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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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The Goddard School
Before or After School Daycare

The Goddard School of Weston receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the caring and professional staff, well-structured curriculum, clean facilities, and strong developmental outcomes for children from infancy through kindergarten.

Caring and attentive teachersprofessional staffwell-structured age-appropriate curriculum
Address
2 North Avenue, Weston, MA
Phone
(781) 296-8790
The Teddy Bear Club
Before or After School Daycare

Parents consistently praise The Teddy Bear Club for its nurturing, safe environment and individualized attention to children. The bilingual French curriculum, beautiful facilities, and caring teachers receive universal acclaim, with many families reporting significant positive transformations in their children's confidence and love of learning.

Nurturing and safe environmentindividualized child-centered approachcaring and patient teachers
Address
239 Concord Rd, Lincoln, MA
Phone
(781) 259-0009
Bright Horizons At Boston Scientific
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
100 Boston Scientific Way, Building 60, Marlborough, MA
Phone
(508) 683-5120
Ymca Of Greater Boston At The Fitzgerald Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
138 Beal Road, Waltham, MA
Phone
(781) 439-2235
Kennedy/Longfellow Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
158 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 349-4484
Metro North Children'S Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
605r Broadway, Malden, MA
Phone
(781) 324-2028
Smoc Child Care & Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
165 Forest St, Marlborough, MA
Phone
(508) 481-6985
Bright Horizons Childrens Center At Kendall Square
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons Kendall Square receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and clean, spacious facility. Parents report their children are happy and excited to attend, with strong communication and structured curriculum. One parent raised concerns about the center's handling of a child's aggressive behavior and injury management.

Friendly and welcoming staffsmooth enrollment processchildren happy and excited to attend
Address
286 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 577-9532
Tiny Tikes Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
25 Bridge St., Unit 3, Billerica, MA
Phone
(978) 663-7797
Kiddie Academy Framingham
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy Framingham receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff, clean and well-organized facilities, and strong educational curriculum. Parents particularly commend the director Karen, nutritious meals, daily photo/progress reports, and extended hours (7am-6pm). The facility has successfully served families for years with children flourishing academically and emotionally.

caring and professional staffclean and well-organized facilitystrong math and science instruction
Address
01292 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA
Phone
(508) 270-2700
Chaps - Hubert
Before or After School Daycare
Address
119 Broad St, Hudson, MA
Phone
(978) 567-6130
Kidsborough @ Jaworek
Before or After School Daycare
Address
444 Hosmer St, Marlborough, MA
Phone
(508) 630-4216
Martin Luther King Preschool And Martin Luther King Afterschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 349-6270
Suzuki Preschool Of Newton
Church Daycare
Address
01860 Washington Street, Newton, MA
Phone
(617) 964-4522
My Montessori Of Woburn
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
100 Trade Ctr, Ste 850, Woburn, MA
Phone
(781) 333-4898
Fun Club At Dutile School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
10 Biagiotti Way, North Billerica, MA
Phone
(978) 667-2193
Rising Stars Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
01500 Andover St (Rear), Tewksbury, MA
Phone
(978) 710-5762
Little Sprouts @ Concord
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Sprouts Concord receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, strong communication through daily photos, engaging activities, and the nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and socially. The center benefits from experienced long-term staff and strong leadership from Director Maria.

Caring and professional teachersDaily photo communicationEngaging and creative activities
Address
40 Strawberry Hill Rd., Concord, MA
Phone
(978) 369-2699
The Family Cooperative
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
46 Belmont St, Watertown, MA
Phone
(617) 800-2762
Parker Ave Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
77 Parker Avenue, Dracut, MA
Phone
(978) 957-1080
For Kids Only At The Keverian School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
20 Nichols St, Everett, MA
Phone
(857) 201-1078
Champions Extended Learning Program @ David Mindess
Before or After School Daycare
Address
90 Concord St, Ashland, MA
Phone
(508) 446-7985
Little Sprouts @ Arlington
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Sprouts Arlington receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight their children's development, happiness, and strong relationships with teachers. Two negative reviews cite enrollment difficulties and unfriendly admission procedures.

Caring and dedicated staffbilingual instructionexcellent communication with parents
Address
118 Pleasant St., Arlington, MA
Phone
(781) 646-7689
The Toddler Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
524 Pawtucket Street, Lowell, MA
Phone
(978) 454-3790
Concord Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
29 Domino Dr, Ste 2, Concord, MA
Phone
(978) 369-5900
Holliston Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
40 High St, Holliston, MA
Phone
(508) 429-5475
Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2 Merrimac St, Woburn, MA
Phone
(781) 935-6495
Burlington Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6 Lexington St, Burlington, MA
Phone
(781) 273-0432
Artisan Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools

Artisan Child Care in Woburn receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, nurturing staff and strong curriculum. Parents particularly appreciate the music program, personalized attention, outdoor facilities, and the school's ability to address individual developmental needs. Children are reported to be excited about attending and forming strong bonds with their teachers.

Caring and attentive staffmusic education (piano and violin lessons)strong curriculum with weekly themes
Address
237 Winn St, Woburn, MA
Phone
(781) 933-0808
Agassiz Baldwin After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
28 Sacramento St, Cambridge, MA
Phone
(617) 349-6287

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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.