How do I choose the right daycare in Arlington?

When choosing a daycare in Arlington, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Massachusetts's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Massachusetts) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Arlington?

Arlington offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities Church Daycare — 3 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 5 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Arlington, Massachusetts (11 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Massachusetts?

Daycare costs in Massachusetts typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Arlington for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Arlington

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Ready Set Kids Afterschool

4.72 score

4.9(20)

284 Broadway, Arlington, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

Ready Set Kids is highly rated by parents across multiple programs including afterschool care, preschool, summer camp, and enrichment classes. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, low turnover, engaging curriculum, and strong sense of community. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel confident in their care.

Warm and caring stafflow staff turnoverindividualized attention to childrendiverse programming (STEM

Casa Esme Bilingual Nursery School

4.64 score

5(9)

152 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 49 children

Casa Esme Bilingual Nursery School in Arlington receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise it as a loving, family-like environment with dedicated Spanish-speaking teachers. Parents consistently highlight the bilingual curriculum, daily outdoor activities, clean facilities, strong community feel, and excellent child care quality across all age groups from infants through pre-K.

caring and dedicated teachersbilingual Spanish instructiondaily outdoor playclean and safe facilities

Fidelity House Site 2

4.24 score

4.3(20)

51 Medford St, # 51-R, Arlington, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 93 children

Fidelity House Site 2 is a highly-rated religious facility in Arlington that parents praise for its warm, nurturing environment and diverse programming including sports, arts, and field trips. Staff are described as dedicated, supportive, and genuinely caring, with many being long-term employees. The facility has strong community roots and is known especially for its youth basketball programs and summer camp offerings.

Warm and welcoming communitywide variety of activities (sportsarts & craftsfield trips)

Fidelity House

4.24 score

4.3(20)

25 Medford St, Arlington, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children

Fidelity House is a highly-regarded community center in Arlington offering preschool, afterschool, and summer camp programs. Parents consistently praise the warm, supportive staff, diverse array of activities including sports and arts, and the nurturing, family-oriented environment. Many families have multi-generational connections to the organization.

Excellent staff and long-term employee retentionwide variety of activities (sportsarts & craftsfield trips)

Rogers-Pierce Children'S Center

4.06 score

4.1(7)

75 Pleasant St, Arlington, MA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 54 children

Rogers-Pierce Children's Center receives mostly positive reviews praising its dedicated staff, low teacher-to-student ratios, and engaging programs including music and nature classes. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about inflexible bathroom accommodation policies, staff certification issues, and reported racist microaggressions from staff.

Low teacher-to-student ratioscaring and competent teaching staffclean facilityextracurricular classes (music

Child Daycare & Preschools in Arlington, Massachusetts

There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Arlington, Massachusetts, making up 58% of the 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Arlington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 11 child daycare & preschools daycares in Arlington, Massachusetts, out of 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Arlington, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Massachusetts's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Massachusetts)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Arlington offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
Church Daycare — 3 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 5 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Massachusetts typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Arlington for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Arlington must be licensed by Massachusetts's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

11 Child Daycare & Preschools in Arlington, Massachusetts

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Arlington

Top Rated

Ready Set Kids Afterschool

Sunshine Nursery School

Fidelity House

Learn To Grow

Bright Start After School @ Bishop

Arlington Heights Nursery School

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