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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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Magic Years Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1 Chapel Lane, Manchester, MA
Phone
(978) 526-4750
Little Explorers LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2763 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA
Phone
(508) 985-4930
The Community School, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
80 Main St, Maynard, MA
Phone
(978) 897-9708
The Playhouse Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
65 South St, Hopkinton, MA
Phone
(508) 497-9140
Toddler'S Loving Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Toddler's Loving Care as an exceptional preschool with caring, invested staff who create a warm, nurturing learning environment. Reviewers highlight strong communication through daily updates and pictures, well-balanced academics with social-emotional learning, and successful pandemic management. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and emotionally at TLC.

Caring and devoted staffwarm and nurturing environmentdaily communication with photos
Address
66 Walnut Street, Newton, MA
Phone
(617) 244-2375
Mashpee Creative Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
138 Shellback Pl, Mashpee, MA
Phone
(508) 477-6355
The Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
21 Taunton St, Middleboro, MA
Phone
(508) 946-4772
Sturbridge Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Sturbridge Early Learning Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the warm, caring, and attentive staff led by director Jessica. Parents highlight strong communication, child development, cleanliness, and a nurturing environment where children are happy and excited to attend. The center is recommended as a top-quality option in the area.

Warm and caring staffresponsive communication with parentschild development and learning through play
Address
440 Main St., Sturbridge, MA
Phone
(508) 347-2400
Cedar Street Kids Club On Main
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
118 Main St., Ashland, MA
Phone
(508) 656-0316
Shining Stars Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
214 Concord St., Framingham, MA
Phone
(508) 848-2402
Mariposa Child-Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Mariposa Child-Care Center for its loving, family-oriented environment and bilingual Spanish immersion curriculum. Directors Jose and Cenia are highlighted for going above and beyond in caring for children and creating a strong community among families. Multiple reviewers report children are well-prepared academically and socially for kindergarten.

Nurturing and loving environmentbilingual Spanish immersion programstrong sense of community among families
Address
61 Fairview Street, Dedham, MA
Phone
(877) 421-9382
Helping Hands Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
73 Jerome Ave, Auburn, MA
Phone
(508) 932-9511
Dipody Doo Child Learning And Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
12 Central St., West Brookfield, MA
Phone
(508) 867-0100
Clinton Path
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Clinton Path Preschool in Brookline receives universal 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated teaching staff and warm, inclusive community. Parents consistently highlight the play-based curriculum, strong parent communication, beautiful learning environments, and the school's ability to help children feel safe and thrive both academically and socially.

Nurturing and passionate teachersplay-based curriculumexcellent student-teacher ratios
Address
58 Irving Street, Brookline, MA
Phone
(617) 731-8415
Little People'S Country Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
25 Wapping Road, Kingston, MA
Phone
(781) 582-1399
Pine Village Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
104 Aspinwall Ave., Brookline, MA
Phone
(617) 201-9088
Lower Pioneer Valley Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
174 Brush Hill Ave, West Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 735-2200
Small World Preschool And Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
52 Sugarloaf St, South Deerfield, MA
Phone
(413) 665-4501
The Learning Tree Preschool, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise The Learning Tree Preschool for creating a safe, happy, and nurturing learning environment. Children are reported to be enthusiastic about attending, with strong relationships formed between students and caring staff. The school is commended for its educational programs, parent involvement opportunities, and affordable pricing relative to competitors.

Caring and dedicated teacherssafe environmentSpanish language inclusion
Address
17 Allston Street, Allston, MA
Phone
(617) 783-4819
Little Panda Early Learning And Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1313 Washington Street, Boston, MA
Phone
(857) 250-4080
Recreation Kids Club At Town Hall
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
12 Mudge Way, #1, Bedford, MA
Phone
(781) 275-5427
Dream Studios, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1500 Main St, Springfield, MA
Phone
(413) 739-1500
Community Action, INC.Headstart At Newburyport
Headstart Programs
5
Address
447 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA
Phone
(978) 375-0691
A Child'S Place Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
49 School St, Whitman, MA
Phone
(781) 447-7228
The Magical Years Early Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

The Magical Years Early Learning Center in Kingston receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the warm, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication through apps and photos, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high confidence in the quality of care.

Warm and attentive staffclean and safe facilitiessecure sign-in/sign-out system
Address
142 Pembroke Street, Kingston, MA
Phone
(781) 585-3842
Majestic Harbor II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
414 R Haverhill St, Rowley, MA
Phone
(978) 948-8703
Nauset Youth Alliance At Eddy School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
02298 Main Street, Brewster, MA
Phone
(508) 237-3487
Williamstown Community Preschool, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
777 Main Street, Williamstown, MA
Phone
(413) 458-4476
Sunshine Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
19 Prentiss Road, Arlington, MA
Phone
(781) 646-1630
South Walpole Community Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1886 Washington St, South Walpole, MA
Phone
(508) 668-4331

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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.