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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Brighton, MA

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Brighton. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Brighton, Massachusetts at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
42
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Brighton has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 42 parent reviews averaging 4.7/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02135 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 6 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Brighton

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.

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    Ymca Of Greater Boston At The Oak Square Ymca
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    599 Washington St, Brighton, MA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

    This YMCA facility receives mostly positive feedback for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and affordable pricing. Members appreciate the variety of equipment, heated pool, and classes available. However, some concerns exist about facility maintenance issues, limited locker room showers, and scheduling conflicts for basketball court access.

    Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable membership pricesgood equipment variety

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Brighton

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Brighton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.65avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Brighton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
021356
4.7
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Brighton (33–96 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Brighton based on parent reviews

Ymca Of Greater Boston At The Oak Square Ymca

4.3(20)

599 Washington St, Brighton, MA

This YMCA facility receives mostly positive feedback for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and affordable pricing. Members appreciate the variety of equipment, heated pool, and classes available. However, some concerns exist about facility maintenance issues, limited locker room showers, and scheduling conflicts for basketball court access.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable membership prices

Pine Village Preschool

5(1)

402 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA

One parent describes a highly positive two-year experience at Pine Village Brighton, highlighting the creative curriculum and the benefits of included meals. The review specifically praises the Spanish immersion program for its developmental impact and notes the staff's ability to keep children happy and engaged. No negative aspects are reported in this feedback.

Creative and enriching curriculumincluded mealsSpanish immersion program

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Daycare types in Brighton

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Brighton, Massachusetts

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Brighton, Massachusetts, making up 67% of the 6 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Brighton have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 42 parent reviews.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Brighton

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Pine Village Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes a highly positive two-year experience at Pine Village Brighton, highlighting the creative curriculum and the benefits of included meals. The review specifically praises the Spanish immersion program for its developmental impact and notes the staff's ability to keep children happy and engaged. No negative aspects are reported in this feedback.

Creative and enriching curriculumincluded mealsSpanish immersion program
Address
402 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA
Phone
(617) 254-0190
Ymca Of Greater Boston At The Oak Square Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

This YMCA facility receives mostly positive feedback for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and affordable pricing. Members appreciate the variety of equipment, heated pool, and classes available. However, some concerns exist about facility maintenance issues, limited locker room showers, and scheduling conflicts for basketball court access.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable membership prices
Address
599 Washington St, Brighton, MA
Phone
(781) 202-0147
Our Future Learning Center Brighton
Child Daycare & Preschools

Our Future Learning Center Brighton has received exclusively positive reviews from parents. Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and developmental activities provided across all age groups from infants through preschool.

Loving and caring teachersexcellent communication via appclean and organized facility
Address
320 Washington Street, Brighton, MA
Phone
(617) 787-1475
Jcc Early Learning Center - Brooklin / Brighton
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
50 Sutherland Road, Brighton, MA
Phone
(617) 278-2950

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Brighton, Massachusetts, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Brighton have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Brighton, 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
Brighton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Brighton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Brighton 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.