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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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Bird Street After School Program @ Nathan Hale
Before or After School Daycare
Address
51 Cedar Street, Roxbury, MA
Phone
(617) 282-6110
Nantucket Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
16 Newtown Road, Nantucket, MA
Phone
(617) 688-0299
T.L.C. Country Day School, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
441a South St, Halifax, MA
Phone
(781) 293-6966
Teremok, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
172 Burrell St, Swampscott, MA
Phone
(781) 599-2322
Idiil Learning Center-Quincy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Review quality is mixed and largely unreliable. One substantive review from a former student cited poor food quality, communication issues with snacks, and uncomfortable furniture, while other reviews contain nonsensical content or lack credible detail.

None mentioned
Address
440 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 501-0739
Quincy After School @ Lincoln-Hancock School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
300 Granite Street, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 773-5559
Lincoln After School Program, Cti
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
300 Chelmsford St, Lowell, MA
Phone
(978) 654-5246
Northborough Extended Day Program - Proctor
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
26 Jefferson Rd, Northborough, MA
Phone
(508) 393-7932
Kce Champions @ Jc Solmonese
Before or After School Daycare
Address
315 West Main Street, Norton, MA
Phone
(508) 223-4559
Imagine Nation Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 Ralph Hamlin Way, Abington, MA
Phone
(781) 266-8350
The Abantwana Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
30 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA
Phone
(617) 442-8800
The Teddy Bear Club, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Teddy Bear Club receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising its caring staff, safe environment, and focus on social-emotional development alongside academics. Most reviewers highlight the school's small size allowing one-on-one attention and professional yet warm atmosphere. However, some parents express concerns about the French immersion program's actual implementation.

caring and attentive staffsafe and clean environmentone-on-one attention
Address
1466 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA
Phone
(617) 332-1611
Wk Early Education, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
449 Berlin St, Clinton, MA
Phone
(978) 365-7200
After School At Little People'S College - Fairhaven
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
128 Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven, MA
Phone
(508) 990-2244
Cape Cod Child Development-W Main St Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
774 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA
Phone
(508) 775-2581
Cape Cod Child Development/Falmouth Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
704 Main Street, Falmouth, MA
Phone
(508) 418-5586
Montessori Day School Of Wellesley Hills
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
40 Abbott Rd, Wellesley Hills, MA
Phone
(781) 795-5571
Webster Child Care Collaborative, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15 Sutton Rd, Webster, MA
Phone
(508) 943-7775
Roudenbush Children'S Center At Nabnasset
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
170 Plain Rd, Westford, MA
Phone
(978) 692-5544
Yw Kids School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
145 Essex Street, New Bedford, MA
Phone
(508) 525-7961
Skribbles Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Skribbles Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, engaging environment and strong communication with families. Parents consistently report that their children thrive academically and socially, with staff who actively engage with children rather than simply supervise. The center is noted for its welcoming community atmosphere and ongoing relationship with families even after children graduate.

Excellent teacher-child engagementstrong parent communication with real-time app updatesage-appropriate curriculum and learning activities
Address
325 W. Main St., Northborough, MA
Phone
(508) 393-0798
123 Grow Child Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

123 Grow Child Center receives mixed reviews with a significant divide between parent experiences. Multiple long-term parents praise the staff, cleanliness, affordability, and management, particularly Cori Owen. However, several parents report serious concerns including child neglect (inadequate feeding), lack of communication, staff unprofessionalism, and safety issues.

Staff attentiveness and warmthlong-term parent satisfaction (5+ years)clean and organized fac
Address
134 Burncoat St., Worcester, MA
Phone
(774) 701-0545
Harborview Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 Courthouse Way, Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 428-2022
Little Sprouts - Andover Nebc
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Sprouts Andover receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and nurturing teachers, strong curriculum, developmental progress of their children, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates. Multiple families report long-term attendance and high satisfaction with the center's safe and engaging environment.

Caring and nurturing teachersoutstanding curriculumdaily photos and communication with parents
Address
15 New England Business Center Dr, Andover, MA
Phone
(877) 977-7688
Metrowest Ymca Schools Out Natick
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
90 Oak St., Natick, MA
Phone
(508) 879-4420 EXT 42
For Kids Only Afterschool - Webster School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
26 Dartmouth St, Everett, MA
Phone
(857) 363-0722
Children'S Center Of Weston @ The Woodland School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10 Alphabet Lane, Weston, MA
Phone
(781) 647-0380
Ivy After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
33 Newport Avenue, Quincy, MA
Phone
(617) 471-7474
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Cambridge receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, strong communication, and nurturing environment where children feel safe, loved, and eager to attend daily.

warm and patient teacherscaring and attentive staffexcellent communication with families
Address
100 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 876-0102
Champions @ Mystic Valley
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4 Laurel Street, Malden, MA
Phone
(617) 335-0564

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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.