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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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Crayon College @ Bourne INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
254 Shore Road, Bourne, MA
Phone
(508) 759-6620
The Hundred Acre School At Heritage Museums & Gardens
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA
Phone
(508) 564-1430
Ymca Cape Cod - North Falmouth Early Learning Center
Church Daycare
Address
155 Old Main Road, North Falmouth, MA
Phone
(508) 392-9587
The Partnership School Of Cape Cod
Before or After School Daycare
Address
17 Nell'S Way, Orleans, MA
Phone
(774) 801-2287
Cape Cod Child Development-Hyannis School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
979 Falmouth Rd, Apt B1, Hyannis, MA
Phone
(508) 418-5560
Cape Ann Y Asp @ Plum Cove
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15 Hickory St, Gloucester, MA
Phone
(978) 283-0470
Marigold Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
26 White St., Haverhill, MA
Phone
(978) 361-0793
Milestones Childcare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
167 Elm St, Salisbury, MA
Phone
(617) 921-9450
Good Shepherd Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
20 Winthrop Street, Charlestown, MA
Phone
(617) 242-8800
Idiil Learning Center @ Lexington
Child Daycare & Preschools

Review quality is poor with mostly incoherent submissions. The one substantive review from a former student cited poor food quality, inadequate snack communication, uncomfortable furniture, and crowded shared seating as issues from their experience.

None mentioned
Address
2600 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
Phone
(617) 795-0256
Boyd Center For Child Care And Development-Elsbree
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA
Phone
(508) 678-2811
Cape Ann Ymca @ Veteran'S
Before or After School Daycare

These reviews are not about daycare services but rather about the YMCA facility itself, including fitness programs, swimming lessons, camps, and community programs. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, staff friendliness, diverse programs, and welcoming atmosphere.

World-class equipment and facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffclean facility
Address
11 Webster Street, Gloucester, MA
Phone
(978) 283-0470
Westwood Nursery School
Church Daycare
Address
808 High St, Westwood, MA
Phone
(781) 326-4659
Old Colony Ymca - Plymouth
Before or After School Daycare

Parents consistently praise Old Colony YMCA Plymouth for its well-organized programs, caring staff, and engaging activities. Families appreciate the easy drop-off/pick-up process, regular parent communication, and safe environment. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and offering quality programs for children with diverse needs, including those on the autism spectrum.

Well-organized and professional staffengaging and educational activitiesregular parent communication via ClassDojo
Address
237 Wareham Road, Plymouth, MA
Phone
(508) 927-3100
Greenwood Shalom Tutoring Zone And Summer Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
378a Washington Street, Dorchester, MA
Phone
(617) 282-1464
Kidbridge Learning Centers, LLC At Corporate Park
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kidbridge Learning Centers in Pembroke receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise caring teachers, creative programming, and positive long-term experiences, but several serious concerns have been raised regarding health/safety protocols, staff responsiveness, and child pickup security procedures.

caring and creative teacherswarm front office staffenrichment opportunities
Address
300 Oak St., Unit 1660, Pembroke, MA
Phone
(781) 829-2280
Angier After School Program, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1697 Beacon Street, Waban, MA
Phone
(781) 514-0757
Glcac, INC. Leap Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
96 E. Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA
Phone
(978) 258-5980
Ymca Of Greater Boston @ The Mckay K-8 School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
122 Cottage Street, East Boston, MA
Phone
(857) 205-5620
Ocy-Frothingham/Center School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
388 Depot Street, South Easton, MA
Phone
(508) 230-3233
Ocy-Frothingham/Moreau Hall
Before or After School Daycare
Address
360 Washington Street, North Easton, MA
Phone
(508) 230-3235
Ocy-Frothingham/Parkview School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
50 Spooner Street, North Easton, MA
Phone
(508) 230-3230
Old Colony Y - Youth Division
Before or After School Daycare

Old Colony Y in Brockton is a YMCA facility offering before/after school and summer programs with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the dedicated staff, clean facilities, variety of amenities, and affordable programming that supports working families. The center is noted as reliable childcare with a fun and safe learning environment.

Friendly and helpful staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesaffordable pricing with scholarship options
Address
465 Main Street, Brockton, MA
Phone
(508) 587-4242
New Sunrise Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
646 Humprey Street, Swampscott, MA
Phone
(781) 913-1170
The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
346 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA
Phone
(978) 237-0108
Bright Horizons At Newton
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Newton for its nurturing, skilled staff and excellent communication with families. Children show strong development across social, emotional, and academic areas, with parents reporting smooth transitions and positive daily experiences. Multiple families have stayed long-term and recommend the center highly.

Caring and skilled teachersexcellent parent-child communicationsmooth transitions
Address
320 Needham Street, Newton, MA
Phone
(617) 244-1896
Little Sprouts @ Belmont
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Sprouts @ Belmont receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviewers rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and loving staff, warm learning environment, and strong communication with families. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with parents noting their kids are happy to attend daily.

Caring and attentive teacherswarm family-like environmentexcellent communication with parents (daily logs and picture updates)
Address
259 Beech St., Belmont, MA
Phone
(877) 977-7688
Open Arms Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Open Arms Child Care Center has received mixed reviews. While some parents praise the facility, teachers, and real-time visibility features, multiple parents reported serious neglect concerns including failure to change diapers, resulting in severe diaper rashes and safety issues.

Real-time monitoring capabilityengaging play spaces and castle roomfriendly teachers
Address
568 College Hwy, Southwick, MA
Phone
(413) 569-5151
Kindercare Learning Center #1839
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center #1839 in Braintree receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviewed parents rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, educational curriculum, and strong communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable learning progress across infant through preschool classrooms.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong communication from directors Shauna and Danielleclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
467 Granite Street, Braintree, MA
Phone
(781) 356-6731
Little People'S College - Wareham
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Little People's College Wareham for its caring, attentive staff and positive developmental impact on children. Multiple reviews highlight smooth transitions, significant progress in speech and potty training, and children's enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for engaging activities like field trips and holiday events.

Attentive and caring staffsmooth transitionsdevelopmental progress (speech
Address
4 Swan Ln, Wareham, MA
Phone
(508) 291-7488

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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.