start II
Headstart Programs
Address
695 Truman Parkway, Hyde Park, MA
Phone
(617) 333-4957
Capic Head Start
Headstart Programs

CAPIC Head Start in Chelsea receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight strong academic preparation for kindergarten, supportive and caring staff, and comprehensive services including family support resources. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and express gratitude for the facility's assistance during difficult times.

Excellent teachers and staffstrong curriculumchild confidence and knowledge development
Address
67 Crescent Ave, Chelsea, MA
Phone
(617) 889-5690
The Kidz And I Learning Center
Church Daycare
Address
670 Washington Avenue, Revere, MA
Phone
(781) 289-3350
Capic Head Start Rose (Street Community Center)
Headstart Programs
Address
30a Rose Street, Revere, MA
Phone
(781) 284-1334
Northeast Montessori School
Church Daycare
Address
250 Revere Street, Revere, MA
Phone
(781) 241-4747
Capic Head Start Winthrop
Headstart Programs
Address
45 Pauline Street, Winthrop, MA
Phone
(617) 846-3050
Winthrop Children'S Corner Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
210 Pauline Street, Winthrop, MA
Phone
(617) 846-2151
Imajine That @ Lee Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
25 Dunbar Avenue, Dorchester, MA
Phone
(201) 841-9761
Family Service Association-Henry Lord Before School Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
151 Amity Street, Fall River, MA
Phone
(508) 496-6665
Kids R Us Landing
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
831 Mount Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA
Phone
(774) 328-8061
Children'S Circle Nursery School
Church Daycare
Address
17 Middle Street, South Dartmouth, MA
Phone
(508) 993-6531
Crayon Campus Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5 Russells Mills Road, South Dartmouth, MA
Phone
(508) 997-4944
Creative World Children'S Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools

Creative World Children's Learning Center in South Easton receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewed parents. Parents consistently praise the warm, nurturing staff, strong developmental progress, and kindergarten readiness. The center is highlighted as a caring, well-run facility where children feel safe and loved.

Excellent staff and teacherswarm and nurturing environmentstrong child development and learning outcomes
Address
130 Depot Street, South Easton, MA
Phone
(508) 565-9900

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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.