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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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Blissful Beginnings Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
395 Royalston Rd, Phillipston, MA
Phone
(978) 249-3604
Jeanne M. Canelli Child Development Lab At Framingham State University
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 State St, Framingham, MA
Phone
(508) 626-4739
Bright Horizons Family Solutions At Boxborough
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Boxborough as an exceptional daycare with caring, patient staff and strong developmental programs. Families report feeling confident in their children's safety, learning, and happiness, with many enrolling multiple children over several years. The center is noted for excellent communication, cleanliness, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Attentive and kind staff with long tenuresafe environmentstrong academic and social development
Address
20 Codman Hill Rd, Boxboro, MA
Phone
(978) 263-6445
Pincushion Hill Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
30 Green St, Ashland, MA
Phone
(508) 881-2123
Guild Of St Agnes
Child Daycare & Preschools

Guild of St Agnes receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the curriculum, age-appropriate classes, homework support, and staff dedication. However, negative reviews cite concerns about director communication, frequent suspensions, inadequate behavior management, and claims of institutional decline.

Strong curriculumage-grouped classeshomework support
Address
129 Granite St, Worcester, MA
Phone
(508) 756-8371
Worcester Comprehensive Education & Care Sa-67
Child Daycare & Preschools

This daycare receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents about teaching staff quality, but serious safety and communication concerns from other families. Several parents report issues with administrative responsiveness, parking, and handling of child care situations.

Dedicated and caring teacherssuitable for multiple children in same familyconvenient location
Address
117 Constitution Ave, Worcester, MA
Phone
(508) 852-3792 EXT 101
Millbury St. School Age Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
105 Millbury St., Grafton, MA
Phone
(508) 234-2178
Small Steps Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
264 Main St, Rutland, MA
Phone
(508) 886-8800
The Bonjour School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
742 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA
Phone
(978) 582-4394
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Shrewsbury for exceptional childcare with caring, attentive staff and strong leadership from director Sara. Families report their children are happy, safe, and thriving developmentally, with excellent daily communication and support for transitions like potty training. Multiple parents with 1-5+ years of enrollment recommend the center highly.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong director leadershipexcellent daily communication and photo updates
Address
177 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA
Phone
(508) 841-9979
Southborough Village Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14 E Main St, Southborough, MA
Phone
(508) 485-3109
Guild Of St. Agnes - Fitchburg
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
62 Dover St, Fitchburg, MA
Phone
(978) 343-3042
Guild Of St. Agnes - Gardner
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
155 Green St, Gardner, MA
Phone
(978) 632-9335
The Bonjour Too Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
50 Hall St, Leominster, MA
Phone
(978) 534-8677
St. Boniface Early Education School
Church Daycare
Address
817 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA
Phone
(978) 582-7110
Montessori Children'S House Of Auburn
Before or After School Daycare
Address
135 Bryn Mawr Ave, Auburn, MA
Phone
(508) 832-9262
Treetops Montessori
Before or After School Daycare
Address
116 Brookfield Rd, Fiskdale, MA
Phone
(508) 347-8059
Town Of Holden-Davis Hill School Before/After
Before or After School Daycare
Address
80 Jamieson Rd, Holden, MA
Phone
(508) 829-0263
First Congregational Church Of Holden Nursery School
Church Daycare
Address
01180 Main St, Holden, MA
Phone
(508) 829-9773
Town Of Holden-Dawson School Before/After
Before or After School Daycare
Address
155 Salisbury St, Holden, MA
Phone
(508) 829-0263
Wachusett Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
800 Main St., Holden, MA
Phone
(508) 864-7086
Appleseed Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
331 N Main St, North Brookfield, MA
Phone
(508) 867-6434
The Safe Place At Naquag School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
285 Main St, Rutland, MA
Phone
(508) 886-2732
The Clubhouse At Glenwood Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
65 Glenwood Rd, Rutland, MA
Phone
(508) 886-0394
The Princeton Community Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
14 Mountain Rd, Princeton, MA
Phone
(978) 464-5960
Guild Of St. Agnes - Charlton Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
88 Masonic Home Rd, Charlton, MA
Phone
(508) 434-2345
Wachusett Childrens Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8 Colonial Dr., Holden, MA
Phone
(508) 829-9039
Mad Brook Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
34 Hillsville Rd, North Brookfield, MA
Phone
(508) 867-9057
Ymca After School Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents praise the YMCA After School Day Care for its clean, well-maintained facility and caring, knowledgeable staff. The center offers diverse programs including swimming lessons, basketball, fitness classes, and personal training. Parents report their children have benefited significantly from the programs and enjoy attending.

Clean facilitycaring and patient staffknowledgeable instructors
Address
43 Everett St, Southbridge, MA
Phone
(508) 765-5466
Guild Of St. Agnes In Webster
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
58 Bigelow Rd, Webster, MA
Phone
(508) 461-6556

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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.